Shanghai Day Tour to Zhujiajiao Water Town, Yu Garden, Bazaar, Bund
Description
A morning trip to the Zhujiajiao Water Town is a great way to venture out of the bustling city and into the quiet water village. Then spend the afternoon to take in the splendid Yu Garden and its vibrant traditionally styled bazaar. Finally the famous Bund area cannot be missed. Your knowledgeable guide shares stories throughout the day for a comprehensive look at Shanghai.
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Itinerary
In the morning, your professional guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby, and after around one hour’s drive in a comfortable minivan with chauffeur, you will arrive at Zhujiajiao Water Town, a quiet and peaceful water village dominated by canals and walkways. Escorted by your guide, you will walk around the alleyways, take a traditional boat ride on the small canals and snap photos of the pretty bridges and traditional residential houses. Zhujiajiao is not only famous for its water town scenery, also for its various local food and snacks. You could try some local food at your own expense.
Afterwards, drive back to the downtown to visit Yu Garden. It is Shanghai's best-known ancient private garden built in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368 - 1911 AD). All the ancient towers and halls, green lakes, fantastic rockery and lush trees there cannot be missed.
When finishing the visit in Yu Garden, there is about half an hour for you to hang out at Yu Market next to the garden. The pseudo-classic architectures lie along ancient streets to form a market selling souvenirs and snacks. You may find interesting gadgets there.
At last, your guide will accompany you to visit the Bund, a must-see spot in Shanghai as well as a great shooting place for charming night views. It is a 1500-meter long waterfront promenade along the Huangpu River. Check out colonial architecture on the west side of the Bund, while on the eastern side of the river is the booming Pudong New Area, where a lot of skyscrapers are rising up to the sky, including the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai Tower, Jin Mao Tower, etc. After that, you will be escorted back to your hotel. If you want to enjoy the wonderful night scenes of the Bund, you may stay there for a further stroll and go back by yourself. From the Bund, you can also walk northward for about 20 minutes to the famous Nanjing Road, which attracts quite a few visitors with malls and restaurants. Your guide will offer you the directions.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up from hotels within the Middle Ring Road of Shanghai
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Pick-up from hotels within the Middle Ring Road of Shanghai. An additional transfer fee will be incurred if your hotel is outside the above mentioned area.
Reviews(200)
Shanghai is one of the most futuristic cities we have ever visited, and Sean Yan has been a great guide to discover the gems this city can offer, from the ancient past to the futuristic buildings and nice insights from a local born and raised in Shanghai. Greatly recommended!
Many thanks for your review. We're delighted that Sean's local expertise and insights helped you discover Shanghai's many gems, both ancient and modern. We'll pass along your appreciation and recommendation to him. We look forward to serving you again in the future.
Ge was absolutely amazing and made our experience in Shanghai truly special. She is incredibly friendly, attentive and knowledgeable, and from the very beginning she made us feel completely comfortable. One of the things we appreciated the most was her knowledge of architecture. She doesn’t just show you buildings and landmarks — she explains why they look the way they do, the history behind them, the different architectural influences and how the city has evolved over time. This made places like the Bund, the former French Concession and the more traditional areas of Shanghai much more interesting, because we could actually understand what we were looking at rather than simply taking photos. She has a great way of connecting architecture with history, culture and everyday life, which made the whole tour feel much richer and more meaningful. Her explanations were detailed but always easy to follow and genuinely interesting. On top of that, Ge is extremely kind, flexible and passionate about what she does. It honestly felt more like discovering Shanghai with a very knowledgeable local friend than being on a standard guided tour. We couldn’t recommend her highly enough. If you are interested in Shanghai, especially its architecture, history and culture, Ge is an exceptional guide. Thank you for making our visit so memorable!
hank you so much for this wonderful and detailed review! We're absolutely delighted that Ge made your Shanghai experience so special. Her deep knowledge of architecture – from the Bund to the French Concession – truly sets her apart, and we're so glad her explanations helped you see the city through a richer lens. And your kind words about her feeling more like a local friend than a guide are the highest compliment we could ever receive. We hope to welcome you back to Shanghai for even more discoveries in the future!
Wonderful experience, very nice and knowledgeable guide, we absolutely recommend it.
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and appreciated your guide's friendly and knowledgeable guidance. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Sasa was the BEST host we could have in Shanghai, going above and beyond with the help of our skilled driver Mr Zhang. I totally reccommend her, you wont be dissapointed.
Thank you for your thoughtful review. Sasa and Mr Zhang will be glad to know that their care and professionalism made your Shanghai visit so rewarding. We hope the memories of this trip stay with you, and that we might have the chance to welcome you back. Thank you for choosing us.
Amazing, loved our guide winni, extremely knowledgeable, patient and was able to deal with our 3 kids, always with a smile and great disposition Francisco and family
Many thanks for your review. We're delighted that Winni's patience, knowledge, and warm disposition made your family tour so enjoyable. We look forward to serving you again in the future.
We loved our Shanghai tour! Ryan, our guide, was perfect - friendly, prompt and extremely knowledgeable. Everything was very smooth and we felt completely satisfied with our tour.
We are grateful for your thoughtful review. It is wonderful to know that Ryan's thoughtful approach and expertise made your Shanghai tour both smooth and memorable. He will be delighted to receive your kind words, and we hope to welcome you back soon.
Sean was a terrific guide for Shanghai. I would highly recommend his services as he is vastly knowledgeable about the area since he did grow up in Shanghai. Sean connected so well with my son and made our stay even more special. Thank you so much Sean, until next time!
We truly appreciate your thoughtful review. Knowing that Sean's local knowledge and wonderful connection with your son made your Shanghai experience so special means a lot to us. We'll make sure he knows just how much you appreciated him. Thank you for choosing us!
We had a great experience with Ryan. He was prompt, knowledgeable, and very responsive throughout the tour. His positive attitude really stood out and made the tour even better. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a professional tour guide who knows what he’s doing and genuinely wants to provide a great experience.
We truly appreciate your kind words. Knowing that Ryan's professionalism and positive attitude made your tour so enjoyable means a lot to us. He'll be so happy to hear that you'd highly recommend him. We'll make sure he knows just how much you appreciated his efforts. Thank you for choosing us!
Winni and Mr. Tang were phenomenal during our 3-day Shanghai tour. Winni’s deep historical knowledge and warm hospitality brought the city to life. Our driver was courteous, and maintained a very clean and comfortable vehicle that was always stocked with beverages and snacks. We highly recommended China Travel Guide if you are ever thinking of visiting China. Highlights of Our 3-Day Itinerary:Yu Garden & Old Town: Winni brought classical Chinese history to life as we walked through the stunning pavilions, ponds, and bridges. She gave us a deep understanding of traditional architecture and local culture.Huangpu River Cruise: This was an absolute highlight! Winni picked the perfect timing for us to see the breathtaking, illuminated contrast between the historic Bund and the futuristic Pudong skyline.Water Village Day Trip: Exploring the ancient waterways and stone bridges was peaceful and magical. Thanks to Mr. Tang’s smooth driving, the journey outside the bustling city center was comfortable, safe, and completely stress-free.
We truly appreciate your detailed feedback. Winni's expertise and careful timing—especially for the Huangpu River cruise—made each moment unforgettable. Mr. Tang will also be delighted to hear you appreciated his smooth driving and the well-stocked vehicle. Together they made your 3 days completely stress-free. Thank you for recommending us!
Winnie and Mr. Tang were both amazing! Winnie is a book of Shanghai knowledge! Everywhere we visited she gave us the history in vivid detail. Shanghai is an incredible city and thanks to Winnie we got to experience the best of it!! I highly recommend Winnie as a tour guide. Mr Tang was always very punctual and professional.
Thank you for the fantastic review. Winnie is a true expert who brings Shanghai to life, and Mr. Tang is the perfect professional keeping everything on track. We're so glad you had such a great experience and hope to welcome you back!
