Overview

A one-day theme that covers Shanghai's classic landmarks and its everyday food in the same itinerary: the Bund, Nanjing Road, Yu Garden and the Pudong skyline, with a guided snack tasting in between. A good first day for travellers who want the city in one sweep before deciding where to spend more time.

Highlights

  • The Bund's riverfront architecture and Pudong skyline
  • Nanjing Road, Shanghai's main shopping street since the 1900s
  • Yu Garden and the City God Temple bazaar
  • Guided snack tasting: soup dumplings, pan-fried buns, rice cakes
  • Shanghai Tower or the Oriental Pearl for a skyline view
  • Private guide and vehicle all day

Itinerary

Day 1Visit Shanghai’s iconic landmarks, experience urban culture and taste local snacks

Morning — The Bund
Begin at the Bund, Shanghai's landmark waterfront, and stroll the 1.5-kilometer promenade past 52 classical colonial buildings in Gothic, Baroque, and Renaissance styles. Photo-stop at the Waibaidu Bridge, the 'First Bridge in the East,' which has witnessed Shanghai's changes for over a century.

Afternoon — Yu Garden & City God Temple
Head to Yu Garden and the City God Temple, a hub of traditional Shanghainese culture. Yu Garden, built in the Ming dynasty (started 1559), is a classic Jiangnan garden of exquisite pavilions, ponds, and rockeries. Wander the bazaar browsing handicrafts and tasting snacks such as xiaolongbao, shengjian mantou, and osmanthus cake.

Evening — Pudong Skyline & Dinner
Take a short ferry across the Huangpu River to Pudong to view Lujiazui's three iconic skyscrapers — the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai Tower, and Jin Mao Tower — aglow at night. Afterward, dine nearby on Shanghainese dishes such as braised pork and stir-fried eel, closing a memorable first day.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Booking Price

Group Size Adult(Age:8-80) Price/p.p Child(Age:4-7) Price/p.p Infant(Age:0-3) Price/p.p
2 PAX from $305 / /
4 PAX from $206 / /
6 PAX from $175 / /
8 PAX from $158 / /
10 PAX from $147 / /
20 PAX from $123 / /
30 PAX from $113 / /

Includes

  • Meals as listed in the daily itinerary (breakfasts and lunches as shown)
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver throughout
  • English-speaking local guide (Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian or Japanese on request)
  • All entrance fees for the sites listed, including shuttle buses, eco-buses and cable cars where the site requires them
  • Local handling and coordination service throughout the programme
  • Bottled water (2 bottles per person per day) and audio headsets where group size requires them
  • Travel accident insurance for the duration of the tour

Excludes

  • International air tickets and any domestic flights not listed in the itinerary
  • China visa or visa-free entry documentation fees
  • Meals not specified in the daily itinerary and all beverages/alcohol
  • Tips for guides, drivers and hotel staff (suggested USD 8-12 per person per day)
  • Personal expenses: laundry, telephone, minibar, shopping
  • Optional activities and any item not listed under Price Includes
  • Single-room supplement if a traveller requires a room alone

Trip Notes

Please read the notes below before you book. They cover entry formalities, pace, weather and what to bring.

Q: Is this tour private or shared?
A: It is a private tour. Only your own party travels with the guide and vehicle, so the pace and the order of stops can be adjusted on the day.

Q: What is the best season for this itinerary?
A: April to June and September to November bring the mildest weather and clearest light. The programme runs year round, and we adjust the daily timings in mid-summer and winter.

Q: Can you handle dietary requirements and accessibility needs?
A: Yes. Vegetarian, halal, gluten-free and allergy-aware menus are arranged when you tell us in advance. Step-free and low-mobility versions of the route can also be planned.

Q: How do we book and pay?
A: Send us your travel dates and group size for a same-day quotation. A deposit confirms the booking, the balance is due before arrival, and prices are guaranteed for 7 days.

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