Top Shanghai Outdoor Activities

This tour allows you to experience the Shikumen architecture of the Shanghai 'nontang' homes like the locals do: on a bicycle. Pedal around the traditional laneways with a guide, learning about the community's architecture, food, culture, and history. Use of all cycling equipment included.

Get up close and personal with the sights, and discover several of Shanghai’s most noteworthy neighborhoods, on this small-group bike tour. Meet your group in central Shanghai, and grab a bicycle and helmet. In the space of just half a day, you’ll chart your way through the evocative French Concession, the bustling Bund, vibrant Xintiandi, Shanghai's Old City, and more. As you go, stop to taste local snacks, and learn more about the city’s history from your guide.

See Shanghai at night on this guided bike tour. Hop on a vintage Chinese bicycle and ride through the city’s scenic spots. Explore the narrow alleyways of the old town and catch the bright lights of the Bund area. This evening tour offers a unique way to experience Shanghai nightlife from a local perspective.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Shanghai with a getaway to Zhujiajiao Water Town. Explore traditional architecture and take a relaxing boat ride through the waterways. This private half-day tour takes care of all transfers and entrance fees, and you can upgrade to include lunch or dinner.

Save time without compromising on experience on this door-to-door private guided tour that covers Zhujiajiao Ancient Town and key Shanghai highlights. First, explore the ancient water town of Zhujiajiao by boat and foot, and savor a local lunch. Then, spend the afternoon discovering Shanghai: the 16th-century Yu Garden, the Bund, and the Shanghai Tower. Upgrade to include a Shanghai dinner.

Discover the ancient attractions of Xi’an, a city considered the birthplace of Chinese civilizations, on a full-day tour from Shanghai by air. Disregard time constraints and travel to the captivating region on a plane; gain fascinating insight into the rich heritage of Xi’an with a knowledgeable guide and visit historical highlights guaranteed to impress. See the 2,000-year old Army of Terracotta Warriors in their regal mausoleum and stroll beside the impressive city walls of Xi’an, built during the Ming Dynasty. Enjoy a delicious Chinese lunch and convenient round-trip transportation from your Shanghai hotel on this enriching and time-efficient tour.   

Burst through the language barrier and discover China’s three signature cities—Beijing, Shanghai, and Xian—in 5-star style with a guide. Soak up world-class wonders such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, the Summer Palace, Yuyuan Garden, and more, over eight nights’ comfortable travel by train, plane, and coach. A small group ensures minimum wait times and maximum personal service.

Make the most of your airport layover on this whirlwind guided tour of Shanghai—also well-suited to cruise ship passengers. Tick off impressive landmarks, from the cutting-edge Bund waterfront to the 400-year-old imperial gardens. Veteran travelers who have already covered the highlights can choose from lesser-known sights like the Propaganda Poster Art Center or Jade Buddha Temple.

Explore Huangshan and Tangmo Ancient Village in 2 days by the most efficient route. Take bullet train to Huangshan and return. Stay overnight in the peak hotel to see the amazing sunset and sunrise. Admire Huangsha's unusual rock formations, diverse vegetation including particular pines and sea of clouds as well as the hidden beauty of Tangmo Ancient town. The famous award movie “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” was filmed in Huangshan, and you will have chance to see the bamboo sea and other place you will recognize as same in the movie during this trip.

Experience the historical highlights of Beijing during a fascinating full-day trip from Shanghai by air. Disregard time constraints with this convenient sightseeing experience, that allows you to see all of Beijing’s incredible landmarks in just one day. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, uncover the ancient mysteries of the Forbidden City and visit the ancient wonder of the Great Wall of China. Revitalize with a delicious Chinese lunch and enjoy convenient round-trip transportation from your Shanghai hotel on this time-efficient and enriching tour. Note: Forbidden City is closed on every Monday, and if your travel day is on Monday, you will be offered an alternative Beijing attraction option

At night, Shanghai’s space-age skyline ignites the city in a riot of color. Soak up this special evening ambiance on a 4-hour night tour including a ferry ride on the Huangpu River. Sample Chinese delicacies on the Huanghe Road Food Street, marvel at the neon-lit skyscrapers of Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road), and see The Bund (Waitan), Shanghai’s grand historic center, illuminated by night. Several food samples are included on this small-group tour, limited to 12 people.

See a different side of Shanghai, and connect with its history and heritage, on this immersive, half-day bike tour of the city. Starting out from a central location, you’ll meet your guide and will grab your bicycle and helmet. Head first to a traditional Chinese medicine shop before continuing through the scenic French Concession. Stop at a local park for training with a tai chi master. Finally, visit a local Taoist temple to learn more about this spiritual tradition.

China’s biggest city might not seem like the place for a relaxing bike ride, but the narrow lanes of Shanghai’s atmospheric Old Town are ideal for a cycling tour. On this bike tour, explore the Former French Concession, pedal around Fuxing Park, and hop off to visit a Buddhist temple, stroll around a traditional wet market, and re-fuel with coffee and pastries.

The winding canals, historical buildings, and classic gardens of Suzhou earned the city its nickname as the "Venice of the East." Tour Suzhou's must-see sites and hidden enclaves from Shanghai on this private full-day tour, which includes transportation on a bullet train (or opt for private car and driver,) a customizable itinerary, and optional upgrades to include lunch and entrance fees.

Get a new perspective on the many neighborhoods of Shanghai during this easy 3.5- to 4-hour guided bicycle tour. Cycle past city districts and famous attractions including Nanjing Road, Xintiandi, the Bund and the French Concession, gaining new insight into Chinese daily life and customs as you ride. This small-group cycling ride, also includes a bike and helmet plus bottled water.

Visit the water town of Zhouzhuang — known as the 'Venice of the East’ — and admire its Ming and Qing dynasty architecture on visits to two grand historic residences and a scenic gondola cruise along its waterways. On this 5-hour tour, your guide takes you through the vast old Zhang House and Shen House. Admire the picturesque courtyards, arcades and rooms in the stately homes. The town combines other-worldly landscapes and stunning architecture, making it one of China’s top destinations and an easy trip from Shanghai.

Get the most out of your Shanghai trip by experiencing the combination of a Huangpu River cruise and a Xinjiang food experience. Take the stress out of navigating the metro, and instead travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. See multiple famous Shanghai landmarks from your river cruise such as Oriental Pearl TV Tower and World Financial Center, and have a guide to translate the menu during your Xinjiang feast.

The dream-like beauty of West Lake led to Hangzhou's nickname as the "Heavenly City." Tour Hangzhou's top attractions, including the West Lake area and the Meijiawu Tea Farm, alongside a private guide on this day trip from Shanghai, which includes transportation and optional tour upgrades for lunch and entrance fees.

Explore the water town of Zhujiajiao and Shanghai highlights on this private 8-hour tour. Travel to Zhujiajiao, an ancient town of canals and Ming- and Qing-dynasty buildings, and enjoy a gondola ride. After a classic Shanghai lunch or dinner (optional), experience your favorite city attractions or activities based on your time frame, such as The Bund, Yu Garden Bazaar, Jade Buddha Temple, Huangpu river cruise and etc.. Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Shanghai included.

Hit Shanghai’s most impressive sights in a single, action-packed excursion during this full-day trip—perfect for first-timers. Explore both traditional and modern sides to the fast-paced city during a gondola ride over the centuries-old waterways of Zhujiajiao. You’ll also be treated to sky-high city views from a 100th story tower, and enjoy a scenic walk along colonial-era houses in the cutting-edge Bund district.

Shanghai may be large, but even this massive metropolis has its green patches. Spend part of the day picking fresh fruit in Zhaotun Village, known as the "hometown of the strawberry," on this private 6-hour tour from Shanghai, and then tour the famous Zhujiajiao Water Village. This tour also includes an organic lunch at a farmer's home and can be customized to suit your interests. In addition, boat ride and local lunch at a local farmer’s home are also inclusive.

See the best of Shanghai and Suzhou on a private 2-day tour with an informative guide and small-group of up to nine guests. Visit the Shanghai Museum, walk through the lovely Yu Gardens and Bazaar, take in colonial architecture along the Bund, shop along Nanjing Road, and enjoy a Huangpu River cruise. Then travel out to Suzhou and Tongli water town to see ancient streets lined with charming old buildings and explore the Classical Garden of Suzhou.

Get a taste of Shanghai’s highlights and famous cuisine on this flexible private tour, with a choice of morning or afternoon departure. Settle inside a private, air-conditioned vehicle and tailor the itinerary around your interests and guide’s recommendations. Explore the Yuyuan Bazaar, admire bird’s-eye views from the Shanghai Tower, take a River Huangpu cruise, savor a classic Shanghai lunch or dinner, and more. Cruise, Shanghai Tower admission, meal, and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Shanghai, one of China’s most trendsetting cities, truly comes alive at night. Hop on a vintage bike for an adventure-filled evening tour of the cutting-edge metropolis, from a traditional Chinese medicine shop to the glittering lights of the waterfront Bund. Cycle like a local as you listen to stories from your guide, in a group capped at only eight riders.