Shanghai Private Evening Tour: Shanghai Lights, VIP Huangpu River Cruise, Xintiandi & Lujiazui
by Shanghai Driver Guide
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This private evening tour in Shanghai lasts about three to four hours and begins with hotel pickup at 7 PM. The first stop is Yuyuan Old Street, where guests take a 40-minute walk to see the Nine-Zigzag Bridge and surrounding historic buildings. On clear evenings, the view highlights the contrast between these old structures and the illuminated modern skyline across the Huangpu River. Next, the tour includes an 80-minute VIP Class cruise on the Huangpu River. The cruise provides premium seating with views of the Bund’s colonial-era buildings, including the Peace Hotel with its green pyramid roof and the Customs House clock tower, as well as the brightly lit skyscrapers of Pudong, such as the Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Tower, and the Shanghai World Financial Center (Bottle Opener). After the cruise, the tour continues with a 30-minute visit to Lujiazui, Pudong’s commercial and business district, known for its modern high-rise buildings developed since 1990. The final stop is a 30-minute visit to Xintiandi, located in the former French Concession. Here, visitors see traditional Shanghai stone gate architecture alongside renovated nightlife venues including boutiques, pubs, and restaurants. Guests may spend time here independently or return directly to their hotel with the guide. The tour includes a private vehicle, bottled water, VIP cruise seating, private hotel pickup and drop-off, and a private driver/guide. Food, drinks, gratuities, and personal expenses are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Yuyuan Old Street
The private 3-hour tour begins at 7 PM with pickup from the hotel lobby. Guests walk briefly in Old Shanghai Town to see the Nine-Zigzag Bridge and nearby buildings. If the weather is nice, views show the contrast between old and new buildings on both sides of the Huangpu River.
40 min
Huangpu River VIP Cruise
Guests take an 80-minute VIP class cruise on the Huangpu River. The cruise offers premium views of colonial buildings along the Bund such as the Peace Hotel with its green pyramid roof, the Customs House clock tower, and Pudong’s skyscrapers including the Pearl Tower, Shanghai Tower, and Bottle Opener.
80 min
Pudong New Area
After the cruise, guests are transferred to Pudong Lujiazui Commercial and Business Area, the newly developed part of Shanghai since 1990. Visitors will note how many large buildings the Chinese have constructed in 20 years.
30 min
Xintiandi
The last stop is Xintiandi in the former French Concession. Visitors see traditional Shanghai stone gate architecture alongside renovated nightlife venues such as boutiques, pubs, and restaurants. Guests may spend time here on their own or return to their hotel with the guide.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Shanghai Private Evening Tour: Shanghai Lights, VIP Huangpu River Cruise, Xintiandi & Lujiazui
by Shanghai Driver Guide
Choose from 1 available option
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.$256Overview
This private evening tour in Shanghai lasts about three to four hours and begins with hotel pickup at 7 PM. The first stop is Yuyuan Old Street, where guests take a 40-minute walk to see the Nine-Zigzag Bridge and surrounding historic buildings. On clear evenings, the view highlights the contrast between these old structures and the illuminated modern skyline across the Huangpu River. Next, the tour includes an 80-minute VIP Class cruise on the Huangpu River. The cruise provides premium seating with views of the Bund’s colonial-era buildings, including the Peace Hotel with its green pyramid roof and the Customs House clock tower, as well as the brightly lit skyscrapers of Pudong, such as the Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Tower, and the Shanghai World Financial Center (Bottle Opener). After the cruise, the tour continues with a 30-minute visit to Lujiazui, Pudong’s commercial and business district, known for its modern high-rise buildings developed since 1990. The final stop is a 30-minute visit to Xintiandi, located in the former French Concession. Here, visitors see traditional Shanghai stone gate architecture alongside renovated nightlife venues including boutiques, pubs, and restaurants. Guests may spend time here independently or return directly to their hotel with the guide. The tour includes a private vehicle, bottled water, VIP cruise seating, private hotel pickup and drop-off, and a private driver/guide. Food, drinks, gratuities, and personal expenses are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Yuyuan Old Street
The private 3-hour tour begins at 7 PM with pickup from the hotel lobby. Guests walk briefly in Old Shanghai Town to see the Nine-Zigzag Bridge and nearby buildings. If the weather is nice, views show the contrast between old and new buildings on both sides of the Huangpu River.
40 min
Huangpu River VIP Cruise
Guests take an 80-minute VIP class cruise on the Huangpu River. The cruise offers premium views of colonial buildings along the Bund such as the Peace Hotel with its green pyramid roof, the Customs House clock tower, and Pudong’s skyscrapers including the Pearl Tower, Shanghai Tower, and Bottle Opener.
80 min
Pudong New Area
After the cruise, guests are transferred to Pudong Lujiazui Commercial and Business Area, the newly developed part of Shanghai since 1990. Visitors will note how many large buildings the Chinese have constructed in 20 years.
30 min
Xintiandi
The last stop is Xintiandi in the former French Concession. Visitors see traditional Shanghai stone gate architecture alongside renovated nightlife venues such as boutiques, pubs, and restaurants. Guests may spend time here on their own or return to their hotel with the guide.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.