
Private Landscape Tour: Shanghai Grand View Garden and Sheshan Scenic Area
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Private Landscape Tour: Shanghai Grand View Garden and Sheshan Scenic Area is a 6-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $176 per person. It scores 50 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 50 / 100
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- Duration
- 6 hours
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- $176 per person
This unique private day tour takes you to explore the Shanghai Grand View Garden (also known by Daguanyuan) by Dianshan Lake. The exquisite gardens and complex featured in the famous classic novel "A Dream of Red Chamber
What you get
About this experience
This unique private day tour takes you to explore the Shanghai Grand View Garden (also known by Daguanyuan) by Dianshan Lake. The exquisite gardens and complex featured in the famous classic novel "A Dream of Red Chamber" written by Cao Xueqin in the 18th century. The novel has been filmed a number of times, and was a popular love story TV series in China. Followed by a relaxing short walk along the lake, and enjoy the beautiful nature surroundings. Continue to Sheshan scenic area , where you will see the historical Sheshan Catholic Church and enjoy a beer or soft drink in the amazing Quarry Hotel before heading back to Shanghai city. Tasty local lunch, entrance fee, private guide and transfer service are all inclusive.
What's included
Included
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Private transfer
- Private guide
- 1 beer or soft drink at Shenkeng Quarry Hotel
Not included
- Personal expense
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Shanghai Grand View Garden
Meet up your friendly private guide in the morning, and head up to Shanghai Grand View Garden in Qingpu district (65km from Shanghai city center). Upon arrival, enjoy your time in the gardens include various compounds and pavilions. If you are the lovers of novel "A Dream of Red Chamber", you will find the similar lovely courtyards, lodges, towers, bridges, long views of landscaped woodlands and flowering trees and related characters in the attraction. Since it's located right by Dianshan Lake, you have a stroll along the lake.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Sheshan National Tourism Resort
After lunch, continue your tour to Sheshan scenic area, a hill in Songjiang district, where to appreciate the beautiful view from the highest point Sheshan Catholic Church (Sheshan Basilica). If time allows, you can also visit Shanghai Observatory (at your own cost). Then, enjoy a drink at the amazing Shenkeng Quarry (the world's first underground hotel Inside an abandoned quarry). When your tour is finished, you will be transferred back to Shanghai city.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Outskirts Departure with Lunch
Depart from outside of Shanghai city center, such as airport hotels, Shanghai Disneyland Hotel, Toy Story hotel, Cruise Port, Chuansha/Jinqiao area etc.. Pickup included
City Departure with Lunch
Shanghai City Hotel pick-up and drop off. Lunch, entrance fee, private guide and transfer service are all inclusive Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- cmn, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Amazing Shanghai Trip
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $176 to $322
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 50
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Landscape Tour: Shanghai Grand View Garden and Sheshan Scenic Area: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Shanghai.
How much does Private Landscape Tour: Shanghai Grand View Garden and Sheshan Scenic Area cost?
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Prices start at $176 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Shanghai usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Landscape Tour: Shanghai Grand View Garden and Sheshan Scenic Area take?
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Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Shanghai is not rushed.
Is Private Landscape Tour: Shanghai Grand View Garden and Sheshan Scenic Area worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 50 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Shanghai, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Landscape Tour: Shanghai Grand View Garden and Sheshan Scenic Area?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Landscape Tour: Shanghai Grand View Garden and Sheshan Scenic Area suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Landscape Tour: Shanghai Grand View Garden and Sheshan Scenic Area?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Shanghai can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Shanghai and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Landscape Tour: Shanghai Grand View Garden and Sheshan Scenic Area start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Shanghai within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Shanghai?
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On Outty we rank every Shanghai experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights, Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option, 4-Hour Flexible Private Shanghai City Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Shanghai?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Shanghai?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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