China · SHANGHAI WATER TOWN DAY TRIPS
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Zhujiajiao is an hour out, Zhouzhuang and Tongli a little further, and all three come down to stone bridges, canals and boats still poled by hand. These are the best water town day trips from Shanghai: which include the boat ride and the garden tickets, which run private and which small-group, and which have you back for the Bund at dusk.
Private day trip pairing Zhujiajiao’s canals with Shanghai’s top sights, including Yuyuan Garden, the Bund, Shanghai Tower, and lunch.
“We really enjoyed our tour with Snow. We were a family of 3 (mom, dad, and teenage son). Snow was friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating to our schedule & dietary needs. I would highly recommend this tour.”
Private half-day trip to Zhujiajiao Water Town with hotel pickup, a guided canal boat ride, and optional lunch, plus tickets included.
“This was a great low stress tour and our guide Jude was very knowledgeable and helpful we learnt heaps of history along the way. Perfect to see a slice of Shanghai in our very short trip here. Highly recommended”
Private Zhujiajiao tour with a canal boat ride, Kezhi Garden visit, and hotel pickup. English guide, Ming-Qing water town views.
“My tour guide "Annie" was very informative and knowledgeable of the water village. A pleasant walk through this section of history is well worth the time. The boat ride on the scenic water is very relaxing. I learned a lot about the history because Annie has been here quite some time.”
Suzhou gardens and Zhouzhuang canals in one full-day trip from Shanghai, with hotel pickup, included tickets, lunch, and a boat ride.
“The guide was totally awesome with great knowledge, personality, and excellent English. I would like less time at silk factory and more at river village. Maybe skip silk factory”
Private Zhujiajiao tour from Shanghai with hotel pickup, English guide, Ming-Qing bridges, canal boat ride, and local food time.
“Kalvin was very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great time and enjoyed our trip to Zhujiajiao. The drive was very comfortable.”
A one-day Shanghai loop with **Yu Garden**, Old Street City God Temple area, Zhujiajiao water towns, and Bund skyline night views.
“Fantastic trip allows you to cover many experiences in 1 day all of which were amazing and more than the itinerary described i.e authentic chinese tea house , temple in old street ( spectacular ) , another beautiful garden in water town and a visit to the silk house , the lunch supplied at water town was also amazing , delicious authentic chinese food . Audrey our guide was fantastic so friendly and knowledgeable and went above and beyond for us . Thoroughly recommend this trip if visiting Shanghai , not to be missed !!”
Private Zhujiajiao tour from Shanghai with A/C pickup, an English guide, Kezhi Garden and temple entry, and a boat ride.
“Our guide Robert provided interesting insights and history of the town. His knowledge, humour and passion provided a very enjoyable experience for us.”
Private Shanghai day tour to Zhujiajiao Water Town, Yu Garden, Yuyuan bazaar and the Bund, with hotel pickup and tickets included.
“The Bund is very very beautifull place! Shure! We recommend!!!!”
Private Zhujiajiao water town tour from Shanghai with canal boat ride, Kezhi Garden, bridges, and included entry fees for $160.
“Tom was great with timing and comfortable car and driving. Did a walking tour of Zhujiaojiao and was extremely well versed and informative. did the gondola ride and a garden as nice as Yuyaun but the town not at all crowded and was very beautiful and relaxing”
Private Zhujiajiao water town and Shanghai Tower views, plus lunch and Yu Garden or Jade Buddha Temple, with hotel pickup.
“Snow was the best tour guide, Jai Jai great driver. Luxury car picked us up at the cruise terminal. Saw so much of the beautiful city.”
Private day or night tour from Beijing to Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town, with cable car access and skip-the-ticket-line entry.
“Paul is very nice guy and very good guide. He told us the history of the wall and interesting facts. He took great care of us while climbing the stairs. He made many great pictures with us. At the restaurant he advised us what tasty dishes to choose. The trip was very successful.”
Private day trip from Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall and Gubei Water Town with hotel pickup, flexible mornings, and time to explore.
“The driver was very friendly and he spoke English. We arrived early in the day, so got very lucky with nearly no crowds. Great layover!”
Private Beijing tour to Jinshanling Great Wall, Gubei Water Town, and lantern-lit Simatai at night, with cable car and lunch or dinner.
“Amazing tour! Our tour guide Jonathan was great. He was very punctual, polite and friendly. He catered to all our needs. The lunch we had at Jinshanling was from a local family restaurant they had chosen and it was delicious. The views from this tour were extraordinary and Jonathan knew which spots to go to, to avoid the crowds! Would highly recommend this tour!”
Private Zhujiajiao water town and Shanghai highlights with hotel pickup, English driver, Bund views, and Ming-era Yu Garden.
“Tom was super responsive and very kind to walk with us through Zhujiajiao and the Bund even though he didn't need to given this was actually a private car arrangement!”
Door-to-door Suzhou gardens and Zhouzhuang canals by sampan, plus silk making and lunch on a 10-hour day.
“Tom is very knowledgeable and quite organized. While we loved the extra stops and tours to sites the pressure to buy thinhs from some of the vendors wasn’t great. Still, Tom did his best to ensure all of ore questions were answered and that we had a comfortable and enjoyable time.”
