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Discover the serene canals of Zhouzhuang and Jinxi on this private day tour from Shanghai. Glide by gondola, explore ancient bridges, and immerse in timeless water town life.
Escape the bustle of Shanghai for a day of tranquility on this private tour to two of China's most enchanting water towns. Begin with a comfortable hotel pickup and transfer to Zhouzhuang, often called the 'Venice of the East,' where you'll glide along its canals in a traditional gondola, passing Ming and Qing dynasty architecture. Then, continue to the lesser-visited Jinxi, known for its ancient bridges and peaceful atmosphere. With a private guide, you'll gain insight into local life and history, all without the crowds or shopping stops. This exclusive experience offers a perfect blend of culture, relaxation, and personalized attention.
The map shows the tour area. The detailed plan below remains the source for stops and timing.
8:00 AM -11:30 AM
Hotel pick-up Zhouzhuang water town
Your guide will be waiting for you in the lobby in the morning at around 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM. (Your tour guide will contact you for the exact pick-up time the day before your departure). A comfortable car will transfer you and your guide to Zhouzhuang: a water town built amid canals, ponds, and lakes.
You will take a gondola and witness the way of life of people living by the canals, first hand. This medieval water town has a history dating back more than 900 years, and has houses and bridges built in both the Ming (1368–1644) and Qing dynasties (1644–1911).
We have tailored the 3 most representative old houses into our itineraries to ensure you will not leave here without knowing of their provenance and history: 1) Shen's House is southeast of Fu'an Bridge on Nanshi;Street; 2) Zhang's House; 3) Ye Chucang's Residence.
Shanghai Boutique Tour has set up a Refreshments Kiosk at the Zhouzhuang Watertown. Shanghai Boutique Tour customers will receive free drinking water, beers and maps at the service site.
11:30 AM - 12:30 AM
Stop at a Shanghai Boutique Tour designated restaurant by the side of water way, have some nicely made local food on the second floor where you could view the best part of water village.
12:30 AM – 5:00 PM
In the afternoon, our guide will take you to Jinx ancient water town for a visit, compared with other ancient towns in China, Jinx Ancient Town is simpler, less sophisticated, and quiet. It is a small town (only one square kilometer in area) that has 16 lakes and 238 rivers. The town also has 36 ancient bridges spanning the rivers. The bridges represent various styles and were built during different periods in history.
The town has many museums, such as the first museum of antique tiles and bricks in China, the "red porcelain products museum" and the "root caving museum of China." and our guide will take you to see all of them.
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Transfer back to your hotel.
Just Kindly Reminder
Your guide will be waiting for you in the lobby in the morning at around 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM. The evening before your tour, your Shanghai tour guide will call you at 7:00 to 8:00 pm to confirm the departure time. If you don't answer, your guide will leave a message for you at the front desk. If you have not received a message or a call after 8:00pm, contact Shanghai Office on 13910694045. We will solve your problems on the spot.
Your group will comprise of 4 to 6 people, offering good flexibility. If you want some more time for taking photos, or you have more questions about the history and architecture, just inform your guide.
Our vehicles are all equipped with a state of the art GPS system so that drivers can foresee the traffic situation and decide the best way to go and avoid traffic jams. We will do our best to help you spend your precious time in interesting places.
If you plan to leave Shanghai after your day tour, please check out from your hotel before departure. Normally it will take 10 to 20 minutes for hotel staff to complete the process. You may leave your luggage in our vehicle, and you will be transferred to the airport or train station immediately after the tour to make best use of your time. You will need 1 hour to be transferred from the city center to airport, and you will need to be at the airport 1½ hours before a domestic flight, or 2½ hours before taking an international flight. Please inform us of your departure time when booking, and remind our guide, and we will make arrangements accordingly.
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| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Air conditioned van for the small group | Gratuities to drivers and guides |
| Freshly-prepared lunch | Travel insurance for your coverage of injury or accident |
| Entrance fees as listed | |
| English speaking tour guide |
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