8-Hr Shanghai City Tour Opt for Homemade Lunch

Welcome to Shanghai, our beloved hometown 🙂
While you explore iconic spots like the Bund, Yuyuan Garden, and Shanghai Tower, we invite you to dive into the vibrant community spirit at Fuxing Park, nestled in the former French Concession. Stroll through this charming area known for its tree-lined streets and colonial architecture, and immerse yourself in the lively daily life of locals, filled with laughter and colorful moments.

Next, step into a local family for a warm, home-cooked meal. Enjoy a casual gathering, sipping tea and sharing stories like old friends. Each person you meet— whether a lifelong resident or a newcomer— captures the essence of a city built by its people.

Through these personal experiences, you’ll discover a Shanghai rich in perspectives. Join us and uncover the real Shanghai, renowned as the Oriental Pearl of the world 😉

A Homemade Lunch by ethnic locals provides an intimate opportunity to experience their customs and culture firsthand. This unique experience creates a sense of warmth and hospitality, making you feel truly welcome and at home. Plus, tea is a main social drink. Habitual tea consumption can offer health benefits, particularly in supporting the immune system, metabolism and digestive health, which may help reduce the risk of chronic disease. This ethnic tradition allows you uncover the secrets of the healthy, happy and appreciative people. You are offered a cup in friendship from the ethnic locals and get up close in person with preserving etiquette customs and culture of ethnical tea, which is like no place else.

The rays of the morning sun wake the elders up for a daily routine. The gentle breeze trees to sway gracefully, creating a calming effect in the French Concession. The greenery along the roads and seasonal colorful blossoms welcomes the elders’ continued passion for their retirement. Whose laughing keeps them away from a hospital and transforms a serene and peaceful atmosphere into a lively carnival. You may learn Chacha, Taiji in Shanghai, which delights the senses and leaves a deep impression on who attend. The true story of hope and joy unfolds the power of community to uplift and inspire.

Step into the Bund where the past meets the future. Each brick and archway is a reminder of the traders and travelers who once walked these streets, while the skyline of Pudong displays the future of glass and steel that reaches for the heavens. As you stroll along the Bund, you are to be swept up in the energy of the city or the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Street vendors hawk their wares, visitors snap photos of the iconic landmarks, and locals go about their daily routines with a sense of purpose and pride. The Bund offers a stage for those are driven by their passion and ambition, making a truly magical place where anything is possible.

On a clear day, the bird’s-eye view from the pinnacle of Shanghai Tower offers a captivating perspective of the energy and boundless potential of the sprawling metropolis below （Optional）. Capture your vibrant urban panorama of glittering skyscrapers in Lujiazui Area, where you can sense the robust driving force behind economic development, positioning it as one of the most dynamic and promising globally by streets humming with urban life or landmarks. And its streets swarming with traffic filled with talent all on adventure to seek the heart of prosperity. This financial hub brings people together and connects people from all over the world.

A changing city, but not entirely. The sight of upturned curved eaves and tiled roofs on buildings instantly transports you to a classical image of Chinese architecture. Walking through the Yuyuan Garden, you’ll discover tiny yet expansive grounds where Pan’s family once spent leisure time among pavilions, ponds, and lush foliage. It’s a harmonious blend of design elements that offers a glimpse into the lives and traditions of a wealthy family from centuries past. Meanwhile, the bustling Yuyuan Market draws visitors from near and far. Here, you’ re welcomed with greeting smiles, requests for pictures, or hellos from various vendors.

The creativity park M50 has breathed new life into the neighborhood, emerging as an example of successful urban revitalization in this modern era. This landmark has witnessed the transformation from textile factories to the Artists Hall of Fame and Gallery at M50 in Shanghai. Within its walls, art studios and galleries like PEARLONA COMMON ROOM, TREE ART etc. has been known to unify people by showing their lives, struggles and aspirations in each piece of artwork. With its large following and roots running deep here, it’s no wonder Shanghai is increasingly seen as the epicenter of creativity and innovation. M50 serves as a testament to the city’s dynamic spirit and its commitment to fostering artistic expression and cultural exchange. Explore, discover, and immerse yourself in the energetic transformation of M50 Creative Park. (Opitonal)

Visit this serene temple housing two magnificent jade Buddha statues and learn about its history and significance.(Optional)

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please note that Yuyuan Garden is closed on Mondays for maintenance, allowing for an alternative to a Taoism temple.
• Please advise if there are any specific dietary restrictions, accessibility considerations, or assistance needed at the time of booking.
• Our guide reserves the right to alter the content of tours due to poor weather or location inaccessibility.
• Under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• We reserve the right to refuse entry to individuals or remove them from tours if they are intoxicated, aggressive, or offensive.

• All-inclusive: Public Transit
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  Duration: 8 hours
  Lunch: The communal canteen has a large following alike for its freshness, balance, and depth of flavor.
  Subway or taxi or bike
  Pickup included
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  Duration: 8 hours
  Exclusion Notice: Travelers are responsible for transportation, meals, and entrance fees.
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• All-inclusive: Buick 7-Seater
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  Recommended Private Tours: Guided tour offers insights into more authentic connection and attractions that might not be easily accessible via guidebooks
  Duration: 8 hours
  Lunch: The communal canteen has a large following alike for its freshness, balance, and depth of flavor.
  A Buick 7-seater: The Buick 7-seater offers ample legroom and headroom, ensuring every traveler can enjoy their journey in comfort.
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• Homemade lunch, ethnic tea ceremony, and one bottled water per person
• Public transportation: subway/taxi/bike (Option)
• Private tour guide service
• Hotel pickup & drop-off
• Visit to M50 art district or a Buddhist temple (your choice)
• Entry ticket to Yuyuan garden
• Buick 7-seater, and private driver service (Option)

• Tips for your tour guide and driver are appreciated
• • Entry to 118F, Observation Deck of Shanghai Tower (approx. $27 or 180RMB per adult)
• Personal expenses

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• This Tour is Provided by iTour Shanghai.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Shanghai.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 2 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.