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Flexible Half Day Tour to Zhujiajiao Water Town with Boat Ride from Shanghai
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Flexible Half Day Tour to Zhujiajiao Water Town with Boat Ride from Shanghai

By Sunny Tours Shanghai
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Enjoy a relaxing half day tour to the remarkable ancient water town Zhujiajiao with your local lovely guide. Experience the charming "Oriental Venice "and explore the ancient water alley streets ;appreciate the traditional Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture. Visit the classic Kezhi garden and enjoy a fun boat ride in the ancient waterways. Private tour insures a more flexible and personalized experience.
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Ages 0-88
Duration: 4–5 hours
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Live guide: German, Chinese, English, Spanish
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  • Professional Private guide
  • Private driver with comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
  • Downtown Shanghai hotel pick up and drop off
  • Boat ride in the water town
  • Entrance fee to Zhujiajiao water and local garden
  • Local tasty lunch or dinner ( If tour with lunch or tour with dinner option is booked)
  • Entry/Admission - Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch or dinner( If " Tour with Lunch" or "Tour with Dinner" not booked)
  • Ourskit hotel pick up and drop off(Could be arranged at surcharge).


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Private pick up and drop off is provided anywhere in downtown Shanghai. Please advise pick up details at time of booking
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Stroller accessible
        • Near public transportation
        • Infants must sit on laps
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 36522P125

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Children must be accompanied by an adult
        • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
        • 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: 36522P125

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          Your local friendly guide and the driver will pick up you from your Shanghai hotel. Enjoy the comfortable ride in the air-conditioned car to Zhujiajiao ancient water town,on the way by passing some of the city's amazing skylines. Established as early as 1700 years ago, Zhujiajiao still retains its typical Ming and Qing Dynasty old houses . Upon arrival, spend some quality time to wander around the old alley streets full of local flavors and appreciate the enchanting township senery along the riverside while learning the interesting local culture, history and custom. Visit the peaceful Kezhi garden from the Qing Dynasty, once a private garden owned by the local wealthy family, indulge yourself in the beautiful natural landscape of this ancient garden dotted with the ponds, pavilions and bridges. Pay a visit to the local "City God Temple " to learn the fasinating local religious culture and custom. Sample some of the local authentic food with the recommendations from your guide ;enjoy a relaxing gondola ride along the ancient water town to fully appreciate the charming of the "Oriental Venice". After the tour is finished, you will be dropped off back to Shanghai as you need.
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        Companion291277
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        Annie was a delightful and knowledgeable guide, offering interesting facts about Shanghai as we drove through this impressive city.

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        1. Guided Walking Tour: Annie led us through Zhujiajiao’s winding streets, flanked by picturesque waterways. The village’s perfectly preserved architecture and heritage were truly captivating.
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        My sister and I spent a half day with Annie touring Zhujiajio mid January. Annie picked us up on time in our hotel for a nice drive out of the city and dropped us off at a spot of our choice. The tour was interesting and informative. I highly recommend this tour next time you are in Shanghai
        Written March 14, 2020
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        Su Yin Win
        Singapore, Singapore5 contributions
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        Jan 2024 • Family
        The trip to Zhujiajiao Water Town in Shanghai was fantastic! I highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area. We saw an array of local and traditional foods, snacks, and beautiful handicrafts, not to mention the stunning architecture - great for taking pictures. The people were incredibly friendly and enthusiastic, adding to the charm of the town. A special shoutout to Sunny, our tour guide; she's knowledgeable, great at explaining local customs and history, and made communication a breeze. This was our second tour with her, and she’s consistently impressive. I’d definitely recommend Sunny to anyone looking for a tour guide in Shanghai.
        Written January 14, 2024
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        FarAway16639642326
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        Sep 2023 • Business
        Annie provided a very informed and interesting tour of Zhujiajiao with lots of facts and general history of China and Chinese culture, both old and new. She is very knowledgable and provides wide context to the things you see. The town itself is narrow streets and vendors with much traditional food on offer. Delicious. The 10 minute boat ride gives beautiful views of the buildings and the Kezhi gardens are also very peaceful. Transfer from Shanghai is easy by car and included in the price. Well worth the visit.
        Written September 23, 2023
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        KlausKemmerich
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        Mar 2024 • Friends
        It has been a fantastic trip with our guide Pan, who did an excellent job! We were a group of 7 people - the car transport has been comfortable for all of us. We had sufficient time to see all interesting places at this old town. There has been no time pressure. We recommend this tour to everyone. Sunny tours have been extremely good in conversation & organization - a perfect tour management. One of our group is not an english speaker and it has been agreed to get only an english speaking guide (so we want than help for the one not understanding) - but as a surprise Sunny organized a german speaking guide and all of us have been very relaxed in conservation then. Many thanks to Guide, Driver and Sunny Tours for this perfect day!
        Written April 10, 2024
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        JEEWAKA
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        Annie was a great tour guide, she was excellent in her language skills and explained every detail of important places. She was very pleasant and professional. She even helped my wife to choose some traditional Chinese outfits as well. Overall the experience was excellent and we are overwhelmed

        Thank you for the excellent driver who drove us back and forth.
        Written September 2, 2023
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        Allan W
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        Aug 2024 • Couples
        The Zhujiajiao water town was a fabulous half day trip. There wasn't many people around which made for a peaceful time exploring.
        A highlight was the boat trip.
        Our guide Ken was very knowledgeable and friendly. He picked us up from our hotel in Shanghai and off we went, and looked after us.
        Well worth the tour having a guide makes it so much easier and enjoyable!
        Written August 21, 2024
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        Janet Teo
        Seremban, Malaysia14 contributions
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        Jun 2024 • Couples
        The trip was amazing and the pace is very relaxing. We were picked up at our hotel and greeted by our guide Chris. Throughout the journey Chris was able to engage us with background information not just about the place but also in general China. Chris is warm and friendly thus making us feel at home. We highly recommend this tour.
        Written June 19, 2024
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        Gary B
        Hoi An, Vietnam3 contributions
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        Mar 2024 • Solo
        An excellent tour. A short car trip from Shanghai, and well worth seeing. The guide / driver, Kalvin Zhang, from Sunny tours was very knowledgeable, and interesting, on Shanghai's history. Over fives hours. Kalvin is very good company.
        Written March 25, 2024
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