Top Shanghai Day Trips

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Shanghai: Southern Great Wall Day Trip by Bullet Train

11 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $399

Shanghai Private Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town and Boat Ride

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

(758)

from $139

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.

Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train with All Inclusive Option

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

(340)

from $220

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.

Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Day Trip from Shanghai

10 hoursFree Cancellation

3.8

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from $135

4-Hour Private Shanghai City Tour with Old and New Highlights

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.

4-Hour Private Shanghai City Tour with Old and New Highlights

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

(300)

from $93

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.

Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Shanghai

Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Shanghai

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from $99

Train is the quickest way to reach Hangzhou from Shanghai. Pair the comforts of a private day trip, including transport, a guide, lunch at a tea farm or a local restaurant, a boat trip, a scenic hike, and more, with the speed of a Chinese bullet train on this convenient day out. Choose between first-class, business-class, and second-class tickets, and upgrade to include round-trip transfers from your downtown Shanghai address.

LUXURY Bullet Train Ride: Private Hangzhou Day Trip From Shanghai

LUXURY Bullet Train Ride: Private Hangzhou Day Trip From Shanghai

10 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $293

Winding canals, historical buildings, and classic gardens earned Suzhou its nickname as the "Venice of the East." Explore Suzhou's must-see sights and hidden enclaves from Shanghai on a private full-day tour. It includes a guide and transfers by your choice of private car, bullet train, or a combination of the two. Upgrade to add lunch, a boat ride, and entrance fees to a garden, to suit your needs and budget.

Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

(395)

from $199

Discover the rich cultural tapestry of Hangzhou, a city shrouded in history and natural splendor, on a full-day tour from Shanghai. Accompanied by an accomplished guide, gain fascinating insight into China’s most esteemed tea at Meijiawu Tea Village; cruise on the idyllic and inspirational West Lake; and marvel at the alluring architecture of the Six Harmonies Pagoda. Explore the historical highlights and cultural delights of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city on this all-inclusive tour, during which lunch, round-trip transportation and entrance fees are complimentary.

Hangzhou - Heaven on Earth Day Trip from Shanghai

Hangzhou: Heaven on Earth Day Trip from Shanghai including West Lake Cruise

10 hoursFree Cancellation

3.3

(115)

from $169

All-inclusive Half-day Private Tour To Zhujiajiao Water Town

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

(57)

from $141

Experience a seamless door-to-door private transfer from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) directly to your hotel in Shanghai. Skip the long taxi queues and travel stress-free, your professional driver will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall with a name sign. Enjoy Shanghai's top private transfer service, delivering the highest standard of western-style hospitality. • Effortless door-to-door transport, just relax from pickup to drop-off. • Hassle-free airport pickup with greeted right after baggage claim. • Clean, brand-new B-segment cars, a cut above ordinary ride-hailing. • Courteous, professional drivers, attentive, dependable, and polite. • Save time, skip the hassle, book in advance and travel with peace of mind. • 24/7 online support, we're always here to help.

Private Arrival Transfer: Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Hotel

Private Arrival Transfer: Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Hotel

1 hourFree Cancellation

4.8

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from $34

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.

Private Full-Day Tour: Incredible Shanghai Highlights

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from $109

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.

Shanghai Night River Cruise VIP Seating with Private Transfer and Dinner Option

Shanghai Night River Cruise VIP Seating with Private Transfer and Dinner Option

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $140

Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

(125)

from $134

Shanghai Pudong Airport to Shanghai Hotels: Private with Meet & Greet Service

1 hourFree Cancellation

(195)

from $35

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.

Private Day Excursion to Suzhou and ZhouZhuang Water Village from Shanghai

9 hoursFree Cancellation

(35)

from $230

Hangzhou Jiuxi and Hupao Spring Hiking Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train

10 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation

(5)

from $245

This private day trip takes you to the prestigious Lingshan Buddhist Scenic Spot (Mt. Lingshan Grand Buddha Scenic Area) from Shanghai by bullet train. It's located Wuxi and on the Majishan Peninsula stretching from the northern Bank of Taihu Lakei. This attraction is famous for the world’s largest bronze Buddha statue with an amazing height of 88 meters (289 feet). In addition, it features wonderful attractions including the Brahma Palace, Five Mudra Mandala, Nine Dragons Bathing Sakyamuni, Xiangfu Temple and many other Buddhist sites.

Wuxi Lingshan Buddhist Scenic Spot Private Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train

9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $227

Enjoy a relaxing day tour to the enchanting Suzhou and the picturesque ancient water town Tongli , appreciate the classic and remarkable Humble administrator's garden and explore the colorful old street . Take a most tranquil boat ride along the ancient canal. Discover the beauty of the typical southeast water villiage and gain a great insight to the local culture, custom and history from your knowledgeable and friendly guide. Choose the flexible departure time based on your own prefered time and enjoy a fully customized itinerary that catering to your interests.

Suzhou and Tongli Water Town Private Tour from Shanghai with Options

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

(5)

from $212

Enhance your sightseeing experience of Shanghai on an enriching full-day excursion around the city. See some of the city’s top sights with a local English speaking guide to provide context and commentary. Highlights include the Shanghai Museum, People's Square, Jade Buddha Temple, the Bund, Yuyuan Garden, and Xintiandi. Includes entrance fees, lunch, and central Shanghai hotel pickup and drop-off.

Best of Shanghai Day Tour including Jade Buddha Temple and The Bund

Best of Shanghai Day Tour, including Jade Buddha Temple & Bund & Yuyuan Garden

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.

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Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour

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from $246

Enjoy a more immersive way to explore popular Shanghai areas such as Xintiandi and the French Concession—and sample many traditional dishes—on this small-group food tour. With your guide in the lead, discover sights and bites you'd miss on your own. Look forward to sampling Shanghainese dishes such as scallion oil noodles, soup dumplings, steamed buns, and more, and learn about the history and culture of the city.

Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4-Hour Flexible Private Shanghai City Tour

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from $79

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $115

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What are people saying about Shanghai

Kevin_M, Aug 2026

Water Village Tour With Boat Ride

The tour was amazing and a great place to visit even when it's so hot. My daughter also loved it from start to finish. Snow was a great tour guide throughout the visit with a wealth of knowledge, and she was also happy to go the extra mile to accomdste us with any requests or questions we had.

4-Hour Flexible Private Shanghai City Tour

Dee_W, Aug 2026

Brilliant tour!

This tour was absolutely brilliant! If you want a good introduction to Shanghai and the popular spots, you’ll absolutely get it with the benefit of someone knowing exactly where to go and the history of the different locations. Also loved that it was a private tour because it was comfortable for ourselves and our almost 3 year old twin toddlers. Our guide Xin was super kind, helpful and informative - she would often take the helm and push one stroller for us. Thank you for a great tour, we loved it! And thank you too for showing us the best dumpling spot in Shanghai.

Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai

Andrew_S, Aug 2026

Fantastic local food tour of Shanghai.

This was a lovely food tour of Shanghai hosted by Jade who was very knowledgeable about local cuisine and very thoughtfully selected dishes across a wide range of styles. We got a real sense of the city of the food that locals enjoy. Jade also kept us entertained with lots of fun facts and useful information and we even got to see the local electric car show room and the illuminated motorway which were a bonus! The tour ended in a lovely local bar where we got to have a few drinks with the very friendly locals! A highly recomended experience all round!

Shanghai Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining Experience

Yuliya_K, Aug 2026

The best tour of Shanghai

I cannot even describe how amazing was a tour. This company made it the best memory! Kalvin who was our tour guide had so much knowledge about the city. The experience was outstanding. I will recommend it 1000 percent. We celebrated anniversary and they upgraded us to VIP section plus gave us a cake as a gift. That was SO nice! Thank you for creating the best memories. We were so happy the first day that we got another tour with them next day to water town with the same tour guide. Now we know SO much about this beautiful city.

Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights

Nalini_S, Aug 2026

Happy I Took This Tour

Annie was my guide. She was attentive to our party for the entire day. We started the tour with the. Observation Tower. Then we went to see the Jade Buddha. After, we had the most delicious lunch we’ve had since arriving in China. After the Yu Gardens, we ended the day with the French Concession area. The pace of the tour was comfortable. The conversation was fascinating and Annie’s knowledge of the history of everything we saw was impressive. Take this tour and if you get Annie you will be in for a really nice day!

Shanghai: Southern Great Wall Day Trip by Bullet Train

Glenn_C, Aug 2026

Great experience visiting the Southern Great Wall

Great full day exploring, you experience authentic Chinese provinces and beautiful scenery. Our tour guide Summer was very friendly and knowledgeable. She made the tour worth it! I would definitely recommend this tour and recommend Summer as your guide. A big 10 out of 10!!!!

Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option

Joe_W, Aug 2026

Historic and Modern Charm

Annie was an exceptional guide who led me through the vibrant streets of Suzhou, showcasing both its historic and modern charm. Her engaging storytelling and detailed historical insights made the tour truly memorable. The lunch spot she chose was fantastic, marking my first sit-down meal in China in the most delightful way. The transportation was comfortable and punctual, ensuring a seamless experience. Overall, Annie’s expertise and enthusiasm far exceeded my expectations, making this tour an unforgettable adventure.

Shanghai Pudong Airport to Shanghai Hotels: Private with Meet & Greet Service

Jeni_B, Jul 2026

A smooth experience due to earlier and frequent communication by the tour company!

Excellent communication. Received an invite to start a What’s App chat within a day of booking (even though my reservation was a month out). Two days prior, received my drivers photo and car photo with license plate info. They tracked my flight and kept me updated. Driver also texted me a photo of my hotel with address to confirm the location was accurate (I was staying outside of city center by SJTU). Then after getting my bags, the driver was waiting with my name/sign after customs. Not certain he spoke English, though there wasn’t a need to communicate as I just followed him to the car, which was a short walk to the parking garage. Definitely recommend vs a Didi/taxi.

Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train with All Inclusive Option

Leemay_C, Jul 2026

Amazing experience with the two of us and one guide just for us. Lin was fabulous!

For some reason I was expecting a group tour like I've had in the past, your and your best friend plus 30 strangers on a bus, one tour guide with a microphone, that sort of thing. I did not realize that for this great price you could get a private tour with your very own tour guide just for our twosome! I also didn't realize it would be so complete, with cars at each interval for just the 3 of us to connect us to the next stop, and lunch would be whatever we wanted to order at a wonderful restaurant--it was nearly a banquet. All this was wonderful but the particularly great part of it was our guide Lin. She kept to English for us (my bestie is bilingual but I don't have a word of Chinese) and not only gave us facts about our tour but steered us toward great shopping opportunities, made sure we were comfortable at every step (it was broiling hot), made great recommendations at our restaurant, and was so incredibly kind and welcoming and conversational, it was like we'd made an instant friend. She was so splendid a person to get to know that I would absolutely ask for her again on any and every tour for which she was available. If you are looking for something one-on-one and to eat great food, get this tour, and if you want a terrific person to be your guide do ask for Lin, she's just amazing!

Private Amazing Shanghai City Day Tour in Your Way

Sailesh_S, Jul 2026

Great Tour and Guide

We had an absolutely fantastic day exploring Shanghai with Jane, and we honestly couldn't have asked for a better guide. From the moment we met her, she was warm, welcoming, and genuinely excited to show us her city. It felt like spending the day with a knowledgeable local friend rather than being on a tour. Jane customized the day perfectly and made sure we got to experience both the iconic sights and the unique character of Shanghai. Walking along The Bund while she shared stories about the city's fascinating history and impressive skyline gave us a whole new appreciation for how Shanghai has evolved over the years. Visiting Yu Garden was another highlight, and Jane explained the history and symbolism behind the beautiful architecture and gardens in a way that made it so much more meaningful. We also loved wandering through the French Concession, where Jane pointed out hidden gems, historic buildings, and charming streets we never would have discovered on our own. The visit to Shanghai Tower was the perfect way to finish the day—the views were absolutely breathtaking, and Jane made sure we knew exactly what we were looking at as we admired the city from above. What really made the tour special was Jane herself. She was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, funny, and happy to answer every question we had. She paced the day perfectly, never making us feel rushed, and she even gave us fantastic recommendations for local restaurants, cafés, and places to explore after the tour. Every recommendation was excellent! This was one of the best tours we've ever done and easily one of the highlights of our trip to China. If you're visiting Shanghai, this tour is an absolute must. And if you're lucky enough to have Jane as your guide, you're in for an unforgettable day. Thank you, Jane, for helping us fall in love with Shanghai—we'll be talking about this experience for years to come!

Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour

Amanda_A, Jun 2026

Incredible tour with the best guide!

The Water Town tour was the highlight of our visit to Shanghai! Our tour guide, Snow, was amazing! She was very friendly and knowledgeable. The tour was customized to exactly what we wanted to do, and Snow was flexible when we decided to switch a few of the sites. I highly recommend this tour and would request Snow again!

Private Evening Tour: VIP Huangpu River Cruise and Shanghai Lights

SitiKamariah_I, Jun 2026

A great night out

We had a wonderful tour exploring the beautiful night lights along the Huangpu River and the charming atmosphere of Yuyuan Old Street. The cruise offered stunning views of Shanghai’s illuminated skyline, making it a truly memorable experience. Our tour guide, Mary, was very knowledgeable, friendly and spoke very good English. She shared many interesting facts and stories about the city’s history and culture. As an added bonus, Mary is a great photographer and helped us capture fantastic photos throughout the tour. Thank you to the driver as well who ensured we reached our stops safely and for the excellent navigation.