Zhujiajiao Town Tour with Lunch, Massage & Mahjong

East China, Shanghai



Take a hand-rowed boat tour of Zhujiajiao Water Town, savor authentic farmhouse cuisine, and experience Chinese massage and mahjong, feeling the charm of Chinese culture.

Highlights

  • Take a boat tour along canals and explore classical gardens and architecture
  • Visit a farmhouse restaurant to savor authentic Chinese cuisine
  • Experience Chinese-style massage, relaxing your body and mind
  • Learn to play mahjong with locals and experience the fun of this folk game
  • Enjoy convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off services

Description

We hope that orders can be placed at least 24 hours ahead of the cut-off time, so that we can have more time to prepare and ensure a pleasant experience for you.

At the appointed time, we will pick you up from your hotel and drive for about an hour from downtown Shanghai to Zhujiajiao Water Town.

Upon arrival, our guide will take you to visit several historic landmarks, including Yuanjin Zen Temple, Daqing Post Office, and Fangsheng Bridge.

Next, she will take you to explore Kezhi Garden. This garden was once the private garden of a historical figure, and you can stroll among its pavilions and halls while listening to the guide's professional commentary, experiencing the unique charm of traditional Jiangnan gardens.

At noon, the guide will drive you to a nearby farmhouse restaurant, where you can savor authentic Chinese cuisine, enjoy the freshness of ingredients straight from the fields to the table, and feel the simplicity of local life.

After lunch, we will return to the town, where you can take a traditional hand-rowed boat ride. Sitting on the boat, you can admire the traditional buildings and ancient bridges along the riverbanks, experiencing the leisurely pace of life in the old town.

Then, we will drive to a nearby blind massage shop, where you can experience traditional Chinese massages.

Afterwards, we will take you back to your hotel, and you can arrange dinner by yourself.

After dinner, we will arrange a mahjong experience for you. We will drive you to a nearby mahjong parlor, where you can learn how to play mahjong from local people and experience the fun of this folk game.

At the end of the tour, we will drive you back to your hotel.

Includes

  • Private pick-up and drop-off services
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Attraction tickets
  • Hand-rowed boat ride
  • Chinese massage experience
  • Mahjong experience
  • Lunch (farmhouse cuisine)

Excludes

  • Gratuities
  • Dinner
  • Other personal expenses

Important Information

  • We hope that orders can be placed at least 24 hours ahead of the cut-off time, so that we can have more time to prepare and ensure a pleasant experience for you

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes a boat ride along the canals, visits to classical gardens and architecture, a farmhouse lunch with authentic Chinese cuisine, a Chinese-style massage, and a mahjong session with locals.
The tour starts with hotel pick-up from your accommodation in Shanghai for convenient transportation to Zhujiajiao.
Tour duration can vary, so check the website for current details and timing.
Yes, the tour includes an opportunity to learn and play mahjong with local players regardless of previous experience.
The farmhouse restaurant serves authentic Chinese cuisine, so please check with the provider in advance to accommodate vegetarian dietary needs.
Yes, it is recommended to place orders at least 24 hours ahead to allow time for preparation and ensure a smooth experience in Shanghai.
The tour features a relaxing traditional Chinese-style massage to help ease your body and mind.
Yes, the tour includes hotel pick-up and drop-off service within Shanghai city.
Hotel pick-up is typically available within Shanghai, but check with the provider for specific travel zones and availability.
Zhujiajiao can be visited year-round, but check the website for current tour availability and seasonal notes.

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