Why Start Your China Tour from Shanghai?
- Convenient arrival: Over 280 air carriers travel to Shanghai from the rest of the world. Shanghai is also accessible via international cruises.
- Gateway city: From Shanghai, travelers can take flights or high-speed train journeys to connect to major cities in China.
- Future of China: Visit this metropolis to witness the development of China.
How to Plan a China Tour from Shanghai
Depending on your schedule and interests, you can spend 2–4 days in Shanghai. Usually, 1 day is enough to cover the highlights, such as the Bund, Yu Garden, and the Shanghai Tower.
More days can be spent at the French Concession, the Jade Buddha Temple, and Hong Kong Disneyland, among other attractions.
If time permits, taking an extension tour to Suzhou, Hangzhou, or Huangshan for an extra 3–5 days is highly recommended.
Best China Tours from Shanghai
The following tours are six of the best China tours from Shanghai, based on tour features and previous customers' feedback. These are provided as inspiration and a possible framework for your own tailor-made China tour. Tell us what you would like. Your dedicated one-to-one travel consultant will customize any itinerary to suit your interests, tastes, and budget.
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Great experience, recommended
We visited Shanghai with William and we definitely had a very nice experience, he is very nice and attentive, he showed us around and guided us to the main landmarks. The restaurant chosen was also very authentic and delicious more
Aug 2025, Luca S
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Nice experience, recommended!
We had a great experience with our guide, William from Shangai! He is a prepared and funny person, always taking care of us more
Aug 2025, Davide Sac
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Great trip!! Great Guide!
Sean was amazing from start to finish. Everything was organised perfectly and he was very knowledgeable and flexible! more
Aug 2025, Pietro F
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