Private Zhujiajiao Ancient Town and Harmony Garden Day Tour with Gondola Ride in Shanghai
Shanghai, China

Private Zhujiajiao Ancient Town and Harmony Garden Day Tour with Gondola Ride

Outty Ranking 68 5.0 · 7 traveler reviews6 hoursFrom $77

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Is Private Zhujiajiao Ancient Town and Harmony Garden Day Tour with Gondola Ride worth booking?

Private Zhujiajiao Ancient Town and Harmony Garden Day Tour with Gondola Ride is a 6-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $77 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice, based on a 5/5 rating across 7 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
68 / 100
Rating
5/5 (7)
Duration
6 hours
From
$77 per person

This unique water town experience at Zhujiajiao is found no where else! Follow the hidden way into the undiscovered garden (the garden of heart felt harmony). You will explore a privately owned garden with marvelous coll

What you get

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch with drinks
  • Boat ride in Zhujiajiao
  • Transport by private vehicle

About this experience

This unique water town experience at Zhujiajiao is found no where else! Follow the hidden way into the undiscovered garden (the garden of heart felt harmony). You will explore a privately owned garden with marvelous collections of antique articles of daily use. The garden depicts enchanting scenery by its lakes, flower fields, pavilions, rock hills, flying eave-houses separated or connected by water channels or cobblestone paths. In addition, be on board of a row boat to see how this town is arranged by waterways and how life and market is going on by water. You will also stroll on winding alleys alongside waterways to see old houses and taste the most delicious local delicacies. Your yummy lunch will be arranged at a wonderful riverside restaurant.

What's included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch with drinks
  • Boat ride in Zhujiajiao
  • Transport by private vehicle

Not included

  • Gratuities

What you'll see and do

  1. Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

    Meet your lovely local guide at your hotel lobby at 8:30 am or your preferred departure time. Then, take one hour ride in comfortable & air-conditioned vehicle to beautiful Zhujiajiao water town. You will be guided through the whole water town by a very friendly and professional English-speaking local guide.and you will visit the following places: • He Xin Garden (Harmony Garden): a privately owned home garden by local family, which is not open to the public officially with marvelous collections of traditional Chinese Antiques. • Boat Ride: you will be on board of a row boat to see how this town is arranged by waterways and how life and market is going on by water. • AHN LUH Resorts & Residences: A boutique hotel with over 400-years-old Opera Stage, 600-years-old Wood Carvings. This is also a place to satisfy your needs of coffee and western toilet. • Lunch: you will have lunch at a wonderful local riverside restaurant. After tour finished, your guide will take you back to your hotel or anywhere you want to go in the downtown area!

    240 minutes here · Admission included

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
Ticket
Mobile Only
Runs on
Every day
Group size
Up to 15 travelers per booking
Operated by
Shanghai Melody Tours

Know before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Photos

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What travelers are saying

Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 7 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

Knowledge and storytelling

6 mentions

Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

The guide

4 mentions

Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

Food and drink

4 mentions

The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

Small groups

4 mentions

The group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.

Photo opportunities

2 mentions

The views and photo stops come up again and again.

Traveler reviews

7 verified traveler reviews for Private Zhujiajiao Ancient Town and Harmony Garden Day Tour with Gondola Ride. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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711tracyl · October 2024

Visit to ancient Shanghai

We booked this trip after two other fantastic experiences with our tour guide Penny. It was an incredible trip to see the old Shanghai way of life and it couldn’t have been more interesting and cool to see. Our guide Penny shared a lot of historical parts to the town and led us through a former house turned museum as well as showing us around the streets with shops, restaurants, We loved Penny. She was super knowledgeable and also fun to hang out with. She shared so much about old and new Shanghai life. I would highly recommend this trip.

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Wendy C · August 2019

A great day out with Ping!

We met Ping last year and sort her out again this year as we really enjoy her company-she is fun relaxed n spontaneous. V informative about a wide variety of life in China. Great WeChat communication. T Zhujiajiao water village was flooded so no boat ride but Ping made up for this with other activities. We particularly enjoyed t modern/ancient architecture and calligraphy experience she took us to (unplanned). T water village was v commercial n wouldn’t recommend except t private home n garden were worth t visit there. And our lunch was deliciously local n plentiful. We went to t fabric market at t end of t day which was great experience-and to have Ping for bargaining power n quality control was fantastic. Thanks for a special day Ping! Ps. Lovely taxi service n driver. And v lucky with t weather post typhoon Lekima.

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triciahmills · August 2018

One of the most beautiful gardens

Our day with Kelly in Watertown started with the visit to Harmony Garden which is the most beautifully designed private garden I’ve ever seen. The art, architecture and garden “rooms” were really breathtaking. It is not a large garden so there was time to take it all in from various shaded sitting areas - an important aspect of the visit if you’re there in the height of summer. Then Kelly took us down little shopping streets introducing us to new foods (which we would never have tried in our own) and interesting vendors, like the one selling herbal snuff and beautiful snuff boxes. We also stopped at a foot “massage” shop where little fish nibble your feet! After our gondola ride, Kelly took us to lunch and ordered a number of tasty dishes after discussing our preferences with us. When we’d finished exploring this charming water town, Kelly suggested we go to an area near old Shanghai called M50, an art gallery district where current artists work and exhibit. She offered that after hearing of our interest in modern Chinese art. That was such an interesting visit as there are some fine, cutting edge artists working there. Looking back on our day, we were thrilled with what we had seen and experienced and were very appreciative of Kelly’s efforts to design a tour that was not run-of-the-mill. Kelly is very personable and knowledgeable, with great English who listens well and is extremely willing to adapt the tour to suit the interests of her clients. We so enjoyed her guidance that we opted to do another tour with her the next day, again that took us off the beaten track in old Shanghai.

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DRSProjectsPtyLtd · May 2018

The highlight of our trip!

Thank you Pingpingj (Kelly) for the most memorable part of our trip. The tour of the private house, gardens, and antiques away from all the crowds were amazing and relaxing. The boat ride was fantastic. Your knowledge of the area and the food was outstanding, and you helped us find the best quality gifts to buy at the best prices. Anything we wanted, you made it happen including arranging our trip to the airport after our tour. You were professional, organised, and we really enjoyed your company. We give you 5 stars and will be calling you again when we next return to China.

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Stephen S · April 2018

Kelly was a fantastic hostess and...

<p>Kelly was a fantastic hostess and did an incredible job of showing us around the water town. She was patient and allowed us to set the pace and accommodated our requests.</p>

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Good to know

Duration
6 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book
All ages
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Every day
Price range
$77 to $345
Hotel pickup
Included for all travelers
Booked in 30 days
2
Verdict
Solid Choice

Why this scores 68

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)91
Review evidence (18% weight)36
Booking momentum (14% weight)23
Value for money (12% weight)74
Listing quality (10% weight)100
Local standing (8% weight)56
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

Private Zhujiajiao Ancient Town and Harmony Garden Day Tour with Gondola Ride: questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Shanghai.

How much does Private Zhujiajiao Ancient Town and Harmony Garden Day Tour with Gondola Ride cost?

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Prices start at $77 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 Zhujiajiao Ancient Town and Harmony Garden Day Tour with Gondola Ride take?

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Plan for about 6 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 Zhujiajiao Ancient Town and Harmony Garden Day Tour with Gondola Ride worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 7 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 Zhujiajiao Ancient Town and Harmony Garden Day Tour with Gondola Ride?

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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 Zhujiajiao Ancient Town and Harmony Garden Day Tour with Gondola Ride suitable for kids and families?

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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

How far in advance should I book Private Zhujiajiao Ancient Town and Harmony Garden Day Tour with Gondola Ride?

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Around 2 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 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does Private Zhujiajiao Ancient Town and Harmony Garden Day Tour with Gondola Ride 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.

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