Private Tour
Shanghai Private Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town and Boat Ride
Overview
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Enjoy short get away from Shanghai city to beautiful Zhujiajiao Water Town where you can explore the classic Chinese buildings and to take a relax boat ride along the water canals. This half-day private tour can be started either in the morning or afternoon, and all entrance fee, private guide and transfer service are inclusive. You also can upgrade your tour with lunch or dinner to experience the local cuisine upon booking.
Additional Info
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‘s Included
Transport by private air conditioned vehicle
Private guide
Visa waiver assistance for small groups from the cruise port for cruise passengers
Hotel pickup & drop-off (Pudong airport,Baoshan cruise port pay additional 45usd/group when arrival)
Experienced driver
Zhujiajiao entrance fee and boat ride ticket
Lunch or early dinner if related tour option is selected
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Zhujiajiao 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 Zhujiajiao, a water town on the outskirts of Shanghai, and was established about 1,700 years ago. Upon arrival, stroll along the old street and traditional market where you will find many interesting vendors and local specialties. You will also find the best known bridges, built during Ming and Qing Dynasties. Take a relaxing boat ride in the water canals, and your friendly private guide will share with you the history and story of the area. After the tour, your guide will send you back to the hotel in Shanghai city.
Options
Afternoon Tour
Select your departure time from 12pm to 3pm
Pickup included
Morning Tour
Select your departure time from 8am to 11am
Pickup included
Morning Tour with Lunch
In addition to the half day tour, you will enjoy a tasty local lunch in Zhujiajiao Water Town
Pickup included
Afternoon Tour with Dinner
Dinner : In addition to the half day tour, you will enjoy a tasty local dinner in Zhujiajiao Water Town.
Pickup included
Reviews
559 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Zhujiajiao Water Town (Venice of the Orient) is MUST for Shanghai visitors
Mano W,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a dedicated experienced local guide, The door to door service was a plus. The Zhujiajiao Water Town (Venice of the Orient) and Boat Ride is MUST for Shanghai visitors. Takes you back to 1911 and home of Mr.Ma the Horse owner turned farmer and his beautiful homestead and the surrounding town and market place. Great shopping experience too. Our guide was very helpful in making great deals. Local Pearls to Jade shops and many souvenirs to collect.
Well worth the journey!
ramona k,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Zhujiajiao is not a place to be missed on your Shanghai journey. Our tour guide Judy was informative and accomodating. It’s around 1-1/2 hours drive from The Bund, depending on traffic and the driver made our journey there and back comfortable. Thoroughly enjoyed this tour. A beautiful ancient town. A different side to Shanghai city.
Worth the drive. Our...
Micki B,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Worth the drive. Our guide kiwi picked us up from our cruise ship for a private tour. The ride to the canals was about an hour and a half which gave her an opportunity to tell us about Shanghai history. We toured gardens, had a boat ride in the canal and tried a couple of Chinese tasties. She brought personal fans which were handy because it was a warm day.
Lovely water town tour with Snow
Julia T,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wonderful trip to Zhujiajiao with Snow and driver Lu in a Tesla. Much prefer this water town to Zhouzhuang as it is not so crowded. Trip was very well organised by Alana and the guide, Snow's English was very good. She took time to explain the different sights at the water town. The restaurant chosen by Snow served pretty delicious local food with one of my favourite desserts, Glutinous rice balls in sweet sticky soup. Highly recommend this tour!!
Kiki was an amazing guide!
Aaron F,
Sep 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a fantastic trip to Zhujiajiao with Kiki!! She was very informative, both in terms of the history and details of the water town and with information about Shanghai, the skyscrapers, living conditions around the city, etc. She customized the tour to spend time in the areas of most interest to us, which was so nice. Also, I highly recommended going with that lunch option as part of this tour — Kiki booked a table at a little restaurant with tables overlooking the water street with the old bridge. It was beautiful and the food was delicious! Also, the car was extremely clean and the driver was excellent.
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