2 Days Best Shanghai Layover Tour
Tour Overview
On this 2-day layover tour in Shanghai, you will be guided to discover the modern skyline and rich cultural heritage. Landmarks are all included – the Bund, Yuyuan Garden, and the futuristic Shanghai World Financial Center.
Also, you can stroll through the bustling Nanjing Road and experience the tradition and contemporary in this metropolis. It is perfect for those who have limited time with a layover at Shanghai airport or port.
Travel destination: Shanghai
Suitable for: First-timers, Time-limited Travelers
Tour type: Private
Highlights of this tour:
- Learn about ancient history by appreciating exquisite collections in the Shanghai Museum.
- Stroll through a 16th-century classical garden – Yuyuan.
- Ascend the Shanghai World Financial Center for Shanghai’s stunning skyline.
- Visit the famous shopping street in Shanghai – Nanjing Road.
- Admire the breathtaking colonial-era buildings along the Huangpu River.
Day-by-day Itinerary
- Day 1: Shanghai ArrivalExplore Shanghai's Past in Museum and Garden
Ni Hao! Welcome to our well-designed 2-day Shanghai layover tour. Your private guide and driver will pick you up from the airport or train station and take you to start a great time in Shanghai.
We will begin the Shanghai trip with the Shanghai Museum. Covering an area of 12,000 square meters, the museum has 4 exhibition areas showcasing various cultural relics from 10,000 years ago to the early 20th century. You can see bronze ware, ceramics, calligraphy, painting, jade artifacts, etc., and learn about ancient Chinese culture and art through the wonderful explanations of the tour guide.
Exhibits in Shanghai Museum Then, be transferred to Yuyuan Garden. This over 400-year-old classical Chinese garden was originally built in the Ming Dynasty by the owner Pan Yunduan for his parents to enjoy later life. We will wander around to enjoy the beautiful scenery and visit Zigzag Bridge, Great Rockery, Jade Rock, Sansui Hall, etc.
Nearby the garden is Yuyuan Market, a bustling marketplace set in an old Chinese neighborhood with traditional architecture and shops selling everything from local snacks to various souvenirs. After the visit, escort you to a local hotel.
Yu Garden - Day 2: Shanghai DepartureTake a Glance at the Modernization of This Metropolis
After breakfast, follow your guide to ascend the Shanghai World Financial Center (SWFC), with a height of 492 meters and 101 floors. We will take the elevator to the sightseeing platform at a maximum speed of 8 meters per second. Experience a walking-in-the-air experience on the 55-meter-long suspended sightseeing corridor on the 100th floor.
Then wander around Nanjing Road to see traditional department stores and optionally try some authentic Shanghai snacks.
The last stop is the Bund. You will admire buildings of various styles, enjoy the amazing scenery, and listen to your guide explaining its history.
At the end of the Shanghai tour, transfer you to the airport, train station, or cruise port. Our service will end here. Wish you a pleasant journey.
The Bund
Tour Price ($=USD)
The price varies depending on the activity, number of people, travel date, and selected hotel. Please contact us for a specific price.
Price includes
- Train station/airport pick-up and drop-off
- Comfortable transfers in air-conditioned vehicles with experienced driver
- Admission tickets for all attractions listed in the itinerary
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- 1-night comfortable hotel with daily breakfast
- One bottle of mineral water per person per day
- Fuels, tolls, and parking charges
Price excludes
- Lunch and dinner
- Arrival flight/train on the first day and departure flight/train on the last day
- All personal expenses and optional activities (such as the Huangpu River cruise)
- Tips to the tour guide/driver
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