Zhujiajiao and Seven Treasures Town Day Tour from Shanghai

Zhujiajiao Ancient Town is a town with over 1,000 years of history featuring rivers, bridges, old streets, and gardens. Small rivers crisscross the town with 36 old bridges on them. Over 1,000 houses first built in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911) stand along both sides of nine narrow streets. There are famous sights like Fangsheng Bridge, Baoguo Temple, the town god's temple, and Zhuxi Garden, offering different kinds of photo opportunities.

Highlights

• Spend the least time on the road by visiting the two nearest water towns away from Shanghai.
• Understand water town culture deeper via experienced tour guides’ insightful introduction.
• Admire exquisite crafts on Qibao Old Streets.
• Try delicious local foods.

Tour Itinerary

9:40 - 12:00 Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour

Zhujiajiao is one of the nearest water towns away from the urban area of Shanghai. Its traditional atmosphere is completely different from Shanghai city. If you want to relax and learn some exquisite water town culture, Zhujiajiao is a good option.

Fangsheng Bridge, 70 meters long and 7.8 meters high, is the largest stone arch bridge. Standing on the bridge, tourists will get a charming view of a river and the houses on the banks of the river. In a word, it is the best place to enjoy water town view in Zhujiajiao.

Baoguo Temple, an important place to learn Buddhist culture in Zhujiajiao, was initially built in 1640 AD. Besides, there is a 20-meter-tall tree in the temple. It is said the tree is over 1000 years old.

With a history of around 50 years, Zhuxi Garden is one of the youngest gardens near Shanghai. But the views in the garden are as charming as other ancient gardens. The Chinese Zodiac Corner is a must-visit part in the garden. Statues of 12 lovely zodiac animals are welcoming you with their unique dance.

12:00-13:00 Enjoy Lunch in a Local Restaurant

Your tour guide will find a local restaurant for you to try local foods. After lunch, you will be transferred to Qibao Old Streets.

Tian'anmen Square is an extensive open area in Beijing, adjacent to the Forbidden City. Inside the Forbidden City.

13:30:00-15:30 Qibao Old Town

There are hundreds of shops on these ancient streets, where you may find some exquisite craft., local paintings or pottery. Our tour guide will help to explore these streets according to the things you are interested in. After the tour, you tour guide will accompany you back to Shanghai. The drive takes around one hour.

Price Per Person in US Dollars 

What's Included

• Entrance fees.
• Meals listed in the itinerary.
• Private transfers.
• Private English-speaking guide and driver.
• Service Charge & Taxes.

Important Info

• Operates: daily
• Departure point: Hotels in Shanghai
• Return details: returns to the original departure point
• Languages: English|German |French|Spanish|Russian|Italian (The price is based on an English-speaking guide. Extra fees apply if you need a guide with another language)
• The price of this tour will rise during the China National Day holiday (September 30th to October 7th) and the Chinese New Year holiday.

Good to Know

• This is a private tour. The local private English-speaking guide and the private car will serve your group only.
• You will receive a confirmation letter within 24 hours of making your payment.
• Your guide will contact you in the evening (Your guide will call you at around 18:00. If you missed your guide’s phone call, he or she will send you a short message) before your tour and confirm the exact pick-up time according to your preference.
• Your guide will pick you up in your hotel lobby on the tour date at the appointed time.
• The meal (if included) is in a Chinese restaurant and your guide will help you order the dishes according to your taste.
• There is absolutely no forced shopping.
• An extra fee applies if you need to be picked up or dropped off from/to airports or cruise terminals.