Explore the ancient Chinese villages on the outskirts of Shanghai. Discover the historic Seven Treasure Town and Zhujiajiao, known as ‘Pearl Stream’. Enjoy a boat ride and visit a Silk Mill on this guided day tour.
- Shanghai Qibao Town - Seven Treasure Town is called Qibao in Chinese located outside of Shanghai. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Seven Treasures became a prosperous marketplace, known for its cloth, yarn, carpentry, rice wine and water. The textiles were treasured all over the world, with samples from the era still being displayed at the Great Museum of London. Some of the other sights you’ll enjoy on the tour include a unique wedding hall inside the textile mill, a shop producing traditional rice wine, and other trades such as blacksmithing, bamboo craft and fine carpentry.
- Zhujiajiao Ancient Town - The picturesque Zhu Jia Jiao is a classic water village, over 400 years old with a signature five-arch bridge spanning the Cao Gang River. Zhu Jia Jiao was an important town for local trade, shipping goods in and out of its manmade canals to the river.
We will stroll the maze of paths and bridges, and take a boat ride to view the residences of this nicely-preserved water village. Zhu Jia Jiao is also home to two impressive temples, which add to the charm and historic significance of the village.
- Boat tour in the water village
- English-speaking tour guide
- Lunch included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Admission tickets provided
- Hotel pickup and drop off in the city center
- Gratuities
Embark on a 1-day guided excursion to the charming rural hamlets on the fringe of Shanghai. Visit the Seven Treasure Town, a renowned ancient water town celebrated for its textile industry, and then proceed to Zhujiajiao, also known as ‘Pearl Stream’, a hamlet that transports you to the era of the Ming and Qing dynasties with its splendid architecture, age-old bridges, and residences. This scenic tour from Shanghai also includes a cruise and a stopover at a Silk Mill.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
