Duration

5 Days

Tour Type

Private & Bespoke

Tour Style

Classic

About This Trip

Explore Shanghai through a journey that blends historic charm, modern skyline, and forward-looking urban innovation. From classical gardens and the Bund’s iconic waterfront to immersive experiences at Shanghai Disneyland and the Expo Cultural Park, the itinerary unfolds the city’s many layers at a balanced and comfortable pace. Highlights include hands-on xiaolongbao making, skyline views from Shanghai Tower, and an autonomous taxi ride that lets you experience the city’s future of transport firsthand.

Itinerary Summary

DAYPLACEHIGHLIGHTS
1 ShanghaiArrival
2ShanghaiThe Bund, Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, French Concession
3ShanghaiShanghai Disneyland
4ShanghaiShanghai Natural History Museum, Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall
5ShanghaiDeparture
Quick Question

Itinerary

As you land in Shanghai, you will be met and privately transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is left open for relaxation and adjustment, giving you time to ease into the pace of the city.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

Your exploration opens with a relaxed walk along the Bund, wide sidewalks, river breeze, and plenty of space for kids to play. Continue to Yu Garden, a classic example of traditional southern Chinese garden design rooted in the water-town aesthetic. Rather than history lessons, kids can enjoy spotting koi fish, crossing stone bridges, and discovering hidden pavilions.

Then, try your hand at making xiaolongbao, delicate soup dumplings filled with savory broth and minced meat, and enjoy them as part of a dim sum lunch.

Later, spend time in the Former French Concession, strolling along tree-lined streets and appreciating its historic residences and relaxed ambiance. Here, you can pause and grab a snack. The day concludes with a visit to Shanghai Tower, offering sweeping views over the city and a striking perspective on its urban scale.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

Today is set aside for Shanghai Disneyland, one of the largest Disney parks in the world, known for blending classic Disney storytelling with Chinese cultural elements. Explore themed lands, enjoy a variety of attractions ranging from gentle rides to immersive experiences, and take in live performances throughout the park. The flexible pace allows time to move between highlights or pause for rest as needed, creating a well-balanced day within the park.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

The day starts at the Shanghai Natural History Museum, featuring interactive exhibits and engaging displays that present the natural world in an accessible way. Continue with an autonomous taxi ride along a designated route, kids will love watching the vehicle navigate the streets without a driver’s touch, a real-life taste of the future.

Continue to the Expo Cultural Park, the experience focuses on two signature highlights. Twin Hills, China’s first large-scale artificial mountain rising over 40 metres, features internal pathways, waterfalls, and mist effects, leading to a summit with open views across lakes, bridges, and the surrounding city. Nearby, the Grand Conservatory is one of Asia’s largest glasshouse complexes, presenting three immersive environments that recreate desert, rainforest, and flower valley ecosystems through climate control, planting design, and water features.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

After breakfast and time to prepare, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward journey, bringing your Shanghai experience to a smooth close.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

Why Choose Inner Mongolia Jiuhong Travel Service Co., Ltd.

12-Year TripAdvisor Award

Travellers’ Choice winner every year since 2013

No Commission Shopping

Zero shopping stops, zero pressure, zero hidden agendas

100% Private

Every tour is exclusively yours — no strangers, no shared buses

Expert Local Guides

Licensed, English-speaking guides with deep local knowledge

Real reviews from real travellers

  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eI highly recommend Inner Mongolia Jiuhong Travel Service Co., Ltd. The team is very easy to work with, has excellent ideas and the guides are knowledgeable and easy to be with. Very solid itineraries and execution — flexible, high quality, and great value for money.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    James T.
    Verified · TripAdvisor
  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eWe visited both Xi’an and Shanghai under Jiuhong’s arrangement and received the same first-class service in both cities. The guides were knowledgeable, flexible, and happy to discuss all aspects of modern China — giving insights difficult to obtain elsewhere. Strongly recommended.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    Greenfly
    Couples · Verified · TripAdvisor
  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eWe had a wonderful action-packed day. Fei Fei was amazing — her knowledge was very impressive and she was a real pleasure to be with. This was certainly the highlight of our stay in this beautiful city. Thanks so much.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    Ludovic V.
    Couples · London, UK · Verified · TripAdvisor

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