Schematic only, not to scale. Positions from Wikipedia coordinates.
How it works
Three steps to an unhurried Shanghai
Tell usShare your dates, pace and what you like, or compose a draft in seconds.
We composeA specialist designs your route and private days within 12 hours and quotes the price.
You travelYour driver and guide look after the details, on your schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What is a private tour in Shanghai?
Only your party travels: a private vehicle with a driver, an English-speaking guide and an itinerary built around your pace. There are no coach groups and no fixed departure dates.
How much does a private tour of Shanghai cost?
Our day tours to the Shanghai highlights start from US$220 for a private group of up to 2 travellers with driver and guide. Suzhou from US$380 and Hangzhou from US$750, with entry tickets and meals extra. Half-day tours from US$120 and a 2-day journey from US$440. Every price is confirmed in writing within 12 hours of your enquiry.
Do I need a visa for Shanghai?
It depends on your passport. UK and Canadian ordinary-passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 30 days from 17 February to 31 December 2026, according to the Chinese Embassy notice of 15 February 2026. The United States is not on that 30-day list, but it is on the 240-hour transit list. See our entry-rules page for the sources and the date we checked them.
How far are Shanghai’s airports from the city centre?
Wikipedia puts Pudong International Airport about 30 km east of the city centre and Hongqiao International Airport 13 km west of downtown. The Shanghai maglev runs from Pudong airport to Longyang Road station.
How long is the train from Shanghai to Hangzhou?
About 45 minutes on the high-speed line that opened on 26 October 2010, according to Wikipedia. We confirm the timetable for your date.
How quickly will I hear back?
A specialist replies within 12 hours, by email or WhatsApp, with a first draft itinerary.
