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Excellent
Wonderful guide. He guided me well. Very polite
All-inclusive Half-day Private Tour To Zhujiajiao Water Town
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At a glance
- Duration
- 5h 30min
- Price from
- $141 / person
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 59 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
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Description
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 merely 45km from downtown Shanghai.Explore traditional architecture and take a relaxing boat ride through the waterways. This half-day tour includes pickup/drop off from any location in Shanghai and entrance fees,BOAT RIDE on the meandering canal, an authentic Shangese Lunch/dinner(Vegan option available).Choice of morning or afternoon departure to suit your schedule .Professional English-speaking guide for an unforgettable experience. Includes all entrance fees: No hidden extras Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your Shanghai hotel
Tour Options
Itinerary
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 many interesting vendors and local specialties. You will also find the best known stone bridges, built during Ming and Qing Dynasties. Take a relaxing boat ride in the canals, and your friendly guide will share with you the history and story of the area. We will also visit a traditional Chinese family garden to marvel the "Elaborate" lifestyle of old time China.After the tour, your guide will send you back to the hotel in Shanghai city.
Highlights
Private transportation
Bottled water
Lunch or Dinner
All Admission
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Lunch or Dinner
All Admission
Not included
Gratuities For Guide
Pickup Locations & Times
Free Pickup/Drop off from any location in Shanghai(including airports)!
Traveller Ratings
4.9
59 reviews
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
How long does All-inclusive Half-day Private Tour To Zhujiajiao Water Town take?
All-inclusive Half-day Private Tour To Zhujiajiao Water Town lasts about 5h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does All-inclusive Half-day Private Tour To Zhujiajiao Water Town cost?
Prices start at $141 per person for this Shanghai experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel All-inclusive Half-day Private Tour To Zhujiajiao Water Town for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Free Pickup/Drop off from any location in Shanghai(including airports)! Pickup points include CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyB1ab3l7W/wbHCttJZ0cPZ0=, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyH8xh6gH2yMXGkdWTl9xRIg=.
What languages is All-inclusive Half-day Private Tour To Zhujiajiao Water Town offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Reviews(59)
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Rip-off
Really paying 500 Canadian dollars for not even the boat tour and no meal included, it's a rip-off
5
Excellent Tour With A Superb Guide
A really excellent tour of Zhujiajiao. Bill was a superb guide; informative, knowledgeable, friendly, excellent English, and very easy to get on with. I especially liked that he gave me plenty time to take in the atmosphere, take photographs, or visit shops, so that the tour progressed at my pace. I thoroughly enjoyed my private tour, and it more than matched my expectations.
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5-Stars Experience
Trusted, professional and knowledgeable
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not really a waterway adventure
this is a LONG way from Shanghai (over one hour) Garden was lovely. Town shops were very crowded gondola ride lasted about 10 minutes. not worth the trip.
Operator response
Hi Elaine,thank you for your kind review.As stated in the tour description,the town is about 45km from downtown Shanghai,and the travel time is about 1 hour. The boat cruise lasts about 15-20minutes,it’s an experience for you to soak the atmosphere of “Venice of Shanghai”,it is not meant to be prolonged journey to go between places. As far as we can remember,the town was not crowded at all that day,as a matter of fact,most of the guests enjoyed the relative serenity of the town. Though we are in a city of 25 million,crowds here and there may be unavoidable. We are so glad that you enjoyed the garden,which is probably the MOST Beautiful Chinese garden in Shanghai. We look forward to seeing you in our other tours. Bill’s Fantastic Tours
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over priced
nice place to visit but over priced our guide bill was very good. good taxi going out but very bad going back,made me feel sick couldnt wait to get out
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Thanks you Bill
It was amazing tour and Bill was fantastic and very kind l like lt alot
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Our tour guide Bill was...
Our tour guide Bill was great. Very knowledgeable and we learned so much history. We loved the boat ride down the river. It was so beautiful. There was a light rain that made it even better. The Tour of the garden was amazing. We loved hearing about all the history and it was so beautiful. Highly recommend this tour.
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Our guide Bill was great....
Our guide Bill was great. He kept us up to date on the travel arrangements, he was knowledgeable of the city and history and was very good company we strongly recommend him. The scenery was fantastic and the boat tour was a nice break from walking. The tour was good value and one we’d recommend.
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Excellent!
Excellent trip! Bill took time to present sites in detail. Excellent English. Heavily recommend this trip with Bill! Friendly, thorough and on time!
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