Private Tour of Shanghai: Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, Zoo, Xintiandi and the Bund Experience
Shanghai
Embark on a private tour of Shanghai, visiting the enchanting Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, Shanghai Zoo, Xintiandi, and the iconic Bund. Experience the charm of ancient water towns, get up close with adorable pandas, immerse yourself in local culture, and enjoy a delicious local lunch. With convenient hotel pickup and drop-off, make the most of your limited time in Shanghai.
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 Zoo and closely watch lovely animals such as pandas, golden monkeys, peacocks and South China tigers.

  • Shanghai Zoo (Shanghai Dongwu Yuan) - Shanghai Zoo is a large-scale state-level zoo. There are more than 400 species of animals, such as giant pandas, golden monkeys, South China tigers, Manchurian tigers, Yangtze alligators, elks, but also animals from all over the world, such as giraffe, kangaroo, penguin, hippopotamus, sea lion and the like.
    You will visit the giant pandas and learn some common knowledge about animals. The giant panda area is fan-shaped, where an indoor exhibition area and an outside playground can be seen. You can watch the panda’s every movement.
  • Xintiandi - We can approach to appreciate the SHIKUMEN style old houses and the relaxing atmosphere of Xintiandi
    Xintiandi is a tourist attraction that preserves the historical and cultural features of Shanghai and integrates Chinese and western culture. Xintiandi is divided into northern and southern parts. The south is dominated by modern architecture. The north is dominated by Shikumen old buildings. Composed of Shikumen and modern architectural style, now it has become a hot and fashionable pedestrian street in the center of the city. Actually, it stands for the popular and leisurely life style of this city’s new generation. The outdoor cafés, bars and romantic restaurants can be seen everywhere. It was once the site of the first congress of the Communist Party, but is now lined with shopping and entertainment places.
  • Shikumen Museum, Shanghai - It is an old shikumen house built in the 1920s that has been preserved and renovated. The museum was built according to the model of one household in the 1920s. There are seven main exhibition rooms, namely, the guest room, the study room, the old people’s room, the master room, the daughter room, the pavilion room and the oven room. The story of a shikumen family runs through the whole visit. It not only shows the unique shikumen architectural culture of Shanghai, but also reproduces the living space and lifestyle of Shanghai people in those days.
  • The Bund - The Bund is a famous waterfront on the west bank of Huangpu River and regarded as the symbol of Shanghai. Here, the charm of Shanghai as a bustling metropolis combining the century-old history and flourishing future is fully presented, making the Bund Shanghai a must-see attraction. We will see the 26 various buildings of different architectural styles at the Bund. Such as Peace Hotel, Shanghai Customs House and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank. In the evening, we will enjoy the light show and beautiful night scenery on both sides of the river.

Back to hotel after all the activities listed in the itinerary and end of the service

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Knowledgeable tour guide
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Entrance fee of the indicated attractions
Additional Information

Embark on a personalized, door-to-door guided tour that includes Zhujiajiao Ancient Town and top sights in Shanghai. Begin your journey with a thorough exploration of the historic water town of Zhujiajiao, traversing both by boat and on foot, followed by a traditional local lunch. In the afternoon, familiarize yourself with rare and charming creatures like pandas at Shanghai Zoo; step in to admire the unique SHIKUMEN architecture and the tranquil mood of Xintiandi. Stroll along the renowned Bund, taking pleasure in the captivating light show and beautiful riverfront views at night.

  1. Discover Zhujiajiao Ancient Town - one of the best-preserved water towns.
  2. Have a close look at intriguing animals like Pandas and enrich your knowledge about them.
  3. Connect with the locals and immerse yourself in the local lifestyle at Xintiandi.
  4. Treat yourself to local delicacies for lunch in Zhujiajao.
  5. Maximize your time with efficient hotel pickup and drop-off.
Location
Shanghai
Cancellation Policy

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

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