Why Start Your China Tour from Shanghai?
- Convenient arrival: Over 280 air carriers travel to Shanghai from the rest of the world. Shanghai is also accessible via international cruises.
- Gateway city: From Shanghai, travelers can take flights or high-speed train journeys to connect to major cities in China.
- Future of China: Visit this metropolis to witness the development of China.
How to Plan a China Tour from Shanghai
Depending on your schedule and interests, you can spend 2–4 days in Shanghai. Usually, 1 day is enough to cover the highlights, such as the Bund, Yu Garden, and the Shanghai Tower.
More days can be spent at the French Concession, the Jade Buddha Temple, and Hong Kong Disneyland, among other attractions.
If time permits, taking an extension tour to Suzhou, Hangzhou, or Huangshan for an extra 3–5 days is highly recommended.
Best China Tours from Shanghai
The following tours are six of the best China tours from Shanghai, based on tour features and previous customers' feedback. These are provided as inspiration and a possible framework for your own tailor-made China tour. Tell us what you would like. Your dedicated one-to-one travel consultant will customize any itinerary to suit your interests, tastes, and budget.
13-Day Tour: Shanghai - Hangzhou - Guilin/Yangshuo - Xi'an - Beijing
One-Day Shanghai to Suzhou Round-Trip Tour
5-Day Shanghai, Hangzhou and Suzhou Bullet Train Tour
5-Day Shanghai, Hangzhou and Watertown Tour
4-Day Shanghai Family Tour with Disneyland
3-Day Ancient Villages and the Yellow Mountain Tour
3-day Jingdezhen Porcelain Tour
2-Day Hot Spring and Skiing Weekend Getaway Trip
- Hollywood of China
- Stay Overnight in a Movie-theme Hotel
- Watch pandas eating bamboo
- Rafting in a valley and cliff swing
- Sand Sledding and desert trek
- Wine Tasting
- Walk on the less crowded Great Wall section.
- Explore the emperors' lives in the Forbidden City.
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Great family experience
The most surprising part were the amazing restaurants they took us, always with good food and comfortable spots, we were able to try and discover delicious foods and understand better Chinese culture. Huge thank you to Francisco, our guide in Shangai; to Juan, our guide in Xian; and Suzana our guide in Beijing; and Liberman. You all were essencial to make this trip an unforgettable memory! Thank you so much, me and my family really appreciate it. more
Apr 2024, Cybele Lujan
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The best your ever!
Winni was very flexible with what we wanted to do. She brought us to amazing restaurants and showed us the very cool buildings of Shanghai. Winni was such a fun tour guide, she was very knowledgeable and so nice. We loved our experience and will definitely recommend to our friends. Thank you Winni! more
Apr 2024, zach palazzolo
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Amazing Day in Shanghai
We had an amazing tour guide, Winnie. She took very good care of us. She was well-versed in everything she showed us and very knowledgeable. She took us to The Bund, Shanghai Tower and Yu Gardens. Everything we saw was amazing! At the end of the day she made sure we were well taken of. I would highly recommend China Highlights and especially Winnie as your tour guide. more
Apr 2024, john Thorkildsen
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