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Top Shanghai Trips & Tours in May 2026

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Discover Shanghai in May 2026 on one of these 3 tours hand-selected by the travel experts at Adventure Life. Explore the best of during May 2026 as you enjoy Urban Exploration, Archaeological Site Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Biking, and Cooking Classes. Prices for trips in May 2026 range from $1,566 to $10,513 for a vacation of 5 to 25 days. Choose any of the below 3 itineraries in May 2026 and customize it when you contact one of Adventure Life's expert Shanghai trip planners.
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Traditional Yuyuan Garden District
from $1,566
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Explore Shanghai

5 Day Itinerary
  • Visit the French Concession
  • Tour Yuyuan Garden
  • Walk along the Bund
  • Discover Shanghai Museum treasures
  • Visit Shanghai Urban Planning Cente
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Shanghai / Shanghai
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Village Visits, Local Market Visits
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Relaxed
Extend any China trip with this Shanghai extension and explore top Shanghai tours. Wander the French Concession, stroll the Bund, visit gardens, museums, Zhujiajiao Water Town, and art districts. Discover the city’s historic charm and modern highlights on this four-day Shanghai city experience.
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Chinese food
from $4,868
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Flavors of China

12 Day Itinerary
  • Take a cooking class in Shanghai
  • Volunteer at Dujiangyan Panda Base
  • Learn how to prepare Chinese dishes
  • Explore the Great Wall of China
  • Explore Forbidden City palaces
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Cooking Classes
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 12-day culinary-focused tour of China acquaints you with authentically prepared Peking Duck in Beijing, followed by a dumpling feast in the old Chinese capital of Xi'an. Then you'll head south to the Sichuan Province, where Chengdu boasts its infamous Hot Pot dinner. The tour ends in Shanghai for a mix of international flavors and cuisine.
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World famous Terracotta Army
from $10,514
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Boundless China

25 Day Itinerary
  • Visit the Panda Base
  • Hike the Great Wall of China
  • Visit the Terracotta Warriors
  • Cruise the Yangtze River
  • Tour the Three Gorges Dam
  • Walk along the Golden Whip Stream
  • Visit Guangzhou Tower
  • Explore the Longsheng rice terraces
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Beijing / Hong Kong
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Urban Exploration, Archaeological Site Visits, Biking, Hiking, Land & Sea Exploration, Whitewater Rafting
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Moderate
Experience the ultimate 25-day trip across China, blending iconic history with rugged adventure. Hike the Great Wall and Longsheng Rice Terraces, cruise the Yangtze River, and explore the Avatar-inspired peaks of Zhangjiajie. From the ancient warriors of Xi'an to the neon skyline of Hong Kong, this is an active exploration of China’s diverse landscapes.
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