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China Odyssey: Beijing, Xian, Chengdu & Shanghai in 8 Days

China Odyssey: Beijing, Xian, Chengdu & Shanghai in 8 Days

Activity duration is 8 days
Price is CA $5,002 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Private Street Food Walking Tour with Shanghai Tower Option

Private Street Food Walking Tour with Shanghai Tower Option

Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $233 per adult*
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Adventure & outdoor

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Shanghai: 8-Hour Private City Tour

Shanghai: 8-Hour Private City Tour

Activity duration is 8 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $332 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Chinese Cheongsam (Qipao) Photo set

Chinese Cheongsam (Qipao) Photo set

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $93 per adult
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Shopping & fashion

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Half-Day Shanghai City Coach Tour

Half-Day Shanghai City Coach Tour

Activity duration is 4 hours
6.8 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $83 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Shanghai Disneyland©

Shanghai Disneyland©

4.5/5(20 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day at Shanghai Disneyland© and find out why this is a popular theme park in Shanghai. Wander the picturesque gardens and riverfront in this vibrant area.

Shanghai Disneyland©
Oriental Pearl Tower showing a city, modern architecture and a river or creek

Oriental Pearl Tower

4.5/5(66 reviews)

Oriental Pearl Tower is just one of the places to see in Shanghai, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.

Oriental Pearl Tower
Shanghai Tower

Shanghai Tower

4.5/5(65 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Shanghai with a visit to Shanghai Tower. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums.

Shanghai Tower

Shanghai sightseeing tours & attractions

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