Private Tour
Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour from Shanghai with Boat Ride Option
Overview
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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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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.
What‘s Included
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
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Morning Tour with Boat Ride
Great guide, private driver with car, boat ride are all included. Flexible departure based on you.
Pickup included
Afternoon Tour -No Boat Ride
Afternoon Tour Only: Great guide, private car ,ticket to Kezhi garden included, Boat ride excluded ( If need pay at your own).
Pickup included
Afternoon Tour with Boat Ride
Great guide, private driver with car, boat ride are all included. Flexible departure based on you.
Pickup included
Morning Tour-No Boat Ride
Morning Tour Only: Great guide, private car ,ticket to Kezhi garden included, Boat ride excluded ( If need pay at your own).
Pickup included
Reviews
36 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Had a great water town...
Mary M,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great water town private tour with Cassie! She led us around the town very efficiently, stopping to explain things along the way as we went. Introduced us to some very tasty local food and the small boat ride gave us a lovely view of the town from the water. The vehicle was comfortable and the driver was good. Would highly recommend!
Fun day and a vibrant little town
Linda K,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This particular trip with our tour guide Yun, was very enjoyable and informative. Our guide spoke excellent English, was personable, and spent plenty of time showing and explaining this very picturesque and ancient town to our group. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone who plans to visit China and wants a fun and educational view of an adorable working town. Worth the drive from Shanghai. Definitely take the boat ride. Hats off to our driver as well.
Great Experience
Brian C,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great guide Linda made this a very good day . A great cultural experience enhanced by our guides experience and translation. Very comfortable vehicle and driver was excellent. Highly recommend this tour and company,
An absolutly wonderful...
james b,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An absolutly wonderful day trip. Yun, our guide was amazing, knowledgable, informative and a pleasure to share company with. The transport immaculate and the driver very good. But, it was Yun and the destination that made our day. Thanks, Jim & Jen.
Beautiful views with wonderful shops
Anunayajain,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Annie was absolutely wonderful with her nuggets of information and her charming nature. We loved the time spent at the water village. It was windy so boating was closed but we filled it up with touring the street shops and sampling the delicacies. Absolutely must recommend.
Enjoyable Watertown trip
Janet V,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect day out from Shanghai. Guide Linda was the best! She explained everything in perfect English and showed us the best places. Very enjoyable!!
Michael was a amazing tour guide!
Brenella P,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.005 stars to Michael for being so accommodating and informative on our tour. He was amazing. He knew so much of Shanghai and was willing to answer all questions. He even linked and explained other places we had been and had so much history to share with us. Try and ask for Michael if you are on this tour.
Excellent half day tour to Zhujiajiao water town (the Oriental Venice)
Foodilicious89,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our 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.
Happy family day
Bill L,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Robert is very professional and friendly we enjoyed this tour very much. We will recommend to family and friends.
Great experience
teresakV2613SK,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour 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
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