Ring out the old and welcome the new – Shanghai is ready with a spectacular New Year celebration!

For the 2026 New Year's holiday, carefully curated routes are launching across the city, with professional travel agencies handling every detail and adding exclusive experiences. Skip the planning, skip staying home, and step into 2026 with Shanghai's river breezes, lights and vibrant city energy.

4-Day 3-Night Group Tour

Day 1: The Bund / City God Temple Tourist Area / Nanjing Road Pedestrian Mall → Oriental Pearl TV Tower → Shanghai Urban History Development Exhibition Hall → Huangpu River Yacht Cruise

Day 2: Shanghai Disney Resort

Day 3: Legoland Shanghai Resort

Day 4: Fudan University / Tongji University / Shanghai Jiao Tong University → Shanghai Museum East Branch

This four-day Shanghai group tour includes shuttle pick-up service and accommodation at designated partner hotels, with daily breakfast for adults. Day 1 features visits to the Oriental Pearl TV Tower (including the 259-meter skywalk) and a Huangpu River cruise. Day 2 includes a full-day visit to Shanghai Disney Resort (shuttle service with pre-booking; admission included). Day 3 is for exploring Shanghai Legoland Resort (admission included). On Day 4, after changing vehicles and guides, the tour visits a university and Shanghai Museum East Branch. If English services are required, a booking upgrade is needed to include an English-speaking guide and form an independent group.

Partner Travel Agencies: Ctrip Platform, Runjiangnan (Jiangsu Wufang Culture & Tourism Co Ltd)

Contact: 400-866-3333 ext 69693

'One River, One Creek' In-Depth Tour

Day 1: Jade Buddha Temple → M50 Creative Park → Tian'an 1000 Trees → Huangpu River Night Cruise

Day 2: Suzhou Creek Boat Tour → The Bund → Sihang Warehouse

Day 3: Global Harbor

This itinerary connects key spots along the city's signature "One River, One Creek," aka Huangpu River and Suzhou Creek, including Tian'an 1000 Trees, M50 Creative Park and Sihang Warehouse Battle Memorial. The guide provides in-depth explanations (including in English) at each venue. Every participant wears a headset, allowing for flexible, on-the-go audio guidance and avoiding the common pitfalls of traditional tour groups.

Partner Travel Agency: Shanghai Tiancheng International Travel Service Co Ltd

Contact: Chen Qian, 183-0185-8725

New Year Family Heritage Trip (3 Days 2 Nights)

Day 1: West Sheshan Shanghai Astronomy Museum → Songjiang Guangfulin Prime Minister's Mansion Hotel

Day 2: Guangfulin Cultural Heritage Site → Songjiang Guangfulin Prime Minister's Mansion Hotel

Day 3: Chenshan Botanical Garden

This family-friendly itinerary combines science and culture, such as aerospace experiences at the Astronomy Museum paired with underwater explorations at the Guangfulin museum. Traditional crafts meet modern technology, including Songjiang fabric decorations and 3D printing workshops. An immersive New Year atmosphere runs throughout the trip, featuring themed dinners, stargazing wishes, and more. If there are expat travelers, the tour will be accompanied by an English-speaking guide.

Partner Travel Agency: Shanghai Junhui International Travel Service

Contact: Zhong Manfang, 139-1666-9569

3-Day 2-Night Group Tour

Day 1: Oriental Pearl TV Tower

Day 2: Maglev Train → Shanghai Maglev Museum → Madame Tussauds Shanghai → Sinan Mansions → Shanghai Sightseeing Double-Decker Bus → Huangpu River Cruise

Day 3: Tongji University → Shanghai Museum (East Branch)

This itinerary includes airport/train station pick-up services in Shanghai. On Day 1, participants may choose to visit the Oriental Pearl TV Tower to enjoy Shanghai's dazzling night view. Day 2 features a full-day highlights tour, including a ride on the Maglev train, visits to Madame Tussauds Shanghai and Sinan Mansions, a ride on the city sightseeing bus, and a Huangpu River cruise (ticket included). On Day 3, the tour visits Tongji University and the Shanghai Museum (East Branch) before departure. If English services are required, a booking upgrade is needed to include an English-speaking guide and form an independent group.

Partner Travel Agency: Ctrip Platform, Yu Jiangnan (Hangzhou Vision International Travel Agency Co Ltd)

Contact: 400-866-3333 ext 27012

Haipai Holiday: From Rome to Shikumen (a 2-Day City Stroll)

Day 1: Expo Museum (Ancient Roman Artifacts Exhibition) → Rockbund Historical Building Tour → Yuyuan Garden Malls → Yuyuan Light & Shadow Show → Xintiandi

Day 2: Wukang Road → Anfu Road Citywalk → Columbia Circle → Tianzifang

Following the theme of "exhibition, architecture, garden, street," this itinerary connects the Roman Artifacts exhibition, historic buildings at Rockbund, immersive night tour at Yuyuan Garden, renovated shikumen (stone-gated) neighborhoods at Xintiandi, the Wukang Road block and the alleys of Tianzifang. It offers a journey where visitors can experience East and West cultures in one day and traverse a century of history in two days. An English-speaking guide can be arranged for the tour.

Partner Travel Agency: Shanghai Jinjiang Tourism Holding Co Ltd

Contact: Hu Wenjun, 131-8588-1124

Ink & Nature: A Creative Journey in the Green Woods

Itinerary: Gongqing Forest Park → Bimo Gongfang

Step into Gongqing Forest Park and stroll through the serene pine valleys, sparkling lakes, winter woods and hidden forest trails. Engage with nature and gather inspiration. After a picnic in the woods to exchange ideas, head to Bimo Gongfang to explore traditional intangible cultural heritage crafts. Under professional guidance, transform your natural inspirations into calligraphy artworks, share your creative stories and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature blended with traditional art. If English services are required, a private booking is needed to include an English-speaking guide and form an independent group.

Partner Travel Agency: Shanghai Damei International Travel Agency Co Ltd

Contact: Chen Jun, 186-1694-8059

2-Day 1-Night Trip With Your Pet

Day 1: Gate M West Bund Dream Center

Day 2: Laowaijie

Pet-friendly travel is an emerging way to take your furry friends along as part of the family. This itinerary lets you explore Shanghai with your pet, discovering the city's hottest riverside spots while enjoying one-stop dining, entertainment and leisure experiences together. An English-speaking guide can be arranged for the tour.

Partner Travel Agency: Shanghai Wan Xiaoban Travel Agency Co Ltd

Contact: Yao Yuxiang, 137-6148-7533