Private Tour
Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Highlights Private Day Tour
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore beautiful Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai's most incredible city attractions during this amazing private day tour. Accompanied by local professional guide, stroll around the old lanes with antiquated architecture, wander along the canal with old bridges and take the boat on tranquil canals in Zhujiajiao ancient water town for a half day. Lunch will be arranged at a nice local restaurant by the canal. Followed by another half day tour to see Shanghai city attractions like Jade Buddha Temple, M50 contemporary art center or any other attractions you want to see.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If you choose to have different language tour guide other than English or Chinese one, please ensure to make your booking at least 3 days advance
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
Meet your excellent local guide at your hotel lobby at 8:30 am (or your preferred departure time ). Then take one hour ride in comfortable & air-conditioned vehicle to beautiful Zhujiajiao Water Town. It's the best-preserved and quite water town in the area with history over 1700 years. There are privately-owned home garden, old bridges, antiquated architecture and bubbling streams. You can wander along the canal, stroll around the old lanes, later, enjoy a relaxing boat riding on the canal to see beautiful surrounding. Then revitalize yourself with a delicious lunch in a local restaurant where you can have some local delicious dishes.
Jade Buddha Temple
In the afternoon, you will go back to Shanghai city, and visit Jade Buddha Temple or any other city attractions you want to visit. Jade Buddha Temple is one of the most famous Buddhist temple in Shanghai, your knowledgeable guide will not only point out all the details in the temple but also explain you the history of Buddhism and wisdom of Buddhism philosophy.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Professional guide
Entrance fee of Yu Garden or Jade Buddha Tempe (choose one)
Lunch
Transport by private vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Zhujiajiao boat ride
Personal Expense
Gratuities
Additional city attraction entrance fees
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
English or Chinese guide
Your local guide will meet your at your hotel lobby at 8:30am.
Pickup included
French/German/Spanish/Russian
French, German, Spanish or Russian tour guide service is available. Please kindly make your booking 3 days in advance.
Pickup included
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An Absolutely Incredible Private Tour of Shanghai
Daniel B,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Daniel: This was, without question, an absolutely incredible 5-star experience! If you're near Shanghai, book this tour, you won't regret it. The Watertown itself was truly a 5 out of 5. It was stunning, serene, and felt like stepping into a beautiful, quiet piece of history. But the service is what made the day perfect. Our driver was amazing, providing an incredibly smooth and comfortable ride. And then there was our tour guide, Miss Penny, she is a true superstar! Penny was knowledgeable, engaging, and brought the entire destination to life. Her passion and attention to detail made the day utterly memorable. Thank you to our amazing driver and the incredible Miss Penny, for a flawless, unforgettable experience. We highly recommend this tour if you are visiting Shanghai! Anna: This private tour of Shanghai was an excellent way to see the city's sights and is highly recommended for any foreign visitor. The day was perfectly curated, allowing us to explore a charming water town, the serene Jade Buddha Temple, and the historic French Concession. The transportation itself was a highlight; the car was beautiful, and the driving was smooth and excellent, making for a comfortable and stress-free journey between locations. A special shout-out must go to our guide, Penny. She was an absolute delight, warm, fun, and friendly, and possessed an extensive knowledge of Shanghai's history, which brought every location vividly to life. Her insights transformed the tour from a simple sightseeing trip into a deep dive into the city's past and present. Overall, a truly five-star experience that seamlessly combined comfort, culture, and outstanding personal guidance.
Experiencing Chinese Culture in Zhujiajiao
orthreenaks,Dec 1, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were immersed in Chinese culture as we walked along the busy canal with little shops and also had the opportunity to tour a private garden. As always, Kelly provided amazing service throughout the tour. She took the time to get to know everyone in our group which helped with ordering meals, shopping and other interests to enhance our overall experience!
Perfect way of getting impressions of China like it once was
Vedrana B,Jan 7, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour and perfect service beyond expectation from pick up at the hotel until late night acrobatic show. Our guide Kelly spoke perfect English and her knowledge of China history was perfect. Tour is quite interactive and Kelly tailored it according to our wishes and interests. We got opportunity to see and taste real China like we were imagined it to be. Kelly took us to a private garden and to a small old-fashioned restaurant where we tried local specialties, famous hairy crabs and rise wine. Overall whole trip and particularly Kelly is highly recommended, you will enjoy it for sure.
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