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Flexible Private Shanghai Layover Tour

Flexible Private Shanghai Layover Tour

5.0 (125) Free cancellation

Don’t spend your Shanghai stopover inside the airport; maximize your time in China and opt for a private and customizable sightseeing tour instead. This personalized layover tour is tailored to your needs and allows you to tick off The Bund (Waitan), French Concession, and Yuyuan Garden in limited time. Airport or hotel pickup and drop-off are included for added convenience.

Languages: English Mandarin
📍Lu Jia Zui Huan Lu, Lujiazui, Pu Dong Xin Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200120
🏢Operated by Amazing Shanghai Trip

Highlights

  • ✓Private and customizable Shanghai layover tour
  • ✓Escape the airport and spend a stopover sightseeing
  • ✓Tick off The Bund, French Concession, and Yuyuan Garden in limited time
  • ✓Airport or hotel pickup and drop-off are included
  • ✓Receive the undivided attention of a private guide

What you'll see & do

  • ✓Your professional guide will greet you with your name sign at the Arrival Hall of Airport (PVG or SHA) or Shanghai/Wusongkou cruise terminal port and you will be transferred by the private vehicle to center city (about 40 to 60 minutes). Feel free to discuss with your guide for the things to do list and customize an itinerary based on your interest and layover time. Below is a sample itinerary. Typically, you will visit Lujiazui financial center first, see the amazing city landmarks such as pearl TV Tower, shanghai tower and world financial center. Marvel at the stunning view of skyscrapers and learn about China opening policy in the 1990th from your guide.
  • ✓Visit Yuyuan garden, a very ancient and well-preserved garden with the history of 400 years old where to see the stylish Chinese pavilion and authentic old architecture. (Yuyuan garden close at 4:15pm and every Monday, in this case, you will visit yuyuan bazaar instead, which is the old Ming and Qing dynasty architecture market with various of souvenir shops and restaurants).
  • ✓Head to French concession, the old center of colonial life. See the impressive French style architecture, learn the history of Shanghai during 1840th and take a nice stroll along the walkways with lush trees.
  • ✓Continue your visit to the famous Bund, admire the splendid views of old and new Shanghai. Take a stunning shot of the city skyline on the bund.
  • ✓If your layover time is long enough, choose to Jade buddha temple. Take a stroll at the beautiful old temple with multiple chambers and impressive buddha statues. See the local worshipers and learn the fascinating religion culture from your guide (Jade buddha temple close at 4:30pm). Based on your interests, you can choose other attractions besides the sample itinerary, such as Tianzifang (old alleyways with small shops), Shanghai Museum(ancient bronze ,furniture and paintings), Shanghai tower (2nd tallest building in the world), Maglev train (fastest train in the world, can take back to airport). Your private layover tour ends with return transport to the airport (PVG or SHA), cruise terminal or drop-off at your Shanghai city hotel.

What's included

  • ✓Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • ✓Professional guide
  • ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off (If Needed)
  • ✓Two-way or One-way Airport Transfer (please choose the option you need)
  • ✓Bottle of water

What's not included

  • ✓Food and drinks
  • ✓Gratuities
  • ✓Entance fees

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Please advise if you have big luggage or more than 2 luggage.

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Please wear comfortable shoes

The tour starts 1 hour after flight landing. Please contact your local operator if you have to take a long time in custom, and your driver will wait for you in the arrival hall.

This layover tour requires at least 8 to 10 hours between two connecting flights.

Detailed flight information is required upon booking

If you are not able to go through customs for any reasons, please take your own responsibility. There is no refund for the same day cancellation

Shanghai airport (PVG/SHA), Cruise terminal (Wusongkou/ Dongdaming) or your hotel in Shanghai

Cancellation policy

  • •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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