4-Hr Shanghai Tour: Food, Culture, Sightseeing, Cycling, Ferry

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
Chinese, English
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Explore Shanghai's hidden gems in 4 hours. Cycle, stroll, and ferry through history and modernity. Savor local snacks and tea, explore temples, and enjoy stunning city views.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

This tour offers a fresh perspective to appreciate the city. With a guided stroll in the Lujiazui area, you can capture unique postcard-worthy scenic views and learn more about your surroundings. A ferry ride evokes nostalgia, providing an approachable and familiar experience.


Hop on a bike or hit the trails for an amazing way to see both the disappearing present and the constructing future. A visit to Xiahai Temple offers a moment of serenity amidst its traditional architecture and rich cultural heritage.


You’ll also have the chance to taste signature snacks at City Mart, immersing yourself in the lives of Shanghai neighborhoods from the late 20th century.


Then, enjoy a cup of tea in friendship with the locals, getting up close to the etiquette and customs of ethnic tea culture, which is truly unique.


Throughout our exploration, the hours on the road are never dull!

What You Get

Public transportation: Bike/Ferry/Subway
An ethnic tea ceremony, Bites & Sips, one bottled water per person
Entry ticket to Xiahai Temple
Tips for your tour guides and drivers are appreciated
Hotel Pick up & Drop off
Entry ticket to 118F, Shanghai Tower priced at 180 RMB per person, on visibility & queuing up etc.

Good To Know

  • Wanderlust Shanghai reserves the right to refuse entry to individuals or remove them from tours if they are intoxicated, aggressive, or offensive.
  • Please advise if there are any specific dietary restrictions, accessibility considerations, or assistance needed at the time of booking.
  • The bicycles supplied are urban shared bikes; individuals with any concerns are advised to choose thoughtfully.
  • Our guide reserves the right to alter the content of tours due to poor weather or location inaccessibility.
  • Our guide will not wait for attendees more than 10 minutes after the scheduled start time.
  • Before embarking on this itinerary, it is advisable not to eat excessively.

What You’ll Experience

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Shanghai Tower

From a tower observation deck, the metropolis displays quite a spectacle (Optional)! Capture your vibrant urban panorama of glittering skyscrapers in Lujiazui Area, where you can sense the robust driving force behind economic development, positioning it as one of the most dynamic and promising globally. Hop on a bike coasted past ways of the waterfront, where you can feel Shanghai by streets humming with urban life or landmarks, enjoy refreshing breeze. And its streets swarming with traffic filled with those all on adventure to seek the heart of prosperity. This financial hub brings people together and connects people from all over the world.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Not Included
2

Huangpu River

A commuter ferry leads you to Shanghai’s nostalgia, approachable and somehow familiar. Here, the skyline is crammed with construction cranes perched atop towering new hotels and office buildings. The area is bustling with people from home and abroad, many of whom pay homage to its future growth. It's not only an immersion into cultural landmarks, the humanity part of the city's history, plus the disappearing present and constructing future, this kind of exploration also brings an awareness of the changes happening around you and an anticipation of what's to come.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
3

Xiahai Temple

The Temple of the Sea is not just about worships, it also features the legacy and traditional architecture. It was originally built to honor Mazu, the Chinese sea goddess who is believed to protect fishermen or sailors. Later, it became the sole place for Buddhist nuns, Taoism, and traditional Chinese folk beliefs all honored. This fusion makes it a temple with inclusive and diverse characteristics. Design and layout of its roof decorations, wood carvings, and ceramic tiles showcase the craftsmanship of artisans, providing you with a glimpse into classic Chinese temple architecture. Throughout the year, the locals come to pray for safety at sea, blessings and participate in cultural and religious events, including festivals, rituals and ceremonies. It has a serene and peaceful atmosphere, with courtyards and gardens for you to explore.
35 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
4

Raffles City Mall

Shanghai is a changing city, but not entirely. The city now preserves the remaining historic homes and shops as heritage sites. City Mart, a good example of this protection, features in carefully restored Shanghai remaining long history alleyways and neighborhoods, where Shanghai grandma often reminisced about growing up in the late 20th century. The air is filled with the smell of the region flavors, encouraging you to sample 5 iconic of the snacks and beverages that are popular or characteristic of the community, like Jianbing, which has a large following and provides a taste of comfort and childhood. Let your nose be your guide. If it smells good, then walk on in.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
5

North Bund Area

Tea is a main social drink. Habitual tea consumption can offer health benefits, particularly in supporting the immune system, metabolism and digestive health, which may help reduce the risk of chronic disease. Just about everybody has a cup of tea in China, this ethnic tradition allows you uncover the secrets of the healthy, happy and appreciative people. You are offered a cup in friendship from the ethnic locals and get up close in person with preserving etiquette customs and culture of ethnical tea, which is like no place else. It also has the ability to welcome you and make you feel at home.
35 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
6

Hongkou

The intimacy of a cafe nestled near iconic landmarks offers a reason to venture off the beaten track. Whether you're a visitor or a resident, this cafe provides a new perspective to appreciate the city. The view of both sides of the Bund sets against the backdrop of boats gliding along the river make a sense of serene and beauty wash over you. It's a reminder of Shanghai a special place to experience and cherish.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

陆家嘴地铁站, Shanghai, China, CN, 200120

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The meeting point is at Exit 5 of Lujiazui Station on Metro Line 2.
End Point

北外滩, 上海市, China, CN, 200086

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The endpoints are conveniently located near transportation hubs, like subway stations and taxi stands, for your convenience.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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A great experience~!😎
May 16, 2025
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Our very friendly and knowledgeable guide Portia took us to different interesting places, while telling us about different background stories and customs😊The combination of feet, bike and ferry is...read more

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Good mix, spesial places, history and culture
May 12, 2025
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We met close to an subwatstation in Shanghai, it was easy ti find the guide. She welcomed us and took us on a journey araound the city. We walked, bisycled and took ferry. We got to know history an...read more

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Fantastic tour
March 13, 2025
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Definitely recommend the tour which covered culture modern and old, architecture, food and tea. Great tour friendly guide.

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Exceptional tour would...
March 12, 2025
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Exceptional tour would recommend for anyone visiting Shanghai to understand culture, history and food and tea

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A rainy trip through old and new
October 27, 2024
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We took the tour with Portia in October. The weather was not on our side as it was raining all day, but we made it work anyways. The tour started in Pudong, showing us a hidden gem midst the busy s...read more

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