10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Shanghai That You Shouldn't Miss

March 28, 2022 Darleen Reid

The largest city in China is also its most cosmopolitan, offering visitors a chance to experience the past, present, and future all at once. The Huangpu River splits Shanghai into two districts: Pudong and Puxi. The Pudong skyline looks like it was ripped from the Jetsons, with the bulbous Oriental Pearl TV and Radio Tower looking a bit like a two headed lollipop. On the Puxi side, you can walk the Bund riverside district to get a taste of old Shanghai.
Restaurants in Shanghai

1. Shanghai Insiders

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Shanghai Insiders

Explore Shanghai by vintage convertible jeep. We are the most original way to venture out and explore Shanghai off the beaten tracks while quenching your own centers of interests, might it be architecture, photography, food, art, etc. Enjoy an open-air adventure comfortably seated in our vintage jeeps. Every ride is tailor made by your insider who is an expat who has been living in Shanghai for a minimum of 3 years. We're the friend of a friend you wished you had in a city you do not know. Don't forget to ask for our champagne option! Recommended by TIME magazine, National Geographic Traveller, Vogue and ELLE Magazine across 38 countries.

2. Shopping Tours Shanghai-Day Tour

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Shopping Tours Shanghai-Day Tour

Shopping in Shanghai? Come with Shopping Tours Shanghai! We are expat locals who have been living in Shanghai for many years. We know what Westerners like to shop for and we'll take you to all the best shopping spots in Shanghai including the fabric market for tailor-made garments, stand-alone shops, markets, silk, pearls, handbags and much, much more. We teach you a lot about Chinese culture as well as how to bargain and how much you should be paying to ease you into the Chinese way of bargaining. Leave with wonderful insights into Shanghai and your bags full. You also have the reassurance that unlike most shopping tours in China, your guide is not collecting commissions behind your back. We can also set you up for the rest of your trip with recommendations on what to do, where to go, what to see and what to miss! Our Best of Everything group tour is available for a full or half day and our private tours are ideal for those with limited time or special shopping requirements.

3. Newman Tours

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Newman Tours

Newman Tours has received the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for the last six years running. Our native English-speaking guides integrate iPads and Chinese cultural activities with vivid storytelling to deliver informative and memorable experiences. We have been providing tours in China since 2010. We pride ourselves on delivering educational and interactive tours in Shanghai, Beijing, Xi'an, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Chengdu, and Shaolin.

4. SAT China - Day Tours

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SAT China - Day Tours

SAT China provides you with the most memorable, fun and informative genuine Shanghai Experience! We offer you various features of tours (classic, special, culture, customized), vehicle services with chauffeurs, airport transfers, show/transportation tickets purchase/booking in advance, etc.

5. Wheely Bike Tours

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Wheely Bike Tours

Are you a tourist looking for something different? A business traveler with a few hours to spare? Or have you been living in Shanghai for a while, but feel like you are missing out on all the original parts? You could even be working here and looking for a fun team building activity. Wheely Bike Tours are a green, healthy and fun alternative to your everyday sightseeing

6. Shanghai Foodie

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Shanghai Foodie

Operated by local Shanghaineses, we love showing people the unique sides of the city with authentic Chinese food, dessert, tea, coffee, cocktail and craft beer.

7. UnTour Shanghai Food Tours

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UnTour Shanghai Food Tours

Our walking culinary tours are designed to get visitors off the beaten path and into authentic local shops where they can eat shoulder to shoulder with locals. Since 2007, UnTour Food Tours has taken over 18,000 guests to our favorite mom-and-pop-owned shops. UnTour Food Tour has been featured in The New York Times, Travel & Leisure, National Geographic, Monocle, CNN, The Sunday Time Travel Magazine, Samantha Brown Travels, The Guardian & more. We also offer tours in Beijing, Chengdu and Hong Kong. Come explore China's tastiest authentic cuisine with us!

8. Miki Tours & Transfer and Tickets Service

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Miki Tours & Transfer and Tickets Service

Dear Traveller, this is Miki, welcome to my tours around Shanghai and China. Being in tourism industry for 10 years and with travelling experience and living experience in many countries, I founded Miki Tours 2012. Miki Tours offers very personal private tours cater any size of group from solo travelers, family with kids to company events, Transfer and Tickets Service, we like to remain a small company only hire top notch guide not only super knowledgeable but also must be very kind hearted and sweet, we have six guides based in Shanghai, one guide in Beijing, one in Guilin, one is Chengdu, one in Xi’ An, one in Guangzhou and one in Hongkong. We are not only guides colleagues, also great friends who often travel together to discover more hidden gems of China , and learning tea culture together sharing our passion for tea, oh, almost forget we are also experts for dumplings making , to know us more, feel free email or WhatsApp or call us , we are very happy to hear you.......

9. Culture Shock Tours

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Culture Shock Tours

Participate in our Fun, multi-theme and off the beaten path Bicycle Experience in Shanghai. Art, local food, History, Architecture, Chinese Traditions & anecdotes... don't bother choosing, we got it all covered in just a half-day. Whether it is your first time in Shanghai or you have been living here for a while, you will (re-)connect with locals and enjoy a real adventure in the city narrow lanes! Rates are all inclusive (Bikes, helmets, Tour leader, snacks, water, entrances and gift bags...) Meeting point in downtown Shanghai, at our Culture Shock Office in Xintiandi area. Try our "Shanghai Morning Discovery by bike " or a bike ride of "Shanghai by Night" to discover all the hidden secrets of the city, surnamed "the Paris of the East"! And if you are looking for a Discovery in depth, just select our Expert Walking Tours!

10. Scarlett Mao Tours

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Scarlett Mao Tours

When you visit a new country, you want to enjoy the must-see attractions. However, there are so many so-called "Top 10" or "Must-see" highlights. So, what highlights are really worth visiting and not too commercial? Apart from a few must-see attractions, do you also want to look behind the facades, encounter people, experience history, as well as dive into the smells, tastes and textures of a new country? From my perspective, everyone is different and has their own preference. Furthermore, I think people can't really know what they truly want to visit without more genuine and detailed information. Thus, you need a guide who has similar values about travel, a sense of humor, flexibility and authenticity. This is what I provide for my guests! Please go my website or Youtube channel to learn more about my service. Thank you! Scarlett

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