The Bund
A meaningful part of the route, experienced with context and time to take it in.
4 Days / 3 Nights · Private city gem
Shanghai
Where China's Future Meets Its Past
Stylish · Cosmopolitan · Old meets new
Customize This Journey →Why this city
The headline sights.
And what lies between.
Old gardens, waterfront skylines, historic lanes and a water town escape. Shanghai is a masterclass in contrast—and a brilliant beginning or finale to a China journey.
At a glance
4 Days / 3 Nights
made personal.
Yu Garden
A meaningful part of the route, experienced with context and time to take it in.
Zhujiajiao Water Town
A meaningful part of the route, experienced with context and time to take it in.
Suggested itinerary
Day by day,
with room to wander.
This is a carefully researched starting point. We tailor the pace, experiences and accommodation around you.
Welcome to Shanghai
Arrive with everything handled. Settle in, reset and explore at your own pace.
- Airport or station pickup
- Hotel check-in
- Flexible free time
Classic Shanghai
Old Shanghai to the SkylineMove from classical gardens and old-city lanes to Shanghai's famous riverfront skyline.
- City God Temple
- Yu Garden
- Nanjing Road
- The Bund
Water Town & Creative Shanghai
Water Town to Contemporary ShanghaiBegin among canals and stone bridges, then return for design, cafés and creative neighbourhoods.
- Zhujiajiao Water Town
- Xintiandi
- Tianzifang
Departure or Continue
Continue to another City Gem or travel home with a smooth private transfer.
- Airport or railway transfer
- Optional onward journey
Make it yours
Optional
local gems.
Add what excites you, skip what does not, or leave a little space for us to surprise you.
Rooftop evening with skyline views
Added to your proposal only when it suits your interests and rhythm.
Premium dining or a local food walk
Added to your proposal only when it suits your interests and rhythm.
Contemporary art and photography route
Added to your proposal only when it suits your interests and rhythm.
Mystery Gem
One surprise,
chosen for you.
Tell us the mood you want and how much you are happy not to know. We will hide one well-matched experience inside your Shanghai journey.
Stay your way
Premium comfort,
not a fixed hotel list.
We recommend accommodation to match your budget, preferred style and the availability for your dates. Nothing is presented as guaranteed until confirmed in your proposal.
Design-led city hotelsInternational luxuryCharacterful local staysFamily-friendly rooms
What we can handle
Every practical detail,
clearly explained.
✓ Private guide✓ Private transfers✓ Accommodation✓ Rail or air planning✓ Selected admissions✓ Dietary support✓ Local assistance✓ Flexible free time
Best for
Does Shanghai
sound like you?
First-time visitors
Architecture lovers
Food and design travellers
Good to know
Shanghai
questions.
Can I combine Shanghai with another city?+
Yes. We can connect this stay with any of our City Gems by comfortable train or internal flight, depending on your route.
Can the daily pace be changed?+
Absolutely. This is a private journey, so we can adjust start times, walking levels, free time and activities around you.
Keep exploring
Connect another
City Gem.
No fixed price. No fixed script.
Make Shanghai
your own.
Share your dates, people and travel style. We will create a clear private proposal and price for your journey.
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