Shanghai Highlights: Private Tour of Zhujiajiao Ancient Town and Iconic Attractions

Discover the best of Shanghai on this private tour, including a visit to the ancient water town of Zhujiajiao and iconic attractions like Shanghai Museum and Nanjing Road. Enjoy a traditional lunch and panoramic views from the Shanghai World Financial Center.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Zhujiajiao Ancient Town - Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel at 09:00 a.m.. Then, we will transfer to Zhujiajiao and start the highlight tour.
    Also known as the
    Venice of Shanghai,
    Zhujiajiao is the best preserved of the four ancient water towns in the Shanghai area. With a history dating back over 1,700 years, Zhujiajiao is full of lovely canals and waterways, small alleys, picturesque bridges, and ancient buildings, many from the Ming and Qing dynasties.
    The best way to explore Zhujiajiao is on foot and by boat. We will stroll through 1,700 years of history on a leisurely boat tour of this delightful water town. Then, We will visit landmarks including Kezhi Garden, the Qing-period post office, the City God Temple and Yuanjin Temple. Zhujiajiao post office is the earliest post office in east China, which is the only well-preserved Qing dynasty post office in east China.

At noon, we will enjoy local specialty for lunch. After lunch, we will transfer to Shanghai downtown and visit several iconic attractions.

  • Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan) - We will move to People’s Square and visit Shanghai Museum to learn about profound history and culture of Shanghai.
    Located in the center of Shanghai in People’s Square, Shanghai Museum is a large museum of ancient Chinese art. Its style and presentation surround visitors with artifacts demonstrating ancient wisdom and philosophy. The exterior design of the round dome and the square base symbolizes the ancient idea of a round heaven and a square land.
    The museum is divided into eleven galleries and three exhibition halls. The eleven galleries cover most of the major categories of Chinese art: Ancient Bronze, Ancient Ceramics, Paintings, Calligraphy, Ancient Sculpture, Ancient Jade, Coins, Ming and Qing Furniture, Seals, and Minority Nationalities.
    Then, we will see many scenic spots around people’s square, such as the new Municipal Government Mansion, Shanghai Grand Theater.
  • Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road) - Shanghai’s premier shopping street, Nanjing Road (Nanjing Lu) features businesses ranging from small shops and stalls to massive department stores and malls. It’s the world’s longest shopping district, stretching 3.4 miles (5.5 kilometers) from the Bund to Jing’an Temple.
    Nanjing Road is divided into Nanjing Road East, which includes the popular pedestrian strip and historical buildings, and Nanjing Road West, which has more modern structures. Though it’s possible to find anything on Nanjing Road, visitors often shop here for local products such as silk, paintings, calligraphy, handicrafts, and souvenirs.

Then, we will transfer to Pudong New Area and admire some of the world’s highest skyscrapers. Such as: Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai Tower, Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower and Jin Mao Tower.

  • Pudong New Area - As a new and bustling district, Pudong offers visitors some of the most modern attractions, businesses, skyscrapers and shopping malls, all featuring the latest in entertainment, technology and fashion.
    We will walk along Lujiazui Ring Bridge which is good place to photograph skyscrapers.

  • Shanghai World Financial Center - Standing in the center of Lujiazui in Pudong and neighboring Shanghai Tower and Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center (SWFC) is the second tallest skyscraper in the city up to now. From the exterior, the structure looks like a bottle opener and that’s exactly its nickname.
    For tourists, it’s more of a hot attraction featuring the sightseeing observatories and the Park Hyatt Hotel.
    Three observation decks offer different experiences at the 94th, 97th and 100th floors. The 100th floor is the highest observatory in the world, with transparent glass-walled walkways. Here, you can have a bird’s-eye view of Shanghai. If the weather is nice enough, you have a chance to see a spectacular sunset.

Afterwards, enjoy comfortable transfer back to your hotel, Wrap your memories and say good-bye in your hotel.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Knowledgeable tour guide
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Included entrance fees for all attractions
Additional Information

Enjoy an unforgettable experience with this private guided tour that will take you from your doorstep to the Zhujiajiao Ancient Town and famous landmarks in Shanghai, all without having to worry about time. Step into the ancient waters of Zhujiajiao onboard a boat, and on foot, delighting in a traditional local meal for lunch. Experience Shanghai in the afternoon: at the Shanghai Museum, People’s Square, Nanjing Road and the Shanghai World Financial Center. Moreover, you’ll get to see Shanghai like never before from the World Financial Center’s glass-walled Observation Decks.

  1. Discover one of the most well-preserved water towns - Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
  2. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture at the Shanghai Museum
  3. Delicious lunch included, with options for vegetarians
  4. Tailor the tour to fit your specific interests
  5. Enjoy convenient pickup and return service from your Shanghai accommodation
Location
Shanghai
We can also pick you up from any central location in Shanghai.
Cancellation Policy

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

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