Shanghai: City Highlights Tour with River Cruise

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Discover Shanghai in a day:Visit the Oriental Pearl Tower, stroll the Bund, taste local snacks, explore Yu Garden, and enjoy a Huangpu River cruise. (Note: Yu Garden closes on Mondays.)

Highlights

  • Feel the thrill of walking on the glass skywalk of the Oriental Pearl Tower
  • Explore the Bund and admire the iconic skyline of Shanghai from the river
  • Taste local snacks at the City God Temple and explore the Yu Garden
  • Cruise the Huangpu River at night and see the city lights from the water
  • Learn about Shanghai’s history and culture from your English-speaking guide

Description

Begin your day with a convenient pickup from your hotel in central Shanghai. Travel to the Oriental Pearl Tower, where you’ll ride a high-speed elevator to the 263-meter Main Observation Deck. Enjoy breathtaking views of the city, including landmarks like the Bund and Yu Garden. Walk on the thrilling 259-meter Glass Skywalk and explore the Shanghai History Museum. Next, head to the City God Temple, a cultural landmark. Taste local snacks like Nanxiang Soup Dumplings and Pear Syrup Candy. Enjoy free time to explore the area or shop for souvenirs. Continue to the classical Yu Garden, a 16th-century masterpiece of traditional Chinese garden design. Stroll through rockeries, ponds, bridges, and pavilions while learning about local customs. Drive to the Bund, known as a “living museum of world architecture.” Admire iconic buildings like the Peace Hotel and HSBC Building, and capture stunning photos of the Lujiazui skyline across the river. After some free time for dinner (self-paid), board a Huangpu River night cruise. Sail past the Bund, Lujiazui, and Nanpu Bridge, taking in the city’s famous night views. Your guide will explain the history and significance of the illuminated skyscrapers reflecting on the river.

Includes

Option (All-inclusive) includes chartered car, tour guide, tickets and insurance. Option (Only chartered car) only includes chartering a car Option (chartered car and tour guide) includes chartered car and tour guide

Important Information

  • Booking: Reserve at least 1 day in advance with hotel details and passport numbers. Yu Garden is closed on Mondays.If you book on Monday, this attraction will be forfeited by default. Additional charges apply for pick-up locations outside the designated area.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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