Shanghai Private Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town and Boat Ride
Description
Embark on a captivating half-day private tour of Zhujiajiao Water Town, often called the "Oriental Venice." Glide through its historic waterways, featuring streets from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Your English-speaking insider guide will ensure a seamless and personalized experience. Delve into the rich culture by exploring the serene Kezhi Garden and a traditional temple, both exemplifying classic Jiangnan garden style. Enjoy the convenience of pickup from downtown Shanghai, with options available from Pudong Airport, Disney, or Shanghai suburbs. Experience a timeless journey through one of China’s most picturesque water towns. • You are free to choose morning or afternoon departure time. • Enjoy a personalized experience with a private English speaking insider guide. • Visit the most beautiful water town and classic Chinese gardens in one seamless tour. • Benefit from hassle-free pickup and drop-off at your hotel, airport, or suburb.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meet up your friendly private guide at your hotel lobby in the morning or afternoon based on your preferred departure time. Transferred by comfortable vehicle to Zhujiajiao, a water town on the Shanghai surbub area.
When you in Zhujiajiao Water Village, you can enjoy the must-see sights--Kezhi Garden，Qing Dynasty Post Office and Fangsheng Bridge. And take a boat to experience local life of water village people.
Discover the enchanting Kezhi Garden in Zhujiajiao, a masterpiece of classical Chinese garden design. This serene oasis features intricate rock formations, tranquil ponds, and lush greenery, offering a glimpse into the elegance of Jiangnan-style landscaping. As you stroll through its winding paths and charming pavilions, you'll experience the perfect blend of nature and artistry that defines this historic garden.
Fangsheng bridge is located at the east end of North Street and crosses Caogang river. In 1571, it was built by the monk Xingchao of Cimen Temple in Zhujiajiao, after 15 years of funds raising. After its completion, the area within 500 meters around the bridge became a place for the monks and followers to free captive fish or tortoises. On the first and fifteenth day of each lunar month, people come here to release fish. Stakes were put in the river to prohibit fishermen from casting nets and fishing here, hence the name Fangsheng Bridge meaning life releasing. The bridge is 70.8m long, 5.8m wide and 7.4m high. It is the landmark of Zhu jiajiao ancient town also the largest and longest existing five arch stone bridge in Shanghai known as "NO.1 bridge in Shanghai".
After the tour, you'll be tansfer back to your hotel in Shanghai downtown, or any location in downtown area.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel pickup and drop-off services are available within the Shanghai downtown. Please tell us your hotel/accommodation name, address and phone number at the time of booking. For airport/cruise layover or Shanghai surbub travelers, please choose option "Surbub Departure".
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian or gluten-free option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- You will receive details about the tour guide and pickup in your voucher the day before. And the tour guide will also call you via hotel or leave a message for you about pickup time the night before tour.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Visa Waiver for small groups from cruise port for cruise passengers can be provided. Please contact at least 5 days in advance
- For city hotel departure travelers, airport/cruise port drop off service is available (extra USD25 per vehicle), please advise at the time of booking
