Shanghai Tours

Shanghai, the metropolis, is called “Mo Du (魔都)” by Chinese people. Mo means ambition and Du means metropolis.

Many people are familiar with the spectacular riverside of the Bund and the ambitious skyline of Pudong. But they often overlook the city’s soft side. If Shanghai is like an elegant lady, water towns are her tenderness. They preserve an ancient atmosphere that is unique to China.

Best Shanghai and Water Town Tours

Shanghai Classic Day Tour

4-Day Shanghai Relaxing Tour

  • Time-out in Shanghai to iconic sites
  • Touring with an English-speaking guide

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Suzhou and Tongli Water Town from Shanghai

1-Day Suzhou and Tongli Water Town from Shanghai

  • Our TOP SELLER, booked by 2000+ customers
  • Visit famous Suzhou gardens and enjoy the tranquil water town life

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Dujiangyan Panda Volunteer Program

1-Day Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour from Shanghai

  • Zhujiajiao is the water town nearest the center of Shanghai
  • Just an hour’s drive from the Bund

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Xitang Water Town Tour

1-Day Xitang Water Town Tour from Shanghai

  • Visit the most distinctive alley in Xitang.
  • See various root carvings, buttons, and old tiles.

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Zhouzhuang Water Town

1-Day Zhouzhuang Water Town Tour from Shanghai

  • Find the beauty of Zhuangzhuang along the waterside lanes and around a number of stone bridges.
  • Take a gondola ride on Zhouzhuang's canal.

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Wuzhen Water Town Tour

1-Day Wuzhen Water Town Tour from Shanghai

  • Wuzhen became prosperous at the beginning of the 20th century.
  • Understand more of Wuzhen's history by visiting museums.

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Shanghai Activities & Transfers

Shanghai Cycle Tour

Changing Shanghai Cycle Tour

  • Explore Shanghai by bike
  • Visit the Former French Region and stop to observe the local community in Xintiandi

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Shanghai Street Food Adventure

Shanghai Night Street Food Adventure

  • Visit Shanghai's most popular snack streets and taste their dainty food
  • Learn interesting stories behind the food

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Wusongkou Cruise Terminal Transfer

Shanghai Wusongkou Cruise Terminal pickup and transfer to Pudong Airport

  • Pick-up from and transfer from Wusongkou Cruise Terminal to Pudong Airport
  • Save you a lot of trouble and avoid the hassle.

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Tours from Shanghai

Huangshan Tour from Shanghai

Relax on the Huangshan Tour from Shanghai

  • Explore nature’s wonders on the Yellow Mountain
  • Experience the Hui-style culture in Hongcun village.

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Beijing Tour from Shanghai

Classic China Tour

  • Experience a high-speed train from Beijing to Xi'an
  • Admire the ambitious skyline of Shanghai

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Yangtze River

Elegant Water Town and Yellow Mountains Tour

  • Float down the canal on a Gondola in the water town
  • Snap photos of amazing Yellow Mountain scenery

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Plan a Shanghai Tour

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1 Day

  • Plan A: The Bund, Yuyuan Garden, Chenghuang Temple, and Oriental Pearl Tower
  • Plan B: Suzhou highlights + Tongli Water Town
  • Plan C: 1-2 iconic sites in Shanghai + half-day Zhujiajiao Water Town tour
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2 Days

  • Plan A: One day Shanghai city essence + a water town
  • Plan B: One day Shanghai City Essence + 1-day Tongli Water Town + Suzhou
  • Plan C: One day Shanghai city essence + interesting activities like a sidecar experience
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3 Days

  • Plan A: Shanghai city essence + West Lake in Hangzhou + a water town
  • Plan B: 2 days Shanghai city essence + 1 day Tongli Water Town and Suzhou
  • Plan C: Shanghai city essence + Hangzhou highlights + Suzhou highlights
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4 Days

  • Plan A: Classical sites of Shanghai + Hangzhou + Suzhou + a water town
  • Plan B: Shanghai highlights+ Hangzhou highlights + Wuzhen Water Town
  • Plan C: 2 days Shanghai highlights + 2 days Suzhou/Hangzhou highlights

Features of Our Tour

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Our local guide will not only show you the sites but will also reveal the stories behind the buildings.

Customized Activities

If you have a special itinerary in mind for a special event, we are confident we can help you create that itinerary.

Taste Mouth-Watering Food

The restaurants we pick are those we use to treat our own family and friends. They provide an authentic food experience.

Trip Advisor reviews

Wonderful pickup service that went the extra mile

I booked this cruise terminal pickup and transfer to our Shanghai hotel through the Chinatravel.com website, and was delighted by the quick and very accommodating service I experienced all throughout. Communications with Sally prior to the tour were easy and very professional, and when I had to change the pickup time, this was no problem at all... more>>

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