Zhujiajiao Water Town: Ancient Canals Near Shanghai

Experience the charm of Zhaojialou Ancient Town on a half-day private tour from Shanghai. Explore the water village, savor local cuisine, and take a scenic boat ride.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Zhujiajiao Ancient Town - Meet the friendly private guide at the hotel lobby in the morning or afternoon, according to the preferred schedule. Travel in a comfortable private vehicle to Zhujiajiao Water Town, one of the best-preserved ancient water towns near Shanghai, boasting a history of over 1,700 years.
    Upon arrival, enjoy a stroll along the…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private air conditioned vehicle
  • Private guide
  • Experienced driver
  • Zhujiajiao entrance fee and boat ride ticket
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Escape the city and embrace the allure of Zhujiajiao Water Town, a renowned and well-preserved ancient water town near Shanghai. Boasting a history spanning over 1,700 years, Zhujiajiao is celebrated for its historic stone bridges, quaint narrow lanes, riverside dwellings, and serene canal vistas. Wander through the historic town with a personal guide,…

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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William_t
Apr 11, 2025
Well recommended - An excellent tour and highly recommended. Our guide Judy could not have been better. Her English was perfect and she was very knowledgeable and informative. She was in our hotel reception waiting for us just before our allotted time (10am) and the information began as soon as we set off in the chauffeured Tesla. It’s a long drive out from central Shanghai. Once there Judy expertly guided us through the maze of little streets, over bridges, around the Taoist City God Temple, through an ancient Manor House and its beautifully landscaped gardens and onto our gondola ride. The experience included lunch in a small restaurant where she chose the menu after asking us about our tastes. We love Chinese food and this was top notch. Judy was very attentive to our needs throughout and we could not have been better satisfied. Thank you Judy and driver (Mr Chun or similar).
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Eb_ejb7
Oct 5, 2019
Ancient Water Town during national holiday week - During National holiday week in October can be very crowded. We book this private tour with the hope our guide would navigate the crowds. It was excellent. We missed all the crowds by arriving early and were able to tour the ancient town in relaxed atmosphere. As the crowds started to build we left the ancient town to a local farm and were able to pick Oranges and Dragon Fruit. The farm was 15min away from the ancient town. After the farm we headed back to the Ancient town and had lunch. This time we went to a less crowded part of the ancient town and walked some of the less traveled alley ways. National holiday week in October can be crowded, but with our private tour guide it was a success in avoiding what could be a very busy time. To make this happen our guide contacted us to start at 7:00am instead of the normal 9:00. Arriving early we did not miss anything. And coming back for lunch made us appreciate how nice it was and gave a second chance to look around.
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Shaun
Jun 4, 2018
Alana was amazing, arrived on time and... - Alana was amazing, arrived on time and was very detailed when explaining how the tour would work. The transport was very spacious and clean with water provided. The tour of the village was great and she even showed us some secret viewing spots, along with helping us decipher the lunch menu for our tastes. We would definitely recommend the tour to anyone with 5 hours or so to spare as it gets you away from the hustle and bustle of Shanghai to a peaceful town where even the locals go to relax. Thanks Alana.
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From $65
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).