Shanghai Full-Day Private Tour: Shanghai Tower, Oriental Pearl Tower, Yu Garden, The Bund
by Jennys China Tours
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Shanghai is a city where modern skyscrapers stand alongside historic neighborhoods. This private full-day tour lasts about eight hours and covers major landmarks on both the east and west sides of Shanghai, giving a broad view of the city's architecture and culture. The tour begins with a visit to the Shanghai Tower in Lujiazui, the tallest building in China at 632 meters, featuring the world's highest observation deck and fastest elevators. Next is the Oriental Pearl Tower, 468 meters tall, with a glass floor observation deck in its highest sphere. Then the Shanghai World Financial Center is visited, known for its bottle opener shape and three observation decks up to the 100th floor with glass-walled walkways. The afternoon includes stops at Yu Garden, a Ming Dynasty classical garden with halls, statues, rock structures, and water features, as well as Yuyuan Old Street nearby, a historical commercial street with shops and cultural sites. The tour continues to the Shanghai Confucian Temple, founded during the Yuan Dynasty, featuring gardens, halls, statues, and a traditional tea ceremony. A walk through the Former French Concession illustrates the colonial-era history with its unique architecture and tree-lined streets. Finally, the tour ends at The Bund, a riverside promenade lined with historic buildings from various countries. This tour includes a personal guide, flexible start time, hotel pickup and drop-off, and entrance fees if selected. An authentic dumpling lunch is available as an option. Travel is by private car or metro and taxis if chosen. Observation deck visits in Lujiazui are optional and can be decided based on conditions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Shanghai Tower
The Shanghai Tower in Lujiazui is 632 meters tall with 128 stories. It has the world's highest observation deck and some of the fastest elevators, reaching speeds of 74 kilometers per hour. Visitors can take in views from this megatall skyscraper.
30 min
Oriental Pearl Tower (Dongfang Mingzhu)
The Oriental Pearl Tower is 468 m (1,535 feet) tall and was the tallest structure in China from 1994 to 2007. It is classified as a AAAAA scenic area by the China National Tourism Administration. The highest sphere has an observation deck with a glass floor and a 360-degree view.
15 min
Shanghai World Financial Center
This building is shaped like a bottle opener and is Shanghai's second tallest. It offers three observation decks on the 94th, 97th, and 100th floors, with the 100th floor having glass-walled walkways that provide views from the highest observatory in the world.
15 min
Yu Garden
Yu Garden dates to 1559 during the Ming Dynasty. It is a classic Chinese garden that includes halls, statues, rock formations such as the Grand Rockery and Exquisite Jade Rocks, and water features throughout the site.
60 min
Yuyuan Old Street
Previously known as Miaoqian Dajie, this old commercial street combines tourist sites, shops, entertainment, and cultural exhibits. It historically housed the city's earliest bank, gold shop, jeweler, wine shop, and tea house.
60 min
Shanghai Confucian Temple
The Confucius Temple was established during the Yuan Dynasty when Shanghai was a small fishing village. It served as a spiritual temple and a highly regarded school. The site includes gardens, halls, statues, and offers a complimentary traditional tea ceremony.
60 min
Former French Concession
This district reflects Shanghai's colonial past with distinctive architecture and tree-lined streets. It is a lively area where eastern and western influences meet, showcasing the city's history during foreign occupation.
60 min
The Bund (Wai Tan)
The Bund is a waterfront promenade along the Huangpu River lined with historical buildings that once housed banks, trading houses, and consulates from Europe, Asia, and the United States. It highlights Shanghai's western architectural influence and offers a place to learn about the city's history.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Shanghai Full-Day Private Tour: Shanghai Tower, Oriental Pearl Tower, Yu Garden, The Bund
by Jennys China Tours
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$218Overview
Shanghai is a city where modern skyscrapers stand alongside historic neighborhoods. This private full-day tour lasts about eight hours and covers major landmarks on both the east and west sides of Shanghai, giving a broad view of the city's architecture and culture. The tour begins with a visit to the Shanghai Tower in Lujiazui, the tallest building in China at 632 meters, featuring the world's highest observation deck and fastest elevators. Next is the Oriental Pearl Tower, 468 meters tall, with a glass floor observation deck in its highest sphere. Then the Shanghai World Financial Center is visited, known for its bottle opener shape and three observation decks up to the 100th floor with glass-walled walkways. The afternoon includes stops at Yu Garden, a Ming Dynasty classical garden with halls, statues, rock structures, and water features, as well as Yuyuan Old Street nearby, a historical commercial street with shops and cultural sites. The tour continues to the Shanghai Confucian Temple, founded during the Yuan Dynasty, featuring gardens, halls, statues, and a traditional tea ceremony. A walk through the Former French Concession illustrates the colonial-era history with its unique architecture and tree-lined streets. Finally, the tour ends at The Bund, a riverside promenade lined with historic buildings from various countries. This tour includes a personal guide, flexible start time, hotel pickup and drop-off, and entrance fees if selected. An authentic dumpling lunch is available as an option. Travel is by private car or metro and taxis if chosen. Observation deck visits in Lujiazui are optional and can be decided based on conditions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Shanghai Tower
The Shanghai Tower in Lujiazui is 632 meters tall with 128 stories. It has the world's highest observation deck and some of the fastest elevators, reaching speeds of 74 kilometers per hour. Visitors can take in views from this megatall skyscraper.
30 min
Oriental Pearl Tower (Dongfang Mingzhu)
The Oriental Pearl Tower is 468 m (1,535 feet) tall and was the tallest structure in China from 1994 to 2007. It is classified as a AAAAA scenic area by the China National Tourism Administration. The highest sphere has an observation deck with a glass floor and a 360-degree view.
15 min
Shanghai World Financial Center
This building is shaped like a bottle opener and is Shanghai's second tallest. It offers three observation decks on the 94th, 97th, and 100th floors, with the 100th floor having glass-walled walkways that provide views from the highest observatory in the world.
15 min
Yu Garden
Yu Garden dates to 1559 during the Ming Dynasty. It is a classic Chinese garden that includes halls, statues, rock formations such as the Grand Rockery and Exquisite Jade Rocks, and water features throughout the site.
60 min
Yuyuan Old Street
Previously known as Miaoqian Dajie, this old commercial street combines tourist sites, shops, entertainment, and cultural exhibits. It historically housed the city's earliest bank, gold shop, jeweler, wine shop, and tea house.
60 min
Shanghai Confucian Temple
The Confucius Temple was established during the Yuan Dynasty when Shanghai was a small fishing village. It served as a spiritual temple and a highly regarded school. The site includes gardens, halls, statues, and offers a complimentary traditional tea ceremony.
60 min
Former French Concession
This district reflects Shanghai's colonial past with distinctive architecture and tree-lined streets. It is a lively area where eastern and western influences meet, showcasing the city's history during foreign occupation.
60 min
The Bund (Wai Tan)
The Bund is a waterfront promenade along the Huangpu River lined with historical buildings that once housed banks, trading houses, and consulates from Europe, Asia, and the United States. It highlights Shanghai's western architectural influence and offers a place to learn about the city's history.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.