Zhujiajiao Water Town Half-Day Tour: Explore Ancient Streets and Ming-Qing Architecture

Immerse yourself in the charm of Zhujiajiao Water Town on this half-day tour. Explore ancient streets, admire Ming-Qing architecture, visit Kezhi garden, and enjoy a boat ride in the waterways.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Zhujiajiao Ancient Town - Your local friendly guide and the driver will pick up you from your Shanghai hotel. Enjoy the comfortable ride in the air-conditioned car to Zhujiajiao ancient water town,on the way by passing some of the city’s amazing skylines.

Established as early as 1700 years ago, Zhujiajiao still retains its typical Ming and Qing Dynasty old houses . Upon arrival, spend some quality time to wander around the old alley streets full of local flavors and appreciate the enchanting township senery along the riverside while learning the interesting local culture, history and custom.

Visit the peaceful Kezhi garden from the Qing Dynasty, once a private garden owned by the local wealthy family, indulge yourself in the beautiful natural landscape of this ancient garden dotted with the ponds, pavilions and bridges.

Pay a visit to the local “City God Temple “ to learn the fasinating local religious culture and custom.

Sample some of the local authentic food with the recommendations from your guide ;enjoy a relaxing gondola ride along the ancient water town to fully appreciate the charming of the “Oriental Venice”.

After the tour is finished, you will be dropped off back to Shanghai as you need.

What's Included
  • Entrance fee to Zhujiajiao water and local garden
  • Downtown Shanghai hotel pick up and drop off
  • Professional Private guide
  • Local tasty lunch or dinner ( If tour with lunch or tour with dinner option is booked)
  • Boat ride in the water town
  • Private driver with comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch or dinner( If “ Tour with Lunch” or “Tour with Dinner” not booked)
  • Ourskit hotel pick up and drop off(Could be arranged at surcharge).
Additional Information

Spend a leisurely half-day exploring the historic water town of Zhujiajiao with a friendly local guide. Discover the enchanting ‘Oriental Venice’ as you wander through ancient water alley streets, and admire the traditional architecture from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Take a tour of the iconic Kezhi garden and delight in a charming boat ride along the old waterways. Make the most of a private tour for a more tailored and flexible experience.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
No.36 Meizhou Road, Qingpu District, Zhujiajiao Town
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Yuna_k
Aug 22, 2024
Superb! - Linda was an excellent guide, she tried explaining lots of history and culture, very polite and extremely friendly. We felt like she was a friend. And of course, the water town trip was worth it, we tested the real Chinese culture. Lastly, the vehicle ride was extremely comfortable, hoped we could see a few more other places. Thank you, Linda. All the best, Yuna & Russell
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R1777lkallanw
Aug 21, 2024
Exploring Zhujiajiao water town - Shanghai's nearby Venice - The Zhujiajiao water town was a fabulous half day trip. There wasn't many people around which made for a peaceful time exploring. A highlight was the boat trip. Our guide Ken was very knowledgeable and friendly. He picked us up from our hotel in Shanghai and off we went, and looked after us. Well worth the tour having a guide makes it so much easier and enjoyable!
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Connector66812366504
Aug 19, 2024
Once in the lifetime - Our Guide Sarah and also the driver were very pleasent and kind. We have all a great day and all our questions get an answer. The food was good and the boattrip exzellent.
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Rarazara
Aug 17, 2024
Great Experience with Sammi! - We had a great time exploring Zhujiajiao with Sammi, who was absolutely wonderful! She was incredibly knowledgeable about the town as well as Shanghai and China in general. We had many questions about places and restaurants to visit and she gave us detailed recommendations for them and even told us the best transportation methods for reaching them! Overall, the tour was a great experience and my friend and I both enjoyed it greatly thanks to Sammi’s guidance and expertise.
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Christopher_c
Aug 17, 2024
Amazing experience with Sammi! Highly recommend - Sammi was an amazing tour guide! Very hospitable and nice, extremely informative and she was great at explaining the history and details of Zhujiajiao to us. I am so thankful she helped make this tour experience a great one for us, and I would highly, highly recommend booking this tour specifically with her. She does both private and group tours, and she does a great job translating, explaining the history, providing recommendations around the area, and also being generally very helpful and kind.
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Hilde_f
Aug 14, 2024
Sunny was a wonderful... - Sunny was a wonderful tourguide. We got picked up by the hotel in time and drove to the watertown. Had an excellent lunsj, before we went to an garden which was remarkeble. iwould highly recommend Sunny as guide. Thank you so much Sunny for a wonderful tour.
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Olafm363
Aug 2, 2024
Flexible half-day tour Water Town Zhujiajiao Shanghai - Very good tour, guide and driver excellent. Can highly recommend. Lots of information about country and people,
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Rachelbd5858ic
Aug 2, 2024
Really excellent tour. Thoroughly recommend. - Loved this trip. We were picked up in a lovely car and whisked off to Zhujiajiao, just over an hour outside of Shanghai. After a wander amongst the narrow streets and little shops, Lily took us around the beautiful temple followed by a fun boat trip in China’s very own little Venice. She then took us to a restaurant where she guided us to try many of the delicious local dishes. Lily is such a warm friendly person, hugely knowledgeable and interesting. She answered our endless questions about history, culture, food and even kept my teenagers interested and engaged. We 100% recommend this personalised trip. Thank you so much.
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Sidney_t
Jul 26, 2024
Great tour guide - Sammi was a great tour guide! Very attentive and had a lot of interesting information for us. Glad I booked it!
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Companion66305265853
Jul 20, 2024
Recommend for Families! - Highly recommend! We had a great tour with Kenny including my wife and two teenage daughters. Include the boat tour and lunch!
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