A Journey to the Future
Join us on a journey to Shanghai's future. Discover the city's innovative urban planning and witness firsthand how it's transforming. Explore the harmonious blend of ancient and modern Shanghai, and experience cutting-edge technology, including a drone demonstration and a robotic dining experience.
We value your feedback and strive to create a personalized tour. Feel free to share your interests, and we'll tailor the experience to your preferences.
Tour 'Wow' Points
Gain Insights into Shanghai's Urban Development.
Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall features a variety of interactive displays that allow you to explore Shanghai's urban planning history and future development plans in a fun and engaging way.


Delves Deeper into the Shanghai's History, Culture, and Hidden Gems.
Explore the Bund in-depth and its historical buildings, then go up to the top of Shanghai to see its modern pinnacle.


Discover Shanghai's Tech Hub and Coffee Culture.
Immerse yourself in Shanghai's thriving tech scene with a visit to DJI, a global leader in drone technology. And visit Starbucks Reserve Roastery, a coffee lover's paradise.


Experience Robot-served Dining at a Futuristic Restaurant.
You will enjoy a futuristic dining experience at Freshippo's Robot Restaurant, where robots take on the role of servers.


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I would definitely recommend visiting ZhuJiaJiao Water town
![]() Did a day trip to ZhuJiaJiao water village..it was a great experience..went on a boat ride through the canals and did some shopping..also had some great local fare…our guide Helen was very knowledgeable and helpful.. more
Jan 2025, Kevin F
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Amazing Shanghai
![]() This is an amazing tour in an amazing city. Martin (our guide) went over and beyond to organize everything that we needed and required. He made it very flexible for us to select the right restaurants, even made sure we were seated in the right seats in the bullet train, just wow. He was very knowledgeable and spoke a lot about the things from a Chinese pov, and how to better understand it. I would always highly recommend China Highlights and Martin. Thanks more
Jan 2025, talal1974
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Highlights of Shanghai
![]() We had an amazing time with Wini walking the streets of Shanghai and learning about the remarkable history and architecture of this great city. We got to eat delicious food and see many different sights and locations, including the 118th floor of the Shanghai Tower. Highly recommend to everyone! more
Jan 2025, Jason C
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Suggested Itinerary
Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests and schedule.
Your private guide will be waiting for you in the airport arrivals hall or in your hotel's lobby. A comfortable vehicle (non-smoking) with an experienced driver will be ready for you to explore Shanghai.
First you will visit the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, where you will discover Shanghai's urban designs, and your guide will introduce Shanghai's past, present, and future.
After lunch, walking along the Bund, you will learn about Shanghai's rise. Your guide will take you into historical buildings where you can touch the old items and he/she will tell you stories about their past.
Wander through the alleyways to get a glimpse of the locals' lifestyles. Your guide will take you to a famous local restaurant to taste Shanghai's most typical snack - xiaolongbao (steamed buns). Learn the proper way to eat one or you will burn your mouth!
Travel like a local as you hop on a public ferry, mingling with the crowds as you cross the Huangpu River and slowly travel from old Shanghai to Shanghai's Pudong New Area.
Take the fastest elevator in the world and ascend the highest building in Shanghai - Shanghai Tower. You can enjoy seeing the Oriental Pearl TV Tower below you and get a bird's-eye view of the entire city.
Today you will have a peep into the future and see what's happening at China's cutting edge.
Learn how Shanghai has become a fertile ground for China's independent startup industries by visiting DJI (Da-Jiang Innovations). Get to know about this China unicorn's road to success and its cutting-edge technology.
After that, transfer to the world's biggest Starbucks - Starbucks Reserve Roastery, where via phone you can watch an animated version of what is inside the beans' machines, and virtually see them resting before they are whisked through copper pipes to the coffee bars.
Have lunch in a new-retail supermarket and see how robots deliver the dishes.
At the end of the day, we will escort you to your Shanghai airport or train station of choice.
Tour Price
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