Private Shanghai Layover Tour to Zhaojialou Water Town with City Highlights
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Is Private Shanghai Layover Tour to Zhaojialou Water Town with City Highlights worth booking?
Private Shanghai Layover Tour to Zhaojialou Water Town with City Highlights is a 7-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $23 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 61 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $23 per person
Utilize your limited layover time in Shanghai to tick off some of the top attractions based on your personal interests, such as The Bund, French Concession, Xintiandi, Yu Garden Old Street, city skyscraper etc. In additi
What you get
- Professional driver with comfortable car
- Bottled water
- Private door to door transfer
- Great private guide
- Admission to Zhaojialou
About this experience
Utilize your limited layover time in Shanghai to tick off some of the top attractions based on your personal interests, such as The Bund, French Concession, Xintiandi, Yu Garden Old Street, city skyscraper etc. In addition, visit the five-century old ancient water town Zhaojialuo (Zhao Jia Tower), located in Minghai District. One way or round-trip airport transfer option is available to choose based on your own needs.
What's included
Included
- Professional driver with comfortable car
- Bottled water
- Private door to door transfer
- Great private guide
- Admission to Zhaojialou
Not included
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees in Shanghai city if needed
- Food or drinks
What you'll see and do
Zhaojialou Ancient Town
Upon arrival, your local friendly driver will greet you at the airport with your name sign, enjoy the comfortable ride in the air-conditioned vehicle to Zhaojialou Water Town, with about 800 years history. The town is regarded as the “Cradle of Shanghai’s agricultural” and “Little Oriental Venice”. Meet your guide and spend some quality time to explore around the old alley streets full of local flavors and see the intact Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture along the ancient canal while learning the interesting local culture, history and custom. Sample some of the local authentic street snacks such as famed Shanghai soup dumpling, Shaomai, Pancake, steam bun etc. If you like. You may choose to take a relaxing gondola ride along the canal to fully appreciate the charm of the picturesque town.
120 minutes here · Admission included
The Bund (Wai Tan)
Continue the tour to the Shanghai city center, one the way discuss with your guide the sites you prefer to visit, following are recommended places but be sure to tell your guide if you want to tailor made your own. Make the stop at the Bund area, one of the must visit in Shanghai, enjoy a nice walk along the waterfront, once was the “British concession”. Also known as “Free Museum of International Architecture”. Set your cameral ready and take the fantastic view of the city’s old and new skylines while learning the important colonial history that made Shanghai prosperous.
35 minutes here
Pudong New Area
Next head to Pudong New Island, marvel at some of the world-class skyscrapers such as Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai Tower (Ranked No.1 tallest in Asia, Shanghai World Financial Tower). Depends on the weather, if clear day you could choose to go up to the cool observation deck of Shanghai Tower to enjoy a 360-degree bird-eye view of the super Shanghai.
60 minutes here
Yuyuan Old Street
If time permits, you could choose to visit other places such as Old Town, Yu Garden Bazaar, French Concession, Jade Buddha Temple or Shanghai museum etc. After the enjoyable visit, your professional driver will transfer you back to the airport or your city hotel if you need check in. For taking this tour please make sure you have at least 8-hour transit time between your connecting flights.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Tour w/ 1-way Airport Transfer
1-way airport transfer included.Airport pick up and city hotel drop off or city hotel pick up and airport drop off after tour Pickup included
Tour w/ 2-way Airport Transfer
Two way airport transfer include. Airport pick up and drop off are both included for the tour. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- cmn, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Sunny Private Tours
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please ensure you have at least 8 to 10 hour layover time between your connecting flight
- If you are not able to go through customs for any reasons, please take your own responsibility. There is no refund for the same day cancellation
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
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Traveler reviews
1 verified traveler reviews for Private Shanghai Layover Tour to Zhaojialou Water Town with City Highlights. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
AMAZING / Private Shanghai Layover Tour
Our tour guide was Annie. She was smart, nice, took great photos of us, we learned a lot, saw many places, ate the food. It was GREAT! You spend so much money to travel, thousands, few hundred for the tour has a huge return on investment. If you cannot see important places, learn so much, and have great photos the trip can be wasted getting lost. We had so much FUN, Pictures, Culture, Learning on the layover tour. Thank you Annie. If you go anywhere in Asia, stop in Shanghai and take this tour! (with ANNIE!!! )
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $23 to $350
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 61
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Private Shanghai Layover Tour to Zhaojialou Water Town with City Highlights: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Shanghai.
How much does Private Shanghai Layover Tour to Zhaojialou Water Town with City Highlights cost?
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Prices start at $23 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 Shanghai Layover Tour to Zhaojialou Water Town with City Highlights take?
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Plan for about 7 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 Shanghai Layover Tour to Zhaojialou Water Town with City Highlights worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 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 Shanghai Layover Tour to Zhaojialou Water Town with City Highlights?
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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 Shanghai Layover Tour to Zhaojialou Water Town with City Highlights suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Shanghai Layover Tour to Zhaojialou Water Town with City Highlights?
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Around 0 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 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Shanghai Layover Tour to Zhaojialou Water Town with City Highlights 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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