Shanghai Private Layover Tour of Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, the Bund and Xintiandi
Experience several of Shanghai’s top attractions on this private layover tour. After a convenient airport pickup, see Zhujiajiao Water Town with a history of 1,700 years and taste Shanghai local delicacies. In the afternoon, stroll around Former French Concession area and appreciate various western-style architecture at Sinan Mansion and the Sikumen style old houses at Xintiandi. With knowledgeable guide leading the way, learn the history of China’s international metropolis and explore its lifestyle.
- Explore the best preserved water towns - Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
- Take a cruise to admire the old-time buildings and courtyards along waterfronts
- Learn about the living space and lifestyle of Shanghai people in the 1920s
- Lunch is included, with vegetarian options available
- Make the most of limited time with convenient airport pickup and drop-off
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Shanghai Private Layover Tour of Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, the Bund and Xintiandi
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What's included in Shanghai Private Layover Tour of Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, the Bund and Xintiandi
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Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
Your tour guide will meet you at exit of the airport with the welcoming board on which your name will be written at 08:30 a.m.. Then, we will transfer to Zhujiajiao and start the 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 transfer to Shanghai downtown and visit Former French Concession.
Sinan Mansions
A Nice Leisure and Entertainment Place Sinan Road is a famous French-style road in Former French Concession Shanghai. There are about twenty garden houses on both sides of the street that are representative of almost all the residential styles of Shanghai in the early 20th century. There are boutique hotels, apartment hotels and enterprise mansions. Moreover, there are a variety of restaurants, bars, coffee houses, tea houses, as well as a large number of clubs, convention centers, showrooms, cultural salons, designer shops and recreational parks. Stroll down this clean and romantic one-way street and enjoy the shade of the plane trees on both sides of the road. You can feel the peace in the middle of the crowded Shanghai.
Xintiandi
We can approach to appreciate the SHIKUMEN style old houses and the relaxing atmosphere of 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.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Professional tour guide
- 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
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We pick up from airports in Shanghai or nearby hotels.
Meeting / End Points
- We pick up from airports in Shanghai or nearby hotels.