Home
Asia
Europe
Canada
USA
Latin America and the Caribbean
Africa
🔥 Promotion
Private Tours Travel Tips & Guides About Us FAQs Contact Us
Agent Portal Login Become an Agent
📞 (416) 560-5888

Private Tour - Shanghai 3 Days Short Stay

Product No. ALI-4PRNSH3D⏱ 3 Days 2 Nights 🏁 Tour ends Shanghai✈ Flights not included🏆 New, Hot, Limited
Shanghai
Overview Itinerary OptionalsDates & Pricing Cost Description Cancellation & Privacy
📅
3D 2N
Travel Days
🏁
Shanghai
Tour ends
🗣️
English
Guide
🗺️
1 Spot
Stopover Point
📱 Continue on your phone
Scan with your camera to open this tour on mobile — browse or book anywhere.
Home › Private Tour - Shanghai 3 Days Short Stay
Tour ends
Shanghai
Flights
Not included quoted from your city
Duration
3 Days / 2 Nights
Tour Overview

About This Tour

This is a private tour with guaranteed departure for groups of 2 or more. 

Experience the perfect introduction to China's most cosmopolitan city on this 3-Day, 2-Night Shanghai Short Stay. Discover Shanghai's remarkable blend of historic charm and modern innovation as you stroll along the famous Bund, admire the futuristic skyline of Lujiazui, and explore the vibrant shopping streets of Nanjing Road. Immerse yourself in traditional Chinese culture at Yu Garden and Tian Zi Fang, then enjoy a full free day to explore the city at your own pace or join an optional excursion to the picturesque city of Hangzhou, home to the world-famous West Lake. This short getaway is ideal for travelers seeking the highlights of Shanghai with the flexibility to personalize their experience.

Watch

Discover the Destination

This video is general destination footage shown for inspiration and reference only. It is not specific to this tour, and the scenes shown may not be part of this itinerary.

Your First Group Tour to China: How to Prepare, What to Pack, and What to Expect
📖 Before You Go — Travel Guide Your First Group Tour to China: How to Prepare, What to Pack, and What to Expect Payments, internet access, packing, etiquette and day-to-day logistics — a practical preparation checklist for Canadians taking their first escorted group tour to China. Read the guide →
Tour Highlights

What Makes This Tour Special

The Bund – Walk along Shanghai's iconic waterfront promenade and admire spectacular views of the city's historic architecture and modern Pudong skyline.
Lujiazui Financial District – Experience Shanghai's world-famous skyline, featuring some of China's tallest and most recognizable skyscrapers.
Nanjing Road – Explore one of the world's busiest shopping streets, offering everything from luxury brands to local boutiques and dining.
Yu Garden & Yu Garden Old Street – Discover classical Chinese gardens and wander through traditional streets filled with local snacks, souvenirs, and cultural attractions.
Tian Zi Fang – Stroll through charming alleyways lined with art galleries, boutique shops, cafés, and restored traditional Shanghai architecture.
Free Day in Shanghai – Enjoy the flexibility to explore Shanghai independently, visit museums, parks, shopping districts, or experience the city's vibrant culinary scene.
Optional Hangzhou Day Tour – Enhance your trip with an optional excursion featuring the breathtaking West Lake, a visit to the famous Longjing Tea Plantation, and the spectacular Song Dynasty Town & Show.
Comfortable Accommodation – Stay for two nights at a well-appointed 4-star hotel with daily breakfast included.
Day by Day

3-Day Itinerary

Day
1

Day 1: Arrival in Shanghai

 

Welcome to Shanghai! Upon arrival, you will be met by your local guide and transferred from the airport to begin your city sightseeing. Visit the world-famous The Bund, Shanghai's iconic waterfront promenade offering spectacular views of the historic colonial buildings and the modern Pudong skyline. Continue to Lujiazui Financial District, home to some of China's tallest skyscrapers.

Next, stroll along bustling Nanjing Road, one of the world's most famous shopping streets, before exploring the traditional Yu Garden Old Street, where you can browse local shops and sample authentic Shanghai snacks. End the day with a visit to the artistic Tian Zi Fang, a charming maze of restored traditional alleyways filled with cafés, boutiques, and art galleries.

🍽 At own expense🏨 Holiday Inn Express or similar (4-star)
Day
2

Day 2: Free Day in Shanghai

After breakfast, enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Shanghai at your own pace. Visit museums, shopping districts, parks, or discover the city's vibrant food scene.

Optional Hangzhou Day Tour (Additional Cost: USD $200 per person)

Travel to the beautiful city of Hangzhou to visit the picturesque West Lake, one of China's most celebrated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Continue to the famous Longjing (Dragon Well) Tea Plantation to learn about China's most renowned green tea and enjoy the peaceful tea-growing countryside. Conclude the day with a visit to Song Dynasty Town, followed by the spectacular Song Dynasty Show, a world-class performance showcasing the history, culture, and legends of ancient China.

Return to Shanghai in the evening.

🍽 Breakfast🏨 Holiday Inn Express or similar (4-star)
Day
3

Day 3: Departure from Shanghai

After breakfast, enjoy some free time until your scheduled transfer to Shanghai Airport for your onward flight.

Your memorable Shanghai journey concludes with wonderful memories of one of Asia's most exciting and dynamic cities.

🍽 Breakfast
Optional Add-Ons

Optional Experiences

Gratuities (per person)

⚠ Mandatory All Guests
Gratuities for your tour guide and driver for the whole trip. Charged per person (infants excluded).
Pricing (CAD per person)
Everyone CA$30

Hangzhou Day Tour

✦ Optional All Guests

Tour Highlights:

  • West Lake – Cruise or stroll around Hangzhou's UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its breathtaking scenery, historic temples, gardens, and the iconic Leifeng Pagoda.
  • Longjing (Dragon Well) Tea Plantation – Visit the birthplace of China's most famous green tea and learn about traditional tea cultivation while enjoying the peaceful countryside.
  • Song Dynasty Town – Step back in time as you explore a recreated ancient city showcasing the architecture, culture, and daily life of the Song Dynasty.
  • Song Dynasty Show – Experience a spectacular live performance featuring stunning choreography, music, lighting effects, and storytelling that brings China's rich history to life.

Price Includes:

  • Round-trip transportation
  • Sightseeing as listed
  • Admission to attractions
  • English-speaking guide

Advance booking is recommended. The optional tour is subject to availability and minimum participation requirements.

Pricing (CAD per person)
All Guests CA$285
Dates & Pricing

Departure Schedule

Available Departures

FROM CAD $729
Sep 2026
* All prices in CAD · Click a highlighted date to see departure options · Limited seats available.
What's Included

Cost Description

  • 2 nights' accommodation at a 4-star hotel or similar
  • Daily breakfast at the hotel
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Airport arrival and departure transfers
  • Transportation throughout the tour by air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking local tour guide service
  • Admission to attractions listed in the itinerary:
    • The Bund
    • Lujiazui Financial District
    • Nanjing Road
    • Yu Garden Old Street
    • Tian Zi Fang
  • International and domestic airfare
  • Airport taxes and fuel surcharges (if applicable)
  • Chinese visa (if required)
  • Comprehensive travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
  • Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
  • Optional Hangzhou Day Tour (CAD $285 per person)
  • Gratuities for the local tour guide and driver (CAD $30 per person)
  • Any expenses resulting from force majeure, including flight delays, weather conditions, natural disasters, government regulations, or other unforeseen circumstances beyond the tour operator's control.
Traveller Reviews

What Our Travellers Say

“Ali Travel's service is excellent, and the advisors at every store are professional. We are two seniors and have travelled with them to Cuba, Yellowknife, the Dominican Republic, Cancún and China — every experience was fantastic.…”

Hanqiang Lin
Repeat guests · seniors · translated from Chinese
View this Google review →

“The whole trip went very smoothly. Canace was very professional — she managed the route and timing well and solved any issue promptly, which took a load off our minds. The pacing was just right: relaxed, not exhausting. A very go…”

Destroyer B
Escorted group tour · translated from Chinese
View this Google review →

“Ali Travel was great and professional, highly recommend! Their pricing was competitive and they had a lot of variety to choose from. I look forward to booking with them again for my next vacation!”

Jester
Booking experience
View this Google review →

Verbatim excerpts from public Google reviews of Ali Travel’s five GTA stores — 4.4–4.7★ across 281 reviews as of August 2026. These are reviews of our service, not of this specific departure. Read all reviews on Google →

Peace of Mind

Book with Confidence

TICO LicensedRetailer #50025124 · Wholesaler #50026847
CAD $300 DepositPay online right away to secure your seats
Secure PaymentProcessed by Moneris — card never stored
Dedicated ConsultantOne named person, booking to return
What you pay, and when

Reserve online and pay the CAD $300 per-person deposit right away (unless a different amount is stated for this tour) — that secures your booking. We then confirm availability, usually within 24 hours, and update your booking status — if we cannot confirm your reservation, your deposit is refunded in full. The balance is due 30 days before departure. The deposit option applies to bookings made more than 60 days before departure — within 60 days of departure, full payment is required at booking.

Price adjustments (Travel Industry Act, 2002 — O. Reg. 26/05): increases resulting from retail sales or federal tax changes excepted, if the total price rises by more than 7% you may cancel for a full refund — and no price increase is permitted after you have paid in full.

Card details are entered directly into Moneris, Canada’s largest payment processor — your card number never reaches our servers.

If you cancel

Cancellation charges, from the date we receive written notice:

  • 60 days or more before departure — the CAD $300 per-person deposit is forfeited.
  • 30–59 days before departure — 50% of the total price plus taxes.
  • Less than 30 days before departure — 100% of the total price plus taxes.

Once airline tickets have been issued, the air portion is non-refundable regardless of the schedule above.

How your money is protected

Ali Travel Inc. is registered with the Travel Industry Council of Ontario as a travel retailer (#50025124) and wholesaler (#50026847) — both checkable on TICO’s public register. Ontario’s Travel Industry Compensation Fund may reimburse you if we, or an end supplier such as an airline, become insolvent and the travel is not provided.

The Fund has a per-person limit, exclusions and a claim deadline — TICO’s page sets out what it covers.

Who looks after your booking

One named consultant stays with your booking from confirmation to your return — the same person for documents, seat and room requests, changes, and anything that comes up while you are away. Call (416) 560-5888 or visit any of our five stores across the Greater Toronto Area.

Passport names and dates of birth are needed because flights are ticketed in your legal name; we never sell your personal information, and it is shared only with the suppliers delivering this trip. Privacy Policy →

Booking Agreement

Terms & Conditions

From
CAD $729 CAD / Person

Land package $699 + Gratuities $30 (mandatory, per person)

Per person · double occupancy · departures 6 Sep 2026–27 Jul 2027

Adults
12+ years
2
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
Under 2 years
0
Pick a departure date above.

Price notes

Price includes Gratuities $30 per person (mandatory). Room rates above are land only.

International flights not included — quoted from your city.

Deposit today, balance later. A CAD $300/person deposit secures your booking; we confirm availability within 24 hours. All prices in CAD.