Things to Do in Shanghai This Spring
Spring is one of the best times to visit Shanghai, with flowers in bloom and sunny, warm days. And, with the exception of the May national holidays, you can expect fewer visitors than in the summer. Here are some ideas on how to take advantage of the pleasant weather and sparser crowds in Shanghai this spring.
- Enjoy the sun and sights from the top deck of a double decker hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour.
- Stroll along the Bund waterfront area, taking in the views across to Pudong, and then get a different perspective on the city via a Huangpu River cruise.
- See the flowers in bloom at Yuyuan Gardens or the many parks in the city, such as Fuxing Park or Century Park.
- Enjoy a leisurely stroll or bike ride through the French Concession or Old Town.
- Experience theme park thrills at Shanghai Disneyland® or other theme park, such as Shanghai Happy Valley.
- Explore the history along the Yangtze River on a day trip to a nearby water town, such as Zhujiajiao or Wuzhen.
- Enjoy unobstructed panoramic views from the outdoor Skywalk at Jin Mao Tower.
- Treat your taste buds to popular local dishes on a walking food tour.
- Visit Hangzhou, and go tea picking on a tea plantation tour.
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Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour
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Save time without compromising on experience on this door-to-door private guided tour that covers Zhujiajiao Ancient Town and key 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: the 16th-century Yu Garden, the Bund, and the Shanghai Tower. Upgrade to include a Shanghai dinner.
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$208.00
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$208.00
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Shanghai Breakfast Walking Tour of Former French Concession
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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. You’ll try more than 15 local breakfast treats, from ‘sheng jian bao,’ or pan-fried dumplings, to noodles, tea, and a beloved curry beef soup. This food walking tour is limited to 10 people for a fun, personal experience, with a local guide to lead the way through a fascinating part of the city.
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$71.63
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Shanghai Bus Tour Hop-on Hop-off Premium Ticket including City Top Attraction Admissions
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Experience all of Shanghai’s historical highlights and impressive landmarks on a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus tour. Sail past alluring attractions like the People’s Plaza, the Nanpu Bridge, The Bund and the Jade Buddha Temple on a distinctive double-decker bus, and disembark whenever you wish to explore further. Use your pass to discover three distinct routes, all of which visit must-see monuments sure to capture your attention.
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$29.50
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Private Yu Garden, The Bund, French Concession, Pudong Half-Day Tour
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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.
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$120.00
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Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour
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Avoid the hassle of trying to find out where to grab a good meal while in Shanghai. This Shanghai food tour takes you off the beaten path as the sun starts to set so you can taste some of the most authentic regional dishes of the city. Pop into family-run eateries, and sample food, beer, and spirits well-liked by locals. Travel in a small group for a more intimate experience as you sample foods with a guide who also tells you about the city’s history and culture as you go.
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$84.00
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Wuzhen and Xitang Water Town Private Full Day Trip from Shanghai with Lunch and Dinner
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Say goodbye to language hassles and hello to two of southern China’s most beautiful ancient water towns on this door-to-door private full-day trip from Shanghai. Spend the day in 1,300-year-old Wuzhen: stroll cobbled paths and ancient bridges, enjoy a leisurely cruise, and feast on a local lunch. Then transfer to historic Xitang for a spectacular sunset, a riverside dinner, and a walk through timeless streets by moonlight.
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$284.00
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Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai
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Satisfy your taste for traditional Chinese food during this culinary tour in Shanghai. Make your way down the famous Yunnan Road, stopping at several restaurants that are local favorites. Try typical Shanghainese dishes such as scallion oil noodles, steamed buns, parched chicken, and soup dumplings with black vinegar. Learn about the history and culture of the quickly changing city through your guide's informed commentary. All tastings are included and add up to more than enough for a full meal. Tours are available from morning to late-night to experience the best of Shanghai's culture.
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$67.00
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Shanghai Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining Experience
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Get the most out of your Shanghai trip by experiencing the combination of a Huangpu River cruise and a Xinjiang food experience. Take the stress out of navigating the metro, and instead travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. See multiple famous Shanghai landmarks from your river cruise such as Oriental Pearl TV Tower and World Financial Center, and have a guide to translate the menu during your Xinjiang feast.
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$138.00
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Private Hangzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train
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Take in the highlights of beautiful Hangzhou on a private full-day tour from Shanghai. After hotel pickup and transfer by high-speed train to Hangzhou, your private guide takes you to see some city attractions, such as Faxi temple. Moreover, enjoy a tasty lunch at a local restaurant before heading to Longjing village. There, learn about the process of farming and producing dragonwell tea, the region’s most famous product. Finally, enjoy a scenic boat cruise on UNESCO World Heritage-listed West Lake before returning to Shanghai.
Note: This tour also offers small group option with minimum 2 people per booking.
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$258.00
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Huangpu River Cruise and Bund City Lights Evening Tour of Shanghai
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Experience the incandescent beauty of The Bund, Shanghai’s cosmopolitan cultural district, on an evening tour of the waterfront. Accompanied by an expert guide, see the city’s most significant landmarks under the atmospheric cover of darkness; board an evening cruise boat to watch the city sparkle from the shimmering Huangpu River, then stroll the area to admire the historical Peace Hotel. Hop into a trolley to enjoy spectacular views of Nanjing Road and enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your Shanghai hotel.
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Half-Day Bike Tour of Shanghai Old Town with Food Tasting
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China’s biggest city might not seem like the place for a relaxing bike ride, but the narrow lanes of Shanghai’s atmospheric Old Town are ideal for a cycling tour. On this bike tour, explore the Former French Concession, pedal around Fuxing Park, and hop off to visit a Buddhist temple, stroll around a traditional wet market, and re-fuel with coffee and pastries.
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Mini Group Shanghai Day Tour to Zhujiajiao Water Town, Yu Garden, Bazaar, Bund
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Explore dynamic Shanghai and charming Zhujiajiao Water Town on this private full-day tour that includes Yu Gardens and Bazaar, and the Bund. Swap the bustle of the city for the calm and quiet of Zhujiajiao Water Town as you discover this ancient village. In the afternoon enjoy the splendid Yu Gardens, browse the goods at the traditionally styled Yu Bazaar and check out the colonial architecture on the Bund. Your knowledgeable guide shares stories throughout the day for a comprehensive look at Shanghai.
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$159.00
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Eat Like a Local: Street Breakfast Tour in Shanghai
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Get a taste for Shanghai’s startlingly diverse food culture and its culinary specialties. A guide introduces Shanghai’s selection of pulled noodles, breakfast pancakes, and “xiaolongbao” (soup dumplings). Along the way, observe tai chi practitioners and water calligraphers in Xiangyang Park, and wander street stalls and a wet market, where you’ll see fresh Chinese dishes prepared before your eyes. This small-group food excursion, limited to eight guests, is also great for kids.
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$80.00
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Zhujiajiao Ancient Town and Night Luxury Cruise Tour in Shanghai
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See two different sides of Shanghai on this full-day, two-in-one tour. Begin at midday, when you meet your guide directly at your local hotel. Travel via air-conditioned coach to the Zhujiajiao Water Town: a city with centuries of history, renowned for its beautiful canals and historical buildings. Following your tour, stop for a shopping break at a local silk-making center. Then, return to Shanghai proper and embark on an evening sightseeing cruise along the Huangpu River. You’ll also enjoy a traditional Chinese dinner before returning to your hotel.
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Private Colonial Walking Tour: Shanghai French Concession
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Return to the opulent age of French colonial China on an intriguing 2-hour private walking tour through the Shanghai French Concession. Led by an expert historian guide, weave your way around significant sites on which the First Conference of the Communist Party took place and marvel at charming apartments and grand villas. Meander through narrow walkways and discover secretive spots that still retain some enigmatic French charm. Receive personalized attention from your guide, this is a private tour just for you and your party.
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2-Hour Shanghai Yu Garden and Old Town Private Walking Tour
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Explore one of Shanghai’s most evocative neighborhoods when you book a private walking tour of the Old City. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times, and meet your guide directly at your centrally located hotel. Once in the Old City, visit the classical Yuyuan Garden, admire the area’s Qing Dynasty–era architecture, stroll through a bustling bazaar, and otherwise follow in locals’ footsteps as you discover the historical area’s highlights.
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$69.00
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Independent Tour of Wuzhen and Xitang Water Town from Shanghai
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This self-guided tour from Shanghai offers a comfortable private transfer service up to 12 hours so that you will have good enough time to discover both beautiful Wuzhen and Xitang water town from day and night. Travel to 1,300-year-old Wuzhen, and stroll around the canals, bridges, and Ming-era houses. In the late afternoon, continue to Xitang where you can appreciate the sunset as well as the river view under the moonlight.
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$128.76
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Biking Real Shanghai& Enjoy Local Food
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Get up close and personal with the sights, and discover several of Shanghai’s most noteworthy neighborhoods, on this small-group bike tour. Meet your group in central Shanghai, and grab a bicycle and helmet. In the space of just half a day, you’ll chart your way through the evocative French Concession, the bustling Bund, vibrant Xintiandi, Shanghai's Old City, and more. As you go, stop to taste local snacks, and learn more about the city’s history from your guide.
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$52.48
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Private Round Trip Transfer to Shanghai Happy Valley Amusement Park
Enjoy door-to-door service in a comfortable private vehicle operated by a courteous friendly driver from your hotel or residential area in Shanghai to Shanghai Happy Valley amusement park, a great place to to enjoy family time. The park is located in Songjiang District, approximately 40 kilometers from downtown Shanghai. Your friendly private driver can assist you with ticket purchase upon arrival.
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Private Tour Hangzhou West Lake and Tea Fields Discovery
Skip the typical group tours and enjoy a unique experience of Hangzhou. This private tour, exclusively for your party, includes a stroll along the West Lake, home-made lunch at a local farm house, and a visit to a tea field and tea ceremony.
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$109.34
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Shanghai Pudong Financial Zone Exploration with Outdoor Sky Walk Experience
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Explore the Financial Zone with us to the points. Enjoy panoramic views of the Bund from across the Huangpu River, be immersed in Shanghai's kaleidoscopic history, have a cup of drink made and served by a robot, get aerial looks over the forest of highrises from the world's most enormous built-in patio and culminates at the experience to stand at the outdoor zenith of the city, e.g.
the glass-bottomed sky walk on the 88th floor of Jinmao Tower.
Measuring approximately 60-meters (197 ft) long, and 1.2-meters (less than 4 ft) wide-from the edge of the building, the open-air pathway offers any daring individual, strapped to safety through a harness of course, to take in the views of the bustling city without the security of a hand rail (it is considered to be the highest hand-rail free platform in the world).
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$212.00
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$212.00
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