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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.
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Yu Garden (Yuyuan) - This garden dates back to 1559 during the Ming Dynasty. A classic Chinese Garden rich in history, you’ll see a wide range of halls, statues, rock structures, water features as well as the famous Grand Rockery and Exquisite Jade Rocks.
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Yuyuan Old Street - Nearby Yuyuan Garden is old Shanghai and its complex area of shops, streets and places to taste Shanghai’s folk customs, authentic Shanghai snacks and local cuisine. The colorful lamps on the antique buildings also make it a beautiful landscape.
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The Bund (Wai Tan) - The Shanghai Bund has dozens of historical buildings, lining the Huangpu River, that once housed numerous banks, trading houses and consulates from all over Europe, Asia and the United States. The area highlights Shanghai’s western influence in architecture and culture and today offers a beautiful walkway along the Huangpu River while learning about Shanghai’s history.
- Local snacks tasting
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Private guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle with ample room based on your group size with experienced driver
- All fees and/or taxes
- Gondola ride
- Full sit down lunch (You can choose as you like)
- Tips-recommended
Enjoy this short trip just one hour outside of Shanghai to the serene charm of Zhujiajiao ancient water town. On this 9 1/2 hours tour you’ll explore ancient bridges like Fangsheng Bridge and stroll Qing dynasty streets and enjoy Ming and Qing dynasty architecture while diving into local shops. You’ll also visit the unique Qing Dynasty Post Office, rural style authentic Yuanjin Buddhist Temple. Along the way you’ll sample local snacks such as sticky rice dumplings (zong zi) and steamed pork wrapped in bamboo leaves (zha rou) as well as traditional Chinese candies. This tour also includes a relaxing site-filled gondola ride. You’ll then return to Shanghai to visit several iconic highlights, including Yuyuan Garden, Old Shanghai Street and the Bund which provides an amazing blend of East and West culture and architectures that contributes to the famous Shanghai skyline.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable shoes
- To secure your Yuyuan Garden Ticket and bypass queues, please provide your full name along with your passport number.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
