Private Tour
Private Half Day Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town with Gondola Ride
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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Enjoy this short trip just one hour outside of Shanghai to the serene charm of Zhujiajiao ancient water town. On this 4 1/2 hour tour you'll ride a gondola beneath ancient bridges and stroll Qing dynasty streets and explore Ming and Qing dynasty architecture while diving into local shops. Along the way you'll sample local delicacies 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.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please wear comfortable shoes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Private guide
Air-conditioned vehicle with ample room based on your group size with experienced driver
Local delicacies(Snacks) tasting
Gondola ride
Personal expenses
Tips-recommended
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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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.
Options
4.5-Hrs w/ Metro
Half day-Flexible start: This tour starts at your desired morning start time. Please indicated desired start time when booking.
Pickup included
5.5-Hrs w/ Private Car
Private Modern Car
Pickup included
Reviews
45 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful village to visit
Armando C,
Aug 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very nice village shops top a beautiful gondola ride. Nice time with family, with super nice francophone guide thank you Julie.
Water Town
Patricia G,
Jun 10, 2024
- Viator
5.00After the city center in Shanghai, we were transported to a different place and time. From the calming and quiet boat ride, to strollling through the ancient streets, to trying some amazing food, the trip was a very pleasant glimpse into the past.
great trip
Alina T,
Mar 19, 2023
- Viator
5.00I had fantastic tour organised by Jenny. My guide Grace was very knowledgeable, sharing plenty interesting stories and facts. I highly recommend it to anyone and who want to have better understanding of the culture, customs and way of life in Shanghai and surroundings...and try some delicious snacks on the way :)
Perfect Day
Escape347391,
Oct 28, 2019
- Viator
5.00Our guide , Portia was spectacular! She shared so much of her personal experience growing up in Shanghai and offered wonderful insight and history on our tour of the ancient water city— we ate, shopped , walked the streets and took a beautiful boat ride one the canal. A perfect day with a perfect guide! Thank you again Portia!
Portia was amazing. Her depth of...
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Oct 23, 2017
- Viator
5.00Portia was amazing. Her depth of knowledge was impressive. In a real sense she tailored the trip to our needs. Her advice and guidance was also indispensable. If I were to return to Shanghai, I would request a tour with Jenny's Shanghai tours and specifically with Portia.
We took this tour after a long tour through China. We saw many wonderful things. this was a highlight.
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