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- Japanese
- English
- French
- Spanish
This 3-hour tour offers 09:00 AM or 02:00 PM departures to fit your schedule.
Cross the Huangpu LIKE A LOCAL
Forget the tourist traps. We’re hopping on the local ferry for a 2-yuan crossing—the best skyline view in the city for the price of a snack.
Go INSIDE the Bund’s Legends
Most people just take a selfie out front. We’ll take you inside the Peace Hotel’s Art Deco lobby to walk the same halls as Charlie Chaplin and Sun Yat-sen.
The "Viral" Skyline Shot
We’ve found the perfect vantage point tucked under the Shanghai Tower and SWFC. We'll show you exactly where to stand to get that massive skyscraper backdrop.
The Most Instagrammable Bridge
Zhapulu Bridge is where the magic happens. You’ll get the historic Garden Bridge and the futuristic Pudong towers in one perfect frame.
Shanghai’s Best-Kept Secret
We’ll finish with a bonus stop at a hidden marble hall that most travelers walk right past.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will contact you via phone/WhatsApp one day before the tour to confirm the meeting time and location. On the day of the tour, the guide will be waiting for you at the agreed meeting point.
Itinerary
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1
We begin at the birthplace of modern Shanghai. You'll admire the former British Consulate and Art Deco masterpieces like the True Light Building. We’ll also explore "New Chinese" luxury brands like ToSummer and Songmont to see how traditional aesthetics meet modern lifestyle.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Step into the Shanghai Postal Museum to capture the "Shanghai Gate," one of the city's most cinematic photography spots. Next, visit the Museum of Securities to experience the historic stock exchange via VR and view original global certificates. Finally, walk across the iconic Waibaidu Bridge to reach Zhapu Road Bridge—the ultimate vantage point to frame the historic Bund and futuristic Lujiazui skyline in a single shot.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3The Bund (Wai Tan)
From this elevated promenade, your guide will explain the dramatic contrast between the "Museum of International Architecture" on the Puxi side and the "Wall Street of the East" rising across the river in Pudong.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Step inside the lobby of the "Number One Mansion in the Far East." Experience the glamour of the 1930s Jazz Age, admire the signature green copper roof, and learn about the legends who stayed in this iconic Art Deco landmark.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Huangpu River
Skip the tourist cruises and board the authentic local ferry used by daily commuters. It’s the most genuine way to feel the river's scale and enjoy panoramic views of the skyscrapers from the open deck as we cross to Pudong.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6Shanghai Tower
We conclude at the base of China’s three tallest buildings. Your guide will lead you to the best "worm's-eye view" photography spots for the Shanghai Tower, SWFC, and Jin Mao Tower. Perfect for ending your tour with a futuristic masterpiece shot.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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