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Private Evening Tour: VIP Huangpu River Cruise and Shanghai Lights

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Shanghai, China
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On average, this is booked 27 (0) days in advance.

3 to 4 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

In this private evening tour, you will have the chance to enjoy the amazing night lights of Shanghai City. Besides visiting Old Shanghai Town, Xin Tian Di, Lujiazui commercial area, and some 100-year-old buildings in the city, you will also take the evening VIP Class cruise on the Hungpu River.
If you choose the Evening Tour with Dinner Option, you can also savour delicious Shanghai soup dumplings and distinctive local delicacies.

What's Included

  • Dinner Shanghai Soup Dumpling Dinner if you choose Evening Tour with Dinner option
  • Bottled water
  • Private vehicle
  • Personal expenses
  • Food and drinks if you choose Private Evening Tour option
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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You will be picked up by your guide holding a sign with your name in your hotel lobby or at the Cruise Terminal. If your hotel is beyond the free pickup area, don't hesitate to get in touch with the supplier to confirm.

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Yuyuan Old Street

Your private 3 hours tour will start at 7 PM. You will be picked up from your hotel lobby and sent to the Old Shanghai Town. You will take a short walk there to see the famous Nine-Zigzag Bridge and surrounding buildings. If the weather nice you will see the beautiful contrasts between the old and new buildings from the two sides of Huangpu River.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Huangpu River Cruise

After the walk, take the evening cruise on the Hungpu River. You will have VIP class tickets which offer the best view of the famous colonial-era buildings alongside the Bund including the Peace Hotel with its unique pyramid roof in blazing green and the Customs House with its large clock tower and modern towers on Pudong Side such as Pearl Tower, Shanghai Tower and Bottle Opener.
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1 hour 20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Pudong New Area

After the cruise experience, you will be transferred to Pudong Lujiazui Commercial and Business Area, which is the newly developed part of Shanghai city since 1990. You will surprise how the Chinese people make so many big buildings in 20 years.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Xintiandi

At last, you will see the former French Concession at Xin Tian Di where the old fashion architecture style of Shanghai stone gate neighbors with the newly renovated nightlife district with many boutiques, pubs and restaurants. Here you can spend time on your own or continue back to your hotel with your tour guide.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Evening Tour: VIP Huangpu River Cruise and Shanghai Lights?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-28669P9

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What's Included

Activity name

  • DinnerShanghai Soup Dumpling Dinner if you choose Evening Tour with Dinner option
  • Bottled water
  • Private vehicle
  • VIP Class River Cruise Seat
  • Private hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private Driver/guide
  • Personal expenses
  • Food and drinks if you choose Private Evening Tour option
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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