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Hop On Hop Off Shanghai - Bus Tours

Get ready to explore the ‘Paris of the East’ with a comfortable hop-on hop-off Shanghai bus tour. The city is a perfect blend of tradition and modern architecture with its vibrant streets and culture providing the perfect feast for senses. With hop-on hop-off Shanghai sightseeing tour tickets, you can tick the must-see destinations off your bucket list while learning interesting facts from a knowledgeable guide.

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The largest city in China, Shanghai is known for its remarkable skyline, jaw-dropping skyscrapers, diverse cultural heritage, delicious local cuisine, charming colonial-era buildings and shopping centers. The city never ceases to amaze and amuse with its plethora of must-do things.

The city is located on the coast of the East China Sea, hence the name ‘Shanghai’ translating to "upon-the-sea" in Chinese. Till the 19th century, it was just a fishing village. But things picked up and it soon evolved into a major trade port. Shanghai Tower is the second-tallest building in the world and the highest observation deck in the world. Shanghai International Film Festival is the most prominent film festival in entire Asia.

The city has no dearth of tourist destinations, so make sure to plan ahead. In the peak tourist season, it can be pretty crowded. To learn about the history and culture of Shanghai, you can visit the famous Shanghai Museum.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: what is the best time to book the shanghai hop-on hop-off tour.

Depending on what you want to explore and do, you can plan a visit to Shanghai accordingly. Spring months from March to May are great for witnessing cherry blossoms in full bloom and making the most of outdoor activities. June to August is the peak tourist season but be wary of the crowds. If you are traveling on a budget, the fall months from September to November is a great time to visit and get good deals on airfare as well as accommodation.

Q: How many days are enough to explore Shanghai?

Depending on the pace of exploration and personal preferences, you can spend anywhere from two to four days in Shanghai uncovering its hidden gems. If you got an extra one to two spare days, then do visit the nearby tourist spots Hangzhou or Suzhou.

Q: Are these tours guided?

That will depend on the tour provider. You’ll find that Shanghai hop-on hop-off tours can be either live or audio-guided. Many will have a pre-recorded commentary that’ll share fascinating information about the history of Shanghai, its culture, and many places of interest. You’ll find that the audio commentary will be provided in various languages. English, French, German and Spanish are the most commonly used, but others may be available. Check the specific product page for full details of all the languages offered.

Q: Where can I find a list of all the stops and a map of the various Shanghai hop-on hop-off tour routes?

You can visit the relevant product page and check the Useful Downloads section to find the latest information as routes, stops, and timings change frequently.

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Shanghai Big Bus Tour

Please call 0086- 021-63515988 to book or inquire the details about the tour. We do not run this tour.

Your 24 hour Big Bus ticket provides access to both of the Big Bus Tour routes. Together they enable you to experience the cultural heritage and stunning architecture that makes Shanghai such a fascinating city. Please sit back, relax, and let Big Bus deliver the perfect introduction to Shanghai.

Tour Routes, Tickets and Prices

City tour - red route.

The City Tour is the longest of the two big bus tour routes. Buses of the city tour route depart from People's Square every 30 minutes from 9.00am until 5.00pm and passes three Shanghai districts: Huangpu, Jing’An and Luwan. It has been carefully designed to give you insight into Shanghai’s heritage and culture. It provides the opportunity to discover the beautifully restored traditional houses of Xin Tian Di, and gems such as the Jing’an Temple and Jade Buddha Temple.

You’ll discover Shanghai’s distinctive blend of traditional and contemporary buildings, and visit the spectacular Yu Garden and the modern Nanjing Road and Cool Docks. Walking along The Bund, striking views of the towering skyline on the Pudong side of the Huangpu river jump into your eyes. The tour also reveals the City’s green spaces, and provides the opportunity to hop-off at the Shanghai Museum.

Pudong Tour - Blue Route

The pudong tour route travels through Pudong area where you will discover the magnificent skyscrapers in the heart of new Shanghai. Buses depart from the Cool Docks every hour from 9.00am until 5.00pm. The tour charts Pudong’s rapid development and takes you to Shanghai’s most famous building, the iconic Oriental Pearl Television Tower.

The tour will take you through the centre of the Shanghai financial district, passing Jin Mao Tower and the city’s tallest building, the World Financial Centre. If you have a head for heights, you will be thrilled by the magnificent panorama visible from the Nanpu Bridge.

Use the hop-on, hop-off facility to take a break at one of the bars or restaurants in the Cool Docks area, or hop-off at the Shanghai World Finance Centre. You can enjoy breathtaking, panoramic views over the city from the world’s highest observation platform located on the 94th floor.

Temple Tour - Green Route

The tour takes in the Jing’an and Jade Buddha Temples, two of Shanghai’s traditional Buddhist places of worship. Included in your Big Bus ticket is free entry to Jade Buddha Temple, so hop-off to take a closer look. The tour takes in the Shanghai museum, widely regarded as one of China’s finest. Housed in an impressive modern building, the fascinating exhibitions lead the visitor on a journey through China’s history.,Alternatively, enjoy the most prestigious designer shopping in the city along the Huai Hai and Nanjing Roads. Buses depart from People’s Square every hour between 9.15am and 5.15pm

Personal Commentary

The Big Bus sightseeing tour of Shanghai includes an informative commentary that guides you through the city. It introduces the history of Shanghai, points out the buildings and landmarks of significance and gives an insight into Chinese culture and tradition.

The personal recorded commentary is available in your choice of 8 languages : Mandarin, English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Japanese and Korean. Complimentary earphones are provided.

Hop-on and Hop-off

On the Big Bus tour there are more than 20 locations where you can get off the bus to visit attractions or explore places of interests.

The hop-on and hop-off tour gives you the freedom to plan your own itinerary. Visit the places that interest you and explore as little or for as long as you like. You can hop on and off the open-top buses as many times as you want within the validity of your 24 hour ticket.

Main Attractions

Jade buddha temple.

The Big Bus Shanghai Sightseeing Tour includes entry to the Jade Buddha Temple. The Temple was founded in 1882 when two Buddha statues made entirely from Jade were imported from Burma. Over the years the temple has been embellished with new artifacts, becoming one of the most important Buddhist temples in Shanghai. Today, the courtyard is paved with stones etched with lotus flowers leading to the Great Treasure Hall where worshippers can pray to past, present and future Buddhas. The Grand Hall features three golden Buddhas, but the centerpiece remains the 1.9 metre, original pale-green Jade Buddha, now seated upstairs in its own hall and encrusted with jewels. If you would like your visit to bring you good luck, the surrounding shops can supply all you need for your visit, from incense sticks to bundles of ‘spirit money’ to be burnt in the huge incense pots. The temple is open daily. It also has a shop and a restaurant. Tea tasting is available.

Huangpu River Cruise

The Big Bus Tour of Shanghai includes a free 1 hour cruise on the Huangpu river. Hop off the Shanghai City Tour at stop number 15 and jump aboard the river boat for a graceful cruise down the Huangpu River.

A boat trip on the busy Huangpu River offers a different way to experience the city and showcases the impressive Shanghai skyline. Enjoy the mix of traditional and modern buildings that line the Shanghai riverbank. The river remains an important transport artery, and the range of vessels give a great insight into the city’s rich trading heritage. Your cruise will take you on a 1 hour, circular trip before returning to the quayside where you can continue the Big Bus Shanghai City tour (Red Route).

Madame Tussaud's

The Big Bus Sightseeing Tour includes entry to Madame Tussaud’s Shanghai. Since the original waxwork museum opened in London over 200 years ago, millions of people have flocked through the doors of Madame Tussaud’s. It remains as popular as ever. There are many reasons for this enduring success, but at the heart of it is good, old-fashioned curiosity. Today’s visitors are sent on a unique, emotionally-charged journey through the realms of the powerful and famous. The museum-style ropes and poles have gone so guests can get up-close and personal with A-list celebrities, sporting legends, political heavyweights and historical icons. Hop-off the bus at stop number 1 to experience Madame Tussaud’s Shanghai.

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BUS TOUR Shanghai Sightseeing Tour

The sightseeing car dividend line, blue line, green line, can punch the Pudong Puxi net red attractions again, but have to look at the departure time and tail shuttle bus. Buy tickets one day in advance on Trip.com, it is more cost-effective. You can check the paper tickets at the entrance of the BUS TOUR ticket office of People's Square (location: Exit 19 or 6 or 7 of People's Square Metro Station). Take the red line to the Bund Station 6 and transfer to Pudong. It is very convenient. Come back at the entrance of the Oriental Pearl, take the red line bus back to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, and then return to Nanjing Road New World City to take the green line. Warm reminder, to go to the Baozimen of Shanghai Central Building or Jinmao Building, you can buy a package, sightseeing bus + building package.

BUS TOUR Shanghai Sightseeing Tour Highlights: Must-See Features and Attractions

Bus Tour was formerly called Big Bus. It is a double-decker sightseeing bus cooperating with the British company BigBus. It can visit the highlights of Shanghai in one trip. If you ride on the upper deck, you can enjoy a 360-degree view of the Shanghai city. Passengers can get on and off at will and arrange their own tour itinerary. . It belongs to the same company as the sightseeing buses in Hong Kong and other places.

The scenic spots that the sightseeing buses pass are all famous attractions in Shanghai. The buses are divided into three routes: Shanghai Sightseeing Tour Line 1 (Tourism Line 4), Shanghai Sightseeing Tour Line 3 (Tourism Line 6) and Shanghai Sightseeing Tour Line 2 (Tourism Line 5). Among them, Shanghai Sightseeing Tour Line 1 (Tourism Line 4) and Shanghai Sightseeing Tour Line 3 (Tourism Line 6) are Puxi lines, and Shanghai Sightseeing Tour Line 2 (Tourism Line 5) is the Pudong line. The cars are equipped with tour guide equipment in 8 languages ​​to explain Shanghai’s humanities, history and related information.

Shanghai Sightseeing Tour Line 1 (Tourism Line 4) (Shanghai City Tour) Line (Original Red Line)

Nanjing Road (New World City) --- People's Square (Shanghai Museum) --- People's Park (Shanghai Art Museum) --- Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street (in front of Guxiang Hotel) --- The Bund A (Sanyang Food) from 1 On the 13th, it began to move south to 20 meters south of Nanjing East Road, Zhongshan East 1st Road (opposite to No. 18 on the Bund) --- Bund B (Shanghai Federation of Trade Unions) --- Shiliupu (Pujiang Tourist Pier) --- Yuyuan Garden ( Renmin Road (Yongan Road)---Xintiandi (in front of Starbucks)

Shanghai Sightseeing Tour Line 2 (Tourism Line 5) (Shanghai Pudong Tour) Line (Original Blue Line)

Bund A (Sanyang Food) has moved southward since January 13 to 20 meters south of Zhongshan East 1st Road and Nanjing East Road (opposite Bund No. 18) --- Bund B (Shanghai Federation of Trade Unions) --- Oriental Pearl Tower (No. 2) Gate) --- World Financial Center and Jin Mao Tower --- Old Pier --- Shiliupu (Pujiang Tourist Pier)

Shanghai Sightseeing Tour Line 3 (Tourist Line 6) (Shanghai Ancient City Tour) Line (Original Green Line)

Nanjing Road (New World City)---Shanghai Museum---Huaihai Road (Huashi Plaza)---Jing'an Temple---Portman Hotel---Shanghai TV Station---People's Park (Shanghai Art Museum)

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Bus tour shanghai sightseeing tour reviews: insider insights and visitor experiences.

It was a nice experience, but there was only music playing on their earpiece, and no voice explaining the landmarks, we hop-on into two different buses, same experience.

The big bus is really good. I thought it was very expensive. It was cheap to buy tickets one day in advance. I can do many times within 24 hours (only one company operated trains). If the time is abundant, I really do it a few times. I did it twice. I feel OK. The child is doing a double-decker bus for the first time. It's already the best option.

It’s like getting a taxi to go everywhere. Plan your routes properly and you will be able to hop on/off to a lot of attractions and get on all the different lines in a day.

Very good value, plan the time in advance to go back and forth N times hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

Frequently Asked Questions About BUS TOUR Shanghai Sightseeing Tour

What's the address of bus tour shanghai sightseeing tour.

Preston_Dominguez : No. 588 Jiujiang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai (near Hubei Road)

What's the recommended attractions near BUS TOUR Shanghai Sightseeing Tour?

Jeremy_Dodson : I recommended The Bund,Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower,Yu Garden,Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street,People's Square

What hotels are near BUS TOUR Shanghai Sightseeing Tour?

Messiah_Dillon : Here are some hotels near BUS TOUR Shanghai Sightseeing Tour: Jin Jiang Tower (New Jin Jiang Hotel),Shanghai Baron Business Hotel,Jin Jiang Hotel,Pudong Shangri-La East Shanghai,Park Hotel Shanghai

What restaurants are near BUS TOUR Shanghai Sightseeing Tour?

Judah_Dillard : You could try Jin Jiang Ye Shang Hai Ting,Chenglonghangxiewangfu(Jiujiangludian ),Mei Long Zhen Restaurant,Shang Hai Lao Fan Dian(Yu Yuan Dian),Xin Guang jiu jia fang liang xie yan(huang pu dian)

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Shanghai Bus Tour Hop-on Hop-off Premium Ticket including City Top Attraction Admissions

See Shanghai?s highlights on this hop-on hop-off tour! Visit Jade Buddha Temple, Nanpu Bridge, the Bund, Jing?an Temple, Xintiandi, the People?s Plaza and more. Your pass is valid on all three routes, and you can hop off at any of the 22 stops to explore attractions by foot with your provided map. You can choose 1 or 2-day pass includes different city attraction admission combos, such as Huangpu River Cruise, Jinmao Tower observation deck (88th floor), The Bund sightseeing tunnel, Shanghai World Financial Center (100th floor) and Shanghai Tower (121th floor)!

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Discover Shanghai's iconic sights with Bus Tour, formerly known as Big Bus, in collaboration with the renowned British company BigBus. Experience the city's highlights effortlessly on this double-decker sightseeing bus, offering a panoramic 360-degree view of Shanghai from its upper deck. Explore Shanghai at your own pace, hopping on and off at your leisure to curate your perfect itinerary. Operated by the same company behind Hong Kong's beloved sightseeing buses, Bus Tour ensures a seamless and informative journey through Shanghai's renowned attractions. With three distinct routes to choose from, you'll traverse the city's must-see landmarks with ease: Shanghai Sightseeing Tour Line 1 (Tourism Line 4): Immerse yourself in Puxi's charm as you journey through Nanjing Road, People's Square, Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, The Bund, Yuyuan Garden, and Xintiandi. Shanghai Sightseeing Tour Line 2 (Tourism Line 5): Embark on a captivating exploration of Pudong, passing by the Bund, Oriental Pearl Tower, World Financial Center, Jin Mao Tower, and the historic Shiliupu Pier. Shanghai Sightseeing Tour Line 3 (Tourism Line 6): Delve into Shanghai's ancient past with stops at Nanjing Road, Shanghai Museum, Huaihai Road, Jing'an Temple, Portman Hotel, Shanghai TV Station, and People's Park. Enhancing your journey, each bus comes equipped with multilingual tour guide facilities, offering insights into Shanghai's rich history, culture, and attractions. Don't miss out on this unparalleled opportunity to discover Shanghai's wonders with Bus Tour.

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No. 2-3, Lane 630 Shenchang Road, Minhang District, Minhang, 201107 Shanghai, China

Crowne Plaza Shanghai Hongqiao, an IHG Hotel has a fitness centre, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Shanghai. Located around 17 km from Shanghai South Railway Station Metro Station, the hotel with free WiFi is also 17 km away from Shanghai South Railway Station. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.

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BUS TOUR Shanghai Sightseeing Tour

The sightseeing car dividend line, blue line, green line, can punch the Pudong Puxi net red attractions again, but have to look at the departure time and tail shuttle bus. Buy tickets one day in advance on Trip.com, it is more cost-effective. You can check the paper tickets at the entrance of the BUS TOUR ticket office of People's Square (location: Exit 19 or 6 or 7 of People's Square Metro Station). Take the red line to the Bund Station 6 and transfer to Pudong. It is very convenient. Come back at the entrance of the Oriental Pearl, take the red line bus back to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, and then return to Nanjing Road New World City to take the green line. Warm reminder, to go to the Baozimen of Shanghai Central Building or Jinmao Building, you can buy a package, sightseeing bus + building package.

BUS TOUR Shanghai Sightseeing Tour Highlights: Must-See Features and Attractions

Bus Tour was formerly called Big Bus. It is a double-decker sightseeing bus cooperating with the British company BigBus. It can visit the highlights of Shanghai in one trip. If you ride on the upper deck, you can enjoy a 360-degree view of the Shanghai city. Passengers can get on and off at will and arrange their own tour itinerary. . It belongs to the same company as the sightseeing buses in Hong Kong and other places.

The scenic spots that the sightseeing buses pass are all famous attractions in Shanghai. The buses are divided into three routes: Shanghai Sightseeing Tour Line 1 (Tourism Line 4), Shanghai Sightseeing Tour Line 3 (Tourism Line 6) and Shanghai Sightseeing Tour Line 2 (Tourism Line 5). Among them, Shanghai Sightseeing Tour Line 1 (Tourism Line 4) and Shanghai Sightseeing Tour Line 3 (Tourism Line 6) are Puxi lines, and Shanghai Sightseeing Tour Line 2 (Tourism Line 5) is the Pudong line. The cars are equipped with tour guide equipment in 8 languages ​​to explain Shanghai’s humanities, history and related information.

Shanghai Sightseeing Tour Line 1 (Tourism Line 4) (Shanghai City Tour) Line (Original Red Line)

Nanjing Road (New World City) --- People's Square (Shanghai Museum) --- People's Park (Shanghai Art Museum) --- Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street (in front of Guxiang Hotel) --- The Bund A (Sanyang Food) from 1 On the 13th, it began to move south to 20 meters south of Nanjing East Road, Zhongshan East 1st Road (opposite to No. 18 on the Bund) --- Bund B (Shanghai Federation of Trade Unions) --- Shiliupu (Pujiang Tourist Pier) --- Yuyuan Garden ( Renmin Road (Yongan Road)---Xintiandi (in front of Starbucks)

Shanghai Sightseeing Tour Line 2 (Tourism Line 5) (Shanghai Pudong Tour) Line (Original Blue Line)

Bund A (Sanyang Food) has moved southward since January 13 to 20 meters south of Zhongshan East 1st Road and Nanjing East Road (opposite Bund No. 18) --- Bund B (Shanghai Federation of Trade Unions) --- Oriental Pearl Tower (No. 2) Gate) --- World Financial Center and Jin Mao Tower --- Old Pier --- Shiliupu (Pujiang Tourist Pier)

Shanghai Sightseeing Tour Line 3 (Tourist Line 6) (Shanghai Ancient City Tour) Line (Original Green Line)

Nanjing Road (New World City)---Shanghai Museum---Huaihai Road (Huashi Plaza)---Jing'an Temple---Portman Hotel---Shanghai TV Station---People's Park (Shanghai Art Museum)

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Bus tour shanghai sightseeing tour reviews: insider insights and visitor experiences.

It was a nice experience, but there was only music playing on their earpiece, and no voice explaining the landmarks, we hop-on into two different buses, same experience.

The big bus is really good. I thought it was very expensive. It was cheap to buy tickets one day in advance. I can do many times within 24 hours (only one company operated trains). If the time is abundant, I really do it a few times. I did it twice. I feel OK. The child is doing a double-decker bus for the first time. It's already the best option.

It’s like getting a taxi to go everywhere. Plan your routes properly and you will be able to hop on/off to a lot of attractions and get on all the different lines in a day.

Very good value, plan the time in advance to go back and forth N times hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

Frequently Asked Questions About BUS TOUR Shanghai Sightseeing Tour

What's the address of bus tour shanghai sightseeing tour.

Preston_Dominguez : No. 588 Jiujiang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai (near Hubei Road)

What's the recommended attractions near BUS TOUR Shanghai Sightseeing Tour?

Jeremy_Dodson : I recommended The Bund,Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower,Yu Garden,Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street,People's Square

What hotels are near BUS TOUR Shanghai Sightseeing Tour?

Messiah_Dillon : Here are some hotels near BUS TOUR Shanghai Sightseeing Tour: Jin Jiang Tower (New Jin Jiang Hotel),Shanghai Baron Business Hotel,Jin Jiang Hotel,Pudong Shangri-La East Shanghai,Park Hotel Shanghai

What restaurants are near BUS TOUR Shanghai Sightseeing Tour?

Judah_Dillard : You could try Jin Jiang Ye Shang Hai Ting,Chenglonghangxiewangfu(Jiujiangludian ),Mei Long Zhen Restaurant,Shang Hai Lao Fan Dian(Yu Yuan Dian),Xin Guang jiu jia fang liang xie yan(huang pu dian)

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Plan your Shanghai tour ?  Shanghai has taken one step ahead of Beijing in introducing the western-style hop on hop off sightseeing bus system into Shanghai Bus Tour market. Shanghai Spring Tour, a local tour company now manages the “vernacular” hop on and hop off open double-decker buses in Shanghai.

Where to get on a double deck bus?

There are quite some spots where you can get on a double-decker bus.  As far as I know, there is a bus stop at No. 100, People’s Avenue (Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall). 停靠位置：人民大道100号，公交线49路并站。

The open top decker city sightseeing tours have been carefully selected to give you a glimpse of Shanghai’s culture and city landscape.

The loop trips take you around two and half hours. If you are a newcomer to Shanghai, it is advisable to take a loop Shanghai Bus Tour.

Two Major Routes: Line 1 and Line 2

The city sightseeing bus follows two routes: Line 1 through Pudong, and Line 2 through Puxi, with a total of 14 stops along the way. The bus links famous city attractions such as People’s Square, the Bund, Town God’s Temple, Huaihai Road and the Lujiazui Financial District.

The city sightseeing bus operates 365 days a year with a system that allows passengers to embark and disembark as they please, at any number of shopping, entertainment or sightseeing locations.

The 24 hour ticket is valid for one person (with the option of an accompanying child under 1.4 metres in height), and includes one pair of earphones. The GPS-triggered audio tour comes with 8 language options: Chinese, English, Korean, French, Spanish, German, Russian and Japanese.

Operation Periods:

Peak Season: May 1 to Oct 31    Puxi: 09:00-20:30. Pudong: 09:00-19:30   Puxi: every 20 mins. Pudong: every 30 mins Low Season: Nov. 1st to April 30       Puxi: every 30 mins. Pudong: every 30 mins Puxi: 09:00-18:00.   Pudong:09:00-17:30

Hotline and Bus Fares Hotline: 400-820-6222(7X24H) Bus Price: RMB 30 （ 24 hour); RMB 50 （48 hours）

Tour Route Line 1 (Red Line): 14 Stops

No. 1  Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall (No.100 People’s Avenue close to Mid Xizang Rd.) No. 2  Shanghai Art Museum (Temporary Stop now) (No.325 West Nanjing Rd. close to North Huangpi Rd.) No. 3  Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street (Western stretch ) (Opposite to No.68 West Nanjing Rd.) No. 4  Century Square (The corner of Nanjing Rd.and Mid Zhejiang Rd. Wing On Department Store) No. 5  Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street (Eastern stretch) (Mid Henan Rd. Close to Metro line10 East Nanjing Rd.Station No.7 Exit) No. 6  The Bund – Garden Bridge of Shanghai (No.24 East Zhongshan No.1 Rd.) No. 7  Customs House on the Bund (No.13 East Zhongshan No.1 Rd.) No. 8  Huangpu River Cruise Dock Location (Xinkaihe Rd. Close to East Zhongshan No.2 Rd.) No.9  Shanghai Old Street (No.1 Renmin Rd Tonghanchuntang) No. 10  City God Temple and Yu Yuan Garden (No.269 Mid Fangbang Rd.) No. 11  Former Site Of the Korean Provisional Government (Opposite to No.322 Madang Rd.) No. 12  The Site of the First National Congresss of the Communist Party of China. Xin Tian Di (South Huangpi Rd.close to the Rolex in Hubin Rd.) No. 13  Huai Road (Middle ) Shopping Street (No.158 Mid Huaihai Rd.close to Huaihai Park.) No. 14  Shanghai Museum & Shanghai Concert Hall (Pu’an Rd.close to East Yan’an Rd.)

LINE 2 (Green Line) : 4 Stops

No. 1 Shanghai Museum (Pu’an Rd.close to East Yan’an Rd.) No. 2 Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall (No.100 People’s Aveneu close to Mid Xizang Rd.) No.3  Oriental Pearl TV Tower Station (Close to No.1416 Lujiazui loop Rd.) No.4  Jin Mao Tower (Garden Stonebridge Rd. Huanyuanshiqiao Rd. Opposite to Gate 4 Jinmao Tower. No. 1  Shanghai Museum (Pu’an Rd.close to East Yan’an Rd.)

Interchange of Line 1 and Line 2 Line 1: No. 1 Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall     No. 14 Shanghai Museum Line 2: No. 1 Shanghai Museum

Shanghai Organized Day Tour

Alternatively, you can take the Shanghai Day Tour , a Local English Speaking Tour Guide Escorted the Entire Time. The daily group sightseeing tours of Shanghai are a great way of visiting the fascinating metropolis. These tours are available on daily basis all the year round.

All the bus tours include free hotel-to-hotel service. Each morning, you are picked up from your downtown hotel in Shanghai, then you will see the attractions together with other tourists. Groups are kept to around 10 passengers in a comfortable coach with a professional driver. The licensed English-speaking tour guide stay with you the entire time and tells you the history and story behind each attraction or landmark. Our group tours have attracted people of all ages, backgrounds and nationalities.

Planning your  Shanghai tour ? No matter you like it or not, a side trip to the old town in Shanghai is worth your valauble time.

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If you don’t want to do a self-guided tour and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours,  here are some options for guided tours to Shanghai:

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32 thoughts on “ Shanghai Hop On Hop Off (Tips, Photos & Map) ”

Hi, We’ll staying in seventh hotel in nanjing road,where we can find the ho ho bus nearest from our hotel?

Hello Natalia,

Actually East Nanjing Road is one of the stops for Hop on Hop off. You just walk to the east direction from your hotel along Nanjing Road. You will find the Hop On Hop off at the stop of East Nanjing Road, just east of the Nanjing Walking Street.

Hi, In your honest opinion, which is better the Big Bus or the Spring Tour? Thanks, appreciate reply soonest as we are going to Shanghai in a couple of weeks from now.

Hello Fara P Gualberto，

Personally, I prefer Srping Tour Bus. It is worth your money, but with more Chinese tourists on board. It is operatedly by a local company – Spring Tour, also a large and reputable company. Just for you reference.

By the way, on the streets, you will see more spring tour buses than Big Bus buses. Have a good time in Shanghai!

How far away is the Spring Tour Bus stop from the Four Seasons Pudong please? Do you hop on and hop off the Spring Tour bus or do you just ride around? If it stops, how long does it stop at each stop? Why is it so much cheaper than the Big Bus tour? Does it cover the same places? thanks

Hello sarah williams，

Please visit Spring tour’s official website for more information below: http://www.chinaspringtour.com/ticketBookingWeb/showTicketBookingWeb/34962

Alternatively, you may try the Shanghai bus tours with an English speaking tour guide on board ( free hotel pickup service) below: http://www.tour-beijing.com/shanghai_bus_tour/

Have a good time in Shanghai!

If I understand correctly, the Big Bus is not a hop on and Hop off tour. You just sit on the bus and see things. Is the Spring Tour a Hop On Hop Off?

If so, Where is the closest stop to Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel at 159 South He Nan Road?

Thanks very much!

Hello C.Scott,

Please check its official website for more information:

http://www.chinaspringtour.com/ticketBookingWeb/showTicketBookingWeb/34962

We will be staying at the Great Tang Hotel at 4259 Bao’an Raod, Bao’an Gonglu. Where can we catch the Hop On Hop Off bus? Do we pay at the bus?

Hi Henrietta,

Go to the east end of The Walking only East Nanjing Road where you can find Hop On Hop off Buses.

Can I buy the tickets online? Every website I go to is invalid. Also, does this bus service stop at or near the airport?

Hi Danielle,

You may try the following bus tour websites:

1. http://eng.bigbustours.com/shanghai/home.html

2. http://www.tour-beijing.com/shanghai_bus_tour/

Where can I find the Big Bus Tour from the cruise ship terminal? We have a group of 8 and will consider either a private tour with an English speaking guide or the Big Bus. Please advise. Thank you.

Welcome to Shanghai!

1. For Bis Bus tour, check out the link below:

http://eng.bigbustours.com/shanghai/home.html

2. For private tour, check out the link below:

http://www.tour-beijing.com/shanghai_tours/

Hello, where can I book online tickets for the shanghai city sightseeing bus tour (the one that costs 30 CNY)? Every website I go to leads me to a flight booking website. Thanks!

It seems it is not convenient to book online. You may go to http://pages.english.ctrip.com/tours/all-tours/shanghai-tours/tickets.html , but the bus tour you want is not listed there.

I find the Chinese version of the tour ( 47 CNY, not 30 CNY), check out the link ( in Chinese ):

http://huodong.ctrip.com/activity/2692159.html ( the price starts from 27 CNY，the actual price is 47 CNY).

we are 4 people being in Shanghai on 15 APRIL 2018. WE STAY AT HOTEL: Shanghai Forson International Boutique Hotel Pudong Airport Chuansha Disney Where is the closest stop of HOP ON Spring Tour BUS PLEASE SEND US THE MAPS OF ROUTE

Dear ZVI SCHAICK,

Please check out the following links:

http://english.ctrip.com/ttd/detail-2-201611000060/

http://english.ctrip.com/ttd/detail-2-201705000002/

Have a nice time in Shanghai!

We will be staying shanghai city central int hostel.. is there a hop on hop bus stop near our hotel?

Dear Frank racillo,

You may go to the east end of the pedestrian East Nanjing Road where you find the hop on hop off bus.

We are staying at Hotel seagull by the bund. Where can we get on the spring tour bus? Your help will be very appreciated. MJ

Just walk to the east end of the pedestrian East Nanjing Road, where you can find a waiting hop on hop off, not far from your hotel. Have a fun!

Hello, Daniel! We arrive in Shanghai on a cruise liner. Where can we get on the spring tour bus? (the nearest stop to the cruise terminal).

Where can we get on the spring tour bus?

Dear Alisa,

There are quite some spots where you can get on a double decker bus. As far as I know, there is a bus stop at Park Hotel Shanghai at the west of East Nanjing Road>

Park Hotel Shanghai: http://www.parkhotel.net.cn/

Just a follow-up to my previous reply:

As far as I know, there is a bus stop at No. 100, People’s Avenue (Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall).  停靠位置：人民大道100号，公交线49路并站。

Is there a pick up drop off near international cruise terminal? could I buy ticket hen boarding and what currency is used, could I pay with US$?

is there a pick up stop at or near cruise terminal? could we buy tickets on board the bus? Could we pay with $US or have to be in Yuan (local currency)?

Dear Hung Nguyen,

As far as I know,there is no hop and hop off near the cruise port. Usually RMB is used. Thanks for your inquiry!

Can I get a ticket on the bus? Where is nearest stop to Rayfont Hotel, south bund

You easily get a bus ticket on board. On the southern end of Nanjing Road, there is a bus stop as far as I know. Have a nice time!

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Shanghai city bus routes.

1. Regular Downtown Lines: 1 to 992, Daqiao Line 3 to 6, Tunnel Line 1, 2, 3, 6 & 8 2. District/Regional Lines & Suburban Lines: Starting with Pudong, Jiading, Baoshan, Qingpu, Minhang, Fengxian, Songjiang… 3. Cross-district Lines: Starting with Huzhu Express, Shangzhu, Shangshi, Nanchuan, Xinjia, Songmei, Songxin, Shenchong, Lianzhu, Nanqing, Huqingying… 4. Night Lines: 301 to 345, Xumin Special Line, Tunnel Night Line 1 5. Downtown Shuttle Bus: 1001 to 1849 to solve the last-kilometer commute to/from metro station, and transfer between main roads and communities. 6. Rush-hour Lines: 04 -1090, Songjiang Line 29, Daqiao Line 1, Lingang No.2, Qinghua Special Line, Singjiang No.29 7.  Sightseeing Bus : City Sightseeing Lines by Spring Tour, Shanghai Bus Tours, Shencheng Sightseeing Bus … 8. Shanghai airport to city bus: Pudong Airport Shuttle Bus , Hongqiao Airport Shuttle Bus 9. Other categories: Hongqiao Transport Hub Line 1 & 4 to 10, Ferry Lines, Customized Line, BRT Nantuan Line, BRT Fengpu Line 10. Intercity Lines: K319 & routes starting with Bahe, Huliu, Taijia, Jiashan, Kunshan, Pinghu, Yangshan and Qingshang.

Shanghai Bus Schedule

Shanghai Bus Fare & How to Pay

The city bus fare varies a little according to the vehicle types. Most routes including the downtown lines, suburban lines, night lines and rush-hour lines charge CNY2. The downtown shuttle buses only cost CNY1. Passengers need to prepare some loose change to insert coins or banknotes into the coin box, or swipe the Shanghai Public Transportation Card to pay. Most cross-district lines charge by distance and the ticket price is CNY1-12. Conductors sell tickets on these city buses on which passengers must pay in cash.

Shanghai Sightseeing Bus

Tourists can have a general look at Puxi, Pudong by the double-decked City Sightseeing Lines 1, 2, 3 & 5. They can hop on and hop off to visit attractions including Nanjing Road, the Bund, People's Square, Yu Garden, Xintiandi and Shanghai Museum. There are also three lines of Big Bus Tours connecting must-gos in Shanghai.

Shanghai Tourist Bus

Shanghai direct tourist buses set off at the airport and popular sites in the city center, taking tourists to Wuzhen, West Lake, Lion Grove Garden, Humble Administrator’s Garden ...  

Shanghai Trolley Bus: CNY2; 05:00 – 23:00

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Map of Shanghai trolleybuses

The Shanghai trolley map shows all the stations and lines of the Shanghai trolleybus system. This trolley map of Shanghai will allow you to easily plan your routes in the trolleys of Shanghai in China. The Shanghai trolley system map is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

Shanghai iconic trolley buses have long been joked about by locals who often refer to them as the "braids" of the city (see Shanghai trolley map). But the electric-powered transport system looked until recently as though it was going to be faded out, like many other aspects of city life. The oldest trolley route, the No. 14, was shut down in June 2014.

The Shanghai Trolley bus system is the world oldest continually operating trolley bus system. Trolley buses are numbered under 30 and they operate on selected routes as you can see in Shanghai trolley map. Compared to trams, the trolley buses were more flexible to run. Shanghai trolley buses can change direction and move around traffic. Developing a trolley bus route is also less expensive and time-consuming.

Around 2000, the push to reinstate trams and trolley buses in Shanghai city grew stronger and one official from the Shanghai Bashi Public Transportation Group stated that trolley buses will not disappear and more new-generation trolley buses will be operating in the future (see Shanghai trolley map).

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Getting Around Shanghai: Guide to Public Transportation

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Each day, 10 million people ride it due to its convenience and low cost. With 16 lines over 705 kilometers (438 miles), chances are that whatever sites you want to see during your stay will be close to a metro station. Plus, all of its signs, maps, and announcements are in English as well as Chinese.

Buses are another cheap option, and ferries allow you to experience the Huangpu River. Taxis are plentiful, and the best option at night. Bike sharing can be found throughout the city, and while Uber is complicated to use without a Chinese bank account, there are alternatives, like Didi Chuxing.

For ease of access and setting up payment, we suggest downloading all of the recommended apps in this article before you leave for China.

How to Ride the Shanghai Metro

Fare rates: Fares are based on distance traveled and transfers made, ranging from 3 to 9 yuan (about 45 cents to $1.30). Line 5 is slightly cheaper than the rest and begins at 2 yuan (30 cents). Children under 1.2 meters (3.9 feet) ride free when accompanied by an adult. You can check ticket prices by downloading the Shanghai Metro app or the Explore Shanghai app .

Types of passes : You can buy one of several types of tickets or get a stored-value public transportation smartcard called the jiaotong ka.

• Single-journey ticket: A one-way ticket.
• One-day travel pass (18 yuan): Can be used for 24 hours and provides unlimited rides on all the metro lines except for the Maglev line
• Three-day travel pass (45 yuan): Same as the one-day pass, only for three days
• Maglev & metro pass (55 yuan/85 yuan): There are two versions: single and round-trip. The price includes either a single or round-trip journey on the Maglev line, plus 24 hours of unlimited rides on the other metro lines.
• Jiaotong ka: You can purchase this card (20 yuan for the card, plus at least 10 yuan each time you want to refill it) and use it for the metro and Maglev lines, as well as for taxis, buses, long-distance buses, and ferries.
• Jiaotong app: This is the digital version of the jiaotong ka, but it can be difficult to use as a foreign tourist. You can use this app if you pay through Alipay (a popular digital payment system in China), and if you can read Chinese, as there is not an English version. Also, Apple Pay will not work with it unless your account is set to the China region.

Where and how to buy: You can purchase single-journey tickets at the automated ticket machines or from the service counters in the metro stations. Buy 24-hour and multi-day passes at the metro service center counters. Jiaotong kas can be purchased at metro station service counters, convenience stores, and some banks. Download the jiaotong app here .

Hours of operation: Hours vary by line, but they generally run from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day. The Maglev line runs from 6:45 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Rush Hour: Rush hour is from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. During rush hour, you will need to push when getting on or off the train.

Accessibility: All the stations have elevators, though some can be difficult to find. Shanghai’s buses and taxis are not wheelchair-friendly. The metro will be your best option if you have mobility concerns.

Delays and Lost Property: For schedule changes, download the official Shanghai Metro app or call the 24-hour Shanghai Metro service hotline at 021-6437-0000. You can follow their WeChat account , too. Report lost property at the station service counters or call the hotline.

Subway Etiquette: Personal space does not exist. Do not expect people waiting on the platform to wait for those getting off before they board. Board quickly and push if needed. Passengers playing loud music and loud video games sans headphones is common, as is talking loudly.

See maps, lines, routes, news, and more specifics at the official Shanghai Metro site .

Flag one down or download the app Didi Chuxing to book one. The app has an English version with a foreign card payment option, but you will need to download it before you arrive in China. Also, the app will not work during rush hour (7:30 to 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday) as per Shanghai law.

The meter starts at 14 yuan ($2.10) for the first 3 kilometers (2 miles). Additional kilometers are 2.5 yuan (about 30 cents). Between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., the rates increase. Pay in cash or use a jiaotong ka (indicate to the driver before the trip starts if you want this option).

Uber is not possible to use as a foreigner, unless you have a Chinese Union Pay bank card.

The 1,400 buses of the city service include downtown lines, suburban lines, rush hour lines, sightseeing lines, intercity lines, and night lines. However, not all of them have English or pinyin signs, and some don’t even have numbers. Fares run from 1 to 2 yuan (15 to 30 cents). Most downtown stops are announced in English, as well as Mandarin and Shanghainese. You can pay with cash or with a jiaotong ka. Most start running at 5:30 or 6:30 a.m. and stop at 7:30 or 9:30 p.m. Night buses run from 11 p.m. until 5:30 a.m. the next day.

If you want to do a hop-on-hop-off sightseeing bus tour , your two options are Spring Tour Bus Company and Shanghai Bus Tours. You can pay in cash aboard the bus for either a 24-hour (30 yuan) or 48-hour (50 yuan) unlimited ride ticket.

Airport Trains and Shuttles

There are two airports in Shanghai: the Shanghai Pudong International Airport and the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

From Pudong:

• Maglev train: To get to central Shanghai, the Maglev train is the fastest option (the ride takes seven-and-a-half minutes) and only has one stop: the Longyang Road station. From there you can take metro line 2 or line 7 further into the center. It costs 50 yuan ($7.25) one way or 80 yuan ($11.60) for a round-trip ticket. Trains leave every 15 to 30 minutes.
• Shuttle bus: The bus takes about 70 to 80 minutes, costs 8 to 30 yuan and runs from 7 a.m until 11 p.m. There’s also a night line from 11 p.m. that runs until 45 minutes after the last flight arrives. From the city to the airport, it operates from 6 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased from the conductor with cash.

From Hongqiao:

• Metro: Both metro lines 2 and 10 go from Hongqiao and have many stations in central Shanghai.
• Shuttle bus: The bus takes about an hour, costs 1 to 30 yuan, and runs from 6 a.m. until 11 p.m. There’s also a night shuttle from 11 p.m. that operates until 45 minutes after the last flight arrives. From the city to the airport, it operates from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m.

Like many major cites, bikes can be found all over the sidewalks of Shanghai, ready to be plucked and peddled to the destination of your choosing. To use the bike sharing system, you will need to have an international phone plan or purchase a Chinese SIM card. (You must have internet on your phone to rent a bike.)

MoBike is the main bike-sharing companies in town. To use, download the app and register in your home country before you fly to China. This way you can use a foreign credit card to pay. You can download Alipay and put credit in your account too, as a backup option. Rides cost around 1 yuan for 15 minutes and then .5 yuan for every additional 15 minutes.

Ferries are a great way to cross the Huangpu River from Pudong to Puxi. Find docks at Nanpu Bridge, Yangpu Bridge, Xupu Bridge, and at other points. You can also take a ferry from the mainland to Chongming, Changqing, and Hengsha islands. Tickets range from 2 to 12 yuan.

Renting a car in Shanghai as a foreigner is not easy. You will have to apply for a temporary license and go through a medical check. If you want to do this, more information can be found in this guide to car rentals , and you can find a good deal on Happy Car’s site.

Tips for Getting Around the City

• Bikes are banned from some major roads. Look out for sidewalk cyclists.
• You can take your bike on the ferry.
• Automated ticket machines in the metro do not accept 1 yuan notes; carry coins.
• Don’t tip your taxi driver. At best they will be confused, at worst they will be offended.
• After the metro shuts down at 10:30 p.m., taxis will be the easiest form of transportation to take.

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Shanghai, Suzhou & Zhouzhuang Watertown Small Group Tour

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We will start the tour by visiting to Master of the Nets Garden and then proceed to Boat Ride on the waterway which is (optional). Then proceed to the Panmen

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Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Sightseeing Bus Tour

Experience Shanghai with an insider guide on full day bus tour, have a morning visiting of the best-preserved Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town, stroll around the

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1. Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour

2. Half Day Private Tour to Zhujiajiao Water Town with Boat Ride from Shanghai

3. Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights

4. Private Amazing Shanghai City Day Tour in Your Way

5. Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option

6. Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Day Trip from Shanghai

7. Private Full-Day Tour: Incredible Shanghai Highlights

8. Best of Shanghai Day Tour, including Jade Buddha Temple & Bund & Yuyuan Garden

9. Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train with All Inclusive Option

10. Zhujiajiao & Shanghai Icons Private Day Tour

11. Flexible Half Day Tour to Zhujiajiao Water Town with Boat Ride from Shanghai

12. 4-Hour Flexible Private Shanghai City Tour

13. 3-Hour Shanghai Bund Swift Tour with River Cruise or Skyscraper

14. Private Evening Tour: VIP Huangpu River Cruise and Shanghai Lights

15. Private Shanghai Night River Cruise and Hot Pot Dining Experience

16. 3-Hour Private Tour to Jewish Ghetto and Shanghai Bund

17. Flexible Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train

18. 4-Hour Shanghai City Private Flexible Tour in Your Way

19. Private Night Tour-VIP River Cruise and Shanghai Tower Option

20. Zhujiajiao Water Town Private Tour with Local Farm Visit and Fruit Picking

21. Full-Day Private Tour Shanghai City

22. Xitang Water Village Sunset Tour with Riverside Dining Experience from Shanghai

23. Shanghai Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining Experience

24. Private Half-Day Shanghai Tour with Din Tai Fung Dining

25. Half-Day Private Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour with Boat Ride from Shanghai

26. Tour of Jewish Shanghai led by a Jewish History Expert

27. 4-Hour Private Flexible Photography Tour of Best Shanghai Scenes

28. Shanghai Authentic Dinner and Night River Cruise with Rooftop Bar Hopping Option

29. Private Day Excursion to Suzhou and ZhouZhuang Water Village from Shanghai