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24-Hour Layover in Shanghai
With a 24-hour layover at Shanghai's airport (PVG), plan on reserving at least 3 hours combined for immigration, security, and getting back with margin — leaving up to roughly 21.0 hours for something outside the airport. Shanghai is in China.
Activities that fit a 24-hour layover in Shanghai
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Shanghai Evolution Free Walking Tour
★ 5.0(36 reviews)· 3 hrs
From €4
Old Shanghai City Walking Tour
★ 5.0(10 reviews)· 4 hrs
From €58
Shanghai Top 5 Highlights All Inclusive Private Day Tour
★ 5.0(20 reviews)· 9 hrs
From €168
Private Shanghai Tour
★ 5.0(2 reviews)· 9 hrs
From €178
Private Shanghai Day Tour in Your Way
★ 5.0(20 reviews)· 8 hrs
From €116
Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Shanghai
★ 5.0(230 reviews)· 8 hrs
From €88
Private Amazing Shanghai City Day Tour in Your Way
★ 5.0(164 reviews)· 8 hrs
From €121
4-Hour Flexible Private Shanghai City Tour
★ 5.0(293 reviews)· 4 hrs
From €103
Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights
★ 5.0(1,229 reviews)· 8 hrs
From €103
Private Shanghai Airport Layover Tour with Flexible Highlights
★ 5.0(114 reviews)· 8 hrs
From €140
Private Half-Day Tour: Amazing Highlights of Old Shanghai
★ 5.0(48 reviews)· 4 hrs
From €79
Private Shanghai Shopping Tour with Local Shopping Guru
★ 5.0(93 reviews)· 5 hrs
From €85
Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai
★ 5.0(1,573 reviews)· 3 hrs
From €71
4-Hour Private Shanghai City Tour with Old and New Highlights
★ 5.0(285 reviews)· 5 hrs
From €83
4-Hour Private Customized Shanghai City Tour
★ 5.0(92 reviews)· 4 hrs
From €71
Shanghai City Guided Walking Tour | China's 1st and Best Rated
★ 5.0(357 reviews)· 4 hrs
From €4
Private Full-Day Tour: Incredible Shanghai Highlights
★ 4.9(379 reviews)· 8 hrs
From €97
Shanghai Coffee & Breakfast Tour
★ 4.9(160 reviews)· 3 hrs
From €58
Private Night Tour-VIP River Cruise and Shanghai Tower Option
★ 4.9(118 reviews)· 4 hrs
From €128
Shanghai Tower Ticket Booking
★ 4.3(68 reviews)· 3 hrs
From €35
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Other layover lengths in Shanghai
FAQs — 24-Hour Layover in Shanghai
Generally yes, if you clear immigration quickly — still reserve at least 3 hours combined for the airport process either side.