Shanghai: Private Shanghai & Zhujiajiao Tour with Lunch

The Bund, Shanghai, Shanghai



Maximize your time with the private tour, blending the ancient town of Zhujiajiao and Shanghai's highlights. Explore Zhujiajiao on a boat and visit Shanghai's top sites: Yu Garden, bund, and tower.

Overview

This full-day guided tour in Shanghai includes visits to Zhujiajiao Water Town, Yuyuan Garden or Jade Buddha Temple, the Bund, and Shanghai Tower. It suits travelers seeking a comprehensive city and cultural experience.

Highlights

  • Explore Zhujiajiao’s ancient architecture and tranquil canals
  • Visit Yuyuan Garden or Jade Buddha Temple
  • Enjoy panoramic views from the Shanghai Tower observatory
  • Discover iconic Shanghai landmarks, including the Bund and city skyline
  • Includes a boat ride and lunch at a local restaurant

Description

Begin your day with hotel pickup and a scenic one-hour drive to Zhujiajiao, a historic water town over 1,700 years old. Wander along charming canals, old bridges, and narrow lanes while admiring well-preserved ancient architecture and picturesque gardens. Capture these scenes during a relaxing boat ride through the waterways.

After exploring Zhujiajiao, enjoy a local lunch featuring regional specialties. In the afternoon, return to Shanghai for a visit to Yuyuan Garden, renowned for its classical Chinese pavilions and architecture, or choose to visit the Jade Buddha Temple, a respected spiritual site. Note that Yuyuan Garden is closed on Mondays.

Next, head to the Bund to view the iconic Shanghai skyline, including landmarks such as the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, and Shanghai Tower. The tour concludes with access to the Shanghai Tower observatory, where you can experience a 360-degree panoramic view from 632 meters above the city.

If you have previously visited some sites, there are alternative options such as the Pearl TV Tower, Jinmao Tower, or Shanghai Museum. Your guide will ensure a comfortable return to your hotel, cruise port, or airport.

Includes

  • Private guide
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch in Shanghai city
  • Bottled water
  • Admission tickets for Zhujiajiao, Shanghai Tower, and Yuyuan Garden or Jade Buddha Temple

Excludes

  • Additional food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Airport or cruise port pickup and drop-off (extra 300 yuan per group if meeting the guide)

Cancellation Policy

You may cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Booking Tips

Visit Yuyuan Garden on days other than Monday or select the Jade Buddha Temple as an alternative. Bring comfortable walking shoes and a camera for photographs. Morning departures are best to avoid crowds and maximize sightseeing time.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour covers Zhujiajiao Water Town, Yuyuan Garden or Jade Buddha Temple, the Bund, and the Shanghai Tower observatory.
The tour includes hotel pickup from your accommodation in Shanghai.
Yes, the tour allows you to visit either Yuyuan Garden or Jade Buddha Temple based on your preference.
Yes, the tour package includes lunch as part of the experience.
The duration typically covers a full day, but check the website for exact timing details.
Yes, the tour features a boat ride through Zhujiajiao’s canals.
Yes, the tour includes ascending the Shanghai Tower observatory to view the city skyline.
Yes, the tour encourages photography of landmarks like bridges, waterways, and city views.
The tour caters to culture and history enthusiasts and is suitable for families.
Typically, the tour concludes with a drop-off at your Shanghai hotel or a central location.

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