Overview
Flexible private Shanghai layover tour. See top sights during your transit.
About This Tour
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 a limited time. Airport or hotel pickup and drop-off are included for added convenience.
Private and customizable Shanghai layover tour
Escape the airport and spend a stopover sightseeing
Tick off The Bund, French Concession, and Yuyuan Garden in a limited time
Airport or hotel pickup and drop-off are included
Receive the undivided attention of a private guide
Private and customizable Shanghai layover tour
Escape the airport and spend a stopover sightseeing
Tick off The Bund, French Concession, and Yuyuan Garden in a limited time
Airport or hotel pickup and drop-off are included
Receive the undivided attention of a private guide
Itinerary
1
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. Entrance fee of Shanghai Tower Sightseeing Hall: RMB180 for adults RMB120 for students/seniors RMB90 for children:between 1.0-1.4 m free for children under 1 m
2
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). Entrance fee Peak season: RMB40 Low season: RMB30
3
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.
4
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.
5
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. Entrance fee RMB20 for adults RMB10 for student :under 23 years old (inclusive) full-time bachelor's degree or below RMB15 for Senior:70 years old and above
What's Included
✓ Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional guide
Two-way or One-way Airport Transfer (please choose the option you need)
Professional guide
Two-way or One-way Airport Transfer (please choose the option you need)
✕ Not included
Lunch
Gratuities
Entance fees:Shanghai Tower,Yu Garden,Jade Buddha Temple(price in the Tour details)
Gratuities
Entance fees:Shanghai Tower,Yu Garden,Jade Buddha Temple(price in the Tour details)
Know Before You Go
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead traveler's name.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation is available on most tours up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact cancellation terms for this tour are shown during booking.
Traveler Reviews
4.7★★★★★Based on 21 reviews
Lena L.🇫🇷 France★★★★☆2026-02
A wonderful, authentic day in Shanghai with a guide who clearly loves the area.
Mia N.🇬🇧 UK★★★★★2025-11
Great value private tour of Shanghai. Communication beforehand was excellent and clear.
Lucía H.🇪🇸 Spain★★★★★2025-06
Great value private tour of Shanghai. Communication beforehand was excellent and clear.

