Shanghai Tour
Though no match for the long history of Beijing and Xian, yet Shanghai has a unique story to tell: starting from a fishing village opened up 1842, Asia's leading city in the 1920s and 1930s dubbed as "Paris of the East", and today Shanghai has become one of the world's largest metropolitan cities, which best shows where China is headed in the 21th century as well as a museum of East meeting West on Chinese soil.This is the right one-stop place for planning your Shanghai tour no matter you are a very independent visitor or local travel agency frequent user. We offer airport and cruise port transfer service, hotel booking, Shanghai tours and side trips as well as Shanghai visa-free transit tours for transit tourists from 51 countries to spend up to 72 hours in Shanghai.
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 Shanghai Day TourWe offer private day tours as with your exclusive tour guide and car as well as fixed departure shared group day tours. |
Shanghai Multi-Day Tour Our pre-designed Shanghai multi-day tour packages offer you 2-4 day packages with your exclusive tour guide and car at your own choice. |
| Shanghai Evening Tour Shanghai has the most colorful night life in China, but if you have ever participated, you may feel it is probably one of the most splendid one in the world. |
Shanghai Cruise Port Cruise Port Schedules, Terminal Information, Map, Transfer and Shore Excursions. This is the right place to get your cruise port information and plan your cruise transfer and tours. |
| Shanghai Beijing Tour Shanghai and Beijing is about 1450km apart, 5 hours by high-speed train, 11 hours by overnight bullet train, one and half hours by flight.There are numerous trains and flights running between Shanghai and Beijing |
Shanghai Xian Tour Shanghai and Xian is about 1210 kilometers apart, 2 hour by flight or 13 hours by overnight train.The daily flights between Shanghai and Xian are plentiful. There are also more than 10 daily trains linking the two cities. |
| Shanghai Side Trips While you are in Shanghai, you are highly recommended to visit its surrounding cities and scenic areas like Zhouzhuang, Tongli, Xitang and Wuzhen, Suzhou, Hangzhou and Huangshan Mountains. |
Shanghai China Tour Shanghai is on the top list of the must see places in China. Choose our pre-arranged China highlight tours including Shanhghai. |
| Shanghai Visa-Free Transit Tour Shanghai offers Visa-free transit for transit passengers from 51 countries who plane tickets to a third country to transit through Shanghai for a visa-free stay up to 72 hours. |
Shanghai Car Rental with Driver Private shuttle service at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai railway stations, Shanghai car rental with driver. |
| Create My Own Trip If none of our sample tours on our website meets your request, just tell us the things you want to see and do, the hotels you want to stay, we will tailor make a tour to meet your specific travel needs. You will receive our suggested itinerary with estimated tour expense within 24 hours. |
Shanghai Travel Information If you prefer to travel independently as an individual traveler, we've summed up some useful travel information on Shanghai, helping you plan your own trip. |
Shanghai Tourist Map
Shanghai Vicinity Map
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We offer both fixed departure shared group day tours and private day tours as well with your exclusive tour guide and car. Private Day Tour with your exclusive car Shanghai Highlight Day Tour from US$ 60 Afternoon Ambling & Evening Brilliant Cruise Day Tour from US$ 55 Shanghai Ancient Water Town Day Tour from US$ 65 Shanghai Suzhou Zhouzhuang Day Tour from US$ 95 Group Day Tour with your shared van Shanghai Yummy Food Safari Evening Tour US$66 VIP Shanghai Essential Sights Tour US$105 VIP Zhuangzhou and Jinxi Water Town Tour US$115 |
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Our pre-designed Shanghai multi-day tours offer you 2-4 day private tour packages with your exclusive tour guide and car at your own choice. Shanghai 2 Day Tour Package from US$ 145 Shanghai 3 Day Tour Pacakge from US$ 199 Shanghai 4 Day Tour Package from US$ 265 p/p |
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If you are planning your Shanghai trip, please do add a night tour to your Shanghai travel list. We here have prepared for you a list of interesting night tours in Shanghai. Shanghai Huangpu River Evening Cruise Tour from US$ 45p/p Shanghai Acrobatics Show and Night Tour from US$ 43p/p Jinmao Tower and Lujiazui Evening Tour from US$ 44p/p |
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Are you looking for a reliable partner to offer you a fast and safe Shanghai cruise terminal transfer service, this is the right place to plan your cruise transfer. Shanghai Cruise Port Highlight Day Tour from US$95 p/p Shanghai Cruise Port Ancient Water Town Day Tour from US$75 p/p Shanghai Cruise Port Suzhou Day Tour from US$99 p/p Wusongkou Cruise International Terminal from US$105 per car Port International Cruise Terminal Transfer from US$95 per car Waigaoqiao International Cruise Terminal from US$109 per car |
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Shanghai and Beijing is about 1450km apart, 5 hours by high-speed train, 11 hours by overnight bullet train one and half hours by flight. There are numerous trains and flights running between Shanghai and Beijing. Shanghai Beijing 2 Day Tour by High-speed Train from US$ 390 p/p Beijing 2 Day Tour from Shanghai by Flight from US$ 510 p/p |
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Shanghai and Xian is about 1210km apart, 2 hour by flight or 13 hours by overnight train. There are many daily flights between Shanghai and Xian. There are also over 10 trains per day going between the two cities. Shanghai Xian One Day Trip by Flight from US$475 Shanghai Xian 2 Day Tour by Flight from US$600 |
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While you are in Shanghai, you are highly recommended to visit its surrounding cities and scenic areas like Zhouzhuang, Tongli, Xitang and Wuzhen, Suzhou, Hangzhou and Huangshan Mountains. Shanghai to Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Day Tour from US$95 Shanghai to Huangshan 3 Day Tour by High Speed Train from US$ 409 Shanghai to Huangshan 3 Day Tour by Flight from US$ 499 |
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Shanghai is on the top list of the must see places in China. Choose our pre-arranged China highlight tours including Shanhghai. Beijing Xian Shanghai 8 Day Private Tour from US$869 China Impression Super Value Tour US$629 |
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Shanghai offers Visa-free transit travel for transit tourists from 45 countries who have visas and plane tickets to a third country to transit through Shanghai for a visa-free stay of up to 72 hours. Shanghai Highlight Layover Day Tour from US$65 p/p Shanghai Classic Layover Day Tour from US$79 p/p Visa-Free 2-Day Shanghai Travel Package ( with hotel ) from US$125 p/p |
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Private shuttle service at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai railway stations, Shanghai car rental with driver. Air-conditioned and well-shaped vehicles. All the vehicles are licensed with insurance. |
See all » Create My Own Shanghai Trip
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Plan your Shanghai tour? If none of our sample tours on our website meets your request, just tell us the things you want to see and do, the hotels you want to stay, we will tailor make a tour to meet your specific travel needs. You will receive our suggested itinerary with estimated tour expense within 24 hours. Create My Own Shanghai Trip now! |
Going to and coming from Shanghai by train is a common way of transport for Shanghai trip. Of all the 6 railway stations in Shanghai, there are three main train stations - Shanghai Railway Station and Shanghai South Railway Station, and Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station.
Shanghai is connected by numerous domestic and international flights to such major cities in China including Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Chongqing, Lhasa, Guangzhou, Kunming and a plethora of international flights to major cities around the world.
Shanghai has two airports - Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located in Pudong new zone, east of Huangpu River, about 30 kilometres from the city centre while Shanghai Hongqiao Airport is located in Puxi, west of Huangpu River, in the western suburbs of Shanghai, only 13 kilometers away from the city center of Shanghai.
Most of the international flights arrive at Shanghai Pudong Airport. Mainly serving domestic flights, Shanghai Hongqiao Airport also has several international flights to central Tokyo's Haneda Airport and central Seoul's Gimpo International Airport. So it is important to know from which airport you will depart or arrive in Shanghai. Shanghai Pudong Airport is about 40km apart from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.
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| Transportation at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
Overland Travel to Shanghai
Shanghai has a few long-distance bus stations. The most useful bus stations are Shanghai Hengfeng Road Bus Station, Shanghai South Bus Station, Shanghai Long-Distance General Bus Station and more. Shanghai is a highway tranportation hub connecting the major cities in China including Hangzhou, Ningbo, Suzhou, Wuxi, Nanjing, Jiaxing, Changzhou, Zhengjiang, Hefei, Huangshan, Wuhan, Qingdao, Beijing...
Shanghai Hengfeng Road Bus Station
258 Hengfeng Road, Shangai Tel:63175757
Shanghai South Bus Station
666 Shilong Road, Xuhui Disrict Tel: 021-021-54362835
Shanghai Long-Distance General Bus Station
1666 Zhongxing Road, Zhabei, Shanghai Tel: 021-66050000
Shanghai has two major cruise ports - Shanghai Port International Cruise and Waigaoqiao Cruise Port. Shanghai Port International Cruise is located not far from the Bund, the city center of Shanghai while Waigaoqiao Cruise Port is about 30km in the east of Shanghai.
Cruise ships larger than 87,000 tons will not get to Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal), due to the low bridge on Huangpu River, and will have to berth at the scenic and relaxing terminal in Waigaoqiao Cruise Port.
The best time to visit Shanghai could be anytime during spring, summer and autumn, depending on the kind of traveling experience and sites you want to see. Coming from different corners of the world, people have their own favorite time or seasons to plan Shanghai Tours.
Most foreign visitors prefer spring and autumn to visit Shanghai due to the comfortable weather: neither too hot nor too cold.
High season: March, April, May, Sept and October
Shoulder season: June, July and August
Lower season: Nov. 15 till Feb 28 next year
The navigation of Shanghai is exhausting mainly due to the "random" city layout of Shanghai. Shanghai is quite different from Beijing and Xian whose city layouts are based on the former imperial grid patterns as ancient capitals in successive daynasties.
But behind the seemingly irregular city pattern of Shanghai, people still can have a fairly clear picture of Shanghai orientation. The city proper of Shanghai is divided into two parts by Huangpu River – Puxi (West of Huangpu River) and Pudong (East of Huangpu River). Check out Shanghai Layout for more information.
Getting around in Shanghai is also very convenient with the most advanced transportation system including metro, maglev, taxi, and public buses. Check out How to Take a Bus In Shanghai.
Taking Shanghai metro is the most preferred mode of city transport in Shanghai since it is easily manageable. There are 11 metro lines (including the Shanghai Maglev Train), 223 stops and 368 km of tracks in operation, making it the longest metro tracks in Asia and the third-longest in the world.
Shanghai Taxis are plentiful. There are over 100 taxi companies in Shanghai. Of all the taxi companies, Dazhong, Qiangsheng and Jingjiang are most strongly recommended. Dazhong is sky blue: the largest taxi company in Shanghai. The drivers are very professional and all the cars are new and in good condition.
Shanghai Taxi Rates:
Comprehensive Price: price = base fare RMB 12 (first three kilometers) + RMB 2.4 for every succeeding km within 10 km and RMB 3.6 for every succeeding km after 10 km
Taxi call or Enquiry in Shanghai:
Dazhong: 021-96822
Qiangsheng: 021-62580000
Jinjiang: 021-96961
Bashi: 021-96840
Haibo: 021-96965
There are over 300 star-rated hotels in Shanghai. So you have a difficulty job to find an ideal hotel. You may look for the hotels through the online hotel booking travel wesbsites such as expedia.com - travelocity.com - booking.com - priceonline.com and many more. If you are mentally tired by the search for the over 300 star-rated hotels in Shanghai, you may check our selected 8 best value hotels in Shanghai.
More recommended hotels in Shanghai below:
Shanghai Budget Hotels
If you don’t want to spend lots of money on luxury accommodation, you still can have a decent and comfy stay in Shanghai.
1. City Hotel Shanghai Add: No.5-7 South Shanxi Road Shanghai, Tel: 86 (21) 6255-1133
2. Anting Villa Hotel Add: No.5-7 South Shanxi Road Shanghai Tel: 86 (21) 6255-1133
3. Captain Hostel Add: 37 Fuzhou Road, near Sichuan Zhong Road, Shanghai
4. The Pujiang Hotel Add: 15 Huang Pu Road, near the Bund, Shanghai Tel 86 21 64246388
5. Old House Inn Add: No. 16, Lane 351, Hwa Shan Rd., Shanghai Tel: 86 21 62486118
6. Charms Hotel Shanghai No.619 Jiu Jiang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai Tel: 86 21 53594900
7. Hongqiao Kingtown Hotel Add: No. 1111 Tianshan Road Shanghai Tel: 86 21 61281111
8. JinJiang Inn (Expo) Shanghai No.300 Banquan Road Pudong District Shanghai Tel: 021-58321888
9. 7 Days Inn (Shanghai Hongqiao) Add: 1050 Wuzhong Road, Minhang District, Shanghai Tel: 86 21 544223683
10. Hanting Express (Yan’an Road) Add: No. 1066 Yan’an West Road, Changning District, Shanghai Tel: 86-4008106868
Shanghai Luxury Hotels
Shanghai is fast becoming a city of opulence. Five-star luxury hotels can be found everywhere in Shanghai. If you are going to pamper yourself while on business or leisure travel to Shanghai.
1. Pudong Shangri-La Add: 33 Fu Cheng Road, Pudong, Shanghai Tel: (86 21) 6882 8888
2. The Grand Hyatt Add: Jin Mao Tower, Pudong, Shanghai Tel: 86 21 5049 1234
3. The Peninsula Hotel Shanghai Add: 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Road, Shanghai Tel: 86 21 23272888
4. JW Marriott Shanghai Add: 399 Nanjing West Road, Shanghai Tel: 86 21 5359 4969
5. The Portman Ritz-Carlton Add: 1376, Nanjing Xi Lu, Shanghai Tel: 86 21 62798888
6. The Puli Hotel & Spa Add: 1 Chang De Road, Shanghai Tel: 86 21 32039999
7. The Four Seasons Add: 500 Weihai Road, Shanghai Tel: 86 (21) 6256-8888
8. Add: 1288 Lujiazui Ring Road, Shanghai Tel: (86) 21 3867 8888
9. The Westin Bund Center Add: Bund Center, Shanghai Tel: 86 21 63351888
10. The Langham Xintiandi Shanghai Add: 99 Madang Road, Shanghai, Tel: (+86) 21 2330 2288
Shanghai Boutique Hotels
In Shanghai, more and more boutique hotels are popping up and there are a few posh properties that the discerning traveler will enjoy taking advantage of.
1. JIA Shanghai Add: 931 West Nanjing Road, Shanghai Tel: 86 21 6217 9000
2. Pudi Boutique Hotel Add: 99 Yandang Road, Shanghai Tel: 86 21 51016060
3. URBN Hotel Add: 183 Jiaozhou Lu, Shanghai, Tel: (8621) 5153 4600
4. Mansion Hotel Add: 82 Xinle Road, Shanghai Tel: 86 21 5403 9888
5. Sky Fortune Boutique Hotel Add: No.358 Hongxu Road, Shanghai,Tel: 86 21 3405 9898
6. Rhea Boutique Hotel Add: No.1388, JinQiao Road, Shanghai Tel: 86 21 50708666
7. Langham Yangtze Boutique Hotel Add: No.740 Hankou Road, Shanghai 86 21 6080 08008.
8. Hengshan Moller Villa Add: 30 Shanxi Road, Shanghai Tel: 86 21 62478881
9. 88 Xintiandi 380 Huang Pi Road South, Shanghai Tel: (86 21) 5383 8833
10. Casa Serena Boutique Hotel Add: 68, Taicang Rd Shanghai Tel: 86-21-53821600
The attractions in Shanghai are plentiful with numerous sights spreading in its vicinity such as Hangzhou, Suzhou, Wuxi and Huangshan. For the metropolitan city of Shanghai, it is worth checking the top 10 things to do in Shanghai to meticulously plan your 2-4 day short visit.
Please find below our suggested Shanghai travel schedule for your reference only:
1) Shanghai in One Day
Day 01: Yuyuan Garden, People's Square, Shanghai Museum, former French Concession, Xintiandi, the Bund, Jinmao Tower
2) Shanghai in Two Days
Day 01: Yuyuan Garden, People's Square, Shanghai Museum, former French Concession, Xintiandi, the Bund, Jinmao Tower
Day 02: Shanghai Suzhou Day Trip
3) Shanghai in Three Days
Day 01: Yuyuan Garden, People's Square, Shanghai Museum, former French Concession, Xintiandi, the Bund, Jinmao Tower
Day 02: Shanghai Suzhou Day Trip
Day 03: Shanghai Hangzhou Day Trip
4) Shanghai in Four Days
Day 01: Yuyuan Garden, People's Square, Shanghai Museum, former French Concession, Xintiandi, the Bund, Jinmao Tower
Day 02: Shanghai Suzhou Day Trip
Day 03: Shanghai Hangzhou Day Trip
Day 04: Shanghai Wuzhen or Xitang Day Trip
Shanghai cuisine, collecting the traditional of old Shanghai and the fad of new Shanghai, is a place gatherign all kinds of snacks. Its taste is different from the pure sugary of Macao and Hongkong, and the peppery of Sichuan, but famous for lite, fresh and goluptious.
Shanghai Old Town Snack Street (by the Yuyuan Garden)
It collects all kinds of flavor snacks of Shanghai including: Characteristic Snack in Lubolang, Vegetable Stuffed Bun in Songyuelou, Pigeon-egg Dumpling in Sweet-scented osmanthus Hall, Eight-treasures rice pudding in Songyuelou, Nanxiang Xiaolongbao (Steamed Pork Dumplings), Ninbo Rice Ball, Wine Dumpling, Spiced Beans,etc. It is highly boasted the Snack Kindom. Check out Top 10 Best Restaurants in Shanghai.
When outsiders and foreigners come to Shanghai, they would invariably like to buy some of those commodities with special Shanghai flavor to be brought back home as souvenirs, keepsakes or gifts for their relatives and friends. Check out Top 10 Markets in Shanghai, Top 10 Shopping Malls in Shanghai and Top 10 Souvenirs in Shanghai.
Clothes & Shoes
If you are interested in boutiques, especially Qipao (Chinese Cheongsam), Changle Road, the Chinese Cheongsam street is a nice destination. It contains about 20 Chinese Cheongsam shops and most of them provide tailoring services.
Silk
Shanghai is one of China's most important regions for silk production and export. The variety of silk fabrics available is astounding including silk, damask, damask silk, brocade, crape, arrowroot, slub, gauze etc.
Weaving and Embroidery
In Shanghai you will find excellent weaving embroidery in many different styles. Shanghai Weaving Clothes are more and more popular these days for its unique technique and mixed styles.
Porcelains
If you are a enthusiast of porcelain, you can go to Shanghai Museum where some of the best porcelain are on offer. Most of them are curiosas in the world. In some big department stores, you may find porcelain made in Jingdezhen.
As a common understanding, Shanghai has the most colorful night life in China, but if you have ever participated, you may feel it is probably the most colorful one in the world! Check out How to enjoy Shanghai Nightlife?
The Bund
The Bund is a must see when watching in Shanghai at night. The Bund concentrates almost all of the beauty of the shades in Shanghai, attracting agminate folks to enjoy the night. Many tourists are attracted by its illuminated night scene.
Shanghai Xin Tian Di
Xintiandi has many visitors. If you are visiting Shanghai for the first time, it is much safe to go Xin Tian Di for the nightlife. Xin Tian Di, the most fashionable area cultivated in the distinctive Shikumen Buildings. However, every building has a modern interior and its unique bares, shops and restaurants are more and more popular with the tourists.
Nanjing Road
As the most famous Pedestrian Street of Shanghai, Nanjing Road collects most hundreds of Modernize commercial Mansions, China's time-honored shops and specialties stores, where it is possible to pick up a bargain or enjoy a tasty morsel to eat.
Acrobatics
Arobatics is an interactive art. Every body, young or old, educated or not, can easily appreciate. Without language and culture barrier, you certainly feel the influx of adrenaline in your flood. Watch and experience the professional acrobatic group do really unforgettable show to your amazement and satisfaction.
Night Crusing on Huangpu River
The best way to see the perfect scenery of Shanghai and have a full view of Huangpu River is to take a boat trip. Cruising on the Huangpu River is a must for first time visitors.
1. Health & safety
1) Shanghai Huashan Hospital: This hospital is one of the best option if you need meidical service in Shanghai. Add: 12, Wulumuqi Zhonglu, Shanghai Tel: 021 - 52889999
2.Fast Facts
1) Shanghai Tourism Adminitration: 10th Floor, 10 Dagu RD, Shanghai Tel: 86 21 23111111
2) Bank of China in the downtown: 1988, Yan'an Xi Rd, Shanghai ( 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10.30am-3.30pm Sat & Sun) 021-62090090
3) Post Office: 1757 Beijing West Road, Jing'an, Shanghai - 021-62881608 (9am-6:00pm Mon-Fri)
4) PSB in Shanghai: 128 Wuning South Road, Jing'an, Shanghai - 021-62310110
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