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Zhujiajiao Water Village: Private Tour from Shanghai

1. Zhujiajiao Water Village: Private Tour from Shanghai

Following pick-up from your hotel or the port in Shanghai at 10:00, journey for approximately 1-hour to the 400-year old water village of Zhujiajiao on the city's outskirts. Experience the "Venice of the Orient" up close with the help of your personal driver/guide. Climb aboard a boat to ride the waterways much like the residents would have done in years gone by. Take photographs of the village as you drift past historic buildings and houses. Then, take a walk along the old alleyways for even closer looks at the buildings and bridges, such as the 300-year old, Ming-era Fangsheng Bridge. Get recommendation on local restaurants to enjoy lunch at your own expense, or feel free to bring your own snacks to eat in a picturesque area.  Continue after lunch with a visit to some of the local shops in the afternoon. Bargain for good deals if you want to find souvenirs, experience everyday life or just have some fun! Then, journey back to Shanghai and get dropped off at your hotel or at the port.

From Shanghai: Zhouzhuang Water Town Private Day Tour

2. From Shanghai: Zhouzhuang Water Town Private Day Tour

Start the day with pickup at your hotel. Then sit back and relax for 1.5 hours in the comfortable car while heading to the "Venice of the East" - Zhouzhuang Water Town. It is famous for its unique water system, Chinese styled bridges, and traditional buildings.  First, stop at an ancient theater where the locals used to enjoy the Kunming styled Opera, then walk over the famous Double Bridge to visit a 600-year-old Chinese mansion - Zhang Residence. The residence has more than 70 rooms and the Zhujing River flowing through the property. The next stop will be Shen Residence. The museum portrays Shen Watson and how he became a rich merchant. If you are hungry, your guide can help you find a local restaurant where you can try out the most authentic local food. Before heading back to Shanghai, enjoy some free time to explore or shop around by yourself. Book the optional Gondola ride to explore the canals of Zhouzhuang.

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4.4 / 5

based on 304 reviews

Vicky was an amazing guide with lot of knowledge about the area! My husband and I are both photographers and she was very helpful in finding the best spots. We really enjoyed spending the day with her, including having lunch at the place that we picked. The boat tour was really nice, not the one most tourists take but further down. This was the first time she worked with that driver, I would say let it also be the last time. His driving was not good.

Fantastic tour with a fantastic tour guide, David. David was very friendly and knowledgeable. The tour finished a bit early so David took me to another attraction which was greatly appreciated. Highly recommend this tour!!

Knowledgeable , pleasant attentive guide. he took me to many different attractions there was pressure to purchase . This was uncomfortable.

We were a group of 6 adults and had an amazing day. Excellent and thoroughly recommend

great opportunity to learn about unique chinese southern culture