Private Day Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town with Shanghai Local Shopping Outing
This tour features two fun Shanghai experiences. First, you'll enjoy a short trip just 1 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 shop to your heart's content.
This is flexible based on your needs and interests that you'll discuss with our shopping-guru guide. Visit 1, 2 or 3 local shopping markets ranging from all kinds of items, custom clothes, souvenirs, jewelries or whatever you'd like to explore.
Options
Full Day: Zhujiajiao plus SH
Pickup included
What's included in Private Day Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town with Shanghai Local Shopping Outing
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
Shanghai's Hongqiao Pearl Market
A great place to not only shop for pearls, but also other souvenir shopping. Pearl and jewelry shops dominate the second two floors but the first floor is filled with small vendors selling Chinese silk, scarves, small curios, handbags, and t-shirts.
South Bund Soft Spinning Material Market
This shopping area features is a bustling market for a variety of fabrics, including silk & cashmere, plus electronics & home goods.
Inclusions
- Local snacks tasting
- Shopping Guru
- Bottled water
- Pickup and drop-off
- Private guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle with ample room based on your group size with experienced driver
- Gondola ride
- Full sit down lunch (You can choose as you like)
- Tips-recommended
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable shoes
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
Please note: Drop off and pickup outside of central Shanghai, such as Pudong International Airport, Hongqiao International Airport, Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal, Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, Shanghai Disney Area, Qinpu District, Jiading District, Chuansha District, or Songjiang District, Fengxian District, will incur an extra USD40 for your whole group and includes both pickup and dropoff. You can pay in cash (USD or RMB) directly to your guide when meeting.
