Zhouzhuang Water Town Day Trip with Private Guide and Boat Ride from Shanghai
by Sunny Private Tours
Overview
This private day tour lasts about 6 to 7 hours and begins with pickup from a downtown Shanghai hotel in an air-conditioned van driven by a professional driver. The tour travels to Zhouzhuang, a canal town known as China’s No.1 water town. Upon arrival, the guide leads a walking tour through the town’s narrow alley streets and over stone bridges, highlighting the Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture that lines the canals. Visitors see local handicrafts and streets, and learn about the area’s customs, culture, and history. The tour includes a visit to Shen’s House, an old residence from the Ming Dynasty, which illustrates local life and stories from a historic millionaire family. A boat ride along the waterways offers a different view of the town’s setting. After the visit, the van returns to Shanghai, dropping off at the original hotel or another downtown location. If selected, a local lunch or dinner is included.
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Itinerary
Zhouzhuang Water Town
After pickup at a Shanghai hotel, the tour travels comfortably to Zhouzhuang Water Town. The guide leads a walking tour through ancient alleyways and across stone bridges, pointing out Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings along the canals. Visitors see local streets and handicrafts and learn about local culture and customs. The visit includes Shen’s House, a historic residence showing life in the Ming Dynasty. A boat ride follows, traveling along the waterways to see the town from the water. After the visit, the group returns to Shanghai with drop-off at a downtown hotel or specified location.
180 min
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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