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Enjoy a relaxing and exclusive private half day tour to the remarkable ancient water town Zhujiajiao, located in Qingpu District of Shanghai. This private tour takes you to experience the charming "Oriental Venice ", appreciate the beautiful and traditional Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture and explore the local old alley lanes and learn the fascinating local folks and culture from your knowledgeable guide. In addition, enjoy a stroll in the tranquil local Jiangnan style garden, upgrade the tour with relaxing gondola ride along the river canal based on your own interests.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking if you choose lunch or dinner Tour Package
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
Your local friendly guide and the professional driver will pick up you from your Shanghai downtown hotel at your preferred time. Enjoy the nice ride in the comfortable and air-conditioned car to Zhujiajiao ancient water town, one of the earliest town which was established about 1700 years ago. Spend leisure time to wander around the old alley streets full of local flavors and appreciate the intact Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture along the riverside while learning the interesting local culture, history and custom. If you book the tou with boat ride option, you will enjoy a relaxing gondola ride to fully appreciate the charm of the town.
Zhujiajiao Kezhi Garden
In addition , you guide will take you to visit the local private garden built in the Qing Dynasty, once a private garden owned by the local wealthy family, indulge yourself in the beautiful natural landscape of this ancient garden dotted with the ponds, pavilions,rockeries and bridges.
Boat ride in the water town (Only If "Tour with Boat Ride" Option is booked)
Entrance fee to private garden
Downtown Shanghai hotel pick up and drop off
Professional Private guide
Air-conditioned and comfortable vehicle
Gratuities
Food or drinks
Boat ride ( If " Tour with Boat Ride "option not booked
Select a pickup point
Great guide, private driver with car, boat ride are all included. Flexible departure based on you.
Pickup included
Morning Tour Only: Great guide, private car ,ticket to Kezhi garden included, Boat ride excluded ( If need pay at your own).
Pickup included
Afternoon Tour Only: Great guide, private car ,ticket to Kezhi garden included, Boat ride excluded ( If need pay at your own).
Pickup included
Great guide, private driver with car, boat ride are all included. Flexible departure based on you.
Pickup included
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Foodilicious89,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Our half‑day tour to Zhujiajiao was absolutely wonderful. The ancient water town is full of history and charm, and we loved it … but what really elevated the entire experience was our tour guide, Michael. From the moment we met, he was warm, attentive, and incredibly accommodating. He shared fascinating stories about the history and culture of Zhujiajiao, guided us through the best spots, and made sure we never felt rushed. What stood out most was his generosity and genuine desire to make our day special. We felt truly cared for throughout the tour. I highly recommend this tour — and especially Michael, our guide — to anyone visiting Shanghai. It was a memorable and seamless experience thanks to his, and the tour company, exceptional service. Also special thanks to our driver today. He has been great and we had a very comfortable vehicle to take us to Zhujiajiao.







Bill L,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
Robert is very professional and friendly we enjoyed this tour very much. We will recommend to family and friends.
teresakV2613SK,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Tour guide is knowledgeable of the areas. Overall our experience is great. We had a great time and Robert even assisted negotiate price with our purchase of goods
Angel R,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
The town is beautiful, worth going to. The garden is honestly a better, less crowded version of Yuyuan, peaceful and a great place to take pics. Robert, our tour guide, was very friendly and helpful







Brian R,,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
Yun did an amazing job - she is very knowledgeable and friendly and went out of her way to make sure we had a great experience. Would easily have her be our tour guide again!
SCRyder,,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
This tour was absolutely amazing! Our guide, Michael, did a fantastic job from start to finish, providing detailed explanations and interesting insights about every part of the tour. His English was excellent, making it easy for us to understand and engage with everything he shared. Michael was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions thoroughly, showing how much experience and passion he has for his work. The Zhujiajiao Water Town tour itself was beautiful and filled with culture and history — we truly enjoyed every moment. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area!
Shaun David S,,Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I loved this tour of Zhujiajiao. This ancient water town is so beautiful and i enjoyed the boat ride too. My tour guide Robert was amazing. He was friendly, very knowledgeable, and taught me about the history and meanings of everything and was happy to answer any questions I had, and also took alot of great photos for me. Thank you so much. It was a great day. I highly recommend this tour.



K8834RJjuliek,,Jun 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
The tour was amazing! We’ve spent time in Beijing and Shanghai so it was such a nice change to see a Water Village. We had perfect weather for the boat ride, and enjoyed the shops and the gardens. Lea was a wonderful tour guide, very informed and thoughtful in her presentation.
AingSuan O,,Jun 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
My tour guide, Robert Lou was superb. Very helpful and knowledgeable. Went out of his way to make my day so pleasant
ali a,,May 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
You will know about zhujiajao village and yoi will explor the garden and have aride in the boat you will have great time specially with cassie our guide in the trip she is helpful and we had great time in the trip i recommend to try it
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