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Ancient and Modern Shanghai: Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai Tower with Maglev Experience
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2 Ratings
Huang Pu Qu
Experience the contrasting sides of Shanghai on this unique tour. Explore the ancient water town of Zhujiajiao, visit modern sites like Shanghai Tower and the world's largest Starbucks, and ride the high-speed Maglev train.
Duration:
9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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.
- 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.
- West Nanjing Road - You may think a Starbucks is not a tourist attraction, but you’ll be amazed at this world’s largest Starbucks. A massive store with a huge range of foods, stations, coffees, teas, as well you can see beans roasting and a wide range of stations offering various delicacies in Italian-style. A must see.
- Shanghai Maglev Museum - This technological marvel is the fastest commercial high-speed electric train in the world and designed to connect Shanghai Pudong International Airport and the outskirts of central Pudong It cost $1.2 billion to build. It hums along at over 300km/hr, the highest speed can be reach at 421KM/hour. It takes only 7 minutes from Pudong International Airport to Longyang Rd station. You’ll enjoy the maglev itself as well as learn more about this marvel in the Maglev Museum.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Pickup and drop-off
- Snacks
- Air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver
- All fees and taxes included
- Gondola ride
- Private tour guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Tips-recommended
- Any pickup location over 15 KM away will incur an additional cost of USD40
Additional Information
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.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable shoes
Location
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
九江路
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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798clydec
Sep 21, 2023
Excellent Day tour with Jenny's Shanghai Tours and outstanding service by tour guide Grace - Highly Recommend - 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.
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Keoweecruiser
Feb 27, 2020
Had to cancel tour, but was so impressed with the company and their customer service! - 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.
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