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Shanghai Tours

Private & Bespoke | Discover Old and New Highlights of Shanghai

On a tour to Shanghai, which once enjoyed the fame of "Paris of the East" and is now China's most potent economic engine, you'll see China's past, present, and future in such a concrete way. The colonial architecture is still evident at the Bund and former French Concession. An unparalleled birds-eye city view from the top of the Jinmao Tower. The old Shanghai lifestyle in the hidden alleys around Tian Zi Fang.

China Odyssey Tours has put together a list of Shanghai itineraries combining essential sightseeing with hidden treasure exploration. Whether you seek a classical image of Shanghai or a more profound understanding, our Shanghai tour packages below have something for you, or we will help you tailor-make your own Shanghai tour.

Classic Shanghai Tours

Check out our most classic sample tours of Shanghai. Or, contact us to customize a private tour based on your preferences.

Shanghai Tours with Surrounding Excursions

Here are some tour packages combining Shanghai's highlights with its surrounding destinations. Treat them as inspiration, as we'll customize an itinerary to match your interests.

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Why Private Tours

A hassle-free trip at your own pace for your own group
  • private guide & transfer
    Your Own Party, Guides & Transfer

    If you and your party purchase a "private" tour, you won't have to share the experience with anybody else. At every step, you'll have access to knowledgeable local guides who can fill in the blanks in your understanding. A private car will be used for every stage of the trip. Your trip, beginning with your arrival at the airport and ending when you have dropped off again, will be completely stress-free and enjoyable.

  • Hand-picked Hotels & Restaurants
    Hand-picked Hotels & Restaurants

    We're well aware of the need of maintaining a healthy diet and getting enough rest when traveling. In order to provide you with a wide range of options, we take the time to carefully assess each location and choose a wide range of high-quality hotels and restaurants every year. Our goal is straightforward: to provide you with the convenience and coziness of home while you are away from it.

  • Travel with Full of Flexibility
    Travel with Full of Flexibility

    When taking a private tour, you can expect individualized attention focused on your specific needs. You can travel with complete peace of mind and just have fun, as everything about your vacation is being handled. Simply tell your tour guide what you're most interested in seeing and what you'd rather skip entirely, and he or she will adjust the schedule accordingly.

Shanghai Travel FAQ

Top Places to Visit in Shanghai

The Bund
THE BUND

Since 1844, the area has been designated as the British Concession, which has become the starting point of Shanghai's modern urbanization. Since then, foreign banks, commercial firms, associations, and newspaper offices began to gather here, and the Bund has developed into China's and even the Far East's financial hub. Hundred years later, 52 different western-style buildings are still standing, serving as Shanghai's most significant landmark and symbolic structures in contemporary China.

  • Yu Garden
    YU GARDEN

    A local official constructed it as a part of his private property. Yu, which translates as "peace" and "safe," represents the builder's desire for a better life. It has been opened to the public since 1961. One of the highlights is the Spring Lantern Festival that takes place here.

  • FORMER FRENCH CONCESSION
    FORMER FRENCH CONCESSION

    It was the first, biggest, and most prosperous of the four French Concessions in contemporary China, mostly situated in Shanghai's Huangpu District and Xuhui District. It attracted a lot of European and American expatriates to dwell here after the First World War.

  • Shanghai Tower
    SHANGHAI TOWER

    Rising 127 stories above the ground with a height of 632 meters, this iconic skyscraper in Shanghai is the third-tallest building in the world and the tallest building in China, which is mostly used for public facilities such as offices, hotels, and tourist attractions.

  • Zhujiajiao Water Town
    ZHUJIAJIAO WATER TOWN

    Zhujiajiao has grown into a large town since 1612 as a result of its easy access to water transportation. With more than a thousand houses constructed along the river, it displays the Jiangnan water town's traditional style, and become one of Shanghai's most renowned towns.

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