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Group tours can often be rigid and impersonal experiences. Enjoy a more personalized experience with this private tour of Nanjing. Travel from Shanghai by bullet train and let your guide know your personal preferences for the day. Explore such landmarks as the Confucius Temple and Heaven Palace, and enjoy an included lunch.

Customize this private guided tour of Shanghai by picking two to three attractions to visit. On the half-day tour you can either follow a suggested itinerary or choose based on your interests. Attractions include the well-preserved Yuyuan Garden, the Bund or Riverside Promenade (Binjiang Da Dao) with skyline views, the French quarter, and more.

Take the strain out of navigating Shanghai’s subway system and benefit from the expertise of a local guide on this photo-perfect tour that visits two of the area’s top attractions: Yu Garden and Zhujiajiao Water Town. Along the way, discover Shanghai cuisine over an authentic local lunch. Please note that on Mondays the tour substitutes the Jade Buddha Temple for Yu Garden and that boat rides are not included.

Appreciate China’s provincial delights without the hassle of planning or logistics, during a full-day tour of two charming traditional towns from Shanghai. With English- and Mandarin-speaking guides to provide enriching commentary, stroll amid the botanical beauty of Suzhou’s gorgeous gardens; see the Grand Canal; visit the Panmen Gate and Suzhou Silk Museum; and cruise along the waterways of Zhouzhuang on a Chinese-style gondola.

Yu Garden lanes + Zhujiajiao’s water charm + hop-on-hop-off night views = your perfect Shanghai day-night adventure! Wander old-town spots, escape to the tranquil water town, then chase the city’s dazzling lights at your own pace. Don’t miss out! Detailed Itinerary 11:00 a.m. Depart for Yu Garden from the designated pick-up point. 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Visit Yu Garden, with a 1-hour stay to explore traditional garden scenery. 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Tour City God Temple for 45min, immersing in local cultural and religious atmosphere. 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Head to Zhujiajiao Water Town. 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Spend 3 hours sightseeing in Zhujiajiao Water Town. Includes a food tour featuring two popular local snacks: crab roe xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) and Grandma’s rice dumplings, followed by free time for independent exploration. 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Return to downtown Shanghai. 6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Board the double-decker City Sightseeing Bus for a 45min city tour

Capture the spectacular night Shanghai on this exclusive private tour by taking the 60-minute cruise along Hungpu River. Take in the breathtaking view at VIP seating area on the ship. Marvel at the fantastic Shanghai landmarks when it’s lit up such as Oriental Pearl TV tower, Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center as well as the glittering sites along the Bund. Travel with your expert guide to gain a great insight into the local culture, history and sounds. Optional delightful Shanghai Dinner is available to cater different travel requests( Dinner will be in the local classy restaurant, NOT on cruise). Convenient door to door private transfer are included in the tour.

Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this half-day private tour of Shanghai. Hit all the major attractions, including the Bund, the French Concession, Yu Garden, Old Town, and the Pudong Financial District. Stop in a local tea house for a sample of traditional Chinese tea. Round-trip transportation from the cruise port or your hotel provided.

Taste your way through the former French Concession area of Shanghai on a tour that explores people, culture, and cuisine through the city’s breakfast foods. Try a wide range of breakfast treats, from pan-fried dumplings and noodles to tea and curry beef soup. Along the way, benefit from your local guide's insights, and enjoy sights and bites you'd likely miss if exploring alone.

Enjoy an exclusive private day tour to beautiful " Pearl City " Wuxi, make your way to Wuxi from Shanghai by travel in the modern bullet train, Explore the top sites such as Lingshan Giant Buddha, Taihu Lake, Nianhua Bay village or Nanchang old street etc. with customizable itinerary catering to your interests. Have good learning about the local culture, history, custom from your guide.

Escape the bustle of modern Shanghai on this private guided day trip to Suzhou, a picturesque riverside city famed for its centuries-old heritage. Your package includes round-trip bullet train tickets, transfers in both Shanghai and Suzhou, and a local lunch. Upgrade to the all-inclusive package which offers a scenic boat ride along the Grand Canal, a rickshaw ride through history-packed Pingjiang Road, and entrance to one of Suzhou’s famous gardens.

Swap the bustle of Shanghai for Zhujiajiao Water Town, without the hassle of research, planning, or navigating, on this all-inclusive, half-day, private tour from Shanghai. Enjoy convenient pickup and private transfers from your Shanghai hotel, then explore the highlights of the scenic water town with a local guide to provide enriching commentary. Includes a boat ride and lunch.

Have a great and fun visit to the charming water town Zhujiajiao from Shanghai. Enjoy the ease and convenience of the private transfer and travel with your own professional driver in the air-conditioned vehicle. Explore the water at your own pace and leisure. Exclusive private door to door transfer only for you and your travel party with flexible departure time base on your own travel schedule. The service does NOT include any guide service, driver is only for door to door transfers, you will explore and visit the town by yourself.

Authentic Chinese cuisine is a highlight of any Shanghai trip, but the language barrier is real. Forget fumbling with translation tools and menu apps. Instead, discover the best of Shanghai by night on this intimate walking tour that includes nine or ten different tastings in venues locals love. From classic Shanghai snacks and beloved city brands to the bold flavors of Sichuan cooking, it’s a culinary journey you won’t forget.

Spend your day exploring one of China’s biggest cities with a private guide to steer you in the right direction on this tour of Shanghai. Cover more ground in a shorter time with someone who knows the best ways to maneuver around the crowded city streets, and choose to travel by public transport or by the comfort of a private vehicle. Pop by Jade Buddha Temple, Confucius Temple, the Bund, Riverside Promenade (Binjiang Da Dao) and People’s Park, as well as the famous shop-lined Nanjing Road and the city’s Flower and Bird Market.

Eating is one of the great pleasures of visiting China. Learn how to take the experience back home with you in this private dim sum cooking class in Shanghai's French Concession. Under your instructor's guidance, gain a deeper understanding of flavors and techniques as you learn how to make your choice of two bite-size treats, including dumplings, egg rolls, and desserts.

During this fully customizable, private Shanghai tour, you get to call the shots. Enjoy a tailor-made itinerary—designed with your unique interests in mind—and choose between lunch and dinner options. Return travelers who have already ticked off the main sights can opt for lesser-known locations, like Jade Buddha Temple, Tianzifang Creative Park, or the Shanghai Propaganda Art Poster Center.

Get to know Shanghai with your own guide on this full-day private tour. Admire bird’s-eye views from a Shanghai Tower, stroll along the Bund, and visit the Yuyuan Garden and bazaar. Plus, explore the Confucius Temple and Former French Concession area, and enjoy a traditional tea ceremony. Choose to travel by public transport (own expense) if you're in a group of four or fewer, or upgrade to get around by private vehicle.

Explore Shanghai's former French Concession after dark—and enjoy an insider experience that most other Shanghai visitors miss—on this local-led tasting tour. Learn about the history and culture of popular areas including Xintiandi and Zhaozhou Road, and be sure you come hungry: You can look forward to enjoy a wide range of delicacies, from hand-pulled noodles and potstickers to street food bites and more.

It’s a matter of debate which of Suzhou and Zhouzhuang really counts as the Venice of the East. But after this fabulous private door-to-door (or port-to-port) tour you’re bound to have an opinion. Spend the morning in Suzhou, exploring the Master-of-Nets Garden, Suzhou Silk Museum, and Panmen Gate. After a restaurant lunch, admire Zhouzhuang’s scenic bridges, lanes, and canals on foot and by gondola.

Save time without compromising on experience with this door-to-door private guided tour that covers Zhujiajiao Ancient Town and Shanghai highlights. First, explore the ancient water town of Zhujiajiao by boat and foot, and savor a local lunch. Then, spend the afternoon discovering Shanghai: 16th-century Yuyuan Garden, the Bund, and the Shanghai Tower. As this is a private tour, you may opt to visit the Shanghai Museum or another skyscraper instead.

See how traditional Shanghainese lifestyles intersect with a modern megacity on this informative walking tour, the perfect introduction to Shanghai. Start on the Huangpu River banks with a stroll along the Bund; tour 16th-century Yuyuan Garden; experience a Chinese tea ceremony; explore two vibrant markets and authentic local streets; finish in fashionable Xintiandi.

Explore Hangzhou’s UNESCO-listed landscapes at your own pace on this private full-day sightseeing tour, which has a fully customizable itinerary. Travel between the mist-shrouded West Lake and Flower Harbor Park without worrying about reading signs in Chinese on public transportation. Visit the famous Lingyin Temple, sample traditional tea at the Meijiawu Tea Village, and walk along Southern Song Imperial Street.

Nestled in Shanghai’s Former French Concession are a plethora of eateries selling noodles and wontons. Seek out the best backstreet hotspots on a small-group food tour that covers several local favorite restaurants, all renowned for distinctive noodle dishes as well as some local beer (or soybean milk). Vegetarian options and a choice of departure times are available.

Avoid the rigid and impersonal experience of a large group tour with this private guided tour from Shanghai to Suzhou and the water village of Zhouzhuang. In the company of just your party and a guide, explore only the sites that you are interested in and enjoy a relaxing boat ride through Zhouzhuang.