Private Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town Exploration & Boat Ride, A Shanghai Getaway

Escape the hustle and bustle of Shanghai with a private tour to Zhujiajiao Water Town. Explore traditional Chinese architecture, take a boat ride along the canals, and upgrade your experience with a delicious local meal.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Zhujiajiao Ancient Town - Meet up your friendly private guide at your hotel lobby in the morning or afternoon based on your preferred schedule. Transferred by comfortable vehicle to Zhujiajiao, a water town on the outskirts of Shanghai, and was established about 1,700 years ago.

Upon arrival, stroll along the old street and traditional market where you will find many interesting vendors and local specialties. You will also find the best known bridges, built during Ming and Qing Dynasties. Take a relaxing boat ride in the water canals, and your friendly private guide will share with you the history and story of the area.

After the tour, your guide will send you back to the hotel in Shanghai city.

What's Included
  • Transport by private air conditioned vehicle
  • Private guide
  • Visa waiver assistance for small groups from the cruise port for cruise passengers
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off (Pudong airport,Baoshan cruise port pay additional 45usd/group when arrival)
  • Experienced driver
  • Zhujiajiao entrance fee and boat ride ticket
  • Lunch or early dinner if related tour option is selected
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Take a brief escape from the bustling city of Shanghai and visit the stunning Zhujiajiao Water Town. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to discover traditional Chinese architecture and enjoy a calming boat journey along the waterways. This private half-day excursion can commence either in the morning or afternoon, with all entrance costs, personal guide and transportation included. Should you choose to enhance your trip, you can include lunch or dinner to sample the local fare when booking.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
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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Helene_h
Aug 3, 2024
Amazing experience and a must see! - It was the best experience and I am so glad and grateful to have chosen this tour company and for our tour guide Snow. It started off with a pick up from the hotel, and an amazing service from the start, guiding through the gardens which were so much more beautiful than imagined and the water village was beautiful, really stunning. Snow (our guide) was amazing she went above and beyond at every occasion, incredibly informed and with over a decade of local experience it was such a treat. I would highly recommend.
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Annalena_l
Aug 1, 2024
Great Trip - We had a blast! Thank you for the wonderful experience, the great food and the lovely time! Highly recommend:)
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Jesus_p
Jul 30, 2024
Water tour with Snow, an excellent guide! - Excellent experience with Snow!! Her English is perfect, she knows a lot and could answer every question with lots of detail. She even wrote our names in Chinese! So interesting. We did a gondola trip, similar to Venise but in China! Would definitely recommend and repeat. She is flexible with planning as well.
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Goplaces545247
Jul 28, 2024
Great experience pleasant day trip - It was a very pleasant experience exploring the water town of Zhujiajiao. Our tour guide Kalvin is a native born in Shanghai’s old town. He is very knowledgeable about the history in and around Shanghai. My two teenage daughters learned so much about Shanghai’s key landmarks and history. None of our questions were left unanswered. The value of this experience is in the super experienced and friendly tour guide. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone with family and are curious about learning not only history but also modern times of Shanghai.
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Beimana
Jul 27, 2024
Very good experience! - Hi… all was perfect!! May very good guide… I enjoy very much.. I learn many new things…driver was very good too.. good new car..tnx for excellent toor…
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David
Jul 27, 2024
Fantastic walking tour - We had a great personalized tour with Mary our guide. Picked up in a luxury van from our hotel. Mary was very knowledgeable and made the day enjoyable. Well priced with lunch included. Highly recommend this tour
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Jhessica_r
Jul 24, 2024
Excellent! - I got a private tour just for myself. Jane was professional, knowledgeable and kind. It was a hot day, and she checked on me frequently, asking if I needed a break or wanted to do/see something specific. Our driver was there to pick us up on time, and everything went well. I highly recommend this tour to Zhujiajiao and the service they provide.
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Michelle_s
Jul 24, 2024
Beautiful town/Great tour - Kalvin was a wonderful tour guide. So kind and patient with us and the kids. He catered the tour to our needs. The water tour was beautiful!
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Jan_c
Jul 22, 2024
Venice of the East - Mary was an excellent private guide, and the driver service from/to the Shanghai hotel worked perfectly. I enjoyed the tour thoroughly.
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Manuel
Jul 21, 2024
Beautiful and idyllic scenery - Our tour guide Kalvin was amazing. He was so knowledgeable and patient. An hour away from Shanghai city center, we highly recommend this tour.
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