Stories Woven Into the Streets of Shanghai
An intimate journey through old lanes and modern skylines
This classic route across China is a starting point, not a fixed script. It balances imperial history, natural wonders and the energy of its cities — and every part of it can be reshaped around you. Extend a stay, swap a city, slow a morning: your itinerary is built from your interests, pace and dates, and only confirmed when it fits.
The journey
What you'll remember
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The lanes and the skyline
Wukang Road's plane trees in the morning, Pudong's towers lit at night — the two Shanghais in one day.
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Yu Garden and the bazaar
Koi ponds, zigzag bridges and rockeries, then the snack lanes beside them.
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The Bund by night
Neon on one bank, warm stone facades on the other, from a boat on the Huangpu.
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A full Disney day
Shanghai Disneyland with a plan for the queues, and Zhujiajiao before the coaches arrive.
What it looks like
Route
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Day 1
ArrivalPrivate transfer, check-in, and a Huangpu River night cruise — no walking required.
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Day 2
Old city, new cityYu Garden and the bazaar, the Bund, Jade Buddha Temple, the French Concession, then ERA in the evening.
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Day 3
DisneylandFull-day park admission with a route strategy; driver drop-off and collection at an agreed time.
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Day 4
Canal morningZhujiajiao by boat and on foot, lunch by the water, then your transfer to the airport or station.
In / Exclusions
Inclusions
- Costs for a private, air-conditioned business vehicle throughout the tour.
- Services of a private English-speaking tour guide.
- Hotels, entrance fees to scenic spots (first gate tickets), and meals as listed in the itinerary.
- Travel insurance coverage during the tour (details available on the Insurance Policy page).
- Inter-city flights or high-speed train travel.
- 24-hour customer service support during the trip.
- Service fees, covering tour planning, handling, operation, and communication costs.
Exclusions
- Chinese Visa fees.
- Round-trip ticket. (We offer Air Ticket Booking Service, if you need it, please let us know.)
- Personal expenses.
- Meals, transportation transfers, and tourist attraction fees not listed in the itinerary.
- Optional activities recommended at scenic spots or other commercial establishments.
- Luggage overweight charges.
- Optional activities provided by the driver or guide.
- Personal Accident Insurance during Travel.
What travellers say
Scroll ›Four days, two children, zero arguments about walking. The night cruise on arrival was a clever start, and the Disney plan saved us hours in queues.
We only had a long weekend and this packed more in than a week elsewhere. Yu Garden at 8am, before the crowds, was the smartest call our guide made.
The acrobatics show was the highlight for our two boys. Our guide knew which night to go so we weren't sat next to a tour bus.
Zhujiajiao on the last morning was perfect — quiet, slow, and the boat ride ended the trip on a calm note before the airport.
We had one day free and used it here instead of a bigger tour. The guide read our kids perfectly — temple, snacks, acrobatics, done.
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