Private Tour

Private Day Tour: Zhujiajiao with Your Choice of Shanghai Sites

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

English

French

Spanish

9 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

This flexible one day tour starts with a short trip just one hour outside of Shanghai to the serene charm of Zhujiajiao ancient water town. On this 9 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, the unique Qing Dynasty Post Office, rural authentic Yuanjin Buddhist Temple and 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 visit several iconic highlights of your choice. You'll discuss with your guide and visit any of:

- Yuyuan Garden,

- Old Shanghai Street

- The Bund

- Former French Concession

- Jade Buddha Temple

- PearlTV Tower

- Shanghai Tower

Or go off the beaten path to explore the Propaganda Poster Center, world's largest Starbucks or shop.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Specialized infant seats are available

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Please wear comfortable shoes

To secure your Yuyuan Garden Ticket and bypass queues, please provide your full name along with your passport number.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local snacks tasting

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Bottled water

Private guide

Up to Three Shanghai Sites of Your Choice w/Entrance Fees

Air-conditioned vehicle with ample room based on your group size with experienced driver

Gondola ride

Full sit down lunch (You can choose as you like)

Tips-recommended

What To Expect

Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

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.

2 hours•Admission Included

Yu Garden (Yuyuan)

This garden dates back to 1559 during the Ming Dynasty. A classic Chinese Garden rich in history, you'll see a wide range of halls, statues, rock structures, water features as well as the famous Grand Rockery and Exquisite Jade Rocks.

1 hour 30 minutes•Admission Included

Options

Full Day: Zhujiajiao plus SH

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

13 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Super Tour in Shanghai and Zhujiajiao
Matteo P,
Jun 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00
All has been planned very professionally. Our Guide Troy was excellent, very flexible and he is really prepared, transferring a lot of information about the history and culture of China and Chinese people. The car and the driver were really nice too. We really suggest this agency and this guide. The watercity Zhujiajiao it is interesting and charming and create a good contrast with what you can see in Shanghai. We were able to learn a lot from this tour, and they way it has been organize was just perfect. Thanks again
Amazing day
Conrad d,
Feb 5, 2024
- Viator
5.00
We have an amazing day with Cathy, see is a really passionate and positive person and informed a lot during the rainy day ;-) we can recommend to all this tour.
Amazing
JoseManuel M,
Jan 25, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Apple is one of the best tour guides we have ever had. She is very polite and very friendly. She gave us an amazing tour. She even took us to a place where we bought souvenirs for a better price. Vehicle was very clean and recent model.
Visit Watertown
degrootbegroot,
Oct 10, 2019
- Viator
5.00
The visit to the Watertown was a nice day, including the visit to the Budha temple. The guide and taxi were very helpfull and friendly.