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Shanghai: Private Half-Day City Highlights Tour with Car

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Half-day trip from Shanghai visiting Jade Buddha Temple, Xintiandi and The Bund, Shanghai. Operated by Amazing East China Tours.

Highlights

  • See Shanghai’s top sights in one easy half-day private tour

Shanghai: Private Half-Day City Highlights Tour with Car: Key Facts

PriceFrom $299 per person
Duration4 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

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Shanghai: Private Half-Day City Highlights Tour with Car

Half-day trip from Shanghai visiting Jade Buddha Temple, Xintiandi and The Bund, Shanghai. Operated by Amazing East Chin...
4 hours
English
$299
Free cancellation

Full description

A half-day trip out of Shanghai taking in Jade Buddha Temple, Xintiandi and The Bund, Shanghai. The longest stop is Jade Buddha Temple, at about 1 hour. There are 3 stops in all.

The running order is Jade Buddha Temple (1h), then Xintiandi (20 min), then The Bund, Shanghai (30 min).

The price covers private English-speaking guide, Private air-conditioned car with driver, Downtown Shanghai hotel pickup and drop-off and 4-hour half-day private sightseeing tour. It does not cover entrance tickets to Yu Garden, Food, drinks, and personal expenses and Huangpu River cruise or Shanghai Tower tickets, so budget for those separately. Two travellers pay $328 together rather than $299 each, because this is priced per party and not per head.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Pickup location:

人民广场

Car

(15 minutes)

Car

(30 minutes)

Jade Buddha Temple

Guided tour (1 hour)

Xintiandi

Guided tour (20 minutes)

Car

(10 minutes)

The Bund, Shanghai

Guided tour (30 minutes)

Arrive back at:

人民广场

Includes

  • Private English-speaking guide
  • Private air-conditioned car with driver
  • Downtown Shanghai hotel pickup and drop-off
  • 4-hour half-day private sightseeing tour
  • Flexible route for first-time visitors
  • Local tips for taxis, payments, and getting around Shanghai

Excludes

  • Entrance tickets to Yu Garden
  • Food, drinks, and personal expenses
  • Huangpu River cruise or Shanghai Tower tickets
  • Tips for the guide and driver
  • Pickup or drop-off outside downtown Shanghai
  • Overtime fees after the 4-5 hour tour service

Important information

Meeting point

The operator confirms the exact meeting point and time once your booking is confirmed, and you will have it well before the day. If you would rather know before you book, message us on WhatsApp and we will ask them for you.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 4 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Frequently Asked Questions

Private English-speaking guide, Private air-conditioned car with driver, Downtown Shanghai hotel pickup and drop-off, 4-hour half-day private sightseeing tour, Flexible route for first-time visitors, Local tips for taxis, payments, and getting around Shanghai
The duration of the Shanghai: Private Half-Day City Highlights Tour with Car is typically 4 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Starting from$299Free cancellation