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Tours/Guangzhou/Full-Day Customized Shanghai Highlights from Guangzhou by Air

Full-Day Customized Shanghai Highlights from Guangzhou by Air

Guangzhou8–12 hours
Full-Day Customized Shanghai Highlights from Guangzhou by Air
Full-Day Customized Shanghai Highlights from Guangzhou by Air
Full-Day Customized Shanghai Highlights from Guangzhou by Air
Full-Day Customized Shanghai Highlights from Guangzhou by Air
Full-Day Customized Shanghai Highlights from Guangzhou by Air
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Full-Day Customized Shanghai Highlights from Guangzhou by Air
Full-Day Customized Shanghai Highlights from Guangzhou by Air
Full-Day Customized Shanghai Highlights from Guangzhou by Air
Full-Day Customized Shanghai Highlights from Guangzhou by Air
Full-Day Customized Shanghai Highlights from Guangzhou by Air
Full-Day Customized Shanghai Highlights from Guangzhou by Air

At a glance

Duration
8–12 hours
Price from
$511 / person
Location
Guangzhou, China
Languages
CMN, EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
See policy below
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Unique Beijing Tours

Description

Perfect for those with limited time in China! Enhance your sightseeing experience of Shanghai by designing your own itinerary on this private, full-day tour from Guangzhou by plane. Be greeted by a knowledgeable local guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, customize your day according to your interests. Choose to visit some of the city’s historical highlights such as White Jade Temple, Yuyuan Garden; explore the waterfront Bund; venture into the Shanghai Museum, discover the atmospheric French Concession, and the lively nightlife district of Xintiandi. Tour includes plane tickets, tasty local lunch, all entrance fee, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle. You can choose to end your tour in Shanghai or return Guangzhou.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
4:30 AM, 5:00 AM, 5:30 AM, 6:00 AM, and 6:30 AM
Next available
Fri, Oct 30
Adult (ages 10–90)
$511
Child (ages 4–9)
$306
Infant (ages 0–3)
$162

Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.

Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $695.

Larger groups pay less per person.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 29.

Tour Options

Tour Ends in Guangzhou

Tour including Guangzhou-Shanghai round trip plane tickets, tour ends in Guangzhou Pickup included

Tour Ends in Shanghai

Tour including Guangzhou-Shanghai one way plane ticket, tour ends in Shanghai. Pickup included

Itinerary

Yeasun - Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Pass by

Your driver will hold your name sign waiting in the lobby of your Guangzhou city hotel's lobby, you will be transferred to airport for a 2 hour flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, your tour guide will hold your name sign waiting at the exit of the arrival hall.

Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan)
Admission included120 min

Hop on your private air-conditioned vehicle, embark upon your customized tour of the city's sights. Discuss the historical highlights and attractions you wish to see with your knowledgeable guide who will help you plan an itinerary according to your interests. Then, set off and explore. Typically, you will start with the Shanghai Museum. The museum is divided into eleven galleries and three exhibition halls. With bronze ware, ceramics, and painting and calligraphy as its distinctive collections, the museum boasts 120,000 pieces of rare and precious cultural relics in 21 categories.

Jade Buddha Temple
Admission included60 min

Then, move on to Jade Buddha Temple. You will see the White Jade Buddhas which were brought here from Burma in the nineteenth century. Stroll around halls and courtyards in the temple with your tour guide, learn the history about the temple and buddhism in China, see how the locals come to worship and burn incense.

Yu Garden
Admission included60 min

Enjoy lunch in the local restaurant, then explore the Yuyuan Garden. Yuyuan Garden is the largest ancient gardens with Ming and Qing style architecture. Follow your tour guide to explore the garden, learn how to form a perfect garden. Then visit the Old City God Temple, where various of local snack shops and streets are scattered around.

The Bund
30 min

Continue to the Bund, where you will see amazing city skyline, including the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center Shanghai Tower, Shanghai Tower and colonial buildings along the Huangpu River. Take a walk and stop for photos.

Former French Concession
60 min

Continue to explore the Former French Concession. Besides its historical and religious factors, Shanghai French Concession is also a fantastic place for spending leisure time. Follow your tour guide to wandering the narrow alleyways, dining and one of the million cafes or restaurants(at your own cost), or browsing through the endless art galleries and photographic studios.

Xintiandi
60 min

Finally, finish your tour in the lively nightlife district of Xintiandi. As a window to the past and the future, to China and the world, Shanghai Xintiandi's Shikumen attraction was created by converting residential blocks into a multifunctional dining, retail and entertainment center flowing with restaurants, boutiques, cafes and bars of an international standard. Follow your tour guide and explore the area. If you have already visit some of those places above before, and want to do something different. Please feel free to discuss with your tour guide on where to go, you can choose these attractions or activities base on your interests: Shanghai Museum/ Pearl TV Tower/World financial center/Jinmao Tower After the tour, you can choose to end your tour in Shanghai or return Guangzhou.

What's included

Included
Private vehicle
Plane Tickets (economy class)
Lunch
English speaking tour guide
Entrance fee
Not included
Gratuites
Accommodation

Pickup Locations & Times

Your driver will pick you up from the lobby of your Guangzhou hotel by holding your name sign

Important Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

0+ days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does this tour take?

Full-Day Customized Shanghai Highlights from Guangzhou by Air lasts about 8–12 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.

How much does this tour cost?

Prices start at $511 per person for this Guangzhou experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $695. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does this tour run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 4:30 AM, 5:00 AM, 5:30 AM, 6:00 AM, and 6:30 AM.

How much does this tour cost for children?

Children aged 4–9 pay from $306, adults from $511.

Can I cancel this tour for free?

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. Your driver will pick you up from the lobby of your Guangzhou hotel by holding your name sign Pickup points include Echarm Hotel (Guangzhou Gangding Metro Station), Metropolo Jinjiang Hotel Guangzhou Jiangnan Market.

What languages is this tour offered in?

The experience is available in CMN, EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

$511/ person
Duration8–12 hours
LanguagesCMN, EN
ConfirmationInstant
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Booked and paid on Viator.com
Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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