What to do and see in Shanghai, Shanghai Region: The Best Literary, Art & Music Tours

January 23, 2022 Alida England

The largest city in China is also its most cosmopolitan, offering visitors a chance to experience the past, present, and future all at once. The Huangpu River splits Shanghai into two districts: Pudong and Puxi. The Pudong skyline looks like it was ripped from the Jetsons, with the bulbous Oriental Pearl TV and Radio Tower looking a bit like a two headed lollipop. On the Puxi side, you can walk the Bund riverside district to get a taste of old Shanghai.
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1. 11-Day China Tour of Small Group to Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Shanghai, No Shops

Travel China Guide
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This is really a golden trip including the three most valuable treasures in China: the Great Wall, the Terracotta Warriors and the Pandas. With affordable prices, this 11-day China tour will offer you a once in a life time experience.

Inclusions: 10 nights hotel accommodation based on twin-sharing room, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, One way Economy-class airfare from Beijing to Xi'an and Chengdu to Shanghai. , One way second- class seat of high speed train from Xi'an to Chengdu, Two bottled water per person per day, Professional guide & experienced driver, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, China visa fees, International airfare, Airport drop-off service in Shanghai on Day 11

Reviewed By bowie0923

Lily was a wonderful tour guide! I had been to the Terra Cotta Warriors site before, but I didn't realize how much I didn't know until Lily showed us around. She was knowledgeable, friendly, engaging and she catered to our wishes. She even suggested the perfect restaurant for lunch afterwards and introduced us to a variety of teas that we sampled (before purchasing, of course :) Lily was patient with us (there were three of us in our little group and we each went at different paces) and she was easy to spend time with. We never felt rushed. She also knew a few shortcuts, for example, taking the tram to the site, which saved us time and energy. I highly recommend Travel China Guide, their star tour guide, Lily and the expert driver!

2. 4-Hour Private Shanghai Art and History Tour

Sunny Tours Shanghai
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Discovery the hidden arts and history of Shanghai from M50, the old factory park to Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Centre, the private museum located in the former French concession. Be surrounded by the artistic atmosphere in the neighboring streets of Tianzifang and Shikumen area to explore the combination of creative productions and trendy designs. It's a great way to appreciate the art technique at personal level plus to learn the remarkable modern art history of China.

Inclusions: Professional and knowledgeable English-speaking guide, Private tour services, Hotel pick up (Only for hotels located in downtown area. Pick up does not include hotels in the outskirts such as Jiading, Songjiang ,Qingpu ,Jinqiao, Chuansha in Pudong areas etc. If your hotel is not in the downtown area your guide will give you instructions to the meeting point downtown), Local transportation( For a party of 1-4 pax , you will be traveled in the local premieum uber, for a party of more than 4 pax , air-conditioned mini van will be provided), Entrance fees

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Gratuities, Hotel drop-off

Reviewed By suhui411

Had a great time in Suzhou with our tour guide Annie. We went through all the transit seamlessly and hit all the major points. It was nice just being able to enjoy and learn about a destination without having to deal with logistics.

3. Shanghai Art Deco Architecture Private Tour including M50 Creative Park

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Discover amazing Shanghai Art and Art Deco buildings with Chinese influence on this wonderfully designed 6 hours tour. Art Deco architectures are treasure trove of Shanghai. The first few Art Deco buildings appeared in Shanghai in 1930s, since then Shanghai has become the second biggest city with Art Deco buildings in the world after New York. Unlike other great Art Deco cities, Shanghai Art Deco buildings are not concentrated in one area, but scattered all over the city. This private tour will lead you to the west of Nanjing road, Jiangxi road, smaller streets hidden behind the main area and M50 Creative Park to disclose Shanghai's history, art and individual life of people through stories behind those famous Art Deco buildings. You will be guided by local expert knowledgeable to both colonial history and modern time of China.

Inclusions: Professional English-speaking guide, Local Transportation by Taxi and metro, Hotel pickup, Lunch if related package is selected, Entrance fees

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By Menepois

The tour was great. I learned a lot of interesting things about the Bund. Penny was great and friendly. She was also well informed.

4. Shanghai ERA-Acrobatic Show Ticket with Private Transfer

Sunny Tours Shanghai
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Enjoy a wonderful night and watch the first-class acrobatic show in Shanghai-ERA Intersection of the Time. Take your great seat at the sate-art theater and be ready to enjoy the exceptional 90-minute cultural extravaganza that will keep your eyes glued to the stage from start to finish. Be thrilled at the mind-blowing performance showing off various impressive skills, unbelievable strength and flexibility. Excusive door to door private round-trip transfers only for you. With well selected seats from B class to VIP catering different travel needs.

Inclusions: ERA acrobatic show ticket , Driver with air-conditioned car, Private door to door transfer services , English speaking assist at the ticket site

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By suhui411

Had a great time in Suzhou with our tour guide Annie. We went through all the transit seamlessly and hit all the major points. It was nice just being able to enjoy and learn about a destination without having to deal with logistics.

5. 12-Day Small Group China Tour: Shanghai, Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin and Shanghai

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This 12-day small group starts from Shanghai, and go back to Shanghai at the end. It covers fascinating natural and cultural attractions of Beijing, Xian, Guilin and Shanghai. You will have an unforgettable memory by visiting the most representative cities in China.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, 11 nights accommodation based on twin-sharing room, One way second- class seat of high speed train from Shanghai to Beijing, Economy-class airfare from Beijing/ Xi'an/ Guilin/ Shanghai, Two bottled water per person per day, Professional guide & experienced driver, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, China visa fees, International airfare, Airport drop-off service in Shanghai on Day 12

Reviewed By NoBazinga

The pearl tower is the staple of Shanghai. when you are in it, that means you cannot see it; if that makes sense. If you are only visiting for a short time, you do not have to go inside the tower or to the top. Also the dinner was 3 stars at max. The food was not that great, and the rotation speed of the restaurant was very slow for obvious reasons. This is one of those bookings you make just to say that you did it, not so much to enjoy for a long period of time. If I can redo it, I would choose not to eat here and pick another place in Shanghai to eat.

6. Private Contemporary Art Walking Tour in Shanghai

50 Moganshan Road, 50 Mo Gan Shan Lu, Putuo Qu, Shanghai Shi, China Shanghai Pathways-Private One-day and Walking Tours
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Discover Shanghai’s thriving art community on this 2-hour tour of 50 Moganshan Road, or M50 -- the premier art district of the city. While you won't see any Monets or Picassos, you'll admire avant-garde works like Zhou Tiehai's satirical treatment of modern art and Liu Dao's interactive art installations focusing on effects of technology. As you tour the complex of renovated galleries and studios with your knowledgeable guide, gain an insight into the growing underground art culture. Art experts and novices alike will love this celebration of Shanghai's contemporary art movement. This is a private tour just for you and your party.

Inclusions: Private walking tour, Local English-speaking guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By CuriousTravelerSD0

This was the best experience. I booked a private tour for the end of a long work week before our flights. We saw all the off the beaten path sites. Our guides were amazing and took great care to explain all that we were seeing and kept everyone in the group engaged.

7. Modern Art Walking Tour: China Art Museum

Shanghai Pathways-Private One-day and Walking Tours
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If you love modern art, take a 2-hour expert guided private walking tour of the China Art Museum, housed in the former China Pavilion. Transformed into a world-class art museum since the 2010 Shanghai Expo, it showcases the world’s largest collection of Chinese modern art with exhibition space divided into 27 halls. A private professional guide will take you through exhibits that feature the work of Chinese masters as well as international artists.

Inclusions: Professional guide

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By CuriousTravelerSD0

This was the best experience. I booked a private tour for the end of a long work week before our flights. We saw all the off the beaten path sites. Our guides were amazing and took great care to explain all that we were seeing and kept everyone in the group engaged.

8. 5-Day Tour: Shanghai and Huangshan

Experience this 5-day small-group tour from Shanghai to Huangshan. Explore China's most dynamic and modern cities, that still hold various traditional elements. Take the time to also visit China's most popular mountain, Huangshan near Shanghai. The Chinese say that once you’ve ascended the peaks of Huangshan, you’ll never want to climb another mountain. And although they may not be China’s most sacred mountains, the Huangshan mountains are arguably the most beautiful and a must-see attraction if you’re anywhere close to the area. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990. Parts of the movie “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” were filmed here. Since Huangshan is a top tourist attraction and popular travel destination in China, book ahead, especially on summer weekends.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup, 4 nights accommodation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Buffet breakfast (per itinerary), Lunch (per itinerary)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

9. Shanghai Karaoke Night including French Concession Walking Tour

Sue's tour Shanghai

Private tour and customize tour . The tour target : flexible +relaxation + well organization . Karaoke tour consist by  3hrs , You will experience the charm of karaoke.There are many karaoke songs and stylish private rooms.A must-see experience in China. After finishing the karaoke, we will take you to the French concession in Shanghai at night. You will not only have to take a bus to experience the wonderful experience of Shanghai. In fact, walking is both healthy and slow down to feel Shanghai Your private guide will be invaluable in helping organize transport, where to eat. There will be no language obstacles or travel planning to worry about.  Make your trip simple , we promise no fraud , all the expense obey transparent policy.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Private tour, Karaoke Private room for 2hrs

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Reviewed By D O

Wanted someone to help me navigate a brief tour during a business trip in Shanghai. Sue was clear and responsive prior to my arrival, and was easy to arrange a visit to the Bund and Yu Gardens. Sue was terrific to work with. Has excellent english and conversational skills. Very knowledgable about the area, and very interesting getting her insights on China and Shanghai. Highly recommend.

10. Shanghai Metro Tour

123 He Nan Nan Lu, Huangpu Qu, Shanghai Shi, China, 200050 EastChinaTour

Private, informative,friendly and professional guide Traveling through subway will bring you a whole new travel experience Explore the local streets on a metro tour

Inclusions: Yuyuan Garden Tickets, One Day Subway Pass, Professional Private Guide

Exclusions: Meal, Personal expenses, Gratuities

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