Travellers transiting at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) for more than eight hours will be able to participate in free layover city tours offered by Trip.com Group from April 15.
Transiting international travellers can choose to join these hassle-free Shanghai Express tours which include transportation, attraction tickets, e-sim cards, and team insurance.
Current itineraries include the Shanghai Highlights City Tour (09.00-14.00); the Strolling Under the Trees Citywalk Tour (16.00-22.00); and the Huangpu River Cruise Sightseeing Night Tour (18.00-23.00) – all led by English-speaking guides.
Those seeking to travel light may store their luggage at the airport or on the shuttle bus if space permits. Meals are not included.
Each free tour accommodates a maximum of ten travellers and lasts five to six hours, including transportation from and back to the airport.
The tours will be available to international travellers who are eligible for China’s 72/144-hour visa-free transit policy, as well as those holding a 24-hour temporary entry permit issued by the airport border inspection.
Travellers may head to the Trip.com Group currency exchange counter on Island A in the Departure Hall of Terminal 2 for in-person registration after passing through customs. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Trip.com’s head of marketing Han Feng said: “We will leverage our extensive resources to ensure a memorable tour experience and provide world-class customer service to help flyers enjoy what Shanghai has to offer.”
