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Shanghai: Old & New

9 hoursShanghai

Why you will love this trip

Experience Shanghai through its food, neighborhoods, history and modern skyline. Begin where Shanghai lives in the morning, then taste carefully selected local specialties connected to MICHELIN Bib Gourmand recommendations. Continue into Yuyuan and the Old City, walk the Bund and cross the river by ferry, metro or a walking route according to the day. Finish with one clear modern perspective, such as Shanghai from above or Shanghai after dark. The route is curated to tell one complete story rather than pack in as many attractions as possible.

Highlights

  1. 1See Shanghai Beyond the Landmarks: Discover the city through local neighborhoods, history, food and modern life.
  2. 2Taste Bib Gourmand Favorites: Enjoy carefully selected local bites recommended by the MICHELIN Guide.
  3. 3One Day, A Complete Story: From Old Shanghai to the modern skyline, every stop connects to the citys evolution.
  4. 4Curated, Not Crowded: Focus on meaningful experiences rather than packing in as many attractions as possible.

Itinerary

A time-by-time plan from the planner who runs this trip, including transport and meals where arranged.

  1. 08:30–09:00

    Hotel Pickup and Departure

    Meet your guide and driver at your Shanghai hotel and begin the day with a local-city route.

  2. 09:00–10:30

    Shanghai Local Morning — Start Where Shanghai Lives

    Explore a local neighborhood, morning market or everyday street scene to see how residents begin the day.

  3. 10:30–13:00

    Shanghai Food Experience

    Skip generic tourist restaurants and discover local specialties selected from Shanghais MICHELIN Bib Gourmand recommendations. The exact stops depend on opening hours and local availability.

  4. 13:00–15:00

    Old Shanghai — Yuyuan and Old City

    Move from garden to neighborhood. Explore Jiangnan garden design, old-city life, City God Temple, commercial streets and traditional Shanghai architecture.

  5. 15:00–16:30

    Shanghais Transformation — From Old Shanghai to Modern Shanghai

    Choose a focused Bund experience and connect historic Shanghai with the city across the river.

  6. 16:30–17:00

    Cross the River — See Shanghai from the River

    Depending on the day, use a public ferry, metro or walking route to experience the relationship between both sides of the Huangpu River.

  7. 17:00–17:30

    Modern Shanghai — One Final Perspective

    Choose one closing viewpoint: Shanghai From Above or Shanghai After Dark, according to timing, weather and operating conditions.

What is included

In the price

  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Private vehicle for confirmed pickup and route sections
  • Shanghai hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Guided local-neighborhood and Old City experience
  • Curated local food tasting route
  • MICHELIN Bib Gourmand-linked food recommendations

Not included

  • Food and drinks unless specifically included in the confirmed package
  • Public ferry, metro or other local transport fares
  • Shanghai Tower or other optional observation-deck tickets unless confirmed
  • Personal purchases
  • Travel insurance
  • Guide and driver gratuities

Before you book

The practical things worth knowing before you commit.

  • The day begins in a local Shanghai neighbourhood, morning market or everyday street scene, showing how residents start their day before the crowds arrive.
  • You will follow a curated food route built around MICHELIN Bib Gourmand recommendations. Food and drinks are not included unless specifically stated, and stops depend on opening hours and local availability.
  • You will explore the Yuyuan area and old city, including Jiangnan garden design, the City God Temple and traditional commercial streets. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
  • Depending on the day, you cross the Huangpu River by public ferry, metro or a walking route to experience both sides of the city.
  • The day closes with one modern-city viewpoint — Shanghai From Above or Shanghai After Dark — chosen according to timing, weather and operating conditions. Observation-deck tickets are not included unless confirmed.

Frequently asked questions

The food tasting route is curated by your guide, but food and drinks are at your own expense unless specifically included in your confirmed package.

Not by default. Shanghai Tower or other optional observation-deck tickets are only included if confirmed with you beforehand.

You may use a public ferry, metro or a walking route depending on the day. Public ferry, metro and other local transport fares are not included.

A moderate amount, spread across the neighbourhood, old city and river-crossing sections, with the private vehicle available for the main route segments.

The tour ends around 17:30 at the final modern-city viewpoint, after which your guide can help you with onward directions or a return to your hotel.

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Cancellation policy

  • 48 hours before — Full refund
  • 24 to 48 hours before — 50% refund
  • 24 hours before — Non-refundable

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