01Classic Shanghai
The Bund, Old City & skyline
SHANGHAI FIRST · PRIVATE JOURNEYS · LOCAL STORIES
Shanghai,
beyond the guidebook.
See Shanghai through the people who know it intimately—private, story-led journeys shaped around your curiosity, with thoughtful escapes into the Yangtze River Delta when the city inspires you to go further.
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SHANGHAI IS OUR HOME AND OUR STARTING POINT
We know Shanghai
from the inside.
Great travel begins with intimacy: walking the same streets for years, knowing which doorway holds a story, and which corner is best at golden hour.
Shanghai remains the heart of everything we do. As our collection grows, we add only selected private extensions to nearby cities—not a catalogue of all China.
Meet our approachShanghaiOur main destination
PrivateAlways yours alone
LocalInsider-led experiences
NearbySelected extensions only
EXPERIENCE THE CITY
Shanghai has many
ways in.
Follow your curiosity. Each experience is a doorway into a different side of the city—its history, flavours, design, rhythms and people.
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02French Concession
Architecture, stories & tree-lined streets
03Old Shanghai & Lilong
Life between the lanes
04Food & Nightlife
From breakfast stalls to hidden bars
05Art & Design
Studios, galleries & creative districts
06Suzhou Creek
Industry, renewal & riverside life
JADE JOURNEY · SIGNATURE MODULAR TRAVEL
Choose a little Shanghai.
Or combine a few.
This is your journey, not a fixed package. Pick the chapters that intrigue you and combine them freely. We connect the route, timing, guide, transport and reservations into one seamless private experience—made only for you.
Choose your chapters
Begin with one focused experience or select as many as you like.
We shape the flow
We turn your choices into a thoughtful route with no wasted time.
Travel your own Shanghai
Private, flexible and entirely distinct from an off-the-shelf tour.
BUILD YOUR OWN JOURNEY
What would you like to combine?
Select several modules below. Your choices become the starting point for a route designed around your pace and interests.
SHANGHAI THROUGH THE YEAR
Four seasons.
Four ways to taste the city.
Shanghai changes with the light, the trees and the market calendar. We shape each journey around what is beautiful—and delicious—right now.
01Spring
Blossoms & River Light
What to tasteQingtuan · Spring bamboo · Fresh river fish
02Summer
Plane-tree Shade & Long Evenings
What to tasteCold noodles · Crayfish · Chilled mung bean soup
03Autumn
Golden Streets & Crisp Air
What to tasteHairy crab · Osmanthus sweets · Taro
04Winter
Lantern Light & Steaming Kitchens
What to tasteShengjian · Hotpot · New Year rice cakes
CURATED PRIVATE TOURS
Beautifully considered.
Never over-scripted.
Our signature journeys give you a strong starting point—then leave room for the city, and the day, to surprise you.
8 hours01
SIGNATURE · FULL DAY
Shanghai in Layers
A deeply personal introduction to the city—from Bund-era ambition and lilong life to the Shanghai of today.
Discover this journey
4 hours02
ARCHITECTURE · HALF DAY
Streets That Remember
Read Shanghai through Art Deco façades, garden villas, hidden lanes and the people who shaped them.
Discover this journey
4.5 hours03
EVENING · LOCAL TASTE
After Dark, Shanghai
A relaxed progression from neighbourhood kitchens and late-night bites to a drink above the glowing city.
Discover this journeyYOUR SHANGHAI.
YOUR WAY.
CUSTOM SHANGHAI
Start with what
moves you.
Perhaps it’s 1930s architecture, contemporary art, dumplings, street photography—or simply the wish to feel a city rather than rush through it. Tell us what you care about. We’ll build the day around you.
- 012–5 hour local experiences
- 02Half & full-day private journeys
- 03Multi-day Shanghai immersions
- 04Family, business & special interests
PERSONALISED TRAVEL, STEP BY STEP
Build the journey
around you.
Tell us your interests
Architecture, food, family time, photography, nightlife—or something wonderfully specific.
Pick your modules
Choose a Bund walk, a local breakfast, an art afternoon, or let us recommend the right mix.
We connect the details
Your specialist shapes the route, guide, timing, transport, reservations and a few thoughtful surprises.
Explore at your pace
Private, flexible and easy to adjust while you are in Shanghai.
BEYOND SHANGHAI · SELECTED EXTENSIONS
Shanghai first.
The delta, when you’re ready.
Our present focus is Shanghai. For longer private journeys, we are gradually introducing a small number of thoughtful extensions across the Yangtze River Delta.
Suzhou
Gardens, canals, craftsmanship and a slower rhythm—an elegant private day from Shanghai.
AVAILABLE ON REQUESTHangzhou
West Lake, tea country and landscape traditions, shaped as a considered one- or two-day extension.
IN DEVELOPMENTNanjing
Layered history, architecture and food for travellers who want to continue the story of the region.
IN DEVELOPMENT
DIGITAL FIELD GUIDE · EARLY ACCESSEXPLORE BETWEEN THE TOURS
Buy the Shanghai
Roadbook.
A beautifully edited digital companion for independent moments in the city—made with the same local knowledge that shapes our private journeys.
Curated walks
Self-guided routes through the Bund, Old City and French Concession.
What to eat
Handpicked local places, seasonal dishes and exactly what to order.
Quiet discoveries
Gardens, architecture details, viewpoints and neighbourhood stories.
Practical Shanghai
Metro guidance, taxi phrases, opening notes and useful local tips.
BEYOND THE TOUR
We make Shanghai
feel effortless.
Airport Transfer
Private airport welcome and seamless door-to-door transport.
Hotel Support
Handpicked stays and local assistance throughout your visit.
Tickets & Tables
Help with museums, performances and restaurants worth your time.
Always in Reach
Bilingual WhatsApp and WeChat support before and during your stay.
“Our guide didn’t just show us Shanghai. She helped us understand it—and somehow made a city of 25 million feel personal.”
★★★★★
EMILY & JAMES · LONDON
WHY TRAVEL WITH US
Depth changes
everything.
True local expertise
Our knowledge comes from lived experience, not a script.
Private & flexible
Your pace, your interests, and space for spontaneity.
Carefully curated
Every stop earns its place. Nothing is there just to fill time.
Human support
Thoughtful bilingual care from first message to final farewell.
BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY
Let’s create your
Shanghai story.
Tell us a little about your trip. A Shanghai specialist will reply personally within 24 hours.