Private Day Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town with Shanghai Local Shopping Outing

5.0 (10 reviews) 9 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

This tour features two fun Shanghai experiences. First, you'll enjoy a short trip just 1 hour outside of Shanghai to the serene charm of Zhujiajiao ancient water town. On this 9 1/2 hours tour you'll explore ancient bridges like Fangsheng Bridge and stroll Qing dynasty streets and enjoy Ming and Qing dynasty architecture while diving into local shops. You'll also visit the unique Qing Dynasty Post Office, rural style authentic Yuanjin Buddhist Temple. Along the way you'll sample local snacks such as sticky rice dumplings (zong zi) and steamed pork wrapped in bamboo leaves (zha rou) as well as traditional Chinese candies. This tour also includes a relaxing site-filled gondola ride.

You'll then return to Shanghai to shop to your heart's content.

This is flexible based on your needs and interests that you'll discuss with our shopping-guru guide. Visit 1, 2 or 3 local shopping markets ranging from all kinds of items, custom clothes, souvenirs, jewelries or whatever you'd like to explore.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Chinese, English, French
Operated by: Jennys China Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–9 years) · Adults (10–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local snacks tasting
Included: Shopping Guru
Included: Bottled water
Included: Pickup and drop-off
Included: Private guide
Included: Air-conditioned vehicle with ample room based on your group size with experienced driver
Included: Gondola ride

Not included

Not included: Full sit down lunch (You can choose as you like)
Not included: Tips-recommended

Itinerary

Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

2 hours Admission included

Zhujiajiao is a water town just an hour outside of Shanghai. It was established about 1,700 years ago. It features 36 stone bridges and numerous rivers line Zhujiajiao, and many ancient buildings still line the riverbanks today. The many shops nestled into the historic buildings and stone streets lined are bustling with with food vendors. Gondola rides along the canals are popular activities are included. Qing Dynasty Post Office, Yuanjin Buddhist Temple visit will make your water town tour complete.
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South Bund Soft Spinning Material Market

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Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road)

one hour

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Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Ji Hotel Shanghai Zhangjiang
SAVHE Hotel Shanghai Expo
True Go Hotel Shanghai Xujiahui
Ningtai 158 Hotel Shanghai Taopu New Village
Atour Hotel Shanghai West Gaoke Road Metro Station
Ning Tai Hotel Shanghai Jinshajiang Road
Ramada Shanghai Minhang
Youli Hotel (Shanghai People's Square)
Qixin Hotel
CitiGO Hotel Hongqiao Shanghai
OK Hotel (Shanghai Wujiaochang)
Phoenix Mansion Resort Apartment

and 3,255 more pickup points

Please note: Languages other than English and Mandarin will require an additional fee of USD 50 per day, payable in cash to the guide on the day of the tour.

Please note: Public transportation is recommended for groups of up to 4 guests. For larger groups, we suggest selecting private transportation, as standard taxis have limited passenger capacity.

Please note: Due to the limited availability of guides who speak languages other than English and Mandarin, the public transportation option is currently available only for tours conducted in English or Mandarin.

Please note: Drop off and pickup outside of central Shanghai, such as Pudong International Airport, Hongqiao International Airport, Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal, Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, Shanghai Disney Area, Qinpu District, Jiading District, Chuansha District, or Songjiang District, Fengxian District, will incur an extra USD40 for your whole group and includes both pickup and dropoff. You can pay in cash (USD or RMB) directly to your guide when meeting.