SHANGHAI · CHINA
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The 10 most popular yu garden & old city tours in Shanghai. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Walk Shanghai’s 400-year-old Yu Garden with an easy digital ticket, skip-the-line entry, and 4 hours of Ming-Qing pavilions and ponds.
“As they comment on the description, send your information details via email or within the application and they'll send you the QR code yo show at the entrance of the site. Usually they communicate with you via WhatsApp sometimes a day before your reservation.”
Yu Garden, Chenghuang Old Street, Zhujiajiao water town, and the Bund skyline in one day with an English guide, tickets, and snacks.
“very interesting places to visit the guide explained things so well without overloading with information I gained a greater understanding and appreciation of China”
A private full-day Shanghai tour pairing calm Zhujiajiao Water Town with Yu Garden, Yu Bazaar, and the Bund waterfront promenade.
“The Bund is very very beautifull place! Shure! We recommend!!!!”
Private half-day Shanghai tour covering Yu Garden, The Bund, French Concession, and Pudong, plus a traditional tea tasting. Hotel pickup.
“Vicky has been a fantastic guide, knowledgeable and accommodating. The Yu Garden, it’s market and the tea ceremony are a must do in Shanghai!”
Yu Garden meets Shanghai’s Lantern Festival for a one-day mix of Ming–Qing garden sights and horse-themed New Year lights, with easy subway access.
“The lights were absolutely stunning, it was so beautiful to see. The downside was that it was very busy and you were constantly ushered forward with whistles. I understand that they need to keep the crowd moving but the constant noise of whistles made it difficult to fully enjoy. Having said that, the lanterns were…”
Yu Garden entry with an instant QR ticket and English PDF guide, designed to reduce ticket stress and help you see the best sights fast.
“Intresting but overcrowded”
Private half-day Old Shanghai tour with flexible start, Yu Garden and Confucius Temple, xiaolongbao and tea, door-to-door pickup.
“A nice and relaxed tour of Yu Garden and Old Shanghai! Our guide was super cool, relaxed and humorous. We greatly enjoyed hanging out with her and seeing these fantastic spots while at the same time learning about the history and culture. Thank you!”
See Yuyuan Garden, old bazaar streets, and Xintiandi’s Shikumen nightlife on a guided 3-hour walk with tea tasting.
“My tour was excellent. My trained was delay due to bad weather but Tom kindly assisted me to delay the tour for 1 hour. Roy was my guide today and he was excellent. Roy showed me what I must see of Shanghai in the three hours that I have to know the city. Also, he…”
Yu Garden in Shanghai with prebooked entry so you can focus on Ming-Qing halls, calligraphy, and classic Jiangnan garden design.
“L'envoi des billets par le guide via WhatsApp 2 jours avant le jour de la visite. Le Jardin est somptueux avec les différentes pièces à l'intérieur. On s'y perd en deambulant tout en contemplant la beauté architecturale de ce monument historique. Nous y sommes allés pour 9h, il n'y avait pas trop de monde. Malgré…”
Walk Shanghai’s Yu Garden area and City God Temple with tea tastings, optional xiaolongbao, and a guide who explains daily-life Taoism.
“Overall, a very nice walk! Patrick was our guide - excellent job!”
