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Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour: Shanghai Ancient Town Exploration and Huangpu River Night Cruise
3.7
19 Ratings
Shanghai
Experience the charm of Zhujiajiao, the ‘Venice of Shanghai’, with its ancient bridges, willow trees, and tranquil atmosphere. Then, embark on a Huangpu River night cruise to witness the dramatic and splendid night views of Shanghai.
Experience the charm of Zhujiajiao, the ‘Venice of Shanghai’, with its ancient bridges, willow trees, and tranquil atmosphere. Then, embark on a Huangpu River night cruise to witness the dramatic and splendid night views of Shanghai.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Zhujiajiao Ancient Town - You will be greeted by your guide and driver at around 12:00 before head to Zhujiajiao Water Town (1 hour’s drive).
Zhujiajiao Water Town sightseeing for 2.5 hours . （Zhujiajiao, known as the “Venice of Shanghai”, with a history of more than 1,700 years. Endowed with another elegant name - ‘Pearl Stream’ - the small town…
- Zhujiajiao Ancient Town - You will be greeted by your guide and driver at around 12:00 before head to Zhujiajiao Water Town (1 hour’s drive).
Zhujiajiao Water Town sightseeing for 2.5 hours . （Zhujiajiao, known as the “Venice of Shanghai”, with a history of more than 1,700 years. Endowed with another elegant name - ‘Pearl Stream’ - the small town is the best-preserved among the four ancient towns in Shanghai）
- Huangpu River - Then, continue to the city’s Huangpu River and board a comfortable sightseeing boat for an evening cruise. Soak in the views of The Bund and Pudong’s skyscrapers, all beautifully illuminated against the darkness. Finally, disembark and conclude with a hotel drop-off.
What's Included
- Huangpu River Night Cruise
- English-speaking guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Huangpu River Night Cruise
- English-speaking guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Zhujiajiao, often referred to as the “Venice of Shanghai,” boasts a rich history spanning over 1,700 years. Also known by the charming name ‘Pearl Stream,’ this quaint town is the most well-preserved of Shanghai’s four ancient towns. Its distinctive old bridges over flowing streams, small rivers lined with willow trees, and houses featuring courtyards…
Zhujiajiao, often referred to as the “Venice of Shanghai,” boasts a rich history spanning over 1,700 years. Also known by the charming name ‘Pearl Stream,’ this quaint town is the most well-preserved of Shanghai’s four ancient towns. Its distinctive old bridges over flowing streams, small rivers lined with willow trees, and houses featuring courtyards offer a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of modern city life, transporting visitors to a world of antiquity, leisure, and tranquility. A cruise on the Huangpu River is the ideal way to admire Shanghai’s dramatic and splendid night views, making it a must-do for most visitors to the city.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Your guide will contact you 1 day in advance to confirm the departure time and pick-up place.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.7
(19 Ratings)
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Roberto
Oct 1, 2019
Very intetesting tour. - Very good services, excellent and efficient guide speaking good English and providing sufficient infirmation. I recommdnd to all travelers.
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Daydream622848
Apr 3, 2019
Excellent tour - excellent guide! - We purchased 2 tours and had the pleasure of having Ding as our guide for both tours. He took us to the watertown and led us through the narrow streets. Our tour included a gondala ride through the city. Wonderful!
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Lucy
Nov 5, 2017
It was a very ice Tour . Especialy the... - <p>It was a very ice Tour . Especialy the night cruise was worth thr money. When in Shanghay, the night cruise is a must.</p>
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Tlcmum
Aug 29, 2019
Zhujiajiao Water town and Huangpu River night cruise - We were picked up promptly at the time arranged. Nini (our guide) was very cheerful and very informative. Her English was good and we appreciated her local knowledge.
We really enjoyed the water town itself. Despite what I had read, the day we visited the village was not over-run with tourists even though it was a fine day. The local shops obviously cater for the tourist trade, but the shop owners live in the town (often above the shop) so this made it feel more authentic.
Our visit to the silk factory was informative, but more time was spent there than necessary. The process and products were fascinating.
The Chinese style dinner was tasty - at a restaurant in a bustling Chinese food precinct. We were in a corner that had storage shelves beside, but we enjoyed the cuisine. We did think we would be dining on the river, but this was not the case.
The river cruise is very pretty with all the buildings around the Bund lit up. It took less than an hour, but was a great experience.
Nini left us after the cruise and the driver returned us to our hotels. The only real negative of the day was the condition of the mini-van. It was older and had a lot of major squeaks and rattles, not enough seat belts, and very poor suspension. There were 3 of us in the back seat and by the end of the evening we had sore backs from the rough ride. That aside, I would recommend the tour as being good value for money and a great experience.
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Casey
Jul 15, 2019
Worth seeing - It's not so much a tour as it is transfers and assistance. But worth it for the ease, Shanghai has been hard to navigate. Although our guide did give us some information on the drive to Zhujiajiao. The water town is definitely worth seeing - boat rides cost extra but worth it. The silk museum was interesting and we rushed through it at our pace! Dinner was not on board the river cruise, it was in a little cheap looking local place, but was interesting. The cruise was stunning!! You can pay 50rmb each and go out the front- do it!!! It was insanely crowded otherwise.
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Krystle
Apr 3, 2018
The tour was very nice and well... - <p>The tour was very nice and well organized. I would have liked if our guide, Leo, would have showed us around a little in Zhujiajiao but we did enjoy the free time. Leo was very knowledgeable about the city and provided lots of insight. He also went above and beyond by helping us with other accommodations and recommendations. He was definitely an amazing resource and knew what he was doing.</p>
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Rowena
Oct 6, 2017
This was a very enjoyable tour and we... - <p>This was a very enjoyable tour and we would certainly recommend it to anyone wanting to experience Shanghai and its surroundings. Leo, or tour guide, was very knowledgeable and full of interesting information about the sites and Shanghai life. The water town was really interesting but we were a little disappointed that the river boat was not included in the cost of the tour as everyone wanted to do it and it really was a highlight. <br/>
The night tour on the river was amazing but again, in order to get access to the top deck, the only way to take photos we were charged extra on top of the ticket price in fairness this may have been due to the National Holiday as Leo did not seem aware of this<br/>
Just a warning .....we were herded to a couple of shops, a Silk shop and a Pearl and Jade shop which were blatant attempts to sell gullible tourists overpriced goods. Not unexpected, but as we had been taken to the exact same two stores on a previous tour 2 days before, it was a little annoying!</p>
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Mike
Oct 5, 2017
Not as advertised. No buffet dinner... - <p>Not as advertised. No buffet dinner during the cruise. You had to pay extra to get on the top deck on the cruise boat. Many disappointments.</p>
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Bcmc1989
Jun 15, 2019
Terrible - Not a “mini” group but rather large. Not even a “tour” just a ride to Zhujiajiao with instructions to meet back up after an hour of free time. The part of town they take you to is HIGHLY commercialized, skip it. Silk “museum” is actually a shop where they put the pressure on to buy and don’t let you leave for a long time. Dinner: worst food in shanghai, barely edible, also NOT onboard like advertised. More free time on the bund while you wait for cruise, oh wait the tour operator didn’t get tickets early enough for the cruise so it’s another 45 minutes of free time on the bund! Finally get to the riverboat cruise, VERY crowded, but still best part of tour. Drop off at hotel takes foreeeeeeeeeeever because they have to drop everyone else off first. Skip this tour. Pay a little more and get something worthwhile. Also, tour guide Jason was full of misogynistic jokes so if that’s your style then maybe you should go on the tour.
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Iris
Mar 29, 2018
This is not worth seeing - there's... - <p>This is not worth seeing - there's nothing much - our tour guide Jason wasn't helpful either - he's always on his phone and we definitely had lots of free time since he would just leave us quite often and when walking, he would walk ahead of us on his own quite often. The included dinner that was part of this tour was just awful as the food wasn't even hot.</p>
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