Zhujiajiao Water Town Half-Day Tour: Explore Ancient Streets and Ming-Qing Architecture
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36 Ratings
Shanghai
Immerse yourself in the charm of Zhujiajiao Water Town on this half-day tour. Explore ancient streets, admire Ming-Qing architecture, visit Kezhi garden, and enjoy a boat ride in the waterways.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Zhujiajiao Ancient Town - Your local friendly guide and the driver will pick up you from your Shanghai hotel. Enjoy the comfortable ride in the air-conditioned car to Zhujiajiao ancient water town,on the way by passing some of the city’s amazing skylines.

Established as early as 1700 years ago, Zhujiajiao still retains its typical Ming and Qing Dynasty old houses . Upon arrival, spend some quality time to wander around the old alley streets full of local flavors and appreciate the enchanting township senery along the riverside while learning the interesting local culture, history and custom.

Visit the peaceful Kezhi garden from the Qing Dynasty, once a private garden owned by the local wealthy family, indulge yourself in the beautiful natural landscape of this ancient garden dotted with the ponds, pavilions and bridges.

Pay a visit to the local “City God Temple “ to learn the fasinating local religious culture and custom.

Sample some of the local authentic food with the recommendations from your guide ;enjoy a relaxing gondola ride along the ancient water town to fully appreciate the charming of the “Oriental Venice”.

After the tour is finished, you will be dropped off back to Shanghai as you need.

What's Included
  • Downtown Shanghai hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Professional private guide
  • Local lunch or dinner included (with specific tour option)
  • Scenic boat ride in the water town
  • Comfortable transport with private driver & AC vehicle
  • Entrance fee to the local garden
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch or dinner( If “ Tour with Lunch” or “Tour with Dinner” not booked)
  • Ourskit hotel pick up and drop off(Could be arranged at surcharge).
Additional Information

Spend a leisurely half-day exploring the historic water town of Zhujiajiao with a friendly local guide. Discover the enchanting ‘Oriental Venice’ as you wander through ancient water alley streets, and admire the traditional architecture from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Take a tour of the iconic Kezhi garden and delight in a charming boat ride along the old waterways. Make the most of a private tour for a more tailored and flexible experience.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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.

Customer Ratings
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547piph
Apr 15, 2024
A Must Do Activity - We had a fabulous tour with Sunny who provided us with detailed information about the history of the water village and the surrounding areas. We would highly recommend this activity. It would be a real shame not to experience such a unique part of Shanghai. The water ways and the beautiful old buildings provide a stark contrast to the modern Shanghai. This was our favourite tour during our stay.
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Klauskemmerich
Apr 10, 2024
A perfect day at Zhujiajiao - It has been a fantastic trip with our guide Pan, who did an excellent job! We were a group of 7 people - the car transport has been comfortable for all of us. We had sufficient time to see all interesting places at this old town. There has been no time pressure. We recommend this tour to everyone. Sunny tours have been extremely good in conversation & organization - a perfect tour management. One of our group is not an english speaker and it has been agreed to get only an english speaking guide (so we want than help for the one not understanding) - but as a surprise Sunny organized a german speaking guide and all of us have been very relaxed in conservation then. Many thanks to Guide, Driver and Sunny Tours for this perfect day!
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N5314jsgaryb
Mar 25, 2024
Great guide and tour. - An excellent tour. A short car trip from Shanghai, and well worth seeing. The guide / driver, Kalvin Zhang, from Sunny tours was very knowledgeable, and interesting, on Shanghai's history. Over fives hours. Kalvin is very good company.
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Elienaym2024
Mar 25, 2024
Beautiful! - We had an amazingly relaxing and beautiful experience on this tour. We all enjoyed walking through the stone streets and seeing and trying the local snacks. Our tour guide Annie was very knowledgeable, patient and kind as she took us along the picturesque streets, bridges and boat ride. I highly recommend this tour and our guide Annie.
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Roxannan103
Mar 11, 2024
A historical must see! - Very good time! Annie was very helpful to show us what the local life is like. We got plenty of options to try different food, snacks and learn tradition. The Kezhi garden is beautiful and takes you into the lifestyle from decades ago. The boat ride along the river was a pleasant experience and very calm. I would highly recommend visiting!
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Franziska_q
Mar 10, 2024
Wonderful day trip - We had the best day with Clair. She was very knowledgeable and it was such an informative and lovely trip. Thanks also for being so patient with us during our shopping & showing us the local food :) Really recommend!
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Paksy
Feb 3, 2024
Amazing day trip - Day trip is amazing, Annie is the best guide we could find, has a very good English, she is so helpful and know a lot about the history of the ancient Chinese culture. We take the ride boat and visit the Kenzhi garden. We like so much the trip, highly recommended for a scape from busy Shanghai
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Adil553
Jan 16, 2024
Highly recommended - Great visit! Annie is a fantastic guide. Her English is excellent and she gave us lots of historical and cultural information. Definitely a must when visiting Shanghai !
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Suyinwin
Jan 14, 2024
Zhujiajiao and tour guide review - The trip to Zhujiajiao Water Town in Shanghai was fantastic! I highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area. We saw an array of local and traditional foods, snacks, and beautiful handicrafts, not to mention the stunning architecture - great for taking pictures. The people were incredibly friendly and enthusiastic, adding to the charm of the town. A special shoutout to Sunny, our tour guide; she's knowledgeable, great at explaining local customs and history, and made communication a breeze. This was our second tour with her, and she’s consistently impressive. I’d definitely recommend Sunny to anyone looking for a tour guide in Shanghai.
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Pablotoledof
Jan 1, 2024
Great attraction - Great visit! One of the best tourist attractions in Shanghai. Remember not to eat breakfast before so you can enjoy the local vendors food. Lots of tasty choices! Plus Annie is a great guide. Perfect English, really updated on everything Shanghai/China related. I firmly recommend her for your trip to Shanghai.
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