Huangpu River

Experience Shanghai’s highlights on a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus tour. Pass attractions including the People’s Plaza, Nanpu Bridge, the Bund and the Jing’an Temple on a double-decker bus. Use your ticket on 3 routes to visit the city’s must-see monuments, and hop off whenever you like to explore further. Choose one of the premium options to enjoy access to selected attractions. Enjoy a 360-degree bird’s-eye view from Jin Mao Tower, marvel at the city skyline from Huangpu River on a cruise, explore inside the Jing’an Temple, or ride a train through a tunnel under the river connecting the Bund and the Oriental Pearl Tower. Red Route (Shanghai City Tour)  1. People’s Square 2. People's Park 3. Shanghai Art Museum 4. Nanjing Road 5. The Bund 6. River Cruise, Pier 16 7. Yuyuan Garden 8. Xin Tian Di Blue Route (Pudong Tour)  1. The Bund 2. Oriental Pearl Tower 3. World Financial Center and Jin Mao Tower 4. Cool Docks 5. River Cruise, Pier 16 Green Route (Temple Tour)  1. Nanjing Road (New World City) 2. Shanghai Museum 3. Huaihai Road 4. Jing’an Temple (on Nanjing West Road) 5. Portman Ritz Carlton Hotel (on Nanjing West Road) 6. Shanghai Art Museum 7. People’s Square 8. People's Park

Book a private tour for 4 or 8 hours and inform the local partner of your preferences so that you can be assigned a like-minded guide to take you around the city. With complete flexibility, follow this itinerary or create your own for a unique Shanghai experience. After meeting your guide at your downtown location, start this 8-hour private tour at the Yu Yuan Garden. Explore the Shanghai Old Street before taking a break in an ancient Chinese tea house. Following tea, head to the People Square to see the City Hall and its surrounding buildings. Stroll along the Xintiandi in the charming former French Concession before enjoying lunch on your own. In the afternoon, marvel at the sacred 19th-century Jade Buddha Temple. Then, head to Bund, which is Shanghai's picturesque waterfront. Admire its soaring skyline and views of the Huangpu River. The last stop is the Pudong Business and Financial Center where all of the main skyscrapers are located. See the tallest building, Shanghai Tower, as well as the Shanghai World Finacial Center, and Jinmao Tower before being helped transfer back to your hotel or chosen downtown location.

With complete flexibility, follow this itinerary or create your own for a unique Shanghai experience. After meeting your guide at your downtown location, start this 8-hour private tour at the Yu Yuan Garden. Explore the Shanghai Old Street before taking a break in an ancient Chinese tea house. Following tea, head to the People Square to see the City Hall and its surrounding buildings. Stroll along the Xintiandi in the charming former French Concession before enjoying lunch on your own. In the afternoon, marvel at the sacred 19th-century Jade Buddha Temple. Then, head to Bund, which is Shanghai's picturesque waterfront. Admire its soaring skyline and views of the Huangpu River. Drive to Pudong Business and Financial Center where all of the main skyscrapers are located. See the tallest building, Shanghai Tower, as well as the Bottle Opener and Jinmao Tower before being transferred back to your hotel or chosen downtown location.

Make the most of your Shanghai visit with a unique combination of a Huangpu River cruise and an authentic Xinjiang food experience. Say goodbye to the hassle of navigating the metro and instead travel in comfort in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy stunning views of multiple famous Shanghai landmarks from your river cruise, including the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and the World Financial Center. Your guide will also be on hand to help you navigate the menu during your Xinjiang feast. Your tour guide and private driver will meet you at your hotel lobby in the evening before taking you to the Huangpu River Cruise Terminal. There, you'll embark on a relaxing cruise along the mother river of Shanghai, the Huangpu River. As you stand on the top deck of the cruise ship, you'll get a glimpse of Shanghai's past and future. Along the west side of the Bund, you'll see grand colonial buildings like the famous Peace hotel and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank. On the east side, you'll see the city's modern skyscrapers, including the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, World Financial Center, and Shanghai Tower. (Please note that the timing of dinner may depend on the sunset time.) After your river cruise, follow your guide to a popular local Xinjiang restaurant in the Pudong New Area. Sample some of the region's most famous dishes, such as Dapanji (big plate chicken), lamb kebabs, Xinjiang yogurt, and naan (a kind of Xinjiang pancake). Dapanji is a savory, aromatic chicken dish flavored with spices, chopped potato, and green pepper and typically served with hand-stretched noodles. The lamb kebabs at the restaurant are particularly popular among locals, though chicken wings and other skewers are also available. In the evenings, the restaurant sometimes offers entertainment, including cultural and belly dancing performances. If you're lucky, the dancers might even invite you to join in! After your dinner, your guide will escort you back to your hotel. If you'd like to be dropped off at another location in the city, such as Xintiandi, your guide will be happy to take you there. Relax and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Shanghai, confident in the knowledge that you've experienced some of the city's best sights and flavors.

When the night falls, Shanghai is even dreamier with all the lights intertwining with the moon and the stars. The spectacular skyline in Pudong is well worth a look, with the Shanghai World Financial Center, the Shanghai Tower sitting in the clouds, the spaceship-like pink Oriental Pearl Tower and the video projections on the Aurora Plaza. Meanwhile, on the other side of the Huangpu River, you can view a lot of antique and graceful buildings along the Bund. See pointed Gothic roofs, arches from ancient Greece, Baroque columns, and Spanish balconies, displaying the rich flavor of foreign lands, so unique and majestic. During the tour, you also have a chance to visit the world's most famous jazz bar. From there, cycle to one of the biggest night flea-markets. Then head to Xintiandi and discover its colorful nightlife, wine, cuisines and bands intermingled with western and eastern flavors. You will also bike to a well-known street selling barbecue food. Here you have a chance to taste traditional street food and snacks. Finally, head back to the starting point. 

Your exciting Shanghai city tour begins with the pick up at your downtown Shanghai hotel. Explore the city's top attractions under the lead of your own private professional German-speaking guide , with comfortable and covenient private transfers included. Following is the suggsted itinerary , as exclusive private tour ,feel free to design your own to do lists with your guide during the tour if needed. First, drive to Old Town Bazaar , follow your guide to check around the lively old markets ,admire the charming Qing dynasty architecture while walking along lucky ‘Nine Zigzag’ bridge, you may also enjoy some fun souvenir shopping .Then pay the visit to the 500-year old Yu Garden, immerse yourself in the picturesque ancient pavillions dotted with ponds, elegant chambers,rockeries in the lush greens. Next , head to The Bund , the colonial-era promenade along the Huangpu River. Admire the stunning views of old and new Shanghai, including manificient skylines as "three gigant", the Bund's Old Customs House and other historic hearitage while learning fasinating history and stories from your knowledgable guide. Continue to city's People square area, visit a lively park in the heart of Shanghai , every weekend, you have the chance to check out the interesting local marriage market "match making" market. Or simply get on to Nanjing road , leisurely stroll down to feel the dynamic vibes of magic city in China's No.1 shopping street. In the afternoon , visit century old Jade Buddha Temple. Admire the exquisite Jade Buddha Status from Burma,explore different chambers of the temple in the tranquil ambiance, learn the fasinating religiouns culture ,wisdom from your guide. Next, drive to Pudong Island ,walk up the skybridge among the futuristic skyscrappers. Marvel at some of the world's tallest buidling that witnessed Pudong's fast development. On the nice clear day ,choose to visit one of the top obervation deck in Shanghai Tower, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Jinmao Tower to get spectacular birdeye view of the mega Shanghai city. If you have been to the above mentioned attrations , you could choose to visit Xintiandi, Tianzifang, Shanghai Museum, Urban Planning Hall, Shanghai poster art museum, AP Plaza market etc based on the time and your own interests. After the wonderful day you will be dropped off back to your downtown hotel or other downtown area as per your request.

The Crystal Princess is the only five-star cruise ship on the Huangpu River with luxurious facilities and first-class service. The total length of this cruise ship is 59.98 meters, with a passenger capacity of 380 people, providing spacious sightseeing and activity space. The design of the Crystal Princess combines modern industrial styling elements with unique Shanghai cultural connotations. The second and fourth floors are equipped with large outdoor sightseeing decks, providing passengers with a 360° panoramic view of the iconic buildings on both sides of the Huangpu River. The ship has advanced facilities and exquisite layout, equipped with high-end audio systems, interactive entertainment areas and lounges, etc., to meet various high-end needs. In addition, the Crystal Princess also has the function of hosting various customized activities, such as water catwalks and water weddings, making it a "water show" on the Huangpu River. The buffet environment on the ship is elegant and luxurious, with fresh ingredients and a wide variety of varieties. It provides Chinese, Western and other flavors of food, allowing passengers to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Huangpu River while also enjoying a five-star dining experience. ‌ The investment in the Crystal Princess is about 50 million RMB, and its luxury and service level have been highly praised by tourists. The nightly voyage departs from Pier 3 of Shiliupu, upstream to Lupu Bridge, downstream to Yangpu Bridge, and the entire journey lasts two hours, providing tourists with an unforgettable Huangpu River night cruise experience. In addition, the cruise ship has also carried out in-depth cooperation with the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, aiming to make the Huangpu River tour a world-class tourism boutique project with Shanghai culture and Shanghai service characteristics. The name of the Dragon Cruise is Puyou No. 1. The upper floor of the entire ship adopts the traditional Chinese pavilion and pavilion shape. The whole ship decoration uses the Zhuhong Gallery Pillar, the carving barcake, the woodcarving door and the window, the golden dragon on the side of the ship, and the golden dragon scales are thin copper. Made in the film, shining in the sun, embellished with colored lights in the night, vividly. There are also dozens of large woodcarvan "Longteng Four Seas" and dozens of other woodcarvings in the Xinlong boat, which injected a strong cultural atmosphere into the cruise ship.

Your exciting Shanghai city tour begins with the pick up at your downtown Shanghai hotel. Explore the city's top attractions under the lead of your own private expert guide.Following is the suggsted itinerary , as exclusive private tour , feel free to design your own to do lists with your guide during the tour if needed. First, head to The Bund , the colonial-era promenade along the Huangpu River. Enjoy a leisure stroll along the riverside ,admire the stunning views of old and new Shanghai, including manificient skylines as "three gigant", the Bund's Old Customs House and other historic hearitage while learning fasinating history and stories from your knowledgable guide. Afterward, visit the 500-year old Yu Garden, immerse yourself in the picturesque ancient pavillions dotted with ponds, elegant chambers,rockeries in the lush greens, admire charming Qing-Dynasty architecture of the Old Town and enjoy walking along the lucky ‘Nine Zigzag’ bridge . Here you may also enjoy fun shopping around the local markets for souvenirs as handicrafts, antiques, jade, pearls. Continue to city's hip and tready french concession, explore gem-hidden alley lanes in the traditional stone-framed houses lined with creative arts, cafes, trendys full of "european-glamour". After the wonderful morning activities, take a break , enjoy a delight local lunch with the recommedation from your guide. In the afternoon , visit century old Jade Buddha Temple. Admire the exquisite Jade Buddha Status from Burma,explore different chambers of the temple in the tranquil ambiance, learn the fasinating religiouns culture ,wisdom. Next, drive to Pudong Island ,walk up the skybridge among the futuristic skyscrappers. Marvel at some of the world's tallest buidlings that witnessed Pudong's fast development like Shanghai Tower, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Jinmao Tower. Experience the world's fastest elevator in the Guinness record to the top obervation deck of Shanghai Tower to get spectacular birdeye view of the mega city. If you have been to the above mentioned attrations , you could choose to visit Xintiandi, Tianzifang, Shanghai Museum, Urban Planning Hall, Shanghai poster art museum, AP Plaza market etc based on the time and your own interests. After the wonderful day you will be dropped off back to your downtown hotel or other downtown area as per your request.

Your exciting night tour start with convenient pick up from your Shanghai place , follow your guide and head to the famous Bund area, get read to board the sightseeing boat , sit and get on to the VIP area of the cruise , enjoy a relaxing 50-minute river cruise along Huangpu River. Soak up the amazing Shanghai night when it’s illuminated. Admire the fantastic view of old and new city on the boat ,see the spectacular buildings such as Shanghai Tower, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai World Financial Tower, Lucky Jinmao Tower and the colonial buildings along the west site of the river while learning the fascinating history /stories from your knowledgeable guide… After the wonderful cruise, you will be taken to the local classy restaurant, save a delightful dinner that come with some of the region's must try dishes as famed Shanghai soup dumplings, scallion oil noddles , Peking roast duck, Shanghai pan fried Buns, along with other delicious delicacies from various meat dish to different freshly prepared veggies based on your own dietary requests.( NOTE YOUR DINNER IS NOT SERVED ON THE BOAT , IT WILL BE IN THE LOCAL RESTAURANT). Your tour will be concluded with the private drop off at your downtown hotel or other downtown area as per your requests.

Benefit from pick-up at your hotel or the cruise port, and then explore Shanghai with a private guide and driver. Marvel at the historic buildings of The Bund along the banks of the Huangpu River. Get sweeping views of both sides of the river before making your way to Yu Yuan Garden. Located by the City God Temple in the Old City, the traditional garden was built during the Ming Dynasty and features dozens of monuments, pagoda temples and water features. See an old Shanghai street from the Qing Dynasty and more. Continue to the former French Concession and explore the charming neighborhood established when the city was a French settlement. Next, visit the 400-year-old Zhujiajiao Water Town to see why its' often referred to as the Venice of the Orient. Enjoy lunch in a famous Chinese restaurant, and then take a boat ride to get a sense of traditional life in southern China. Stroll the old alleyways to see more buildings and bridges, and get some time to shop before the drive back to Shanghai.