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Shanghai Private Day Tour: Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, River Cruise, and More

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Shanghai, China
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About this activity

Explore Shanghai's most iconic landmarks in a single day with a private guide, covering colonial architecture, classical gardens, spiritual temples, and a scenic river cruise. This comprehensive tour balances cultural heritage sites with modern Shanghai, offering personalised insights into the city's layered history.

Shanghai is an amazing city with many things to do. This private day tour will let you explore the city with a local guide including the Bund, Yu Garden, Nanjing Road, Xintiandi, Jade Buddha Temple, and Huangpu River Cruise etc. The guide will pick you up from your centrally located Shanghai hotel at 9:30am, then start the city tour. After the river curise, you will be transferred back to your Shanghai hotel where the tour concludes. Please bring your passport for the tour. 

At 9:30, our guide will pick you up from your centrally located Shanghai hotel, then start this day tour in Shanghai. You will visit the well-known Bund which is situated beside the Huangpu River with many old buildings. It is a nice experience to walk beside the river to view the modern and old constructions here.

Nanjing East Road is near the bund, where you will view the shopping malls, the local food restaurants, hotels, and square etc.

Yu Garden used be a family garden, and is well-preserved with its impressive Chinese houses, garden, and layout. It is also nice to wander around in the bazaar outside the Yu Garden. 

Xintiandi used to be the French Concession over 100 years ago. Today there are many bars, restaurants, museums, and galleries in these European buildings. You will visit here with your local guide to learn the history about it.

You will visit the renown temple, Jade Buddha Temple. A Buddha Statue was made of a full piece of the Jade that was from Burma in 1882. It is nice to wander in the temple, and view the Jade Buddha Statue.

Taking a cruise on the Huangpu River to view the lights, is one of the must-do things in Shanghai. You will enjoy the Bund lights on the cruise this later afternoon.

Later you will be transferred back to your Shanghai hotel where the wonderful day tour concludes.

Highlights

  • ✓The Bund: walk along the Huangpu River past iconic colonial-era buildings
  • ✓Yu Garden: wander a meticulously preserved Ming Dynasty family garden and traditional bazaar
  • ✓Jade Buddha Temple: see the rare 1882 Burmese jade Buddha statue
  • ✓Xintiandi: explore former French Concession architecture now filled with galleries and dining
  • ✓Nanjing East Road: browse Shanghai's premier shopping and dining district
  • ✓Huangpu River Cruise: view Shanghai's skyline and waterfront development

Insider tips

  • ★Visit Yu Garden early in the day before crowds arrive; the bazaar outside the main garden is ideal for local snacks and souvenirs
  • ★Nanjing East Road is best explored on foot—your guide can point out hidden restaurants and local eateries beyond the main shopping malls
  • ★Jade Buddha Temple is most peaceful in early morning or late afternoon; arrive with respect for active worship practices

Good to know

  • •Bring your passport—required for temple entry and some secure areas
  • •9-hour itinerary includes walking at multiple sites; wear comfortable shoes
  • •Hotel pickup from centrally located Shanghai accommodations; confirm pickup location when booking
  • •River cruise is included; dress appropriately for weather and wind exposure on the water

Who it's for

First-time visitors to Shanghai seeking a structured overview of must-see landmarksCultural enthusiasts interested in Chinese history, architecture, and spiritual sitesCouples and small groups wanting a personalised private tour experienceTravellers with limited time wanting to maximise Shanghai's highlights in one day

Best time to visit

Visit October–November or March–April when Shanghai's weather is mild and comfortable for extended walking. Mornings (starting at 9:30 AM) are ideal to avoid afternoon crowds at major sites like Yu Garden.

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