Private Layover Tour of Shanghai and Zhujiajiao Ancient Town with Lunch
Experience the private and convenient layover tour including Zhujiajiao Ancient Town and Shanghai’s top attractions. Start your exploration of the ancient water town of Zhujiajiao by boat and foot, and have a local lunch there. In the afternoon, approach to appreciate the SHIKUMEN style old houses and the relaxing atmosphere of Xintiandi. Walk on the famous Bund, have a bird's-eye view of Shanghai and sunset from the observation deck of Shanghai Tower .
- Explore the best preserved water towns - Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
- Wander in the Bund and admire the 26 various buildings of different architectural styles
- Get in touch with the everyday people and experience local lifestyle at Xintiandi
- Enjoy local speciality for lunch in Zhujiajao
- Make the most of limited time with airport pickup and drop-off
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Private Layover Tour of Shanghai and Zhujiajiao Ancient Town with Lunch
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What's included in Private Layover Tour of Shanghai and Zhujiajiao Ancient Town with Lunch
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Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
Your tour guide will meet you at exit of airport at 08:30 a.m. or your arrival time. Then, transfer to Zhujiajiao and start Shanghai highlight tour. Also known as the ‘Venice of Shanghai,’ Zhujiajiao is the best preserved of the four ancient water towns in the Shanghai area. With a history dating back over 1,700 years, Zhujiajiao is full of lovely canals and waterways, small alleys, picturesque bridges, and ancient buildings, many from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The best way to explore Zhujiajiao is on foot and by boat. We will stroll through 1,700 years of history on a leisurely boat tour of this delightful water town. Then, We will visit landmarks including Kezhi Garden, the Qing-period post office, the City God Temple and Yuanjin Temple. Zhujiajiao post office is the earliest post office in east China, which is the only well-preserved Qing dynasty post office in east China. At noon, we will enjoy local specialty for lunch. After lunch, we will return back to Shanghai downtown and visit several iconic attractions.
Xintiandi
Xintiandi is a tourist attraction that preserves the historical and cultural features of Shanghai and integrates Chinese and western culture. Xintiandi is divided into northern and southern parts. The south is dominated by modern architecture. The north is dominated by Shikumen old buildings. Composed of Shikumen and modern architectural style, now it has become a hot and fashionable pedestrian street in the center of the city. Actually, it stands for the popular and leisurely life style of this city's new generation. The outdoor cafés, bars and romantic restaurants can be seen everywhere. It was once the site of the first congress of the Communist Party, but is now lined with shopping and entertainment places.
Shikumen Museum, Shanghai
It is an old shikumen house built in the 1920s that has been preserved and renovated. The museum was built according to the model of one household in the 1920s. There are seven main exhibition rooms, namely, the guest room, the study room, the old people's room, the master room, the daughter room, the pavilion room and the oven room. The story of a shikumen family runs through the whole visit. It not only shows the unique shikumen architectural culture of Shanghai, but also reproduces the living space and lifestyle of Shanghai people in those days. Then, you will transfer to the Bund and see the 26 various buildings of different architectural styles.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Professional tour guide
- Lunch
- Entrance fee of the indicated attractions
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Your guide will pick you up from Airport or nearby hotels in Shanghai.