The 4-Day Shanghai Introduction Tour offers a concise overview of China’s largest and most economically developed city. This short journey presents contrasting aspects of the metropolis – historic sites, modern skyscraper districts, daytime city life, and the illuminated skyline of one of the world’s busiest ports.
The tour begins with free time to explore Shanghai independently. The second day includes a full programme: in the morning, visits to Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, and the Shanghai Museum, which houses important examples of Chinese art. In the afternoon, you will walk along Nanjing Road and The Bund, and ascend to the observation deck of the Shanghai World Financial Center. On the third day, you will travel to Suzhou, often called the Venice of the East, to explore classical gardens, visit the Tiger Hill Pagoda, and take a rickshaw ride through the old town. The final day allows time for a last walk in Shanghai, if your flight schedule permits.
This tour is intended for travellers seeking a structured introduction to Shanghai and its surrounding region. Review the full itinerary to see how it can complement your broader travel plans in China.
Tour itinerary:
Arrive in Shanghai, often referred to as the Paris of the East. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Free time at leisure for the rest of the day.
Today we first visit Yu Garden, including the nearby bazaars. In Yu Garden, you can see the refined design and careful layout of pavilions, halls, rockeries, ponds, and cloisters. After that, we visit the Jade Buddha Temple. Then we continue to the Shanghai Museum, which specialises in ancient Chinese art, particularly bronzeware, ceramics, calligraphy, and paintings.
After that, we take a walking tour along Nanjing Road and the Bund to enjoy Shanghai’s modern cityscape. We then take the elevator up to the 94th floor of the Shanghai World Financial Center. From the observation level, you can overlook the city and enjoy panoramic views of Shanghai and the Huangpu River. In the evening, if you are interested, you may choose to attend an optional acrobatics show. Afterwards, we drive back to the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 8–9 hours
In the morning, we take a short drive to Suzhou and begin the sightseeing programme there.
With a history of more than 2,500 years, Suzhou is an ancient city interlaced with canals and is often referred to as the Venice of the East. The sightseeing tour covers the Humble Administrator’s Garden, one of the most representative examples of classical Chinese garden design in Suzhou. After that, we visit Tiger Hill, which also dates back over 2,500 years and is considered one of the must-see sights of Suzhou for both its natural scenery and historical sites. We then enjoy a relaxing rickshaw tour through Suzhou’s old city.
In the late afternoon, we return to Shanghai. En route, we visit a silk factory to learn how silk is produced. Overnight in Shanghai.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Price includes:
- Entrance fees as per the itinerary;
- 3 nights of accommodation with daily breakfast at the hotels listed;
- English-speaking guide at each location;
- Private transfers by comfortable air-conditioned vehicles: 4-seat car for 1–2 pax, 7–9-seat car for 3–4 pax, 12–14-seat car for 5–6 pax, 17–19-seat bus for 7–9 pax.
Price doesn't include:
- Personal expenses;
- Tips for local guides and drivers;
- International flight tickets before and after the tour;
- Full board (lunches and dinners);
- Optional tours and any services not mentioned above.
