
Shanghai Half Day Bus Tour: Yu Garden, Bund, Nanjing Road, Confucius Temple
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 1 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Shanghai Half Day Bus Tour: Yu Garden, Bund, Nanjing Road, Confucius Temple worth booking?
Shanghai Half Day Bus Tour: Yu Garden, Bund, Nanjing Road, Confucius Temple is a 4-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $200 per person. It scores 48 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 48 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $200 per person
Want to take a half day tour if you have limited time in Shanghai? This classic half-day group tour starts in the morning including top-rated Yu Garden and Bund, historical Confucius Temple and modern Nanjing Road.
What you get
- Bottled water
- Entrance ticket
- English speaking tour guide
About this experience
Want to take a half day tour if you have limited time in Shanghai? This classic half-day group tour starts in the morning including top-rated Yu Garden and Bund, historical Confucius Temple and modern Nanjing Road.
What's included
Included
- Bottled water
- Entrance ticket
- English speaking tour guide
Not included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Hotel transfer service
What you'll see and do
Yu Garden
Your tour guide will pick you up at the meeting point in the morning then head to Yu Garden, enjoy beautiful ancient buildings, lotus pond, bridge and pavilion.
80 minutes here · Admission included
The Bund (Wai Tan)
Take a leisurely walk in the beautiful garden then head to Bund, enjoying European style on the east bank and learn colonial history, as well as overlook modern skyscrapers on the east bank.
40 minutes here
Shanghai Confucian Temple
Enjoy beautiful pearl before transferring to Confucius Temple and give you an opportunity to explore ancient history and philosopher Confucius.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road)
At last, you will be dropped off at Nanjing Road for shopping and experience the vibe of Shanghai city and be amazed at the fasted development of China. Find your own way back to the hotel.
40 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Shanghai
Meeting time is 9:00am
Meeting point
Shanghai
Meeting time is 8:30am
Meeting point
Shanghai
Meeting time is 8:30am
Meeting point
Shanghai
Meeting time is 8:15am
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Please find your own way to your hotel.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Marco Polo electronic commerce co.,LTD
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Exact pickup time will be informed one day before the tour date. Please contact us if you didin't receive call before 8:30pm.
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Traveler reviews
1 verified traveler reviews for Shanghai Half Day Bus Tour: Yu Garden, Bund, Nanjing Road, Confucius Temple. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Excellent walking tour
We booked this tour for the end of August, expecting to sit on a bus for a few hours while driving through town. It turned out quite different and much better! Since the Confuscius Temple was closed for renovations, the organizer added Yu Garden Markets. They also offered to add some other attractions to the tour but we thought that we had enough on our schedule already, so passed on that. With this, all the attractions were within easy walking distance of each other, so it ended up being a full walking tour (which was fine since the heat was tolerable that day). I am not sure why this is called a bus tour, though. Our tour guide, Maria, was excellent and made this busy day between two long flights a wonderful experience. She was able to provide an amazing amount of background information and context for the things we were viewing, like the various pavillions, ponds, trees and rocks in Yu Garden, the 23 historical buildings on the Bund, the various high-rise buildings across the river from the Bund, and the main historical stores on Nanjing Road. She also had quite a few little stories and anecdotes along the way which made it much more interesting. The enterance fee to Yu Garden and some water were provided which was good (it was 28C with high humidity). Since we were the only customers on this day, our meeting point was moved from the advertised hotels to Yu Garden. On the other hand, we were dropped off at our hotel at the end which made up for the (small) taxi fare at the start. Maria was also very flexible in when to take breaks, when to move on, and happy to answer our many questions (often only slightly related to the tour). She even extended the time for us by about two hours since we had not moved so fast earlier. Trying to fit this tour into four hours would have been quite rushed. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and are extremely pleased with the tour. Maria was a very pleasant person and an excellent tour guide. We happily recommend this tour if you would like to see some historical and some modern parts of Shanghai.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 3+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $200 to $230
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Marco Polo electronic commerce co.,LTD, who run 55 experiences we rank across 6 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 49.3.
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Shanghai Half Day Bus Tour: Yu Garden, Bund, Nanjing Road, Confucius Temple: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Shanghai.
How much does Shanghai Half Day Bus Tour: Yu Garden, Bund, Nanjing Road, Confucius Temple cost?
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Prices start at $200 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 Shanghai Half Day Bus Tour: Yu Garden, Bund, Nanjing Road, Confucius Temple take?
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Plan for about 4 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 Shanghai Half Day Bus Tour: Yu Garden, Bund, Nanjing Road, Confucius Temple worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 48 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 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 Shanghai Half Day Bus Tour: Yu Garden, Bund, Nanjing Road, Confucius Temple?
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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 Shanghai Half Day Bus Tour: Yu Garden, Bund, Nanjing Road, Confucius Temple suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 3. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 4-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Shanghai Half Day Bus Tour: Yu Garden, Bund, Nanjing Road, Confucius Temple?
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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 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Shanghai Half Day Bus Tour: Yu Garden, Bund, Nanjing Road, Confucius Temple 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 Shanghai City Guided Walking Tour | China's 1st and Best Rated, Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights, Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Shanghai. 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.
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