Shanghai Express, A Free Layover Tour Service

Shanghai Express is a free half-day layover tour designed to allow international travelers to explore the charm of Shanghai during their layovers or waiting times. Throughout the 5-6 hours layover tour, we provide transportation, guides, and internet services - all FREE of charge. Travelers will have the opportunity to visit the Bund, Yu Garden and other famous attractions in Shanghai, and to experience the city's history, culture, and cuisine.

To join Shanghai Express, after you land at Shanghai Pudong Airport, please sign up at Shanghai Tourist Information & Service Store (between Gate 6 and Gate 7), 1F International Arrival Hall, Terminal 1! Please note that to ensure a great experience for everyone, each tour is limited to 10 people, and it's first come, first served.

We welcome all international travelers arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Please check your country’s requirements to see if a visa is necessary to enter China.

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Currently, we offer services in English. Our experienced English-speaking guides will meet you directly at the airport and accompany you throughout the entire layover tour.

At the moment, Shanghai Express operates exclusively at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. We can't wait to share this unforgettable experience with you.

Registration is open offline, and spots are limited to ensure an intimate touring experience. Once we reach a maximum of 10 participants for one tour, registration for that one tour will be closed.

After you land at Shanghai Pudong Airport, please sign up at Shanghai Tourist Information & Service Store (between Gate 6 and Gate 7), 1F International Arrival Hall, Terminal 1! Please note that to ensure a great experience for everyone, each tour is limited to 10 people, and it's first come, first served.

No online booking or advance registration required! Once you arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, please sign up at Shanghai Tourist Information & Service Store (between Gate 6 and Gate 7), 1F International Arrival Hall, Terminal 1! Please note that to ensure a great experience for everyone, each tour is limited to 10 people, and it's first come, first served.

Please note that to ensure a great experience for everyone, each tour is limited to 10 people, and it's first come, first served. Our guides will be ready to assist with sign-up one hour before the tour. We kindly suggest arriving at the counter in advance and ensuring a smooth start based on your arrival time and schedule.

In order to ensure a high-quality experience, the maximum number of participants allowed on each tour is ten. Tours will go ahead as long as there is at least one participant.

No documents need to be prepared in advance, but please note that before confirming your participation in the tour, our guide may ask you to sign a travel agreement.

We recommend arriving at the counter for tour check-in at least 1 hour in advance. Our guide will be waiting at the meeting point until the scheduled departure time. If you don't arrive by the departure time, you won't be able to participate in that tour, but you can try to book a spot on the next tour instead.

Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities. If you decide to end your tour early, you're free to leave at any time. However, please note that transportation services will not be provided for departing guests.

If time allows, we encourage you to experience Shanghai as much as possible. There is no limit on the number of times you can participate.

We recommend arriving at the airport three hours prior to your next flight for international transit preparations. Each of our tour routes ends at estimated arrival times at the airport. Simply choose a route that aligns with your transit schedule.

We provide free transportation for the whole tour and internet service as well. While we're happy to offer dining recommendations, please note that we do not provide meals.

Yes, this activity includes team insurance.

While the half-day tour program does not include accommodation, feel free to book hotels through Trip.com if needed. Let us help make your stay in Shanghai as comfortable as possible.

While we're unable to provide pet storage services, luggage storage is available at the airport's luggage storage counters, check Shanghai Airport (Group) Limited for more information. If space permits on your journey, we're more than happy to assist in transporting your luggage on the shuttle bus.