Private Tour
Available languages
9 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Enjoy this short trip just one 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 visit several iconic highlights, including Yuyuan Garden, Old Shanghai Street and the Bund which provides an amazing blend of East and West culture and architectures that contributes to the famous Shanghai skyline.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Local snacks tasting
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Private guide
All Fees and Taxes
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)
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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.
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.
Pickup included
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
John J,
May 17, 2025
- Viator
This was a lovely tour and we really appreciate being able to customize it to our own style. Our guide Peggy did a fantastic job touring us around and was accommodating to us even having a wonderful foot treatment by some little fish. The history was so rich and you could appreciate her and fellow Chinese citizens the love of country and pride in the accomplishments Shanghai has achieved. Loved having the fish nibble our feet. The Watertown was so interesting and the temples beautiful. Thanks Peggy great job.
Koji L,
Mar 1, 2025
- Viator
Private tour is a way to go, you can see so much in given time. No waiting for other stragglers. It was just me and my wife and pace was just right for us. Having fluent English speaker that will give you informative tour of your visit with private driver that pick you up and drop you off at the site is perfect.
Operated by Jennys China Tours