Things to Do in Shanghai This Fall
Visit Shanghai in the fall and you will find weather that’s largely dry, with cooler temperatures. The summer crowds are gone, the leaves are changing, and there are a number of cultural events and festivals to explore. Here are some ideas on how to make the most of the city this season.
- Try favorite local dishes, such as soup dumplings ( xiao long bao ) and hairy crabs (at peak season), on a walking food tour.
- Walk along the Bund waterfront area, then see a different perspective while on a Huangpu River cruise.
- Visit some of Shanghai’s more than 200 museums.
- Enjoy unobstructed panoramic views from the outdoor Skywalk at Jin Mao Tower.
- Travel along the tree-lined avenues of the French Concession or the narrow lanes of Old Town on a walking or bike tour.
- Relax with locals and admire the fall colors at one of the many city parks, such as People’s Park, Fuxing Park, or Century Park.
- Browse for gifts and artwork at the city’s fall art festivals, the trendy and artsy Tianzifang area, or M50 Creative Park.
- Experience theme park thrills at Shanghai Disneyland®, or at another local theme park, such as Jinjiang Action Park.
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Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai's French Concession
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Explore Shanghai's former French Concession long after dark, tasting several local foods along the way, on this culinary walking tour. Learn about the history and culture of the Xintiandi and Zhaozhou Road areas through your guide's commentary, and leave the tour with your culinary and historical appetites sated.
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$93.75
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Private Yu Garden, The Bund, French Concession, Pudong Half-Day Tour
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Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this half-day private tour of Shanghai. Hit all the major attractions, including the Bund, the French Concession, Yu Garden, Old Town, and the Pudong Financial District. Stop in a local tea house for a sample of traditional Chinese tea. Round-trip transportation from the cruise port or your hotel provided.
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$120.00
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All Inclusive Amazing Shanghai City Highlights Private Day Tour
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Hit all the highlights of Shanghai on this private full-day tour with a dedicated guide. Stops include Fuxing Park, the Shanghai Museum, a stroll down the Bund, a river cruise on the Huangpu, and a Shanghai-style lunch. Upgrade your tour with a Sichuan dinner accompanied by a face-changing show. Private pickup and drop-off at your Shanghai hotel included.
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$200.00
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Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour
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Avoid the hassle of trying to find out where to grab a good meal while in Shanghai. This Shanghai food tour takes you off the beaten path as the sun starts to set so you can taste some of the most authentic regional dishes of the city. Pop into family-run eateries, and sample food, beer, and spirits well-liked by locals. Travel in a small group for a more intimate experience as you sample foods with a guide who also tells you about the city’s history and culture as you go.
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$84.00
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$84.00
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Shanghai Local Food and Beer Tour
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Shanghai is one of China’s most delectable culinary capitals, but knowing where to go for the tastiest treats takes local know-how. Hit up four family-run seated eateries during this insider’s food crawl, topped off by a pint of craft beer at a local pub. You’ll venture far off the tourist track as you feast on 12 regional classics, made from recipes passed down over generations.
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$69.00
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Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai
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Satisfy your taste for traditional Chinese food during this culinary tour in Shanghai. Make your way down the famous Yunnan Road, stopping at several restaurants that are local favorites. Try typical Shanghainese dishes such as scallion oil noodles, steamed buns, parched chicken, and soup dumplings with black vinegar. Learn about the history and culture of the quickly changing city through your guide's informed commentary. All tastings are included and add up to more than enough for a full meal. Tours are available from morning to late-night to experience the best of Shanghai's culture.
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Huangpu River Cruise and Bund City Lights Evening Tour of Shanghai
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Experience the incandescent beauty of The Bund, Shanghai’s cosmopolitan cultural district, on an evening tour of the waterfront. Accompanied by an expert guide, see the city’s most significant landmarks under the atmospheric cover of darkness; board an evening cruise boat to watch the city sparkle from the shimmering Huangpu River, then stroll the area to admire the historical Peace Hotel. Hop into a trolley to enjoy spectacular views of Nanjing Road and enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your Shanghai hotel.
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$84.27
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Half-Day Bike Tour of Shanghai Old Town with Food Tasting
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China’s biggest city might not seem like the place for a relaxing bike ride, but the narrow lanes of Shanghai’s atmospheric Old Town are ideal for a cycling tour. On this bike tour, explore the Former French Concession, pedal around Fuxing Park, and hop off to visit a Buddhist temple, stroll around a traditional wet market, and re-fuel with coffee and pastries.
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Private Transfer between Shanghai Disneyland and City Hotel
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Make the journey from Shanghai to Shanghai Disney Resort simple and stress-free when you book a private transfer service. Meet your driver directly at your Shanghai hotel, and travel in the comfort of a modern, air-conditioned vehicle. If you book the round-trip option, your driver will also meet you at the end of your magical day out, and can whisk you right back to your hotel.
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$35.00
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Best of Shanghai Full Day Coach Tour
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Enjoy Shanghai’s star attractions, including Yu Garden and Shanghai Museum, in one day on a comprehensive, guided tour. As you travel from sight to sight, listen as your well-informed guide shares the secrets and history of the city. Admire the exquisite ponds and pagodas of ornamental Yu Garden; stroll along historical Old Street; and admire the views from the stately Bund waterfront. Visit the Shanghai Museum to witness its stunning Chinese art; and after a delicious lunch, explore the Jade Buddha Temple before sampling the restaurant-filled Xin Tian Di quarter.
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Mini Group Shanghai Day Tour to Zhujiajiao Water Town, Yu Garden, Bazaar, Bund
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Explore dynamic Shanghai and charming Zhujiajiao Water Town on this private full-day tour that includes Yu Gardens and Bazaar, and the Bund. Swap the bustle of the city for the calm and quiet of Zhujiajiao Water Town as you discover this ancient village. In the afternoon enjoy the splendid Yu Gardens, browse the goods at the traditionally styled Yu Bazaar and check out the colonial architecture on the Bund. Your knowledgeable guide shares stories throughout the day for a comprehensive look at Shanghai.
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$159.00
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Eat Like a Local: Street Breakfast Tour in Shanghai
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Get a taste for Shanghai’s startlingly diverse food culture and its culinary specialties. A guide introduces Shanghai’s selection of pulled noodles, breakfast pancakes, and “xiaolongbao” (soup dumplings). Along the way, observe tai chi practitioners and water calligraphers in Xiangyang Park, and wander street stalls and a wet market, where you’ll see fresh Chinese dishes prepared before your eyes. This small-group food excursion, limited to eight guests, is also great for kids.
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$80.00
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Shanghai Art Deco Architecture Private Tour including M50 Creative Park
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Architecture aficionados will appreciate this custom-tailored Shanghai city tour, which covers the standout Art Deco gems. Unlike other cities, Art Deco-era buildings are scattered in different neighborhoods, making them tough to visit on your own. Know just where to go with your own personal guide as you cover lavish mansions like Woo Village and lesser-known backstreets. Upgrade to include a tasty lunch stop.
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Private Colonial Walking Tour: Shanghai French Concession
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Return to the opulent age of French colonial China on an intriguing 2-hour private walking tour through the Shanghai French Concession. Led by an expert historian guide, weave your way around significant sites on which the First Conference of the Communist Party took place and marvel at charming apartments and grand villas. Meander through narrow walkways and discover secretive spots that still retain some enigmatic French charm. Receive personalized attention from your guide, this is a private tour just for you and your party.
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Private Shanghai City Highlight and Hidden Gems with Culinary Experience
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Get a comprehensive overview of Shanghai on a private full-day tour. See the city’s main highlights like The Bund, Yu Gardens, the Old City Walls and much more as you listen to engaging commentary about Shanghai’s history and culture from your guide. Enjoy the flexibility to customize your day to your interests and the convenience of round-trip transportation from your Shanghai hotel.
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3-Hour Shanghai Bund Swift Tour with River Cruise or Skyscraper
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Even if your Shanghai schedule doesn’t leave much time for touring, get an overview of the city’s famous Bund on a private adventure that’s perfect for the time-poor traveler. After transfer from your hotel, your personal guide will introduce you to the Bund’s signature sights. Then either enjoy a relaxing river cruise or scale a skyscraper observation deck for views across the megalopolis before you return to base.
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Private Contemporary Art Walking Tour in Shanghai
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Delve into Shanghai's thriving underground art scene with a private guide during a walking tour of 50 Moganshan Road, aka M50. This renovated warehouse contains Shanghai's hottest art district, with resident avant-garde artists such as Liu Dao, who makes interactive installations about technology, and Zhou Tiehai, who creates modern work with a satirical twist. Your guide takes you to top galleries and studios where you can find cutting-edge art and gain insight into China's internationally renowned contemporary arts movement.
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$123.08
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4-Hour Private Shanghai Art and History Tour
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Step off the typical tourist trail, and discover some of Shanghai’s coolest artistic corners—this private tour makes it simple to explore. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times, and meet your guide at your centrally located hotel. Venture first to M50—a former factory turned creative district—before exploring the vibrant Tianzifang neighborhood. You’ll also visit the Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Centre to learn about another side of the city's 20th-century artistic legacy.
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Yangcheng Lake Hairy Crab Gourmet Tour with Zhouzhuang or Tongli Visit from Shanghai
Don't miss out the seasonal hairy crab between October to late November at famous Yangcheng Lake if you happen to be in Shanghai. In additional to the tasty hairy crab feast, you will visit Zhouzhuang water town where you can take a relaxing boat rate and stroll along the old street.
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$253.00
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4-Hour Private Shanghai Walking Tour to Fuxing Park, Xintiandi and Taikang Road
Immerse yourself in the colonial history of Shanghai on this walking tour of the city’s colonial landmarks with a knowledgeable guide. With the option of Morning Walking Tour or Afternoon Tour. Stroll along the Charming Former French Concession surrounded by sycamore tree, Learn about Shanghai former French Concession 1800s and the lingering French influence, you’ll visit Xintiandi, Tianzifang and Fuxingxi Park. Hotel Pick up and Drop off service and a delightful Dim Sum Meal are all inclusive
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$138.00
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$138.00
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4-Hour Shanghai Art Tour including Former French Concession and Long Museum
Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Shanghai experience. Say no to hustlers and discover the city on this door-to-door private tour. Admire the Long Art Museum, Taikang Road and Former French Concession. Choose from morning or afternoon tours, depending on your schedule.
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$118.00
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Shanghai Pudong Financial Zone Exploration with Outdoor Sky Walk Experience
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Explore the Financial Zone with us to the points. Enjoy panoramic views of the Bund from across the Huangpu River, be immersed in Shanghai's kaleidoscopic history, have a cup of drink made and served by a robot, get aerial looks over the forest of highrises from the world's most enormous built-in patio and culminates at the experience to stand at the outdoor zenith of the city, e.g.
the glass-bottomed sky walk on the 88th floor of Jinmao Tower.
Measuring approximately 60-meters (197 ft) long, and 1.2-meters (less than 4 ft) wide-from the edge of the building, the open-air pathway offers any daring individual, strapped to safety through a harness of course, to take in the views of the bustling city without the security of a hand rail (it is considered to be the highest hand-rail free platform in the world).
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$212.00
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