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  • Shanghai Yu Garden + Shanghai City God Temple half-day tour: Traditional culture experience with optional Chinese tea tasting
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    󱩳Four time slots available daily at 9:00 AM/11:00 AM/1:00 PM/3:00 PM, with same-day arrangements possible.

    Shanghai Yu Garden + Shanghai City God Temple half-day tour: Traditional culture experience with optional Chinese tea tasting

    Duration: 2.2 hrs
    English
    4.8/5
    Great· 40 reviews· 279 booked
    FromCAD 38.69
  • Shanghai Era Theatre Acrobatic Show (Car is Optional)
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    󱩳Fantastic acrobatic show.Miss it you Miss Shanghai

    Shanghai Era Theatre Acrobatic Show (Car is Optional)

    Duration: 1 hr
    English
    4.6/5
    Satisfactory· 16 reviews· 415 booked
    FromCAD 56.28
  • Shanghai Day Tour to Zhujiajiao Water Town and  City Attractions(Private Car & Ticket)
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    󱩳Enjoy hotel pick-up and private car transfers. Travel seamlessly between the modern city and the ancient water town in comfort.

    Shanghai Day Tour to Zhujiajiao Water Town and City Attractions(Private Car & Ticket)

    Duration: 7 hrs
    English
    4.7/5
    Great· 14 reviews· 358 booked
    FromCAD 64.72
  • Shanghai must-visit route: Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower + Huangpu River night cruise, Chinese group 1-day tour (including cruise)
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    󱩳Romantic Night Cruise on the Huangpu River: Enjoy the dazzling lights along both banks and take in Shanghai's vibrant nightscape from the water.

    Shanghai must-visit route: Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower + Huangpu River night cruise, Chinese group 1-day tour (including cruise)

    Duration: 8 hrs
    English
    5.0/5
    Excellent· 39 reviews· 161 booked
    FromCAD 83.48
  • Shanghai Zhujiajiao Water Town Day Tour+Boat Ride+Local Lunch+Private Guide and Car
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    󱩳Private guide and car for the whole tour

    Shanghai Zhujiajiao Water Town Day Tour+Boat Ride+Local Lunch+Private Guide and Car

    Duration: 6.5 hrs
    English
    4.5/5
    Satisfactory· 2 reviews· 70 booked
    FromCAD 56.98
  • Must-see night attractions in Shanghai! Shanghai Romance Park & double-decker bus tour
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    󱩳Shanghai Romance Park showcases 6,000 years of Shanghai's history in one hour through high-tech stage technology, spanning from the Songze Culture to the modern metropolis.

    Must-see night attractions in Shanghai! Shanghai Romance Park & double-decker bus tour

    Duration: 7 hrs
    English
    5.0/5
    Excellent· 31 reviews· 85 booked
    FromCAD 58.39
  • Shanghai Zhujiajiao Ancient Town - A Water Town in Ink-wash Painting Style Day Tour
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    󱩳Shops line both sides of the 400-year-old stone road, recreating the bustling marketplace of ancient times.

    Shanghai Zhujiajiao Ancient Town - A Water Town in Ink-wash Painting Style Day Tour

    Duration: 5.5 hrs
    English
    4.8/5
    Great· 28 reviews· 58 booked
    FromCAD 82.07
  • Shanghai Wild Animal Park Giant Panda Viewing and Carnivore Feeding Experience 1-day tour
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    󱩳Open-cage vehicle feeding: Traverse through the wild animal zones of lions, tigers, bears, and wolves, where wild animals pounce on windows and bite, providing an extremely thrilling experience (vehicle body has protective bars).

    Shanghai Wild Animal Park Giant Panda Viewing and Carnivore Feeding Experience 1-day tour

    Duration: 7.5 hrs
    English
    5.0/5
    Excellent· 3 reviews· 28 booked
    FromCAD 553.39

Unique experiences in Shanghai

Discover unforgettable moments in Shanghai. Explore attractions and unique experiences!

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  • Shanghai Yu Garden/Chenghuang Temple/The Bund Ancient Chinese Clothing, Cheongsam Japanese clothing (kimono) experiences and Travel Photography (Exquisite Makeup + Special Clothes & Accessories to Choose + Optional High-end Customized Photography)
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    󱩳As the traditional costume of the Chinese nation, Hanfu carries profound historical and cultural connotations. Through the Hanfu experience, you can more intuitively and deeply understand the shape, craftsmanship, wearing and etiquette, aesthetics and other cultural elements behind Hanfu, and at the same time spread the charm of Hanfu culture to more people around you. The unique design aesthetics of Hanfu can broaden people's aesthetic horizons and enhance their perception and appreciation of beauty. Moreover, everyone can show a unique temperament and style after wearing Hanfu, whether it is gentle, chic or dignified, and they can fully release their personality and discover a different self in the process.

    Shanghai Yu Garden/Chenghuang Temple/The Bund Ancient Chinese Clothing, Cheongsam Japanese clothing (kimono) experiences and Travel Photography (Exquisite Makeup + Special Clothes & Accessories to Choose + Optional High-end Customized Photography)

    Duration: 1–4 hrs
    English
    4.9/5
    Excellent· 57 reviews· 187 booked
    FromCAD 19.31
  • Shanghai Huangpu River Tour
    󱩳The package includes a 120-minute sailing tour on the Internet celebrity ship + special buffet/private banquet in a private room, etc.

    Shanghai Huangpu River Tour

    Duration: 2–4 hrs
    Mandarin
    4.2/5
    Good· 120 reviews· 3.3k booked
    FromCAD 58.70
  • Hanfu Experience at The Bund in Shanghai (Hanfu Rental + Optional Hanfu Experience with Makeup + Optional 1-Hour Outdoor Photoshoot + Diverse Exquisite Costumes + Premium Service)
    󱩳Professional makeup artists for styling and professional photographers for accompanying shoots, among other premium services.

    Hanfu Experience at The Bund in Shanghai (Hanfu Rental + Optional Hanfu Experience with Makeup + Optional 1-Hour Outdoor Photoshoot + Diverse Exquisite Costumes + Premium Service)

    Duration: 8 hrs
    English
    5.0/5
    Excellent· 1 review
    FromCAD 38.96
  • "Shanghai ERA Acrobatic Show Tickets | Circus World"-Instant E-ticket Booking via QR Code
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    󱩳"The Spine-Tingling Motorcycle Globe of Death"

    "Shanghai ERA Acrobatic Show Tickets | Circus World"-Instant E-ticket Booking via QR Code

    Duration: 1 hr
    English
    4.7/5
    Great· 19 reviews· 777 booked
    FromCAD 65.00
  • Shanghai Palace Banquet: Immersive experience of a royal feast thousands of years ago (fine Food and Beverages+ dance performance + Qin Dynasty historical and cultural experience + optional Clothes & Accessories and makeup)
    󱩳"Immersive Scene Restoration, Recreating the Thousand-Year Splendor" transforms the venue into a majestic palace courtyard inspired by historical texts. With vermilion gates, golden eaves, carved columns, cloud-patterned carpets, and gauze curtains, it offers an immersive experience where each step reveals a new wonder. "Special Ancient Style Performance, Upgraded Audiovisual Feast" presents a meticulously crafted show using food and art to evoke emotions. Set against the backdrop of flourishing dynasties, it recreates elegant banquet scenes through food, etiquette, and music, offering a cultural journey through time. "Special Palace Food and Beverages, a Journey of Imperial Cuisine on the Tip of Your Tongue" invites you to savor Daqin Shu Tea and Qinchuan Spring Wine, embarking on a delightful culinary adventure. Enjoy exquisite Qin Palace pastries and unique cold dishes, crafted with ancient techniques, providing a rich and diverse taste experience.

    Shanghai Palace Banquet: Immersive experience of a royal feast thousands of years ago (fine Food and Beverages+ dance performance + Qin Dynasty historical and cultural experience + optional Clothes & Accessories and makeup)

    Duration: 80 mins
    English
    4.8/5
    Great· 16 reviews· 680 booked
    FromCAD 39.40
  • Yu Garden New Chinese Tea Experience (Stunning Terrace Views of Yu Garden + Immersive Tea Ceremony + Variety of Tea Snacks + Premium Tea Selection)
    󱩳Innovative expression: Centered around "Chinese aesthetics + cross-border experiences," it combines art exhibitions, new Chinese-style tea drinks, and terrace views to create an immersive cultural consumption setting.

    Yu Garden New Chinese Tea Experience (Stunning Terrace Views of Yu Garden + Immersive Tea Ceremony + Variety of Tea Snacks + Premium Tea Selection)

    Duration: 2 hrs
    English
    4.0/5
    Good· 1 review
    FromCAD 23.25
  • Shanghai Palace Banquet · Immersive experience of the Han Dynasty palace banquet
    󱩳Carefully choreographed special performances, using food as a medium to convey emotions through art

    Shanghai Palace Banquet · Immersive experience of the Han Dynasty palace banquet

    Duration: 90 mins
    Mandarin
    5.0/5
    Excellent· 3 reviews· 390 booked
    FromCAD 30.73
  • Shanghai Circus World Tickets: ERA2 - Spirit of Shanghai Extravaganza E-ticket
    󱩳"The Spine-Tingling Motorcycle Globe of Death" A breathtaking fusion of traditional Chinese acrobatics and modern stage technology, rivaling top global performances like Cirque du Soleil

    Shanghai Circus World Tickets: ERA2 - Spirit of Shanghai Extravaganza E-ticket

    Duration: 1–2 hrs
    5.0/5
    Excellent· 3 reviews· 121 booked
    FromCAD 61.06

Local food in Shanghai

Discover top restaurants and must-try dishes in Shanghai. Book now to unlock discounts and savour the flavours you shouldn't miss!

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  • Shanghai Shu Yan Fu • Immerse Yourself in a Royal Feast from a Thousand Years Ago (Imperial Enjoyment + Palace Feast + Ethnic Dance Performance + Optional Ancient Costume Experience)
    󱩳Shuyanfu integrates panoramic immersive ritual and music culture

    Shanghai Shu Yan Fu • Immerse Yourself in a Royal Feast from a Thousand Years Ago (Imperial Enjoyment + Palace Feast + Ethnic Dance Performance + Optional Ancient Costume Experience)

    Duration: 1 hr
    32 booked
    FromCAD 44.32
  • Shanghai | The Bund 1930 • Century-old Architecture & Republic of China Dining Show on the Bund|Near Yuyuan Garden subway station (immersive old Shanghai experience + modern tour + costumes/makeup services)
    󱩳Savor the flavors of the Republic of China era and experience the lavish banquets of The Bund 1930's tycoons

    Shanghai | The Bund 1930 • Century-old Architecture & Republic of China Dining Show on the Bund|Near Yuyuan Garden subway station (immersive old Shanghai experience + modern tour + costumes/makeup services)

    Duration: 90 mins
    Mandarin
    FromCAD 27.38
  • Tang Dynasty Immersive Palace Feast|Shanghai Flagship Store (Traditional Music and Dance Performance + Royal Visual and Culinary Feast + Optional Costume/Makeup Experience)
    󱩳At "Xu Yan," every meal blends history with modernity, and each dish tells an ancient tale.

    Tang Dynasty Immersive Palace Feast|Shanghai Flagship Store (Traditional Music and Dance Performance + Royal Visual and Culinary Feast + Optional Costume/Makeup Experience)

    Duration: 90 mins
    Mandarin
    47 booked
    FromCAD 27.38
  • Shanghai Food Tour With All the Carbs & Local Craft Beer Taphouse (English Group Tour)
    󱩳Explore hidden eateries in French Concession's lanes. Discover old-Shanghai flavors tourists never find on their own.

    Shanghai Food Tour With All the Carbs & Local Craft Beer Taphouse (English Group Tour)

    Duration: 3.5 hrs
    English
    FromCAD 106.59
  • Eatwith Shared Moments - Shanghai - Join a 5-star chef for a popular Shanghai-style xiaolongbao making experience
    󱩳Step by step guide to making xiaolongbao! Plus, we'll share secret recipes for the filling and dipping sauce!

    Eatwith Shared Moments - Shanghai - Join a 5-star chef for a popular Shanghai-style xiaolongbao making experience

    Duration: 2 hrs
    English
    5.0/5
    Excellent· 1 review· 21 booked
    FromCAD 86.67
  • Shanghai:Soup Dumpling Making in Shikumen Shanghai style Lane
    󱩳Learn to make traditional Xiaolongbao from scratch—kneading dough to wrapping dumplings. Add a creative twist with pizza made from dumpling wrappers, enjoy a Chinese tea ceremony, sipping premium tea

    Shanghai:Soup Dumpling Making in Shikumen Shanghai style Lane

    Duration: 2.5 hrs
    Japanese
    FromCAD 54.72
  • Cici's Home Cooking Class: Learn to Make Colorful Boat Dumplings Like a Professional Pastry Chef - Shanghai - Eatwith
    󱩳These dumplings, typically only seen at state banquets, are not available in regular restaurants—they are not only beautiful but also delicious and fun to eat.

    Cici's Home Cooking Class: Learn to Make Colorful Boat Dumplings Like a Professional Pastry Chef - Shanghai - Eatwith

    Duration: 2.5 hrs
    English
    FromCAD 81.42
  • Shanghai Food Tour: Coffee & Breakfast Tasting (English Group Tour)
    󱩳Taste 7+ authentic local bites—enough for breakfast & lunch. Walk away fully satisfied, not just sampled.

    Shanghai Food Tour: Coffee & Breakfast Tasting (English Group Tour)

    Duration: 3.5 hrs
    English
    FromCAD 93.45

Stay connected in Shanghai

Various Shanghai eSIM options with easy renewals and hotspot access. Your essential travel companion.

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  • Mainland China | 5G eSIM | Day Pass/Total Package | 24H Billing | 1-30 days | QR code

    Mainland China | 5G eSIM | Day Pass/Total Package | 24H Billing | 1-30 days | QR code

    Renewable
    Hotspot capable
    4.7/5
    Great· 10.6k reviews· 347.3k booked
    FromCAD 0.62
  • Mainland China 5G eSIM | Day Pass/Total Data Package | ChatGPT Available | 24-Hour Billing |  1-30 Days | QR Code

    Mainland China 5G eSIM | Day Pass/Total Data Package | ChatGPT Available | 24-Hour Billing | 1-30 Days | QR Code

    Renewable
    Hotspot capable
    4.7/5
    Great· 17.4k reviews· 386k booked
    FromCAD 0.62
  • Mainland China/Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan | 5G eSIM | Day Pass/Total Package | 24H | 1-30 days | QR code

    Mainland China/Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan | 5G eSIM | Day Pass/Total Package | 24H | 1-30 days | QR code

    Renewable
    Hotspot capable
    4.6/5
    Satisfactory· 5k reviews· 195.8k booked
    FromCAD 0.64
  • Mainland China/Hong Kong/Macau 5G eSIM | Daily Package/Total Data Package | 24-Hour Billing | 1-30 Days | QR Code

    Mainland China/Hong Kong/Macau 5G eSIM | Daily Package/Total Data Package | 24-Hour Billing | 1-30 Days | QR Code

    Hotspot capable
    4.7/5
    Great· 9k reviews· 227.3k booked
    6% off
    FromCAD 0.60CAD 0.64
  • Global (66 countries) | 4G/5G eSIM | Total Package | 1-7 days | 24H Billing | Real-Name Auth Required (Hong Kong & Taiwan) | QR code

    Global (66 countries) | 4G/5G eSIM | Total Package | 1-7 days | 24H Billing | Real-Name Auth Required (Hong Kong & Taiwan) | QR code

    Renewable
    Hotspot capable
    4.5/5
    Satisfactory· 6.4k reviews· 80.4k booked
    FromCAD 1.83
  • China eSIM | 5G/4G | Daily/Total Data Package | 1-30 days | Calendar Day Billing | QR code

    China eSIM | 5G/4G | Daily/Total Data Package | 1-30 days | Calendar Day Billing | QR code

    Hotspot capable
    4.5/5
    Satisfactory· 2.3k reviews· 38.6k booked
    50% off
    FromCAD 0.28CAD 0.57
  • Asia 9 Destinations 5G eSIM | Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Korea & More | 1–30 Days | Instant QR

    Asia 9 Destinations 5G eSIM | Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Korea & More | 1–30 Days | Instant QR

    Hotspot capable
    4.7/5
    Great· 524 reviews· 11.6k booked
    5% off
    FromCAD 0.38CAD 0.4
  • Global 77 Countries 4G/5G eSIM | Day Pass/Total Data Package | 1-30 Days | 24-Hour Billing | QR Code

    Global 77 Countries 4G/5G eSIM | Day Pass/Total Data Package | 1-30 Days | 24-Hour Billing | QR Code

    Renewable
    Hotspot capable
    4.6/5
    Satisfactory· 3.2k reviews· 32.7k booked
    FromCAD 2.81

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Reviews/Trip Moments

Reviews: Shanghai Yu Garden + Shanghai City God Temple half-day tour: Traditional culture experience with optional Chinese tea tasting
Guest User2025-09-14
Our tour guide, Xiaoxiu, was fantastic. She's young and talented, highly recommended! Our flight was delayed by an hour, and we were worried we wouldn't arrive at our destination on time. After contacting us in advance, she not only expressed her understanding but also thoughtfully reassured us and urged us to be safe. So thoughtful and touching! The entire explanation was engaging and engaging, with interactive questions and discussions. Our family is quite unorganized, and there might be people who don't stay with the group. Haha, this beautiful tour guide would go find them, never abandoning them, hahahaha. While researching the Yu Gardens stamp collection, we learned that the tour guide even went to the trouble of taking us back to the Cultural and Creative Center to redeem our stamps. She's an angel for stamp collectors! Thank you so much to our tour guide for accompanying us. Our whole family was so happy!
Reviews: Shanghai Era Theatre Acrobatic Show (Car is Optional)
Guest User2025-10-26
I booked the show + the car. I’d like to begin this review by giving the tour/car service a 10 (since a 5 is the highest/best level, a 10 means 2x5). Thank you Sophie and Andy for a wonderful car/tour service. Sophie, you provided the best car service and are the best guide. Thank you very much. The show is just wonderful. The timing, performances, the light show, the music… are just wonderful. The performers are deeply impressive. Their act is extremely difficult but they do it so easily like they were just strolling in a park. I’d like to give the show 9.5 (since a 5 is the highest level, 9.5 means 2x5-0,5) and that because the show is a little short. Extend it at least with 15 minutes, preferably with 30 minutes. It is 1 hour long now. I am sure it could ”easily” be extended to 1 hour and 15 minutes. My wish is a one hour and 30 minute show with the same performers as in tonight’s show. Thank you very much for a wonderful show. You are the best.
Reviews: Shanghai Day Tour to Zhujiajiao Water Town and City Attractions(Private Car & Ticket)
Guest User2025-06-26
The driver and guide Joe is a really wonderful person. We were a group of 5 people and he helped us a lot. One of us is a person in a wheelchair, so he helped even with it coz he had to move in such a wheelchair for half a year.
Reviews: Shanghai must-visit route: Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower + Huangpu River night cruise, Chinese group 1-day tour (including cruise)
Guest User2025-10-30
There are a lot of people, so you will have to walk a lot due to the schedule, and it will take a lot of waiting time... Please keep in mind that it is mainly Chinese tourists. The convenient thing is that you only need to follow the guide, so there is nothing to worry about. Please use it at your own discretion. If you have time and want to travel a little more comfortably, you can download the Alipay app and travel around Shanghai by subway. The subway is very well-developed and cheap.
Reviews: Shanghai Zhujiajiao Water Town Day Tour+Boat Ride+Local Lunch+Private Guide and Car
Guest User2025-10-23
Our tour guide Darcy was exceptional. Very warm and friendly. He arrived early at our hotel and was very helpful in answering all of our questions and explained the history and cultural context of Zhujiajiao. The car was quite comfortable too. He was patient and helped us organise dress up costume, live drawing and lunch. He also helped us book other activities for the rest of our stay. Lovely man, great experience.
Reviews: Must-see night attractions in Shanghai! Shanghai Romance Park & double-decker bus tour
Guest User2024-07-05
An absolute gem of a tour! Our private day in Shanghai was tailored to perfection, with seamless transportation, a knowledgeable English-speaking guide, and unfettered access to the city's most iconic sites. From the breathtaking views of Lujiazui to the historic strolls along the Bund, the cultural explorations in Yuyuan Garden, and the spiritual awakening at Jade Buddha Temple, every moment was cherished. A truly unforgettable experience
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