China · WATER TOWN TOURS
Zhujiajiao is the close one, Wuzhen and Suzhou the ones worth a full day. These 15 compare the drives, the boat rides and the ones that get you back for dinner on the Bund, with prices per head.
Explore Zhujiajiao by boat, eat a local lunch, then see Yuyuan Garden, the Bund, and Shanghai Tower with a private guide.
“Spent a wonderful and relaxing day in Zhujiajiao and Shanghai with Jane. Didn’t notice how the time flew. Highly recommend this program. The most remarkable things to visit in Shanghai, I think. Very comfortable transportation and helpful guide.”
Escape Shanghai for Zhujiajiao’s old streets, Ming and Qing bridges, canals, and a private boat ride with hotel pickup included.
“Our guide, Xin was super informative, friendly and very enthusiastic lady. My family had a wonderful time at Zhujiajiao water town, which is a beautiful site that can rival Venice. The town folks are very friendly, and there are loads of things to experience and food to try out during the walkabout.”
Explore Zhujiajiao from Shanghai with a private guide, canal boat ride, Kezhi Garden, local markets, and comfortable hotel transfers.
“Our tour with Clair was fantastic. The transportation to the water village was smooth and very comfortable. We walked through the various shops, toured the private garden, and took a boat ride. Clair shared so much information with us about history and culture, she was an excellent guide.”
See Suzhou gardens, the Grand Canal, Panmen Gate, silk making, and Zhouzhuang by gondola on a full-day trip from Shanghai.
“The attractions were good, but the mini bus should be sent to the wreckers it was small we all had to sit sideways or if you were small legs right into the other chair, plus a bit run down, 5 hours in the van, the guide was average he fell asleep in the first hour of our trip and then on the way home, I gave him a tip and he said it wasn't enough”
Explore Zhujiajiao from Shanghai with a private guide, Ming-Qing bridges, canal boat ride, local food, and hotel transfers.
“Our private tour to Zhujiajiao was an absolute highlight of our trip. The experience was perfectly organized and offered a wonderful balance of history, culture, and relaxation. A very special thank you goes to our guide Kiki, who truly made the day unforgettable. She shared an incredible amount of knowledge with us in an engaging and insightful way, and at the same time, her humor and warm personality made the tour so much fun. We learned a lot, laughed a lot, and felt completely taken care of from start to finish. I would highly recommend this tour, especially with Kiki as a guide.”
See Yu Garden, Shanghai Old Street, Zhujiajiao Water Town, and the Bund on an eight-hour guided tour with transport and snacks.
“More time in Zhujijiao and for exempel lunch over there.”
Review of a private Zhujiajiao tour from Shanghai with hotel pickup, English guide, Kezhi Garden, temple visit, and canal boat ride.
“We had a fantastic tour of the water town with our guide Cassie. She spoke excellent English and was very knowledgeable about Chinese history. She took very nice photos of my wife and I during our tour, and knew all of the best locations and angles. Highly recommend this service if you’re looking for an English speaking tour guide.”
Review of a private Shanghai day tour to Zhujiajiao, Yu Garden, Yuyuan Bazaar, and the Bund, with transport, guide, tickets, and hotel pickup.
“The Bund is very very beautifull place! Shure! We recommend!!!!”
Review of a private Zhujiajiao tour from Shanghai, with canal boat ride, Kezhi Garden, private transport, guide tips, costs, and drawbacks.
“We had an amazing day with our tour guide David visiting the historical Water Town including a boat ride and visiting the local shops and learning about local customs, food and the history of the area. David was so knowledgeable about Shanghai and all areas and we had a fantastic time. We sampled foods and did a little shopping. It was a perfect half day tour with beautiful weather and if you are looking for a fantastic tour guide, request David!”
See Zhujiajiao, Yuyuan Garden, the Bund, and Shanghai Tower on a private day tour with lunch, transport, tickets, and an English-speaking guide.
“We had an amazing time on this tour! Snow was the best tour guide! She was so friendly and knowledgeable. Snow and our driver recommended the Shanghai city tour first to avoid the crowds and it was great and no queues to get into Shanghai tower. Snow told us about the history of the city and Chinese culture it was so interesting. Our tour included lunch which we opted to have in the water town, Snow us to a small family run restaurant and gave us helpful recommendations on food. I am vegetarian and they could accommodate without any issues. The food was incredible and we loved the Chinese style…”
Compare a private Beijing tour to Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town, with cable-car access, day or night visits, and hotel transfers.
“We had an amazing time. The Wall and the watertown in the evening light were absolutely stunning. Our driver Sun was extremely nice and helpful. We were absolutely happy with our trip.”
Compare Jinshanling’s quiet wall, Gubei Water Town, and Simatai by night on a private Beijing tour with meals and cable car included.
“Had a really lovely day out at the wall. The trip takes you to two different places on the wall, with some amazing day and night views. Visiting the water town was also a lovely experience, giving a beautiful insight into the ancient village style. Andy was a great guide, very knowledgeable. Lunch was also delicious, in a really friendly local restaurant and as it was the festival time we were offered free dumplings in celebration.”
See Zhujiajiao, Yuyuan Garden, Old Shanghai, and the Bund in one private, hotel-to-hotel day with an English-speaking guide.
“What an incredible trip. We only had a day in Shanghai and wanted to maximise our time. Seeing the water town was phenomenal and the boat ride was lovely. Then seeing Shanghai's main attractions including doing a traditional tea ceremony was really special. Definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to pack a lot into a day.”
Pair canal-side Zhujiajiao with Shanghai’s top sights on a flexible private tour with hotel pickup, a guide, and optional boat ride.
“Sammi was a great tour guide. Very kind, took care of the details and gave the right dose of information. She was able to “read” clearly our interests. Her command of English and vocalization were easy to understand.”
Explore Wuzhen and Xitang from Shanghai with a private guide, canal boat ride, local meals, sunset views, and door-to-door transfers.
“Great day trip. The views are great. Caroline is friendly and very knowledgeable. Love her attitude. Really made our trip so memorable. Both destinations were so beautiful. Very peaceful & learned slot. The Xi tang at night is so beautiful Great day for us”
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