Private Tour

Private Tour:Zhujiajiao Water Town, Shanghai Tower & Maglev Train

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

English

French

Spanish

9 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

This unique tour features two very different sides of Shanghai, both ancient and ultra modern. You'll first enjoy a short trip just 1-hour outside of Shanghai to the charm of Zhujiajiao ancient water town. You'll explore ancient bridges like Fangsheng Bridge, stroll Qing dynasty streets and enjoy Qing dynasty architecture while diving into local shops. You'll also visit the unique Qing Dynasty Post Office, rural authentic Yuanjin Buddhist Temple and sample local snacks such as sticky rice dumplings (zong zi) and steamed pork in bamboo leaves (zha rou) and traditional Chinese candies. This tour also includes a relaxing site-filled gondola ride.

You'll then return to Shanghai to visit three modern sites, including an amazing view from the observation deck of Shanghai Tower, the worlds largest Starbucks, a symbol of modern China with its sprawling layout and coffee making experience. Lastly, you'll ride the Maglev a 400kph train and learn more about this innovation at the Maglev museum.

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

Cancellation Policy

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

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

Shanghai Tower

The Shanghai Tower is a 632-metre, 128-story megatall skyscraper in Lujiazui (second-tallest behind Dubai's Burj Khalifa.) It has the world's highest observation deck and the world's fastest elevators at a top speed of 74 km/hr. It is the world's A truly amazing view and experience.

1 hour • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Maglev Train Ride

Bottled water

Snacks

All Fees and Taxes

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

Shanghai Tower Observation Deck

Pickup and drop-off (limited to 15km)

Gondola ride

Private tour guide

Lunch

Tips-recommended

Any pickup location over 15 KM away will incur an additional cost of USD40

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Full Day: Zhujiajiao plus SH

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

3 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

10 day custom China Itinerary
SAI B,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
If you have a travel plan / desire to visit china, just give the dates and your desired places (if any / if not she can make itinerary one for you), the rest Jenny will take care. We made a custom itinerary for 10 days: Shanghai-Zhangjiajie-Chengdu-Beijing Transportation: all are brand new cars and pristine conditions. Drivers are polite, safe, on time , accommodating. Had Memories of lifetime, We have seen more places than what we planned. Shanghai: Both June and Wing are very knowledgeable and explained history of Shanghai area. Took us to good restaurants and had delicious food. Zhangjiajie: Jenny is very good and caring. She took care of us like a family, even outside of her time limits. We have a difficulty using alipay, she helped most of the transactions. She came to train station (first time in China) and waited till the train starts. Chengdu We had a great time with May in Chengdu. She was trying to show us more pandas. Took shortcuts in panda center and used the time efficiently. She took us to local shopping area per my request and spend her time with us very patiently. Beijing: Allen and Jason, highly knowledgeable, my teen interacted with them very well Quickly adjusted to routes to beat the holiday traffic. Overall her team is very good, caring, tried to educate us, offered to take photographs, and accommodated with our schedule. Will definitely recommend to my friends.
Excellent Day tour with Jenny's Shanghai Tours and outstanding service by tour guide Grace - Highly Recommend
798clydec,Sep 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I recently undertook this tour. I had an outstanding day and would highly recommend Jenny's Shanghai Tours. The organisation was superb and the tour guide Grace was highly experienced and very competent. She was so good and such a very nice person. The Driver was also very good. Grace's commentary was first class and her English skills were outstanding. The Zhujiajiao Water town history, private garden visit , walking tour of the eating experiences and various local traders, visit to a tea house, gondola ride, and sampling of the local food were particular highlights. I thoroughly enjoyed the Shanghai Tower visit even though wait time in the entry queue was around 1 hour. Not everyone may be interested in the Maglev museum visit, but because of my science education background, I found it very interesting and great to get an added understanding of how to go about catching the Maglev to Pudong airport for departure ( which I did). I found the whole day to be an interesting balance of the old and the new and a wonderful well paced experience. Thank you Jenny and sincerest appreciation to Grace for her services.
Had to cancel tour, but was so impressed with the company and their customer service!
Keoweecruiser,Feb 27, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and myself and another couple had been planning with Jenny for tours in China after a cruise. We were to spend a day and night in Shanghai and then go on to Beijing, where Jenny's company would spend 2 days with us. Unfortunately because of the Coronavirus, we did not get to China. Jenny was wonderful helping us plan our tours. She was quick to respond to my emails and questions and very helpful in coordinating our tours in two different cities. Once we had to cancel, there was no hesitation in refunding our money, even though this outbreak was devastating for their business. I would highly recommend using Jenny's Tours as your company in China. They were professional, friendly, very easy to communicate with in English and I am very disappointed that we were not able to take the tours we had planned.