Shanghai Day Trips & Excursions

Day Trips & Excursions in Shanghai

Shanghai is a very popular destination not only for tourists in the world – class country, China. The city is known for its diverse weather conditions and its welcoming and incredibly friendly locals. While the city’s main attractions shouldn’t be missed at all, the lots of locations outside the city should also not be missed. To make this happen, we have a list of all the best day trips from Shanghai which will take you to the best locations that are not far from the city border. Some of these locations include Thames Town, Xitang, Jiaxing, Anji Bamboo Forest, Putuoshan, Shanghai Film Studios, Nanxiang and Xianghai Temple. Some of the daytrips come in specific packages of Multi-days trips from Shanghai designed to take you out for days out of the city border amidst proper care, transportation and accommodation, Shanghai day trips by train to make you have an awesome sightseeing experience on the railway, and Shanghai wine tasting day trips for better exploration of the Chinese wines and teas.

There are many activities you must do on your vacation if you really want to enjoy it, one of which includes exploring the shoreline beauty of this world – class city on Shanghai shoreline excursions. It is so suitable for families and it is one of the numerous outdoor activities in Shanghai that you shouldn’t miss during your vacation, including Shanghai night tours consisting of amazing nightlife activities for travelers. Another beautiful activity you shouldn’t miss in Shanghai is knowing more about the locals’ Chinese culture embedded in Shanghai cultural and theme tours that will capture for you their cultural activities in dressing, music, language, dance, way of communication, festivals and others.

TripIndicator has done the most for travelers by comparing prices from top suppliers of tours in Shanghai, and also checking which among the multitude have good reputations from users and travelers.

Shanghai Day Trips & Excursions Price

1 Day Hangzhou Private Tour (8 to 9 hours) €268.05
Private Full Day Tour to Suzhou and Zhouzhuang from Shanghai (8 to 9 hours) €229.39
Private Day Trip to Zhujiajiao Water Town w/Flexible Shanghai Highlights (8 to 9 hours) €145.19
3-Hour Shanghai Bund Swift Tour with River Cruise or Skyscraper (8 hours) €96.22
Hangzhou Jiuxi and Hupao Spring Hiking Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train (10 to 11 hours) €210.78
Half Day Private Tour to Zhaojialou Ancient Town with Lunch and Boat Ride (5 hours) €124.57
Half Day Private Tour to Zhujiajiao Water Town with Boat Ride from Shanghai (4 to 5 hours) €115.55
Private Night Tour to Xitang Water Town from Shanghai (6 hours) €167.42
2-Day Unlimited Private Trip to Suzhou and Hangzhou by Bullet Train from Shanghai (2 days) €402.07
Flexible Half Day Tour to Zhujiajiao Water Town with Boat Ride from Shanghai (4 to 5 hours) €115.04
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Top Shanghai Day Trips & Excursions

1 Day Hangzhou Private Tour

clock 8 to 9 hours
  • Enjoy the natural and cultural attractions in Hangzhou in one day.
    Round trip private transfer from...Read more
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Private Full Day Tour to Suzhou and Zhouzhuang from Shanghai

clock 8 to 9 hours
  • Visit the highlights of Suzhou in one day.
    Visit the exquisite Net Master Garden- the traditional Chinese garden of Ming Dynasty.
    Take a stroll on the Panmen ancinet walls of Suzhou.
    Visit the most beautiful water town in...Read more
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Private Day Trip to Zhujiajiao Water Town w/Flexible Shanghai Highlights

clock 8 to 9 hours
  • After immersing the serene charm of Zhujiajiao water town, you'll have selected highlights of Shanghai follow your interests and discuss with your guide on this 9-hour private day trip. Ride a gondola beneath ancient bridges and stroll Qing dynasty streets, lunch at your preference.
    Please notify us which route you would like to take when you...Read more
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3-Hour Shanghai Bund Swift Tour with River Cruise or Skyscraper

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  • This amazing 3-hour private tour gives you a quick overview of the famous Shanghai Bund. Besides the interesting history learning and latest city changes update, your will have options to enjoy a relax cruise ride on beautiful Huangpu River, or to have an elevated view from one of city skyscrapers, such as Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial...Read more
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Hangzhou Jiuxi and Hupao Spring Hiking Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train

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  • Say good-bye to the hustle and bustle city life, and get yourself surrounded in beautiful falls, creeks, greens, nature springs and fresh tea aroma by joining this Hangzhou hiking tour from Shanghai. It's a great way to get your body fully benefited from negative oxygen ions. Spend about a 60-minute easy hike in Hupao Spring (Running Tiger...Read more
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Half Day Private Tour to Zhaojialou Ancient Town with Lunch and Boat Ride

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  • Zhaojialuo (Zhao Jia Tower) Ancient Town, located in Minhang District of Shanghai, and it's only 20km from Shanghai city center. If you have limited time, and want to experience the real China water village and taste the local meal, this 5-hour private tour fits you perfectly. It also offers you in a slightly more relaxed atmosphere. In addition,...Read more
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Half Day Private Tour to Zhujiajiao Water Town with Boat Ride from Shanghai

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  • Enjoy short get away from Shanghai city to beautiful Zhujiajiao Water Town where you can explore the classic Chinese buildings and to take a relax boat ride along the water canals. This half-day private tour can be started either in the morning or afternoon, and all entrance fee, private guide and transfer service are inclusive. You also can...Read more
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Private Night Tour to Xitang Water Town from Shanghai

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  • Depart from Shanghai city in the late afternoon to discover the beauty of Xitang Water Village (in Zhejiang province). Enjoy your wonderful private sightseeing experience under the sunset and moon light. Explore night life and try out the local delicacy surely brings you a very different image of regular classic ancient town during the day...Read more
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2-Day Unlimited Private Trip to Suzhou and Hangzhou by Bullet Train from Shanghai

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  • There is a Chinese saying, "Up in heaven, there is paradise; down on earth, there are Suzhou and Hangzhou". It means that the cities of Hangzhou and Suzhou have beautiful scenery that make them comparable to paradise on earth. This 2-day private tour leads you to the amazing sightseeing of the top attractions in both Suzhou and Hangzhou....Read more
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Flexible Half Day Tour to Zhujiajiao Water Town with Boat Ride from Shanghai

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  • Enjoy a relaxing half day tour to the remarkable ancient water town Zhujiajiao with your local lovely guide. Experience the charming "Oriental Venice "and explore the ancient water alley streets ;appreciate the traditional Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture. Visit the classic Kezhi garden and enjoy a fun boat ride in the ancient waterways. Private...Read more
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Zhujiajiao Water Town Private Half-Day Tour from Shanghai with Options

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  • Enjoy a relaxing half day tour to the remarkable ancient water town Zhujiajiao, located in Qingpu District of Shanghai. This private tour takes you to experience the charming "Oriental Venice ", appreciate the beautiful and traditional Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture and explore the local old alley lanes and learn the fascinating local folks...Read more
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Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour

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  • Discover Shanghai’s most incredible city attractions and beautiful Zhujiajiao Water Town during this wonderful private day tour. Accompanied by a professional guide, stroll around the old lanes with antiquated architecture, wander along the canal with old bridges and take the boat on tranquil canals in Zhujiajiao for a half day. Followed by...Read more
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Group Day Tour in Suzhou and Zhouzhuang from Shanghai

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  • Suzhou and Zhouzhuang are entitled as the “ Garden City” or “Oriental Venice”. Come and see the beauty of Suzhou and Zhouzhuang in this day tour, which is the best way to appreciate these two picturesque water towns. During this tour, you will visit the Master of Net’s Garden, Panmen Ancient City Wall, Zhoouzhuang Water Village -Double...Read more
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Zhujiajiao Water Village Half Day Tour

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  • Visit the the picturesque Zhujiajiao is a classic water village, over 400 years old with a signature five-arch bridge spanning the Cao Gang River. Zhujiajiao was an important town for local trade, shipping goods in and out of its man made canals to the river. After the sightseeing in Zhu Jia Jiao, you’ll make a stop at silk mill. Learn how silk...Read more
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Zhouzhuang Water Town Half Day Coah Tour from Shanghai with Boat Ride

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  • You will experience the picturesque old water village Zhouzhuang in this half day tour. With its interconnected waterways and beautiful environment, the town is often referred as “No.1 Water Village in China”. Zhouzhuang is well known for its beautiful environment and simple architecture, well preserved for over 900 years. The majority of the...Read more
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Small group: Private Tour of Suzhou and Tongli Water Town from Shanghai

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  • This guided tour will take you from your hotel in Shanghai to Suzhou to explore alluring gardens and navigate the winding waterways of Tongli on a gondola. Enjoy a original Suzhou lunch in a rustic restaurant and to finish off the tour visiting an embroidery institute to see the handicraft art. Learn about the city, and get out to explore the best...Read more
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Private Tour to Suzhou by Bullet Train, pickup from your hotel(Residence)

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  • The winding canals, historical buildings, and classic gardens of Suzhou earned the city its nickname as the "Venice of the East." Tour Suzhou's must-see sites and hidden enclaves from Shanghai on this private 9-hour tour, which includes transportation on a bullet train, a customizable itinerary, lunch, entrance fees, and more.
    -Instant...Read more
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Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Day Trip from Shanghai

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  • Visit two picturesque Chinese towns, Suzhou and Zhouzhuang on a day trip from Shanghai. You'll see how daily life has remained unchanged over the centuries in these unique old towns. Visit the Suzhou's magnificent gardens, feast on a Chinese lunch and travel through Zhouzhuang's waterways on a Chinese-style...Read more
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1-Day Private Shanghai to Wuzhen Tour to Admire the Classical Water Town

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  • This is an ideal tour for escaping the bustling city and experiencing the picturesque Wuzhen. Wuzhen, one of the most famous water townships in China, is noted for its profound cultural background, the well preserved ancient residential houses, the elegant watery views and the strong local colored traditions and...Read more
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Private Customized Shanghai Full Day Tour

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  • Enjoy a full day shanghai city tour with a private guide, tick off all the city highlight like finical center, bund, old alleyways, french concession, yuyuan garden and jade buddha temple. The tour can customized based on your interest. Private guide, transportation, hotel pick up and drop off, lunch all...Read more
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