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Discover the "Venice of the East" on a private tour from Shanghai. Explore Zhujiajiao and its canals, bridges, and alleyways. Enjoy a traditional wooden boat ride through the ancient canals.

Highlights

• Experience the charm of the 'Venice of the East'.
• Explore the historic town of Zhujiajiao and its canals, bridges, and alleyways
• Enjoy a traditional boat ride (ticket included) through the ancient canals.
• Travel by Metro, or you can upgrade to the private charter vehicle (optional).
• Enjoy a local-style lunch (at your own cost), try some of wonderful local food

Description

Discover Zhujiajiao, a classic Jiangnan water town about 50 km from downtown Shanghai. After your guide meets you in your hotel lobby, you’ll ride the Shanghai Metro together (fares included) for a smooth, local-style journey out to the canals. Prefer door-to-door comfort or traveling with kids/elderly? You can upgrade to a private charter vehicle as an after-booking add-on for faster transfers and flexible timing. On arrival, wander cobbled lanes and arched bridges that have linked merchants and neighborhoods for centuries. Fangsheng Bridge—the town’s most iconic stone arch—offers postcard views of boats gliding beneath. Step into Kezhi Garden (ticket included), an elegant complex of pavilions, rockeries, and courtyards that blends Chinese and Western touches. To complete the experience, board a covered wooden boat (ticket included) and drift along narrow canals as shopfronts, teahouses, and riverside homes unfold at a gentle pace. Pause for a local specialty lunch （at your own cost) at a spot hand-picked by your guide—river fish, seasonal bamboo shoots, hand-pulled noodles, or xiaolongbao. Recommendations are tailored to your preferences and dietary requirements (vegetarian/halal/no-pork options available). We’ll keep the stop efficient so you can maximize time on the water and in the old lanes If you love evening ambience, you may choose an afternoon departure to enjoy twilight and night views: lanterns reflect on the water, bridges are softly lit, and the town settles into a relaxed, romantic mood—perfect for photos before your return to Shanghai by metro (or charter, if selected).

Includes

Round-trip public transportation from your hotel English-speaking guide Traditional boat ride tickets Ke zhi Garden tickets

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund