City Gateway · Shanghai
Shanghai Discovery — Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow
Experience the pulse of modern China through ancient lanes, riverside skylines, and the stories only locals know. A private introduction designed for clarity, comfort, and genuine discovery.
Duration
3 Days · 2 Nights
Group size
Private · 1–8
Style
City & Culture
From
From $680
About this journey
Why begin in Shanghai?
For many international travelers, Shanghai is the most approachable first step into China. It offers a strong mix of modern city energy, international convenience, world-class architecture, food culture, and design — while still opening the door to deeper experiences nearby. HISIGHTS structures the three days to give you real rhythm: orientation, depth, then breathing room.
Day by day
Sample itinerary
All itineraries are adapted to your dates, pace, and interests. The outline below shows a typical flow.
01 Arrival, The Bund & Riverside Shanghai
Your private car meets you at PVG or SHA airport and transfers you to your hotel in Jing'an or the Former French Concession. After settling in, the afternoon focuses on The Bund — but from the less-crowded angles, with context on the banking history, the architecture, and the story of Shanghai's global past. Evening stroll through Nanjing Road or a curated local dinner nearby.
- Private airport transfer with name-board meet
- Bund walk with architectural context — Art Deco and colonial-era highlights
- Curated dinner at a local restaurant suited to your preferences
- Orientation briefing for the days ahead
02 Old Lanes, Art & Architecture
A full day exploring the parts of Shanghai that stay with you long after the trip. Morning in Tianzifang and the surrounding lanes, then a walk through the Former French Concession — tree-lined streets, art deco facades, hidden cafés. Afternoon options include the Power Station of Art, M50 art district, or a tea culture session depending on your interests.
- Tianzifang and lane-house neighbourhood walk
- Former French Concession architecture and street life
- Art or design afternoon (Power Station of Art, M50, or similar)
- Optional tea ceremony experience
03 Modern Shanghai & Departure
Morning at your own pace — a final neighbourhood breakfast, a quiet walk through Xintiandi, or a visit to the Shanghai Museum. Optional: a morning at Yuyuan Garden and the Old City before your afternoon or evening departure. Private transfer back to the airport with comfortable timing.
- Yuyuan Garden and Old City option
- Xintiandi or Shanghai Museum
- Flexible pacing to suit your departure time
- Private departure transfer to PVG or SHA
Best for
- First-time visitors to China
- Business travelers with free days
- Couples and small private groups
- Design, food, and architecture enthusiasts
- Travelers who want city energy with less friction
Typically includes
- Arrival and departure private transfers
- English-speaking guide throughout
- Entrance fees at included sites
- Curated restaurant recommendations and reservations
- Hotel suggestions at preferred tier
- 24/7 WhatsApp support during the trip
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Hotel accommodation (quoted separately)
- Meals unless specified
- Travel insurance
- Personal shopping or optional extras
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Starting from
From $680
per person · private journey
- Exact pricing shared in your custom proposal
- Price varies by dates, group size, and hotels
- Deposit to confirm · balance before departure
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