Shanghai Layover Tour: Top Attractions with Traditional Tea Ceremony
Shanghai
Immerse yourself in the old and modern charm of Shanghai on this layover tour. Explore top attractions like the Bund, Yu Garden, and Xintiandi, and experience a traditional tea ceremony. With a private guide and convenient hotel pickup and drop-off, make the most of your limited time in Shanghai.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Bund - Your tour guide will meet you at exit of airport at 08:30 a.m. or your arrival time. Then, we will move to the Bund.
    The Bund is a famous waterfront on the west bank of Huangpu River and regarded as the symbol of Shanghai. Here, the charm of Shanghai as a bustling metropolis combining the century-old history and flourishing future is fully presented, making the Bund Shanghai a must-see attraction. We will see the 26 various buildings of different architectural styles at the Bund. Such as Peace Hotel, Shanghai Customs House and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank. You also can appreciate high rises across the Huangpu River.

Then, you will walk through Shanghai Old City and visit Yu Garden.

  • Yuyuan Old Street - Shanghai Old Street, historically called Miaoqian Dajie, is an old business street that has a combination of tourist attractions, shops, entertainment and cultural exhibits. It owes its special social attractions and rich commercial background to the fact that the earliest bank, gold shop, jeweler’s store, wine shop and tea house of the city were all to be found here. Visiting the old alleys of Shanghai is a great way to discover the traditional culture of this city and experience the real life of the Shanghainese.
    We will walk along Yuyuan Old Street and enjoy tea ceremony in an old teahouse. Then, we visit a classical garden.

  • Yu Garden (Yuyuan) - Later, you will be shown around Yu Garden which was first built in 1559 during the Ming Dynasty by Pan Yunduan as a comfort for his father, the minister Pan En, in his old age. Pan Yunduan began the project after failing one of the imperial exams, but his appointment as governor of Sichuan postponed construction for nearly twenty years until 1577.
    Yu Garden is small in size, but it contains all elements that a classical Chinese garden should have. The pavilions, halls, rockeries, ponds and cloisters all have unique characteristics. The garden has six areas, each with its own style.

At noon, we will enjoy traditional Dim sum - Xiaolongbao for lunch.
After lunch, we will stroll around Nanjing Road, Xintiandi and Shikumen Museum to experience a distinct contrast of the western-style architectures built in early 20th century and modern ones built since 1990s

  • Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road) - Nanjing Road is considered to be the ‘No. 1 commercial street in China’, which has been a landmark for this city for a long time. Along its 5.5 kilometers, you will find over 600 shops that on average are visited by some 1.7 million people each day.
    You can also visit the thinnest building in Ningbo Road is known as Paper Building(\
What's Included
  • Knowledgeable tour guide
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Dim sum - Xiaolongbao for lunch
  • Entrance fee of the indicated attractions
Additional Information

Spend your layover in Shanghai immersing yourself in the city’s blend of antiquated and contemporary charm. A personalized tour led by an experienced guide takes you to marvel at sights such as the Bund, Yu Garden, Xintiandi, and Shikumen Museum. Meander through Yuyuan Old Street and partake in a traditional tea ceremony at a vintage tea house; venture through Nanjing Road, investigate local neighborhoods, and the slimmest building; take in a bird’s-eye view of Shanghai from the observation platform of the Shanghai Tower.

1.Explore SHIKUMEN-style historic residences and the tranquil ambiance of Xintiandi
2.Get a feel for the authentic Shanghai way of life in Yuyuan Old Street
3.Meander around the Bund and take in the array of 26 diverse buildings, each boasting a unique architectural style
4.Experience a tailor-made tour with a private guide
5.Maximize your time with hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off service

Location
The Bund
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Select Date and Tickets
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
May 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today