Experience the "Venice of the Orient" on a 5-hour private tour to the water village of Zhujiajiao. Depart Shanghai and journey to the ancient settlement on the outskirts of the city. Take a boat ride along the waterways to see the old houses up close.

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Duration 5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Pick-up from hotels in downtown Shanghai or at the port.
Private group

Highlights

Explore the water village of Zhujiajiao on a 5-hour private tour
Journey down the waterways of the "Venice of the Orient"
Stroll the ancient alleyways to find historic buildings and shops

Full description

Following pick-up from your hotel or the port in Shanghai at 10:00, journey for approximately 1-hour to the 400-year old water village of Zhujiajiao on the city's outskirts. Experience the "Venice of the Orient" up close with the help of your personal driver/guide. Climb aboard a boat to ride the waterways much like the residents would have done in years gone by. Take photographs of the village as you drift past historic buildings and houses. Then, take a walk along the old alleyways for even closer looks at the buildings and bridges, such as the 300-year old, Ming-era Fangsheng Bridge. Get recommendation on local restaurants to enjoy lunch at your own expense, or feel free to bring your own snacks to eat in a picturesque area. Continue after lunch with a visit to some of the local shops in the afternoon. Bargain for good deals if you want to find souvenirs, experience everyday life or just have some fun! Then, journey back to Shanghai and get dropped off at your hotel or at the port.

Includes

Private, English-speaking driver/guide
Entrance ticket to the village
Short boat ride
Pick-up and drop off at your hotel or the port

Meals
Gratuities for the driver/guide

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

Please note that weekend tours can be started earlier

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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 30 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Transportation
4.4/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Safety
5/5

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Vicky was an amazing guide with lot of knowledge about the area! My husband and I are both photographers and she was very helpful in finding the best spots. We really enjoyed spending the day with her, including having lunch at the place that we picked. The boat tour was really nice, not the one most tourists take but further down. This was the first time she worked with that driver, I would say let it also be the last time. His driving was not good.

November 4, 2019

5 stars to our guide Mark, he arrived early spoke excellent English very friendly, and has a wealth of knowledge about the local area and beyond. We enjoyed our tour to the water village would certainly recommend when visiting Shanghai, and definitely ask for Mark as your guide, you won’t be disappointed. Thank you Mark for making our tour memorable. Grateful Australians.

June 5, 2019

Beatiful watertown and excellent guide

I went with Tom to this beautiful watertown. Tom is annexcellent guide who can introduce you to the Chinese culture, architecture and language. He shower med the garden, one of the villas and took me to Tea ceremony. If I have time to go on another trip next time I’m in Shanghai I will call Tom!

May 20, 2019

Zhujiajiao Water Village: Private Tour from Shanghai

Zhujiajiao Water Village: Private Tour from Shanghai

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Beatiful watertown and excellent guide