Private Shanghai Tour by Car from Pudong 7 Days

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Airport Pick-up (Pudong International Airport / Shanghai Hongqiao Airport)
1 stop
Pudong International Airport (Pass by)
The guide will meet the clients, confirm the itinerary arrangements, and after confirmation, tourists are free to explore at their own leisure.
Day 2
Shanghai | Old City (Yu Garden + City God Temple) + Nanjing Road + The Bund + Cruise Night View
6 stops
1
Yu Garden (Yuyuan)
Arrive at Yu Garden and City God Temple. Explore the 400-year-old Jiangnan garden from the Ming Dynasty, featuring the Exquisite Jade Rock (the garden's treasure) and the Grand Rockery; the Nine-Turn Bridge with traditional red lanterns, and a gathering place for old Shanghai snacks (Nanxiang Xiaolongbao, Pear Syrup Candy).
2 hours • Admission ticket included
2
Shanghai Temple Of the Town God (Chenghung Miao)
Explore Yu Garden Old Street; you can purchase snacks independently.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
3
Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road)
Walk from Yu Garden to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street (Distance: 1.2km). Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street. A century-old commercial street featuring time-honored brands and trendy flagship stores (e.g., Pop Mart), leading directly to the Bund.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
4
•Peace Museum. Based in the "First Mansion in the Far East" built in 1929, it restores the luxurious lifestyle of old Shanghai, exhibiting Republic of China era tableware, jazz archives, celebrity manuscripts, and replica guest rooms. It integrates live performances by a century-old jazz band and Republic of China-style dressing experiences. It is a "livable, photographable, and audible" living history museum.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
5
The Bund (Wai Tan)
Walk to the Bund to see the multinational architecture exhibition, take photos with the panoramic view of the Lujiazui "Three-Piece Set" (skyscrapers) across the river.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
6
Huangpu River
Shiliupu Pier, take a Huangpu River cruise (dinner included). Enjoy the night view of the Huangpu River, a symphony of light and shadow between the old and new skylines—the classical arched windows and stone facades of the Bund's multinational architecture on the Puxi side reflect in the mirror-like glass facades of the Lujiazui "Three-Piece Set" (Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, Jin Mao Tower) on the Pudong side. As night falls, the buildings light up synchronously, shining like a pouring galaxy, serving as the most intuitive visual symbol of Shanghai's urban spirit.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Shanghai Landmarks | Jing'an Temple → Tianzifang → Making Chinese porcelain → Shanghai Tower / Oriental Pearl Tower
4 stops
7
Jing'an Temple
Visit Jing'an Temple, a gilded ancient temple in the bustling city center with a strong contrast between ancient and modern architecture. The Golden Buddha and the Mahavira Hall are highly distinctive. Note: Dress code requires covering shoulders and knees; loud noises and casual photography are prohibited inside the temple.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
8
Tianzifang
Tianzifang. Renovated Shikumen alleyways featuring cultural and creative handicrafts, local Shanghainese restaurants, offering an immersive atmosphere of old Shanghai street life.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
9
Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan)
Embark on an immersive journey through millennia of porcelain culture in the bustling city of Shanghai. This is more than just a cultural tour; it is a profound dialogue with clay, color, and fire. You will get hands-on experience—from shaping the clay on the potter's wheel to painting with your own brushstrokes. Ultimately, through high-temperature firing, you will transform your unique inspiration into a timeless piece of Chinese ceramic art to take home and cherish. Step-by-step guidance by senior ceramic artists. All pottery materials (premium porcelain clay, painting pigments, and professional glazes). A full set of pottery tools and protective aprons. Professional high-temperature kiln firing service. Shock-proof, exquisite gift packaging (convenient for travel or shipping).
3 hours • Admission ticket included
10
Oriental Pearl Tower (Dongfang Mingzhu)
•Oriental Pearl Tower (dinner included). 263-meter main sightseeing floor: 360° panoramic view of the Huangpu River framing the Bund; 259-meter suspended glass corridor: step on the transparent glass to experience the thrill of walking in the sky; Ground floor "More Shanghai": 7 giant screens interact to recreate Shanghai's century-long transformation from a fishing village to an international metropolis using 4D technology.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Suzhou | Zhouzhuang Water Town→ Immersive Zhouzhuang Water Town Opera Culture Experience
2 stops
11
Zhouzhuang Water Town, renowned as the "No. 1 Water Town in China". Three Bridges and Two Halls: Twin Bridges (the prototype for Chen Yifei's "Memory of Hometown"), Fu'an Bridge (a combination of a bridge and a building), Shen House (former residence of Shen Wansan), and Zhang House (a Ming Dynasty merchant residence) constitute the soul of the landscape. Over 800 indigenous households live by the river, with 60% of the dwellings being original structures from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The sound of rowing oars, the fragrance of Grandma's tea, and the lingering charm of Kunqu Opera continue to this day. It is on the tentative list for World Cultural Heritage and certified by the UN as one of the "World's Top Ten Most Beautiful Small Towns".
6 hours • Admission ticket included
12
Strolling through Zhouzhuang, the "No.1 Water Town in China" with over 900 years of history, the melodious singing of traditional opera faintly echoes among the ancient bridges, flowing water, and historic dwellings. This is not just an audio-visual feast, but a prime opportunity to touch the very soul of Chinese traditional opera (Kunqu Opera and Suzhou Pingtan). Here, you can sip fragrant tea and listen to tales of past prosperity. Furthermore, you can put on stunning theatrical makeup and flowing water sleeves, stepping into an antique courtyard to personally perform a timeless romance, becoming a true "figure in a painting." What's Included： VIP entrance ticket to Zhouzhuang Water Town and reserved seating at the ancient opera stage. Full professional theatrical makeup design, hair styling, and premium costume rental. Professional photography service throughout the experience (including edited digital photos and raw files). Jiangnan specialty tea and traditional pastry set.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Suzhou Garden Essence Day: Humble Administrator's Garden + Suzhou Museum + Lion Grove Garden + Pingjiang Road Night Tour
4 stops
13
Humble Administrator's Garden
Depart from the hotel, arrive at the Humble Administrator's Garden. Ranked first among the four famous gardens in China and a World Cultural Heritage site, it primarily features water landscapes, pavilions, waterside terraces, lotus ponds, and long corridors, offering distinct scenery throughout the four seasons.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
14
Suzhou Museum
Walk to the Suzhou Museum. The final masterpiece of architect I.M. Pei, blending modern architecture with Suzhou-style gardens, featuring sliced stone rockeries, water courtyards, and a profound collection of Ming and Qing dynasty calligraphy and paintings. (Flash photography is prohibited inside the museum).
2 hours • Admission ticket included
15
Lion Forest Garden
Visit the Lion Grove Garden, a kingdom of rockeries forming a massive maze made of tens of thousands of Taihu stones.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
16
Pingjiang Road
Pingjiang Road Historic Block. A living fossil of the ancient city of Suzhou, featuring parallel water and land routes, white walls, dark tiles, small bridges, and flowing water, alongside Pingtan teahouses and traditional Suzhou-style snacks (such as Plum Blossom Cake and Osmanthus Cake) scattered everywhere.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Suzhou | Tiger Hill + Hanshan Temple + Chinese Tea Art Experience | Return to Shanghai in the evening
4 stops
17
Tiger Hill
Tiger Hill. Known as the most famous scenic spot in Wuzhong, featuring the Tiger Hill Pagoda, Sword Pool, and the Thousand People Stone. It is a sacred site of Wu-Yue culture with a 2,500-year history.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
18
Hanshan Temple
Hanshan Temple. Experience the millennia-old resonance of poetry and Zen. Visit the Bell Tower, Maple Bridge, and Jiangcun Bridge. Pray for blessings and strike the famous bell.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
19
Shantang Street
Shantang Street (Seven-Mile Shantang). A millennium-old water lane commercial street extending from "Old Changmen to Tiger Hill" in Suzhou. It is characterized as a "living Jiangnan marketplace". One river, two streets: the winding river stretches for seven miles, flanked by whitewashed walls, black tiles, and high-hanging lanterns, resembling a meticulous brushwork scroll at night. It boasts a rich worldly atmosphere, densely packed with Pingtan teahouses, Suzhou-style pastries, and Su embroidery shops, being more commercialized and vibrant than Pingjiang Road.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
20
Suzhou
Escape the city bustle and step into lush, rolling ecological tea gardens to embark on a journey tracing the roots of Chinese tea culture. Here, tea is not just a beverage, but an Eastern art passed down for millennia. You will transform into a "tea farmer" and "tea artisan" for a day, hand-picking fresh leaves, experiencing the heat of traditional hand-roasting under the guidance of a master, and peacefully learning elegant Chinese tea ceremonies. Take home this hand-crafted fragrance, allowing the aftertaste of this journey to linger on your palate. What's Included： Ecological tea garden sightseeing and tea-picking experience (with a professional tea farmer guide). One-on-one "traditional hand-roasting" instruction by a senior tea master and use of all tools. Chinese tea tasting experience (including multiple classic premium teas and delicate Chinese tea pastries). Exquisite sealed tea canister packaging and custom labeling service for the tea you made yourself.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Airport Drop-off Service
1 stop
Pudong International Airport (Pass by)
Your pleasant journey concludes today. The guide will drop you off at the airport or any other designated drop-off point within Shanghai according to your request.

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

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