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Shanghai 4-Hour Flexible Private City Tour Including The Bund, Jade Buddha Temple, Yu Garden, and French Concession
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Shanghai 4-Hour Flexible Private City Tour Including The Bund, Jade Buddha Temple, Yu Garden, and French Concession

by Amazing Shanghai Trip

4 hours
Yangzhou
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Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
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Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
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Overview

This private 4-hour city tour in Shanghai offers a flexible schedule where you select two to three attractions to visit with a professional guide and private vehicle. The tour begins with a meeting at your hotel, when you discuss your preferred places with the guide. You then travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle to your chosen sites. Typical stops include The Bund, where you walk along the Huangpu River to view landmarks like the Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai Tower, and World Financial Center, while observing the old colonial buildings. Next, the tour may visit the Jade Buddha Temple, where you explore the temple complex and see various Buddha statues, with insights into the local religious practices. Afterward, you can go to Yu Garden, a 400-year-old garden featuring traditional Chinese pavilions and historic architecture. Nearby, the Yuyuan bazaar offers opportunities for shopping and street food tasting. The tour can also include a visit to the Former French Concession, known for its French-style architecture and tree-lined streets, reflecting Shanghai's colonial past. You may choose other locations such as Shanghai Old Street, City God Temple, Fuxing Park, or Pudong landmarks like Shanghai Tower or Pearl TV Tower. The guide will return you to your hotel at the end. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a private air-conditioned vehicle, an experienced driver, and a professional guide. Entrance fees, food, drinks, gratuities, and airport or cruise port transfers (unless selected for outskirts option) are not included.

Highlights

Select 2 to 3 Shanghai city attractions for a 4-hour tour
Private air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver
Visit The Bund along the Huangpu River and city landmarks
Explore Jade Buddha Temple and its Buddha statues
Tour 400-year-old Yu Garden and nearby Yuyuan bazaar
Stroll the Former French Concession with French-style buildings

What's included

Pick-up and drop-off at airport or cruise port if outskirts option is selected
Hotel pickup and drop-off service
Professional guide throughout the tour
Experienced driver for the private vehicle
Use of a private air-conditioned vehicle

What's not included

Entrance fees to attractions
Food and drinks during the tour
Gratuities for guide and driver
Pick-up and drop-off at airport or cruise port if city departure is selected

Itinerary

1

The Bund (Wai Tan)

Meet your private guide at your hotel in the morning, afternoon, or evening, and discuss your preferred places to visit. Then board a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to begin the 4-hour tour. Typically, you visit The Bund, walking along the Huangpu River to see city landmarks such as the Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai Tower, and World Financial Center. You also get close views of the colonial-era buildings that line the riverfront.

40 min

2

Jade Buddha Temple

Next, visit the Jade Buddha Temple, a Buddhist temple complex with multiple chambers containing impressive Buddha statues. Walk around the temple grounds, observe local worshipers, and learn about the religious culture from your guide. Note that the temple closes at 4:20 PM.

60 min

3

Yu Garden

Proceed to Yu Garden, a well-preserved classical Chinese garden with a history of about 400 years. View traditional Chinese pavilions and authentic old architecture throughout the garden. Adjacent to the garden is Yuyuan Bazaar, where you can shop and try local street food. Yu Garden closes at 4 PM and is closed on Mondays.

60 min

4

Former French Concession

Visit the Former French Concession, the historic colonial center of Shanghai. See French-style architecture and walk along streets lined with French trees. Learn about Shanghai's history in the 1840s during the colonial period. The guide can adjust the itinerary based on your interests. At the end, the guide will take you back to your hotel.

30 min

Languages

English (guide)English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Reachable by public transport
Wheelchair-accessible transport
Wheelchair-accessible surfaces throughout
Suitable for all fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
The tour operates in all weather conditions; dress accordingly
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
For airport, cruise layover, or outskirts travelers, meeting points are Fairmont Peace Hotel or Maglev Train Station; additional pickup charges apply
Total
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