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Flexible Private Shanghai Layover Tour

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Shanghai, China

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6 to 8 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Welcome to Shanghai! This private layover tour is 100% customized based on your needs. The pick up point can be either from your airport or hotel in Shanghai (same as drop-off). Don't miss out the opportunity to see this amazing city and enjoy some tasty local food or a relaxing SPA treatment during your short stay here. During this tour, you will have a chance to visit top city attractions such as Yuyuan bazaar, The Bund, Shanghai Tower, French concession and more! Feel free to discuss with your friendly guide upon pickup time. 

Please note: 
• This layover tour requires at least 8 to 10 hours between two connecting flights. 
• The latest tour departure time is 6:30PM
• If you wish to be picked from your hotel, please advise your desired tour start time upon booking
• If you wish to be picked/dropped from/to your hotel, please choose One Way Airport Transfer tour option

What's Included

  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (If Needed)
  • Two-way or One-way Airport Transfer (please choose the option you need)
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entance fees
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Meeting and Pickup

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Shanghai airport (PVG/SHA), Cruise terminal (Wusongkou/ Dongdaming) or your hotel in Shanghai

What To Expect

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Shanghai Tower

Your professional guide will greet you with your name sign at the Arrival Hall of Airport (PVG or SHA) or Shanghai/Wusongkou cruise terminal port and you will be transferred by the private vehicle to center city (about 40 to 60 minutes). Feel free to discuss with your guide for the things to do list and customize an itinerary based on your interest and layover time. Below is a sample itinerary.Typically, you will visit Lujiazui financial center first, see the amazing city landmarks such as pearl TV Tower, shanghai tower and world financial center. Marvel at the stunning view of skyscrapers and learn about China opening policy in the 1990th from your guide.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Yu Garden (Yuyuan)

Visit Yuyuan garden, a very ancient and well-preserved garden with the history of 400 years old where to see the stylish Chinese pavilion and authentic old architecture. (Yuyuan garden close at 4:15pm and every Monday, in this case, you will visit yuyuan bazaar instead, which is the old Ming and Qing dynasty architecture market with various of souvenir shops and restaurants).
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1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Former French Concession

Head to French concession, the old center of colonial life. See the impressive French style architecture, learn the history of Shanghai during 1840th and take a nice stroll along the walkways with lush trees.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Bund (Wai Tan)

Continue your visit to the famous Bund, admire the splendid views of old and new Shanghai. Take a stunning shot of the city skyline on the bund.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jade Buddha Temple

If your layover time is long enough, choose to Jade buddha temple. Take a stroll at the beautiful old temple with multiple chambers and impressive buddha statues. See the local worshipers and learn the fascinating religion culture from your guide (Jade buddha temple close at 4:30pm).Based on your interests, you can choose other attractions besides the sample itinerary, such as Tianzifang (old alleyways with small shops), Shanghai Museum(ancient bronze ,furniture and paintings), Shanghai tower (2nd tallest building in the world), Maglev train (fastest train in the world, can take back to airport).Your private layover tour ends with return transport to the airport (PVG or SHA), cruise terminal or drop-off at your Shanghai city hotel.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise if you have big luggage or more than 2 luggage.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Flexible Private Shanghai Layover Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (If Needed)
  • Two-way or One-way Airport Transfer (please choose the option you need)
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  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entance fees

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise if you have big luggage or more than 2 luggage.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please wear comfortable shoes
  • The tour starts 1 hour after flight landing. Please contact your local operator if you have to take a long time in custom, and your driver will wait for you in the arrival hall.
  • This layover tour requires at least 8 to 10 hours between two connecting flights.
  • Detailed flight information is required upon booking
  • If you are not able to go through customs for any reasons, please take your own responsibility. There is no refund for the same day cancellation
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