Shanghai Tours

Shanghai is China’s biggest and the most developed metropolis on the mainland, with a population of more than 25 million. It started to rise to an international prominence in the early 20th century, and it has maintained one of the world's most powerful and important cities ever since. Its bustling streets, futuristic skyline, and delicious delicacies contribute to its breathtaking experiences on all the senses.

Shanghai has a long history of being the gateway to the Yangtze River delta and also China. It is also arguably the china’s largest economic and trade center, and of course one of China's cultural centers.

Highlights of "Custom Designed Private Guided Tours of Shanghai"

• Shanghai is popularly known to be one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. Where there is a constant improvement of travel infrastructure and facilities to ensure tourists have an exceptional and memorable experience.
• Shanghai is the largest and richest city in china; China's biggest and most prosperous city oozes an atmosphere of vibrancy and rival Paris and New York in terms of modernity.
• Ease of Onward Trips; it’s very easy to travel from Shanghai to Guilin to see the beautiful karst landscape or Xian see the Terracotta Army or up to Beijing to eye the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City
• A Blend of Eastern and Western Cultures; Shanghai's colonial legacy which is combined with Chinese diverse culture has created a unique blending of East and West.
• The beautiful night scene of Shanghai; One of the top highlights that will linger in visitors' mind. As night descends the entire city is lit up by colorful lights. This amazing stunning night view is one of the best experience Shanghai can offer.
• 144-Hour Visa-Free Travel: since January 30, 2016, Shanghai, Zhejiang and Jiangsu have agreed to offer international passengers a 144-hour visa-free transit policy. The new policy is opened to travelers from 51 countries and regions, which includes France, Hungary, Ireland, Cyprus, Poland, Spain, Ukraine, brazil, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Italy, Iceland, Sweden, UK, the US, Australia, and Canada. Passengers that are eligible can enjoy a 144-hour visa-free visit to the three provincial-level regions upon their entry to China by sea and railway ports, Shanghai's air, Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport of Zhejiang and Nanjing Lukou International Airport of Jiangsu. They must later depart for a third country or region (i.e. HK/ Taiwan /Macau) from one of the ports mentioned above.
• Shanghai reserves China's last trace of its unusual colonial historic past. The architecture ahead of the Bund area is an old museum of the colonial history of the 1800s, and most of the visitors find themselves immersed in the imagination of a bygone era. Shanghai stands is at the top of China's economic development and has experienced lots of unimaginable changes, especially in the last two decades. The new Pudong province with it's prosperous and flourishing cosmopolitan displays is guaranteed to amaze visitors. Also, Shanghai is a renowned green city in china where Lush green covers almost all the open space of the city.
• Christmas in Shanghai is a paragon East meets West scenario. The Mid-Autumn Festival is to arrive and Shanghai Mid-Autumn Festival are amazing activities most visitors love to be a part of.
• Shanghai biking and walking; you can experience sidecar tour in Shanghai. Likewise, Shanghai is also a great place to have walking tours, as there are lots of ancient streets in the great city. Although Shanghai is known to be a very busy city with heavy traffic, there are a lot of quiet streets around the old part of the city, which you may bike around to experience an amazing look at old Shanghai. There are lots of Shanghai biking guide you can purchase at the entrance of the city.

When You Should Visit Shanghai

The best time to season Shanghai is during Spring and fall, not humid or hot, wet or cold. March to May is known to be the best season to explore the wonderful nature of Shanghai, then the spring flowers are in full bloom and pleasant weather is nice for sightseeing.

In everywhere cities and regions china, “The Golden Week” is a two weeks national holiday which is celebrated every year, Chinese New Year, which is based on the lunar calendar is celebrated on the first week, and the other one begins on 1st October. These holiday period are great times to visit Shanghai, but you should expect lots of crowds. Although most of the people in Shanghai speak English, however, it is always advised to have a name card for the apartment or apartment just as a precautionary measure.

Shanghai’s Architecture

Shanghai’s architecture is one of the best in the world—the city has experienced a massive urban renovation over the last few years and known as the world’s second tallest skyscraper. Shanghai is well known for its great shopping experience, it’s the city’s favorite pastime. You should visit Nanjing Road, which is renowned as the world's longest shopping area, at approximately three and a half miles long. This great shopping attracts more than one million visitors on daily biases.

In Shanghai, public transportation is convenient, comfortable and also very cheap, with rides on the downtown city bus with a flat fare of $0.30 and rides on the city’s modern metro system starting from $0.50. Available also are metered cabs but most drivers do not speak English.

There is a guide that was jointly released by the tourism bureau and civilization office. A handbook that encourages the visitors to use trash cans avoids lying down on grass, mind the plants and trees. Also, visitors are encouraged to stand in line without cutting in. generally, it is advised to maintain decorum on Shanghai visit.