Private Tour
Half Day Private Tour to Zhaojialou Ancient Town with Lunch and Boat Ride
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
Zhaojialuo (Zhao Jia Tower) Ancient Town, located in Minhang District of Shanghai, and it's only 20km from Shanghai city center. If you have limited time, and want to experience the real China water village and taste the local meal, this 5-hour private tour fits you perfectly. It also offers you in a slightly more relaxed atmosphere. In addition, you can enjoy a boat ride along the water canals.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Zhaojialou Ancient Town
Meet up your friendly private guide at your hotel lobby in the morning or afternoon based on your preferred schedule. Transferred by comfortable vehicle to Zhaojialou Ancient Town, the root of Shanghai agriculture. Upon arrival, stroll along the old street and traditional market where you will find many interesting vendors and local specialties. Take a relaxing boat ride in the water canals, and your guide will share with you the history and story of the area. There is a very nice traditional Chinese style garden located in this town as well that you can visit. Then, enjoy a tasty local lunch or early dinner here. After the tour, your guide will send you back to the hotel.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by private air conditioned vehicle
Lunch or early dinner based on your tour departure time
Private guide
Experienced driver
Zhaojialou entrance fee and boat ride ticket
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Morning Departure
Your departure time is 9:30am.
Pickup included
Afternoon Departure
Your tour departure time is at 2:30pm
Pickup included
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Well recommended
William T,,Apr 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00An excellent tour and highly recommended. Our guide Judy could not have been better. Her English was perfect and she was very knowledgeable and informative. She was in our hotel reception waiting for us just before our allotted time (10am) and the information began as soon as we set off in the chauffeured Tesla. It’s a long drive out from central Shanghai. Once there Judy expertly guided us through the maze of little streets, over bridges, around the Taoist City God Temple, through an ancient Manor House and its beautifully landscaped gardens and onto our gondola ride. The experience included lunch in a small restaurant where she chose the menu after asking us about our tastes. We love Chinese food and this was top notch. Judy was very attentive to our needs throughout and we could not have been better satisfied. Thank you Judy and driver (Mr Chun or similar).
Ancient Water Town during national holiday week
EB ejb7,,Oct 5, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00During National holiday week in October can be very crowded. We book this private tour with the hope our guide would navigate the crowds. It was excellent. We missed all the crowds by arriving early and were able to tour the ancient town in relaxed atmosphere. As the crowds started to build we left the ancient town to a local farm and were able to pick Oranges and Dragon Fruit. The farm was 15min away from the ancient town. After the farm we headed back to the Ancient town and had lunch. This time we went to a less crowded part of the ancient town and walked some of the less traveled alley ways. National holiday week in October can be crowded, but with our private tour guide it was a success in avoiding what could be a very busy time. To make this happen our guide contacted us to start at 7:00am instead of the normal 9:00. Arriving early we did not miss anything. And coming back for lunch made us appreciate how nice it was and gave a second chance to look around.
Alana was amazing, arrived on time and...
Shaun O,,Jun 4, 2018
- Review from Viator
5.00Alana was amazing, arrived on time and was very detailed when explaining how the tour would work. The transport was very spacious and clean with water provided. The tour of the village was great and she even showed us some secret viewing spots, along with helping us decipher the lunch menu for our tastes. We would definitely recommend the tour to anyone with 5 hours or so to spare as it gets you away from the hustle and bustle of Shanghai to a peaceful town where even the locals go to relax. Thanks Alana.
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