Discover Shanghai, a booming megalopolis blending the East and West, and ancient times with modernity. The 144-hour visa-free transit policy makes Shanghai a more convenient destination for transiting and short-stay passengers.
We design tours from Shanghai to the Yellow Mountains, Suzhou, Hangzhou, and nearby water towns, all of which can be completed within 6 days. Each tour can be tailored to match your dates and interests. We are all about "Discovery Your Way!"
Best Private Shanghai Tours
These are the most popular Shanghai itineraries for visiting the classic attractions. Similar itineraries never mean that you'll have the same experiences — unlike other travel agencies that just show you around, we create unique Shanghai experiences that allow you to interact with the local people and culture.
- See old and new Shanghai
- Rowing in a water town.
- Enjoy Suzhou's UNESCO gardens
- Experience moxibustion in Tongli Water Town
- Explore the Bund in-depth
- Get close to the world's leading drone.
Tours from Shanghai
Shanghai is a major gateway city to most tourist cities in China. Convenient transportation including flights and bullet trains means it is very easy to access other cities. See our five most popular tours from Shanghai below.
- Secret Ingredient of Porcelain
- Porcelain Making Experience
- Be a local and pick tea leaves for one day.
- Enjoy a cultural experience in Nanxun Water Town.
- Explore a Suzhou garden at night
- Experience a tea farmer's life in Hangzhou
- Enjoy sunset and sunrise on the mountains.
- Relax and feel refreshed at Huangshan Hot Spring.
- Skiing Slopes at Your Doorsteps
- Soak and relax in the Hot Spring
- Walk on the less crowded Great Wall section.
- Explore the emperors' lives in the Forbidden City.
- Hollywood of China
- Walk onto a Movie Set and Watch Filming in Action
- Rafting in a Valley and Feel the Cool Water
- Cliff Swing
- Sand Sledding and Dune Bashing
- Wine Tasting
Shanghai Layover Tours and Excursions
Shanghai is a main transit city for global flights and it has several international cruise ports. Utilize your layover time with a city excursion. Here are two popular tours.
- All of Shanghai's must-see attractions
- Taste steamed soup buns in a century-old restaurant
- Specially designed for a cruise excursion
- Relaxe in the Zhujiajiao Watertown
- Discover how the old meets the new.
- Create happy family memories at Shanghai Disneyland.
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Great family experience
The most surprising part were the amazing restaurants they took us, always with good food and comfortable spots, we were able to try and discover delicious foods and understand better Chinese culture. Huge thank you to Francisco, our guide in Shangai; to Juan, our guide in Xian; and Suzana our guide in Beijing; and Liberman. You all were essencial to make this trip an unforgettable memory! Thank you so much, me and my family really appreciate it. more
Apr 2024, Cybele Lujan
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The best your ever!
Winni was very flexible with what we wanted to do. She brought us to amazing restaurants and showed us the very cool buildings of Shanghai. Winni was such a fun tour guide, she was very knowledgeable and so nice. We loved our experience and will definitely recommend to our friends. Thank you Winni! more
Apr 2024, zach palazzolo
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Amazing Day in Shanghai
We had an amazing tour guide, Winnie. She took very good care of us. She was well-versed in everything she showed us and very knowledgeable. She took us to The Bund, Shanghai Tower and Yu Gardens. Everything we saw was amazing! At the end of the day she made sure we were well taken of. I would highly recommend China Highlights and especially Winnie as your tour guide. more
Apr 2024, john Thorkildsen
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