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Joseph_D, May 2026
Learning Chinese with Mrs. Snow
We really loved travelling around with Snow and Shi Fu. Snow was a great tour guide super friendly, taught us lots of Chinese and was super helpful in everything we did. It was the one of the most comfortable tours I’ve ever done before. The day before we decided to do some activities ourselves that would be on the tour because of the labour holiday chaos. Snow adapted to our schedule of what we had already done and brought us to new places we hadn’t been before. Over the course of one day we saw a variety of Shanghai’s best highlights with the comfort of a very spacious car. The restaurant we went to was great, the food was the best Chinese food I’ve had ever and we ate a crazy amount of high quality food. Here are the words that I enjoyed butchering over the course of our event filled day ( Bo shu “great” PO Rian “beautiful” yo chuu “interesting” tsusou “toilet” how wan “interesting”). I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to have a great time in Shanghai.
Torlisa_J, Apr 2026
Happy I decided to do...
Happy I decided to do this food tour inspite of the rainy weather the day of the actual tour. Alex was a wonderful guide and had prepared a yummy circuit of food majorly in 2 areas. I loved the additions of the Chinese tea ceremony and fruit snack in between the highlights of fried scallion noodles, Cantonese duck, Shanghai fried dumplings and Xiaolongbao soup buns. Highly recommend this tour!
Andrew_G, Apr 2026
We had a very smooth and...
We had a very smooth and enjoyable Suzhou tour. The pick-up and drop-off between the hotel and bullet train station were prompt and professional, which made the logistics completely stress-free. The itinerary also had a good balance between walking and being driven, and the car provided was comfortable and of good quality.
Our guide, Lulu, was excellent. As a Suzhou native, she knows the city extremely well and shared insights with just the right level of detail—informative without being overwhelming.
For improvement, it would be great to include a few more sites in the itinerary. Ideally, at least two gardens and one temple would make the experience feel more comprehensive.
Milton_L, Apr 2026
Funny stories and great food
Tom provided a lot of valuable and interesting historical context to my visit to Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village. Some of the historical stories are funny and smart. Tom introduced me to great street food during the tour. Definitely will do another tour with Tom next time I am in Shanghai.
Mira_B, Apr 2026
Gorgeous view and learned so much
Our absolute FAVORITE experience in Shanghai! A highly recommended activity! We saw a beautiful view of the skyline and dinner was delicious. We toured with Kalvin, and he was absolutely amazing! If you’re able to, book with him!! He has such a vast knowledge of Shanghai architecture and history, we learned so much! He is very personable and took great care of us, including giving us recommendations for what to do next in the city. He made the experience unforgettable.
Lynne_v, Apr 2026
This tour was just what I...
This tour was just what I wanted to visit Zhujiaiao. Because we had already seen many of the sights in Shanghai I didn't want to go on a longer tour. The length of this one was perfect. Kalvin and the driver picked us up at our hotel at 10:00 am sharp. The car was very clean and comfortable, and the driver was highly competent. Kalvin was very knowledgeable and a great host. We had a delicious lunch and had a thoroughly pleasant day. On a side note, Kalvin pointed out a restroom to use before the long drive back to the city. It was spotlessly clean, and I was pleased to see that the accessible cubical at the far end had a western toilet!
Sayphinh_C, Apr 2026
A Truly Memorable Tour
My experience with the tour was wonderful. Our tour guide, May was exceptionally friendly, informative and accommodating. My Aunt who is on a wheelchair really enjoyed it. Our driver Ms. Xiao was also great, she made sure the trip went smoothly. They were amazing! Will definitely come back again.
Angela_C, Apr 2026
The Best Experience
Amazing day with an amazing tour guide! The trip to the Southern Great Wall was excellent. We were immersed in culture and beauty. We learned amazing history along the way. Emma, our tour guide, was the best ever! She was so knowledgeable, friendly and kind. She really knows her stuff and she made the day perfect!. I totally recommend this trip for anyone looking for a great experience in China. And if you get Emma as a guide, you will be lucky!
Jacob_W, Apr 2026
A fantastic experience
This was a fantastic day out. Caroline was a fantastic accommodating guide. We were carefully shown around several sites as well as enjoyed a canal ride and rickshaw ride. Lunch was delicious and vegetarian dietary requirements were accommodated. Caroline was friendly, and passed on so much knowledge. It was a very enjoyable day out including the driver navigating very busy streets. Lots of photo advice and opportunities for breaks.
Victoria_R, Apr 2026
Professional and pleasant!
Super easy to work with this company. Great communication. No language barrier. They are thorough and responsive. Pick up instructions were clear and the driver was very helpful with luggage and my handicapped mom. Didn’t speak much English but he was very kind.
Damian_D, Mar 2026
Great experience - made all the better by my excellent tour guide May!
I was apprehensive about booking a tour guide for a solo day experience in Shanghai, but I need not have worried. May is an excellent tour guide. She was so patient with all my questions and incredibly knowledgable about everywhere we went. I made multiple changes to the original suggested itinerary making this even more impressive. Alana behind the scenes was always attentive ensuring the whole experience went smoothly and our driver was on point. Always close by ready for the next stop. May made the experience so worthwhile I will plan to book a similar tour when I get my wife to come to Shanghai.
Arthur_J, Mar 2026
Shanghai at night.
Tom picked us up from our hotel, took us through the city where he gave us interesting facts and information on the way to the boat. Once there he ushered us to the proper boat where we enjoyed a VIP section of the boat complete with outdoor seating and a very comfortable interior. The city really must be enjoyed from the river at night. It’s quite nice. Afterwards we visited a couple “must see” areas before returning to the hotel.
Tom was professional, had a very comfortable van, was knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend time with.
I think Tom made this excursion a good value. I’m glad we chose a private tour.
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The largest city in China, Shanghai is full of enough activities and attractions to keep you occupied for days. It’s also well-placed for quick excursions to top destinations nearby. When you’re ready to venture past the city’s borders, these guided Shanghai day trips take care of logistics and transportation hassles, whether you’re looking to explore nearby ancient water towns, the classical gardens and silk-making history of Suzhou, notable Buddhist sites in Wuxi, or the classical scenery of Hangzhou.
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