Shanghai Tour Vietravel: Discover the modern and ancient city not to be missed

Shanghai - the city of light, where modern buildings reflect on the Huangpu River and moss-covered ancient streets still retain their thousand-year-old traditions. Joining the Shanghai tour, visitors will feel like they are lost in a colorful world, from moss-covered ancient streets, sacred temples, to bustling shopping centers and sparkling skyscrapers. Every street corner, every house tells a story about history, art and local people's lives. Let's find out about the top 5 most popular Shanghai tours from Vietravel today.

Việt Nam•16/10/2025

1. The beauty of Shanghai tourism

Shanghai is located on the east coast of China, about 1,207 km from Beijing and 1,450 km from Guangzhou. It is the most populous city in the country and also the largest urban area without suburbs in the world .

Shanghai is a perfect blend of traditional Eastern beauty and modern Western breath. Amidst the bustling pace of life, the city still retains the ancient customs and practices of Eastern culture. At the same time, Shanghai is also known as a "splendid city" - a place that gathers a series of modern architectural works, symbolizing the most dynamic development of China.

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2. Top 5 most popular Shanghai tours

2.1. Shanghai - Wuzhen - Hangzhou - Free experience wearing Hanfu

Wuzhen - The first beautiful landscape of Jiangnan, a thousand years old (Photo source: Collected)

Like a symphony between modern and ancient, the journey through Shanghai - Wuzhen - Hangzhou opens up a colorful picture of splendid China. Visitors can admire the splendor of the Shanghai Bund, where the Oriental Pearl TV Tower shines in the night sky, and check-in at the three iconic towers of the Lujiazui financial district. Stop at the sacred Jade Buddha Temple, visit the ancient Thanh Hoang Temple - where the soul of ancient Shanghai is preserved. Leaving the bustling urban area, Wuzhen appears peacefully with a canal reflecting the curved tiled roof, where visitors wear traditional Hanfu, enjoy afternoon tea and taste unique ice cream hotpot. In Hangzhou, a cruise on West Lake - a UNESCO-recognized world heritage - takes visitors to the tranquil beauty of Yue Fei Temple and the more than 900-year-old Qinghe Fang ancient street. A journey that is both elegant and imbued with the quintessence of Jiangnan culture. Let's start exploring China in a unique way through this Shanghai tour.

>>> Tour reference: Shanghai - Wuzhen - Hangzhou - Free experience wearing Hanfu

2. Shanghai - Hangzhou - Wuxi - Suzhou

The land of Jiangnan always captivates travelers with the quiet beauty of ancient temples, heritage gardens and the elegant breath of Eastern culture. Amidst the charming river scene, the sound of Hanshan Temple bells echoes as if touching the memories in "Fengqiao Yebo", while Liuyuan opens up a world of meditation, where rocks, water and trees blend into one. Wuxi recreates the heroic atmosphere through the Three Kingdoms film set, while Hangzhou captivates visitors with a leisurely West Lake cruise and the gentle scent of Longjing tea. When arriving in Shanghai, the journey suddenly changes - modern, brilliant with the ancient City God Temple, the majestic Oriental Pearl Tower and the bustling Nanjing street day and night. Each place you pass through is a delicate slice of China - both classical and prosperous - so that when it ends, Jiangnan still lingers in people's hearts like a wonderful symphony.

3. Shanghai - Chaoluo Haining Yanguan Ancient Town - Hangzhou - Nanjing - Wutong Avenue

Parasol Avenue - the masterpiece "love road" in Nanjing (Photo source: Collected)

If you want to immerse yourself in the nostalgic world of ancient costumes, this Shanghai tour is for you. From the majestic Niu Shou Shan peak, the Buddha Ding Palace appears as a sacred place in the sky and clouds - the place that preserves the largest Buddha relic in China, a destination where every step echoes with reverence. Passing through the splendid Mei Ling Palace, visitors seem to be lost in a dreamy scene among the Wu Tong tree avenue - the eternal symbol of love of the Jiangnan land.
In Nanjing, the ancient city wall from 1366 still stands tall in the heart of the city, embracing the Shili Qinhuai Old Street - the old trading port that mingled with the prosperous atmosphere of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Yuejiang Tower still stands silently reflecting on the river, bearing the style of the "four great famous buildings of China". Nearby, the Confucius Temple is still majestic with incense and the echoing sound of bells, as if reminding of a thousand years of philosophy.
And when night falls on the Bund, the light from the Oriental Pearl TV Tower reflects on the Huangpu River, shining like a modern painting. The journey ends at Chao Le Ancient Town – the mysterious pearl of Jiangnan – and the West Lake cruise, where the water slowly flows in the UNESCO-recognized landscape, leaving in the hearts of visitors a feeling of both antiquity and romance.

4. Shanghai - Suzhou - Wuzhen - Hangzhou - Free to explore Disneyland

Lost in the fairy tale paradise of Shanghai Disneyland (Photo source: Collected)

Step into the magical world of Disneyland Hong Kong, where every corner is filled with colors and vivid legendary characters, visitors will be able to experience the feeling of stepping into a fairy tale. Next, modern Shanghai opens up with North Bund Bay and three iconic towers of the Lujiazui Financial District, where futuristic architecture blends with the vibrant pace of life. The journey leads to Hangzhou with a cruise to see the UNESCO West Lake, Qinghe Ancient Town and the World Heritage Site of Ngau Vien Garden, and experience the culinary quintessence, from Michelin-starred hairy crab noodles to local specialties. Ancient Wuzhen, with a history of more than 1,000 years, reveals the poetic beauty of Jiangnan and beautiful virtual living corners. Each stop is an experience that harmoniously combines the ancient, modern and natural, bringing an unforgettable journey.

5. Ningbo - Free to explore Shanghai - Suzhou - Nanjing

Coming to the Ningbo - Free to explore Shanghai - Suzhou - Nanjing tour, you will get lost in historical spaces such as Thien Nghi Library - a treasure trove of rare books hundreds of years old - or the ancient streets of Ningbo with bold Chinese - Western architecture, where every step reminds you of the culture and typical life. Shanghai is brilliant with Nanjing pedestrian street, the creative "The Louis" building and the sacred Jade Buddha Temple, while Suzhou - with Lion Grove and Hanshan Temple - brings the peaceful, magical beauty of ancient garden architecture. Nanjing is marked with Phu Tu Temple, Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and bustling old street corners. And the highlight not to be missed: Hong Kong Disneyland - a vibrant entertainment world, where all ages find endless joy among Disney-style works and shows. Discover local cuisine, shop for Suzhou silk or enjoy the scenery, this trip is truly an experience that combines history, culture and modern entertainment in one memorable journey.

>>> Tour reference: Ningbo - Free to explore Shanghai - Suzhou - Nanjing

Shanghai is a city where the modern and the ancient blend together, offering a bustling yet tranquil atmosphere. The vibrant streets, unique architecture and the colorful Hong Kong Disneyland promise unforgettable experiences. Explore Shanghai to enjoy every memorable moment and fully experience the unique rhythm of this city.

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