Zhujiajiao Water Village Half Day Tour
4.5
Zhujiajiao Water Village Half Day Tour
By Han Tang Tour Shanghai
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Ages 0-99, max of 999 per group
Duration: 4h
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Live guide: English
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- English-speaking tour guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop off in the city center
- Admission tickets
- Boat tour in the water village
- Entry/Admission - Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
What's not included- Gratuities
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2052SIC_09- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 999 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2052SIC_09
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- 1The picturesque Zhu Jia Jiao is a classic water village, over 400 years old with a signature five-arch bridge spanning the Cao Gang River. Zhu Jia Jiao was an important town for local trade, shipping goods in and out of its manmade canals to the river. We will stroll the maze of paths and bridges, and take a boat ride to view the residences of this nicely-preserved water village. Zhu Jia Jiao is also home to two impressive temples, which add to the charm and historic significance of the village.
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- 317shalendras0 contributionsGood Experience but poor ServiceRushed us in the morning and did not let us have our breakfast and were very rude. They went on to pick other customers for the trip who were late 20-30 minutes. We clearly advised that we do not consume beef/pork and yet we were served with pork. Ended up not having lunchWritten December 7, 2024
- GregMS570 contributionsSpectacularAs part of our tour, we ended the day with a picturesque evening cruise on the Huang Pu River, featuring breathtaking views of the city skyline and the iconic Bund. The 45-minute cruise included an upgrade to a 'VIP' private area on the boat, which we paid extra for to avoid the pushy crowds.Written November 18, 2024
- Vacation149398120860 contributionsIt was a good day spent on the roadWe enjoyed the entire trip. Get ready for a lot of traffic coming and going out of Shanghai, but it’s a good way to see rural China in the eyes of the water village. We felt the trip was well planned with a lot of things to see on Suzhou, the garden is incredible and the silk museum is worth it to learn some silk making and buy some real silk products. Our guide Elena was with us the whole time explaining about history and sights we were seeing. Lunch was actually good, would prefer to have it in the water village though. We wish we had more time to spend in the water village.Written November 9, 2024
- Christopher H0 contributionsShort but sweetThe Tour around shanghai was an amazing experience. It included all the best sights of shanghai of the city in a short time.Written October 31, 2024
- 125clivej0 contributionsExcellent Day Tour - Small GroupExcellent tour with Tom. Very knowledgeable. Just the right amount of commentary then you get some time to explore each location before moving to the next place. Quite a bit of driving between locations which is ok because you get to look at the city. A fair amount of walking so wear good shoes and dress for the season. Very hot and humid in September. Lunch was great. Nothing too scary for a westerner. We started at 8am and was back at hotel around 3.30pm but we were only a group of 3 so larger groups may take a little longer. Silk ‘factory’ at the end is a little bit of a hard sell but you don’t need to buy anything. Don’t feel obligated ! Fantastic clean and safe city.Written September 28, 2024
- yesplease720 contributionsA Great Way To See The CityWe took this boat cruise as part of a China tour. The night we went was particularly hot and the boat was quite full. We paid a few extra dollars and we were able to be in an area that had fewer people and the extra $ gave you a drink and something to nibble on. The cruise takes under an hour and gives a great view of the modernity of buildings and lights in Shanghai. Highly recommended and do your best to get a spot at the side of the boat so you can get great photos.Written September 24, 2024
- jameseW714KK0 contributionsShanghai TourTom was a very good guide. He called us the day before to confirm our hotel and pickup time. He was knowledgeable, and patient. Thank you, Tom.Written September 16, 2024
- ChandanShirbhayye0 contributionsEnjoyed the Boat Cruise rideVisited for boat cruise ride in Huangpu river during Shanghai trip. There are cruise rides every 20 min in evening for 40-45min of each ride. Place was crowded even on weekday evening. Cruise sails through east - west bank of river with picturesque views of illuminated coastline buildings including TV tower & Shanghai. Tower. Usually cruise have 3floor deck with top most floor with open terrace which is most crowded due View it offers. First floor is AC deck with seating and dining options. Tickets for premium area are different Ticketing centre as waiting area and need to stand in queue of respective rides. Overall a good experience to have though there are similar options in all major cities with RiversWritten June 22, 2024
- itisivanova0 contributionsA memorable trip!loved this tour! we so saw and experienced so much in just one day! tom, the guide, is also very informational! I learned a lot :)Written April 13, 2024
- Roderick T0 contributionsSpectacularThe show was spectacular and our guide very helpful both in transporting us to the venue and after the show in our walking tour of the Shanghai French Quarter.Written March 15, 2024
- 715winniel0 contributionsHighly recommended to go but during quiet seasonThe guide is knowledgeable; fabulous water village; kept the ancient architect in good condition; clean city; should avoid going there during China holidaysWritten February 25, 2024
- Frank d0 contributionsLearned a lot, great sightseeing!!It was extremely interesting to see the two different towns, enjoy the scenery and savour the local cuisine. The Watertown was nice and quaint, it supposedly looks like how China was in the past. The shops were cute, artsy and reasonably priced. The whole tour felt rushed though. Even though the advertisement indicates 10 hours, we were back at the hotel in 8. The advertised tour does not mention a minimum participant number, but as they only had our 2 person party, they informed us the night before the tour that we could cancel or pay an extra $100. As we had nothing planned and it was too late to get something else, we chose for the extra ‘cash’ payment. Our guide, Tom, spoke English exceptionally well, was very interesting and had tons of things to explain. We learned a lot! He made us feel rushed though. The lunch was very good (and way too much…) in a very authentic restaurant. We would maybe have preferred to eat in the water town, but no complaints at all. So, beside from the feeling rushed, and the last minute $100 charge, we really enjoyed the tour and are very pleased we choose it!Written February 6, 2024
- ramadurair20160 contributionsGood day tour with decent amount of walkingDecent tour with stops at important landmarks. Our guide Michael was awesome, adding stories where appropriate. Good way to get some introduction behind the history of the city. Stop At Silk factory was purely marketing!Written December 10, 2023
- marklZ766EZ0 contributionsAmazing Shanghai Experience Packed into One Day!Our tour guide, Tom, was amazing! It was a fantastic experience from first pickup at my hotel to the very end. He was extremely knowledgeable on every site we visited, even down to the exact dates and specific details. We visited People’s Square (Shanghai History Museum within), Jade Buddha Temple, The Bund to take some amazing photos overlooking Shanghai, a silk factory with some amazing gift ideas, Yu Garden, and the site of the former French Concession. All of this included lunch and stops to chat about history as we talked along the route when we were out of the van. If you are looking to maximize what you see in Shanghai and for an amazing tour guide, TAKE THIS TOUR!!Written November 19, 2023
- S1670IRjohnp0 contributionsRocky start but good experienceWe were waiting for 30 minutes in airport. The guide was late. It wasn’t a good first impression. But he arrived and he was quite helpful and good english. He explained to us about maglev, shanghai, and helped us with our luggages from airport, maglev and until arrived in airport. He also helped us took pictures with maglev. It’s not cheap but if you want the experience, it’s worth it.Written November 17, 2023
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Niels N
Nordby, Denmark1 contribution
Feb 2024 • Couples
A super trip with a very knowledgeable guide. ALL questions answered - and we ask a lot. History and traditions were told with vivid enthusiasm. On that level, it was probably the best of the otherwise many trips we have been on. The guide, Kalvin, also took us around the city and here too got detailed information and stories - both from his childhood in the area, but also saw where the Communist Party had its founding meeting and heard a little about what it means to be and requirements to stay member of the party.
A trip with Kalvin is highly recommended
Anni & Niels
A trip with Kalvin is highly recommended
Anni & Niels
Written February 24, 2024
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Katella D
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Sep 2024 • Solo
This was a very action packed half day trip. Saw Kezhi garden and learned about Chinese culture. Then we went on a beautiful boat for a water tour. After the water tour, our guide , Tom, let us stay a little longer to explore , which was very kind of him. It ended with a drive back in classic Shang Hai traffic - four cars in one lane. The driver was a champion at navigating the jumble. A great experience!
Written September 12, 2024
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Iran2 contributions
Nov 2019
A place full of excitement and beauty. Very spectacular and very special place. A city with special colors and memorable.
MUST DO: take a pic with traditional dress
MUST DO: take a pic with traditional dress
Written December 30, 2019
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Blinz
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We are glad we booked for this half day trip, about an hour drive from Shanghai Downtown. Zhujiajiao is a beautiful watertown, lined with quaint traditional houses. The view is simply breathtaking, just like those in tv dramas.
Snow our guide is the most patient and makes sure our needs are well taken of, even treated us Traditional Chinese cakes 😊. Thumbs up to her splendid service !
Snow our guide is the most patient and makes sure our needs are well taken of, even treated us Traditional Chinese cakes 😊. Thumbs up to her splendid service !
Written December 4, 2018
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Cesar A
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Let's start because in China no tips are given and on the reservation they are already recommending to give them, but the terrible thing is when you are already on the excursion and just want to do what they want, my family could not even have lunch on the whole excursion because the guide did not want to stop, after running the entire excursion and with a bad wave guide, they want to take you to a silk factory, I suppose there is the whole business for you to buy there at the end of the trip, the truth could not enjoy anything, arrived very hungry at the hotel and with a bad memory.
Written November 9, 2019
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Shaz G
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Jan 2019
Be sure you get a good tour guide. Drive is at least an hour from Shanghai, longer if there's traffic. You can also take the train there on your own, just a little bit of a walk from station. Buy pearls here instead of Shanghai. Boat ride seems like a cheesy touristy thing to do but you get a very different view from the water.
Written February 6, 2019
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Hi, does the tour include the entrance fee? Do we need to pay for the water boat?
Will you pick up and return at the hotels?
Thank you
Written December 22, 2018
Hi there - I would like to do this tour tomorrow - Friday - can you pick me up from my hotel? I'm at Hongqiao jin jiang hotel 5 Zunyi Nan Road - Sarah Mann
Written December 6, 2018
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