Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town 5.5-7.5 Hour Private Guided Tour

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5 to 8 Hours

Mobile ticket Pickup offered

Offered in: Mandarin, English

Overview

Step back in time and experience Shanghai as it was 1700 years ago with this tour. A worry-free experience that comes with your tour guide, and transportation options.
On the road, you are rewarded with views through lush landscapes, rice paddies, countryside towns and so on.
A boat ride sends you back centuries ago.
Photogenic private gardens, temples, artisanal stores, or restaurants alongside watercourses, and bridges give you a leisurely pace to appreciate its beauty and pleasure.
There locals use what’s around them, pulling from the water and plucking from the land to get the freshest ingredients, encouraging you Bites & Sips.
The abundance of water makes it a good place to sense time-honored traditional handicrafts similar to embroidery, pottery, wood carving, and jewelry adorned with freshwater pearls.
Option to add on a hands-on dumpling meal offers you a fun way to explore both the cultural significance and culinary delights of this iconic dish.

What's Included

A boat ride
Private driver with vehicle service & Hotel pick-up and drop-off (if option selected)
Entry ticket to the Garden of Inseparable Hearts (Hexin garden)
Sips and Bites, plus one bottled water per person per tour
Tour guide service
Public transportation - Subway (if option selected)
A hands-on dumpling meal, paired with local alcohol (if option selected)
Entry ticket to the Taoism Temple (Chenghuangmiao)

Gratuities
Personal expenses

Meeting And Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

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Park Hotel address: 170 Nanjing(W) Rd, nearby Huanghe Rd, close to Exit 9 of People Square Station of Line 1/2/8.

End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Your tour guide will hold a sign bearing your name at the meeting point at the scheduled time. ① If you choose the subway, please note that we will meet up at the Park Hotel before setting out. Park Hotel address: 170 Nanjing(W) Rd, near Huanghe Rd, close to Exit 9 of People Square Station of Line 1/2/8. ② If you choose the door-to-door driving service please be aware that is not included for locations outside central Shanghai, and there will be an additional charge for pick-up and drop-off. For locations such as Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Disney Area, Chuansha Area, Baoyang International Cruise Terminal, Fengxian District, etc. After placing your order, please contact us for precise details like the number of people, exact address, etc.

What To Expect

Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

A professional touch for a private driver with a private vehicle might be preferable if you prioritize time efficiency, a high level of privacy and comfort, or flexibility in scheduling and making stops as needed （2 hours）. Or, the adventure of using public transportation allows you to experience daily routine commuting and navigating public systems akin to fixed routes and schedules (3 hours). A local private tour guide enhances your travel experience of understanding the local culture or a more authentic connection with the community and adds your in-depth knowledge of the area, offering insights into hidden gems, shortcuts, and local attractions that might not be easily accessible via guidebooks （5.5/6.5/7.5 hours）.

3 Hours • Admission Ticket Free

Fangsheng Bridge

Cruise into a picturesque scenery of Watertown. The homes and lives lining the banks amid the gentle caress of a breeze accompany you passing through one bridge after another. An authentic and intimate to the details in aged surroundings adds layers to the narrative of the past, inviting you to immerse yourself in the beauty that makes you an integral part of this unfolding living picture in Watertown, leaving behind all hurries or worries.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Eating is one of the sensory experiences that put Watertown on travelers’ itineraries. The air is filled with the smell of the region's cuisine, encouraging you to sample the flavors of the snack, Zongzi, a type of rice dumpling in history has a special day that celebrates them as a perennial favorite. Between snacks, eyes, and ears open to appreciate this photogenic place that is known for its period slate or bluestone laneways, lined with two-story wooden buildings packed with restaurants or traditional handicrafts, etc. Walking over the bridges adds a touch of beauty and history.

1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Spend your leisure time at the Garden of Inseparable Hearts and have an understanding and appreciation of the lives and traditions of a wealthy family among pavilions, ponds, rockeries, and foliage. The garden singled out for its harmonious design and rich cultural heritage, features elaborately carved tiled roofs and tiny but expansive grounds. Resembling a living museum, it showcases a large collection of precious artifacts, where stories of the past unfold with every jade carving, bronze ware, double-sided silk embroidery, hardwood furniture, and more from the Ming and Qing periods.

35 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Zhujiajiao Chenghuangmiao Temple

Chenghuang Temple is dedicated to the local city god or deity who is believed to protect the residents and ensure the well-being of the community. It is represented by esteemed officials and heroes who have meritorious contributions to the local population. Worshipped as the guardian deity of cities in both Chinese folk beliefs and Taoism, each Chenghuang Temple is associated with the city or region it serves, and the specific deity worshipped may vary from one place to another. As usual, people visit Chenghuang Temples to pray for blessings, seek protection, and participate in traditional ceremonies and festivals. Let's have a closer look and find out more.

25 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The stall at the traditional market has a variety of fresh produce. Join in the fun and have a good deal on fresher ingredients. Later, wrap the fillings and shape the dumplings at Watertown Aunt’s home. This hands-on meal may you experience etiquette, custom, and culinary to the heart of the well-known cuisine, enjoy the delicious results of efforts, paired with local rice wine and liquor, and find out the origin of dishes or the cultural influences that have shaped them. How yummy indeed the homemade dumping （if option selected）.

1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that if you choose the subway, a single journey from downtown Shanghai to Watertown Zhujiajiao is approximately 1.5 hours.

Please advise if there are any specific dietary restrictions, accessibility considerations, or assistance needed at the time of booking.
Before setting off this itinerary, it is advisable not to eat excessively.
Our guide reserves the right to alter the content of tours due to poor weather or location inaccessibility.
Under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Wanderlust Shanghai reserves the right to refuse entry to individuals or remove them from tours if they are intoxicated, aggressive, or offensive.

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Product code: 452963P2

Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town 5.5-7.5 Hour Private Guided Tour

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Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

Fangsheng Bridge

Zhujiajiao Chenghuangmiao Temple

Additional Info

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Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town 5.5-7.5 Hour Private Guided Tour

Select Date and Travelers

Overview

What's Included

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

End Point

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

What To Expect

Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

Fangsheng Bridge

Zhujiajiao Chenghuangmiao Temple

Additional Info

Cancellation Policy

Questions?

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