Zhujiajiao Water Town: Traditional Architecture Tour

Escape the hustle and bustle of Shanghai with a half-day private tour to Zhujiajiao Water Town. Explore traditional architecture, take a boat ride, and enjoy an authentic Shanghainese lunch/dinner. Hassle-free pickup and drop-off included.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Zhujiajiao Ancient Town - You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning or afternoon based on your preferred schedule. Transferred by comfortable vehicle to Zhujiajiao, a water town on the outskirts of Shanghai, and was established about 1,700 years ago. Upon arrival, stroll along the old street and traditional market where you will find…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • All Admission
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities For Guide
Additional Information

What better way to explore one of the last remaining hidden sites—not yet touched by modernization—than by having an indigenous inhabitant tell you stories about the history and evolution of this great city. Escape the hustle and bustle of Shanghai with a getaway to Zhujiajiao Water Town. Explore traditional architecture and take a relaxing boat ride…

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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James_c
May 19, 2025
Great tour guide - Although this was 1 year ago, my wife and I would like to say that the tour guide (I think he is called Bill) was very helpful, speak fluent English, good knowledge about the tour and don't mind to go an extra mile to do his job. He is highly recommended.
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Christian_w
Apr 12, 2025
Awesome tour with Bill - highly recommend! - Had an awesome time touring with Bill! He’s super knowledgeable and speaks excellent English, which made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. With over 10 years of guiding under his belt, it really shows – he gave tons of interesting insights not just about the tourist spots, but also shared a deeper layer of Chinese culture that you don’t usually hear about in the West. What I really appreciated was how open he was to chatting – I had a lot of questions, and he answered them all with patience and depth. We ended up having some great conversations about the car industry (which I'm into) and even his take on my home country – super interesting stuff! Bill really helped me understand more about how Chinese people think and see the world, which made the trip even more meaningful. Easily a 5/5 – would definitely take a tour with him again!
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Vencer_v
Apr 5, 2025
Bill, was the tour guide.... - Bill, was the tour guide. Excellent English, very informative on tour details. He also does food tours, and Shanghai city tours. Loved the dumplings tasting on the city town tour. Can't go wrong choosing Bill as tour guide.
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Mala_a
Mar 10, 2025
Great tour with the best tour guide - My first tour while on my 2nd day at Shanghai. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Bill was my guide who messaged the night before to arrange the pick up and meeting point. Bill was on time, he speaks great English, is very friendly and outgoing. I learnt a lot about China from Bill on our ride to Zhujiajiao water town. The boat ride was great, I enjoyed walking through the ancient town. The garden was fascinating. We walked past Hanfu costume shops and I mentioned how I wanted to dress up. Bill was accomodating and I was able to get Hanfu dressup and professional photography. He waited patiently, held my bags and translated for me. We had lunch, the dumplings were delicious. Bill gave me a souvenir to take home, a cotton carry bag with a picture his daughter drew when she was young. That was a sweet gesture. I highly recommend this tour or having Bill as your guide. Loveliest man. Would be joining him on other tours when I’m back in Shanghai. Thank you Bill for such a lovely day I’ll always cherish!!!
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Michelle_f
Mar 2, 2025
What an amazing... - What an amazing experience! Bill is amazing! Clear community from start to finish. Bill is so knowledgeable and his English is incredible. Worth every penny!
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Layla_n
Feb 23, 2025
I had the most incredible... - I had the most incredible time exploring Zhujiajiao with Bill as my tour guide. His extensive knowledge, friendly inviting demeanor and exceptional English were just what I needed for my solo exploration day. Thanks for a wonderful time, Bill!
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Companion03178591945
Feb 16, 2025
A fantastic day! - Bill is one of the best guides we've ever had. His English is excellent, and he conveys many details entertainingly and understandably himself. He shared his love and enthusiasm for Shanghai, where he was born and raised, with us through numerous stories. Lunch together in a typical restaurant was a perfect recommendation. We thoroughly enjoyed the day with him!
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Peggy
Feb 6, 2025
Venice of Shanghai - Excellent tour of the Venice of Shanghai. Bill was an exceptional tour guide - Shanghai native, historian, patient, and kind. My husband and I had a wonderful day. If you have an afternoon when visiting Shanghai and want to get out of the city, I highly recommend this tour.
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Lisa_j
Feb 5, 2025
Perfect visit to Zhujiajiao - Bill was an excellent guide and his English is very good. He met us at the cruise terminal in Shanghai with a private car and driver. We drove to Zhujiajiao and first took a boat ride on the canals. We got off in town and explored the interesting street shops and walked over stone bridges. Bill paid our admission to a beautiful garden in the town and introduced us to some delicious fried dumplings at a local restaurant. After several hours, our driver took us back to the shop. It was a terrific day. Highly recommend!
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Lydia_c
Nov 30, 2024
This tour was great, we... - This tour was great, we enjoyed visiting the town and learning more about its history. Bill was very knowledgeable and took care of all the logistics seamlessly. Highly recommend!
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From $60
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).