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Private Shanghai Layover Tour to Zhaojialou Water Town with City Highlights
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Private Shanghai Layover Tour to Zhaojialou Water Town with City Highlights

By Sunny Tours Shanghai
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Utilize your limited layover time in Shanghai to tick off some of the top attractions based on your personal interests, such as The Bund, French Concession, Xintiandi, Yu Garden Old Street, city skyscraper etc. In addition, visit the five-century old ancient water town Zhaojialuo (Zhao Jia Tower), located in Minghai District. One way or round-trip airport transfer option is available to choose based on your own needs.
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Ages 0-88
Duration: 7–8 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: Chinese, English
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  • Great private guide
  • Professional driver with comfortable car
  • Admission to Zhaojialou
  • Private door to door transfer
  • Bottled water
  • Entry/Admission - Zhaojialou Ancient Town
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees in Shanghai city if needed
  • Food or drinks


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Airport pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
    • Pu Dong Airport, Shanghai China
    • Hongqiao Airport, 2550 Hong Qiao Lu, Changning, Shanghai China
    Port pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
    • Shanghai International Cruise Terminal at Dongda Ming Road
    • Shanghai Wusong Kou International Cruise Terminal
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • 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: 36522P121

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Children must be accompanied by an adult
      • Please ensure you have at least 8 to 10 hour layover time between your connecting flight
      • If you are not able to go through customs for any reasons, please take your own responsibility. There is no refund for the same day cancellation
      • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
      • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
      • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
      • Most travelers can participate
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      • 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: 36522P121

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        My dad and I went on the trip. Melinda was the best tour guide we could have imagined. She explained to us every intricate detail there was to understand - not only of the aspects regarding the tour, but of the Chinese culture today as well. She also went above and beyond by helping us organize other trips and helping us with arranging our travels around China that we wouldn’t have been able to undertake without her help. The tour, and especially Melinda, where absolutely amazing and we’d recommend anyone who reads this to book this tour and enjoy the beautiful Watertown and the good company that comes with it.
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jul 2019
      Our tour guide was Annie. She was smart, nice, took great photos of us, we learned a lot, saw many places, ate the food. It was GREAT! You spend so much money to travel, thousands, few hundred for the tour has a huge return on investment. If you cannot see important places, learn so much, and have great photos the trip can be wasted getting lost. We had so much FUN, Pictures, Culture, Learning on the layover tour. Thank you Annie. If you go anywhere in Asia, stop in Shanghai and take this tour! (with ANNIE!!! )
      Written April 30, 2020
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