Private guided day tour of Shanghai (Lujiazui/Oriental Pearl Tower/Yu Garden/Jade Buddha Temple, etc.)

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👑 Exclusive Private Service Includes complimentary door-to-door pick-up and drop-off within Shanghai’s city center, along with bilingual customer service available online to respond to your needs throughout the journey, ensuring a hassle-free experience.

🎨 Flexible and Customizable Itinerary We offer two carefully curated routes and allow you to select attractions in the city center to meet your personalized needs for different attraction combinations.

📍 One-Stop Check-In to Shanghai’s Classic Landmarks From the skyscrapers of Lujiazui to the Bund’s international architecture, from the classical Yu Garden to the bustling Nanjing Road, experience the essence of Shanghai’s ancient and modern charm in a single day.

🔍 In-Depth City Exploration Not only does it cover iconic observation decks, but it also incorporates cultural attractions such as the historical sites of the French Concession and the Jade Buddha Temple, allowing you to experience the multifaceted nature of Shanghai.

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Private Tour

Private Charter Tour

Route

Flexible Itinerary (Excludes Entrance Tickets)

Classic Itinerary (Includes Oriental Pearl Tower Observation Deck)

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$ 97.85

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What to expect

📩 One day before your trip, we will send the contact information of your tour guide/Chinese driver via WeChat/WhatsApp, etc. Please register for WeChat in advance~ 💬 Bilingual customer service is online (09:00–22:00), providing exclusive full-process service and real-time responses, ensuring worry-free communication and a more secure journey.

🚗 [Pick-up and Drop-off Service] 🏠 We provide free door-to-door pick-up and drop-off within Shanghai city (Jing’an District, Yangpu District, Changning District, Xuhui District, Huangpu District, Hongkou District). Standard departure is around 9 AM, and the tour generally ends around 5 PM, after which you will be taken back to your hotel.

🗺️ [Itinerary Order] Flexible Itinerary: Shanghai city hotel to 4-5 self-selected city attractions (tickets at your own expense) to Shanghai city hotel Classic Itinerary: Shanghai city hotel to Shanghai Tower/Oriental Pearl TV Tower/Jin Mao Tower to The Bund to Yu Garden to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street to Former French Concession Mixed Court to Jade Buddha Temple to Shanghai city hotel

🌄 [Introduction to Classic Attractions]

🏙️ Lujiazui The Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai Tower, and other skyscrapers form a stunning skyline, known as the “Window to the World.”

🏙️ Shanghai Tower China’s tallest building (632 meters), shaped like a spiraling dragon’s spine. The 118th-floor “Shanghai Top” observation deck offers 360-degree panoramic views of the city and river.

🗼 Oriental Pearl TV Tower Shanghai’s iconic landmark (468 meters), with a 263-meter observation deck and a 259-meter fully transparent suspended corridor offering breathtaking views.

🏢 Jin Mao Tower The 88th-floor observation hall is known as the “Skywalk,” with high-speed elevators reaching it in 45 seconds. Its classic design and intricate structure symbolize the perfect blend of tradition and modernity in Shanghai since the reform and opening-up.

🌉 The Bund Known as the “World Architecture Expo Group” along the Huangpu River, it features 52 historical buildings of various styles.

🏯 Yu Garden (Closed on Mondays) Shanghai’s only existing classical garden from the Ming Dynasty, originally a private residence.

🛍️ Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street Century-old shops and global brands gather here, with neon lights flashing and crowds bustling.

⚖️ Former French Concession Mixed Court\A special historical witness in China’s modern judicial history, it once handled mixed Chinese and foreign cases within the concession. 🪷 Jade Buddha Temple

A famous Buddhist temple in Shanghai, named for the two Burmese jade Buddha statues from the Qing Dynasty it houses. 🎨 Tianzifang

An art district transformed from Shanghai's Shikumen houses, where galleries, design studios, and unique shops gather in red-brick narrow alleys.

Yu Garden:
Yu Garden: The only existing Ming Dynasty Jiangnan classical garden in Shanghai, it was built in 1559. Inside the garden, winding dragon walls, exquisite flower windows, and lush rockeries showcase the exemplary garden art of creating a larger world in a
Yu Garden:
Yu Garden: The adjacent City God Temple business district is bustling with activity. After quietly appreciating the elegance and charm of the garden, tourists can experience authentic snacks and folk customs near the Zigzag Bridge, and feel the unique art
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street: known as "China's No. 1 Commercial Street," it stretches from the Bund in the east to People's Square in the west. This century-old commercial street brings together time-honored shops, international brand flagship stores,
The Bund:
The Bund: Known as the "World Architecture Exposition" on the Huangpu River, it features 52 historical buildings with various architectural styles, including Gothic, Romanesque, and Baroque. It was once the financial and trade center of the Far East and n
French Concession:
The French Concession: a special historical witness in the modern judicial history of China, it once handled mixed Chinese and foreign cases within the concession. The architecture integrates Western-style structures with Chinese decorative elements, refl
Lujiazui:
Lujiazui:
Lujiazui:
Lujiazui: Shanghai's modern financial center, reflecting across the river with the Bund in Puxi. It is home to world-class skyscrapers such as the Oriental Pearl Tower, Jin Mao Tower, and Shanghai Tower, forming a stunning city skyline and is known as the
Private Guided Day Tour of Shanghai Lujiazui + The Bund + Yu Garden + Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street + Former Site of the French Concession Mixed Court + Jade Buddha Temple
Jade Buddha Temple: A famous Buddhist temple in Shanghai, named after the two jade Buddha statues brought from Myanmar in the late Qing Dynasty. The temple's architecture is solemn and majestic, with flying eaves and brackets displaying the essence of Zen
Jin Mao Tower:
The Jin Mao Tower's 88th-floor observation deck: a 340-meter-high viewing platform famous for its "skywalk," accessible via a 45-second high-speed elevator. The circular glass curtain wall presents a panoramic view of the Huangpu River's golden bend, and
Oriental Pearl Tower:
Oriental Pearl Tower Two-Sphere Sightseeing: The 263-meter main sightseeing floor has a fully transparent, suspended corridor, offering a bird's-eye view of the Bund's international architectural complex. At 259 meters, there is a 360-degree fully transpa
Shanghai Tower:
Shanghai Tower: Located at the top of China's tallest building, the 360-degree circular observation deck offers panoramic views of both sides of the Huangpu River. At a height of 546 meters, there is a suspended transparent corridor. On cloudy days, it is
Tianzifang: An art district transformed from Shikumen alleyways, with creative studios, galleries, and cafes hidden among the red brick and gray tiles. The crisscrossing lanes are filled with handmade shops, showcasing the fusion of Shanghai's traditional
Tianzifang: An art district transformed from Shikumen alleyways, with creative studios, galleries, and cafes hidden among the red brick and gray tiles. The crisscrossing lanes are filled with handmade shops, showcasing the fusion of Shanghai's traditional
City God Temple: A blend of Taoist temples dating back to the Ming Dynasty and folk-custom streets, with the uniquely charming Huxinting Teahouse by the Jiuqu Bridge. At night, lanterns illuminate the eaves and brackets, and the surrounding Yu Garden comm
City God Temple: A blend of Taoist temples dating back to the Ming Dynasty and folk-custom streets, with the uniquely charming Huxinting Teahouse by the Jiuqu Bridge. At night, lanterns illuminate the eaves and brackets, and the surrounding Yu Garden comm

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Review for: Chinese · Private Charter Tour · Flexible Itinerary (Excludes Entrance Tickets)

Booking was very easy! It’s a self guided tour which was perfect for us, we had a a lot of time to explore on our own time. We had a private driver Mr. Zhu and he was super nice & helpful with many questions we had! He gave clear instructions on pick up places. We highly recommend this if this is your type of sight seeing. Ask for Mr. Zhu if possible! Happy Travels :)

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Review for: English · Private Tour · Classic Itinerary (Includes Oriental Pearl Tower Observation Deck)

Mr Zhao and Tracey were an excellent team and took excellent care of me. the trip was very well organised and I managed to see all the highlights. I wouid definitely recommend them. I also wouid like to thank Stella and Wendy for arranging this trip on such short notice.

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Review for: Chinese · Private Tour · Flexible Itinerary (Excludes Entrance Tickets)

Our tour guide Ms Sun is very good. She explained the history thoroughly to us while we are on our way to the attraction so that we will know the background when we reach the place. The journey was very smooth and the itinerary time was just right. The Driver Mr Fu was very friendly and also gave us some advice on how to take the high-speed rail etc. We had a great time on this trip!

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Review for: Chinese · Private Tour · Flexible Itinerary (Excludes Entrance Tickets)

Wow ! tour guide super funny and nice, amazing experience and very flexible, the guide caters to your needs for example you prefer shopping they will take lesser time at the other attractions, super responsive as well. 10/10 would recommend as well

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Review for: English · Private Tour · Flexible Itinerary (Excludes Entrance Tickets)

we were picked up on time and William, our guide, explained the plan for the day, which matched the information from the tour agent and the Klook description. Of all the visits, the Jade Buddha Temple, the Yu Garden and the Bund were most interesting and worth a second visit. William was very well informed and fun to talk to (in good English). He also ordered a good lunch for us, which we enjoyed.

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Review for: English · Private Tour · Flexible Itinerary (Excludes Entrance Tickets)

very organized and on time guide and driver

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Review for: Chinese · Private Tour · Flexible Itinerary (Excludes Entrance Tickets)

Director Zhang gave us a warm welcome, and the driver patiently took us around, showing us the sights and recommending local snacks.

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Review for: Chinese · Private Tour · Flexible Itinerary (Excludes Entrance Tickets)

Our tour guide, Shanshan, was fantastic! She was very professional and considerate of the elderly and children in our group. She planned a wonderful itinerary for us and gave us a fantastic tour of Shanghai.

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Review for: English · Private Tour · Flexible Itinerary (Excludes Entrance Tickets)

Yu garden close on monday but not mention and i have pay charge. i will request to return my amount but no response.

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Review for: Chinese · Private Tour · Flexible Itinerary (Excludes Entrance Tickets)

Very disappointed. The tour guide has little experience and is completely unaware that the scenic spot is not open. It is a waste of time and a trip! Request for refund still no reply

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🚗 Pick-up and Drop-off Service Range We offer free pick-up and drop-off services for customers within Shanghai’s city center. If you need to go to places outside these areas, there will be an additional charge, the specific amount of which will be communicated to you by our customer service after the order is confirmed.

⏰ Schedule The standard departure time is around 9 am. The trip generally ends around 5 pm, at which time we will take you back to your hotel. However, your needs are the most important, and the time can be adjusted flexibly. You can negotiate the best departure time with customer service after booking. During peak holidays, it is recommended to depart early to avoid crowds and enjoy a more comfortable trip. (The order of attractions in the itinerary can be adjusted appropriately according to the actual situation and customer needs.)

⚠️ Service Duration Reminder Please note that our overall service duration is controlled to around 8 hours. If you exceed this time, you will need to pay an overtime fee. We will communicate and confirm the specific details with you in advance.

⚠️ Warm Reminder Please note that Yu Garden will be closed for maintenance on Mondays. Therefore, we have specially arranged the City God Temple in Shanghai’s city center as an alternative tourist attraction for you to visit and experience. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

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