Private Day Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town with Shanghai Local Shopping Outing
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Is Private Day Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town with Shanghai Local Shopping Outing worth booking?
Private Day Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town with Shanghai Local Shopping Outing is a 9.5-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $45 per person. It scores 74 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 10 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 74 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (10)
- Duration
- 9.5 hours
- From
- $45 per person
This tour features two fun Shanghai experiences. First, you'll enjoy a short trip just 1 hour outside of Shanghai to the serene charm of Zhujiajiao ancient water town. On this 9 1/2 hours tour you'll explore ancient brid
What you get
- Local snacks tasting
- Shopping Guru
- Bottled water
- Pickup and drop-off
- Private guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle with ample room based on your group size with experienced driver
About this experience
This tour features two fun Shanghai experiences. First, you'll enjoy a short trip just 1 hour outside of Shanghai to the serene charm of Zhujiajiao ancient water town. On this 9 1/2 hours tour you'll explore ancient bridges like Fangsheng Bridge and stroll Qing dynasty streets and enjoy Ming and Qing dynasty architecture while diving into local shops. You'll also visit the unique Qing Dynasty Post Office, rural style authentic Yuanjin Buddhist Temple. Along the way you'll sample local snacks such as sticky rice dumplings (zong zi) and steamed pork wrapped in bamboo leaves (zha rou) as well as traditional Chinese candies. This tour also includes a relaxing site-filled gondola ride. You'll then return to Shanghai to shop to your heart's content. This is flexible based on your needs and interests that you'll discuss with our shopping-guru guide. Visit 1, 2 or 3 local shopping markets ranging from all kinds of items, custom clothes, souvenirs, jewelries or whatever you'd like to explore.
What's included
Included
- Local snacks tasting
- Shopping Guru
- Bottled water
- Pickup and drop-off
- Private guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle with ample room based on your group size with experienced driver
- Gondola ride
Not included
- Full sit down lunch (You can choose as you like)
- Tips-recommended
What you'll see and do
Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
Zhujiajiao is a water town just an hour outside of Shanghai. It was established about 1,700 years ago. It features 36 stone bridges and numerous rivers line Zhujiajiao, and many ancient buildings still line the riverbanks today. The many shops nestled into the historic buildings and stone streets lined are bustling with with food vendors. Gondola rides along the canals are popular activities are included. Qing Dynasty Post Office, Yuanjin Buddhist Temple visit will make your water town tour complete.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Shanghai's Hongqiao Pearl Market
A great place to not only shop for pearls, but also other souvenir shopping. Pearl and jewelry shops dominate the second two floors but the first floor is filled with small vendors selling Chinese silk, scarves, small curios, handbags, and t-shirts.
60 minutes here
South Bund Soft Spinning Material Market
This shopping area features is a bustling market for a variety of fabrics, including silk & cashmere, plus electronics & home goods.
60 minutes here
Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road)
This is the main shopping street of Shanghai and is one of the world's busiest shopping streets. The street is cut off from cars and buses and made for pedestrians to stroll, browse and shop. You can find hundreds of shops and brands from all over the world as well as a wide range of food and restaurants. Great for shopping or just people watching.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- cmn, en, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Jennys China Tours
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable shoes
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 10 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
5 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Organization
4 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
10 verified traveler reviews for Private Day Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town with Shanghai Local Shopping Outing. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Senior citizen family Tour - Grace and Melody
Jenny and her tour guides - Grace and Melody were amazing in Shanghai and Beijing respectively. I travelled with senior citizens with limited mobility and with vegetarian dietary preferences. They were both very flexible and helpful, sourcing wheelchairs, tweaking the itinerary, looking for accessibility options and so on. They made our trip go from good to great. Highly recommend especially if travelling with family and if it’s your first time in China.
via Tripadvisor
Excellent guide!
The water town of Zhujiajiao is an incredible collection of little shops and food stalls. Our guide, Apple, was fabulous.
via Viator
One hour drive outside...
One hour drive outside the city is this beautiful water town with unique shops. Water taxi is fun with a beautiful view from the water. Our guide Apple was great
via Viator
Thoroughly enjoyable morning at the Zhujiajiao Water Town
We thoroughly enjoyed half day Zhujiajiao Water Town experience near Shanghai. We learnt a lot about the history and origins of the town from Wing our tour guide, and loved the walk through the traditional streets. There were plenty of authentic souvenirs on offer and we ended up buying some hand embroided art and some tea to bring home. The river boat cruise was very relaxing, and we enjoyed a delicious lunch at the oldest restaurant in town. Overall is was a great way to spend a morning while on holiday in Shanghai!
via Tripadvisor
Great places, great host!
Today we had two focuses…the Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai Local Food...we opted to change the shopping for local food and had the experience of a lifetime. We were picked up at our hotel right on time by our host Cathy and our professional driver. We start by exploring the ancient Qing dynasty water town of Zhujiajiao. It was established about 1,700 years ago. It features 36 stone bridges as numerous rivers line Zhujiajiao. Many ancient buildings still line the riverbanks with shops nestled into the historic buildings. We walked the stone streets lined with bustling food vendors and all forms of merchandise. We took a gondola ride along the canals as this was a perfect way to experience how local residents traveled for hundreds of years. We several local foods from the many shops including sticky rice dumpling (zong zi) and steamed pork wrapped in bamboo leaves (zha rou) as well as traditional stinky tofu. We then visited the City God Temple which originated as the Jinshan God Temple and was converted into a City God Temple in 1403, during the Yongle era of the Ming dynasty. During the Qing Dynasty, the temple grew, and its popularity led many businesses being set up in the area, turning the surrounding streets into a busy marketplace. During the Cultural Revolution, the temple was closed down and for many years, the main hall was used as a jewelry shop. We then set out to Old Shanghai and the Yuyuan Garden. This garden dates back to 1559 during the Ming Dynasty. A classic Chinese Garden rich in history…halls, statues, rock structures, water features as well as the famous Grand Rockery and Exquisite Jade Rocks. Then the Old City Temple of Shanghai and some time for Shanghai Street Food…Shanghai Xiaolongbao, fried dumplings, Xinjiang skewers, and Shanghai noodles. Then the Jade Buddha Temple which was founded in 1882 with two jade Buddha statues imported to Shanghai from Burma by sea. These were a sitting Buddha (1.95 meters tall, 3 tons), and a smaller reclining Buddha representing the Buddha's death. The temple now contains a much larger reclining Buddha made of marble, donated from Singapore. Before calling it a day we walked the Bund which is an area along the Huangpu River separating new Shanghai from the old. An absolutely packed day with Cathy but we were incredibly relaxed. The experience was incredible from start (booking) to finish. Highly recommend!!
Response from the operator: Dear William, Indeed! Great guests deserve a great host. We appreciate you! Best regards, Jenny
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 9.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $45 to $349
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 74
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Private Day Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town with Shanghai Local Shopping Outing: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Shanghai.
How much does Private Day Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town with Shanghai Local Shopping Outing cost?
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Prices start at $45 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Shanghai usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Day Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town with Shanghai Local Shopping Outing take?
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Plan for about 9.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Shanghai is not rushed.
Is Private Day Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town with Shanghai Local Shopping Outing worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 74 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 10 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Shanghai, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Day Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town with Shanghai Local Shopping Outing?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Day Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town with Shanghai Local Shopping Outing suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Day Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town with Shanghai Local Shopping Outing?
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Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Shanghai can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Shanghai and add a light layer if any part of the 9.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Day Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town with Shanghai Local Shopping Outing start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Shanghai within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Shanghai?
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On Outty we rank every Shanghai experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights, Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option, 4-Hour Flexible Private Shanghai City Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Shanghai?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Shanghai?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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