Discover Shanghai in just 4 days—a city where ancient traditions meet futuristic skylines. Walk along the Bund as neon lights shimmer across the Huangpu River, step into the serene beauty of Yu Garden, and learn the secrets of Shanghai cuisine with a hands-on wonton-making class. Soar above the city from the world’s tallest observation deck at Shanghai Tower, then slow down with a tranquil boat ride through the canals of Zhujiajiao, a 1,700-year-old water town. Blending history, culture, food, and modern marvels, this short journey captures the very best of Shanghai, making it the perfect introduction for first-time visitors to China.
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Air-conditioned Coach
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3-Star Hotels
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Breakfast & Lunch
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English, Chinese
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Easy to Moderate
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2-15
Editor's comment
Here’s the truth: you don’t really understand Shanghai the first time you visit. I didn’t—and I lived here for six years. I came as a student, stayed for work, and slowly learned how this city works. This trip is the Shanghai I wish I had known back then.
Start your morning at the Bund. The sun hits the old buildings, the skyline shines, and locals practice tai chi before the crowds arrive. Then cross the river to Shanghai Tower. The elevator is so fast your ears might pop, and the view from the top? Unforgettable.
Yuyuan Garden is beautiful, but don’t miss the xiaolongbao dumplings outside the gate—they’re just as good as the garden. The Flower and Bird Market is pure fun: flowers, pets, and locals bargaining over singing crickets.
The real heart of Shanghai is in a small kitchen, making wontons with a local family. It’s warm, noisy, and full of stories. And if you have time, Zhujiajiao Water Town will take you back hundreds of years with its stone bridges and quiet canals.
At night, catch the acrobatics show. Even after all my years here, the motorcycle stunt still makes me hold my breath. Shanghai is full of surprises—and this tour will give you a taste of them all.
Highlights
- ✨ The Bund – Stroll along Shanghai’s iconic waterfront and capture the contrast between colonial-era buildings and the futuristic skyline.
- 🌸 Yu Garden – Step back in time inside a Ming Dynasty classical garden filled with rockeries, pavilions, and koi ponds.
- 🥟 Handmade Wonton Experience – Join a local family for a hands-on cooking class and enjoy authentic Shanghai flavors.
- 🏙️ Shanghai Tower – Ride the world’s fastest elevator to the 118th-floor observation deck for breathtaking 360° views of the city.
- 🏺 Shanghai Museum – Explore curated collections of porcelain, jade, bronze, and calligraphy, guided by expert insights.
- ⛴️ Optional Night Cruise on the Huangpu River – Watch the city light up from a unique perspective on the water.
- 🌉 Zhujiajiao Water Town – Drift along ancient canals in a hand-rowed boat and wander charming alleys and stone bridges.
- 🪴 Flower & Bird Market – Discover a lively local market with plants, pets, and traditional small animals that delight visitors of all ages.
- 🎪 Optional ERA Acrobatic Show – Be amazed by gravity-defying stunts in Shanghai’s most thrilling evening performance.
