Zhujiajiao Water Town & Grand View Garden Private Tour
Shanghai
Gentle private day from Suzhou into Qingpu. Tour the Grand View Garden, see Jinze's ancient bridges, a tranquil water forest, and Zhujiajiao water town - car, guide and ticket included.
Highlights
- Explore the Grand View Garden from Dream of the Red Chamber (ticket included)
- Wander Jinze's ancient stone bridges and quiet water lanes
- Walk a tranquil boardwalk through the Qingpu Water Forest
- Discover Ming-era Zhujiajiao water town and its canals
- Enjoy a private car, English guide and easygoing pace
Description
This private tour from Suzhou to Shanghai's Qingpu district offers a calm day of exploring classical gardens and water towns with hotel pickup, a private vehicle, and an English-speaking guide.
Start at the Grand View Garden, a 1,500-acre Jiangnan garden recreated from the novel Dream of the Red Chamber. Stroll lakeside pavilions, elegant courtyards, and winding paths while admiring the carved reliefs of the 'Twelve Beauties' in this award-winning landscape. Admission is included.
Next, visit Jinze Ancient Town, known for its seven Song-to-Qing dynasty stone bridges. Enjoy an authentic local lunch featuring thin-skinned pork shaomai and small wontons. Then, explore the village's weathered old bridges, riverside houses, and rowing boats without the crowds of heavy commercialism.
In the afternoon, walk the boardwalk through Qingpu Water Forest, a natural wetland filled with pond cypress trees. This peaceful area offers fresh air and birdsong for a relaxing break.
Finish the day in Zhujiajiao, a Ming dynasty water town. Cross the Fangsheng arch bridge, sample local snacks like shaomai and eel noodles along North Street, and admire Ming and Qing architecture alongside the canals. The pace involves light strolling rather than hiking.
After the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel in Suzhou.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English-speaking guide
- Private vehicle
- Lunch
Excludes
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Important Information
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sun protection, rain gear, and drinking water.
- The itinerary may be adjusted for unsafe weather or road conditions.
- Please inform us in advance of dietary restrictions, allergies, or mobility concerns.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
