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China Acrobatics Show and Shanghai Evening Tour
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Immerse yourself in the captivating choreography and dazzling color of a performance by the Shanghai Acrobatics School and Troupe on this 4-hour tour. Marvel at the graceful agility and immense skill of the performers as they demonstrate how they have won hundreds of international competitions. After the show, see some of Shanghai’s most alluring landmarks by night as you embark on an evening tour with a knowledgeable guide. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your Shanghai hotel on this tour.
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$84.27
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$84.27

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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$67.00

Shanghai Half Day Morning or Afternoon Sightseeing Tour
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Enhance your experience of Shanghai regardless of time constrains on a morning or afternoon half-day sightseeing tour. See the best of Shanghai with a knowledgeable guide as you discover historical highlights like The Bund and the Jade Buddha Temple. Learn the complex process of pearl cultivation at the Fresh Water Pearl Gallery; absorb the antique charm of Shanghai Old Street; and delve into the city’s rich historical heritage at Shanghai Museum. Convenient round-trip transportation from your Shanghai hotel is included on this tour.
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$56.54
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$56.54

4-Hour Flexible Private Shanghai City Tour
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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.
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$115.00
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$115.00
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Shanghai Half-Day Sightseeing Coach Tour
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Catch the highlights of Shanghai on a morning city tour with a professional guide. Your 4-hour tour starts with a walk along the Bund, which follows the waterfront of the Huangpu River. Continue to Yu Gardens and Bazaar, taking in the gorgeous landscaping of the Ming-era gardens and Qing-era Shanghai Old Street. Drive through the French Concession, then see Shikumen-style architecture in the Xintiandi district, where you also find trendy boutiques and restaurants.
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$50.00
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$50.00

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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$120.00
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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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$138.00
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4-Hour Private Customized Shanghai City Tour
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Rather than struggling to plan your own itinerary, make the most of Shanghai on a private half-day tour. Available morning, afternoon, and night, it’s the perfect introduction for first-time China visitors. Just pick two or three attractions, perhaps the Bund, a Huangpu River cruise, a temple, a skyscraper, or a market, and design your dream day out. Entrance fees are at your own expense: upgrade to include a private car.
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$79.50
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$79.50
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Private Full-Day Tour: Shanghai Old and New Highlights
399
Discover old and modern Shanghai as you wish on a full-day private tour. With a personal guide, explore attractions like The Bund, Ming-Dynasty Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, and visit the observation deck of one of Shanghai’s highest skyscrapers. Customize your itinerary to suit you and opt to explore by private vehicle with lunch and select entrance fees included, or by private vehicle or public transit with lunch and entrance fees at own expense.
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$121.50
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$121.50
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Best of Shanghai Day Tour, including Jade Buddha Temple & Bund & Yuyuan Garden
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Enhance your sightseeing experience of Shanghai on an enriching full-day excursion around the city. See all of the city’s spectacular sights with a knowledgeable guide as you tour a selection of historical highlights; absorb the sacred majesty of the Jade Buddha Temple; immerse yourself in the city’s rich heritage at the Shanghai Museum; and stroll amid the botanical beauty of the Yuyuan Garden. Walk along the Bund and the former French Concession and enjoy a traditional Chinese lunch.
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$79.00
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$79.00

Half Day Private Tour to Zhujiajiao Water Town with Boat Ride from Shanghai
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Escape the hustle and bustle of Shanghai with a getaway to Zhujiajiao Water Town. Explore traditional architecture and take a relaxing boat ride through the waterways. This private half-day tour takes care of all transfers and entrance fees, and you can upgrade to include lunch or dinner.
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$134.50
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$134.50
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Shanghai Private Tour with River Cruise, Shanghai Tower, and Lunch or Dinner
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Get a taste of Shanghai’s highlights and famous cuisine on this flexible private tour, with a choice of morning or afternoon departure. Settle inside a private, air-conditioned vehicle and tailor the itinerary around your interests and guide’s recommendations. Explore the Yuyuan Bazaar, admire bird’s-eye views from the Shanghai Tower, take a River Huangpu cruise, savor a classic Shanghai lunch or dinner, and more. Cruise, Shanghai Tower admission, meal, and hotel pickup and drop-off included.
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$176.50
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$176.50
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Shanghai Pudong Airport to Shanghai Hotels: Private with Meet & Greet Service
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One-way private transfer from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Shanghai hotels
Avoid the hassle of locating a taxi by pre-booking your private transfer service
Our driver will go inside the airport and wait for you at the exit by holding your name sign.
Ride in comfort and safety with a courteous professional driver
Includes an air-conditioned car with ample room for luggage storage
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$35.00
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$35.00
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Private Evening Tour: VIP Huangpu River Cruise and Shanghai Lights
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See the city of Shanghai light up at night on this private evening tour, which takes you to top attractions such as the French Concession and the Zig-Zag Bridge. Take in panoramic views of the city from the VIP deck of a cruise along the Huangpu River, and then choose to be dropped off back at your hotel or to continue your evening out on the town.
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$128.00
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$128.00
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All-inclusive Customized Shanghai Layover Tour
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Make the most of your airport layover on this whirlwind guided tour of Shanghai—also well-suited to cruise ship passengers. Tick off impressive landmarks, from the cutting-edge Bund waterfront to the 400-year-old imperial gardens. Veteran travelers who have already covered the highlights can choose from lesser-known sights like the Propaganda Poster Art Center or Jade Buddha Temple.
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$210.00
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$210.00
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Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Day Trip from Shanghai
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Appreciate China’s provincial delights during a full-day tour of two charming traditional towns from Shanghai. Escape the metropolitan mayhem of the city and see how daily life has remained unchanged in these quaint and ancient enclaves. With an accomplished guide, stroll amid the botanical beauty of Suzhou’s gorgeous gardens; cruise along the waterways of Zhozhuang on a Chinese-style gondola; and appease your appetite with a delicious Chinese lunch in a rustic restaurant. Enjoy convenient round-trip transportation from your Shanghai hotel.
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$135.00
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$135.00

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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$47.23
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$47.23

Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Full Day Coach Tour from Shanghai
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Spend the day exploring beyond Shanghai’s city limits—and discover two of the region’s most beautiful destinations—on this full-day tour of Suzhou and the Zhouzhuang Water Town. Following pickup from one of several central locations, travel via comfortable, air-conditioned coach to Suzhou, where you’ll visit the UNESCO-listed Master of Nets Garden, will see the Grand Canal, and more. Then, transfer to the Zhouzhuang Water Town, where you’ll explore the centuries-old buildings and waterways by boat.
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$135.00
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$135.00

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
Price varies by group size

Flexible Hangzhou Private Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train
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You can choose the attractions you visit and the places you see on this private full-day tour of Hangzhou. Work with your guide to customize your itinerary, and see famous spots, such as Meijiawu Tea Village, Leifeng Pagoda, Yuewang Temple, Liuhe Pagoda, and Longjing Village. Go on a boat ride on West Lake, see Chinese monks at Lingyin Temple, or even taste snakes on Hefang Street. This tour includes round-trip bullet-train tickets.
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$276.00
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$276.00
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Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train
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The dream-like beauty of West Lake led to Hangzhou's nickname as the "Heavenly City." Tour Hangzhou's top attractions, including the West Lake area and the Meijiawu Tea Farm, alongside a private guide on this day trip from Shanghai, which includes transportation and optional tour upgrades for lunch and entrance fees.
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$275.00
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$275.00
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Arrival Transfer by High-Speed Maglev Train: Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Hotel
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When your plane touches down at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), eliminate the stress of finding ticket booths and the expense of a private cab with an arrival transfer by Maglev train. Travel to your accommodation in Shaghai city on the super-speed Maglev train for an easy and efficient start to your sojourn. Greet a courteous representative at the airport, board the train then travel to your accommodation in a private vehicle on arrival at downtown Shanghai.
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$78.99
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$78.99
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Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Private Transfer
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Book your private departure or arrival transfer from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) today!
* Meet and Greet at arrival hall
* Our drivers can track your flight, so they can be on time for your airport pick up/ drop-off. Free waiting for any flight delay issues.
* 24/7 Help Center for any changes/updates to your ride
*Cancel at least 24 hours prior to your service and get a full refund
*Wide array of vehicles according to your needs
*All-inclusive fare
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$30.00
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$30.00
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3-Hour Private Tour to Jewish Ghetto and Shanghai Bund
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Immerse yourself in Shanghai’s little-known Jewish districts—known as “Little Vienna”— on this specialty-themed private tour. Highlights include collections of photographs, films, and personal items at the Jewish Refugees Museum, the old stone houses and winding back alleys that once housed a thriving Jewish immigrant population, and British-Jewish art-deco heritage along the Bund waterfront.
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$90.00
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$90.00
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Shanghai Acrobatic Show Ticket with Private Transfer
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No China trip would be complete without watching one of the nation’s spectacular acrobatics performances, and for popular shows like this one it’s smart to book tickets in advance. With this convenient package, marvel at the agility and strength of the Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe as they blend circus skills, martial arts, magic and more into a mesmerizing evening. When you finish, your private driver awaits you at the door.
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$65.60
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$65.60
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