
Tongli Water Town Self-Guided Tour with Private Transfer from Shanghai
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Is Tongli Water Town Self-Guided Tour with Private Transfer from Shanghai worth booking?
Tongli Water Town Self-Guided Tour with Private Transfer from Shanghai is a 8-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $33 per person. It scores 69 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 5 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 69 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (5)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $33 per person
Enjoy easy and convenient exclusive private transfer from Shanghai to Tongli ancient water town.Travel with your own professional driver in the air-conditioned vehicle and explore the beautiful water town at your own pac
What you get
- Local friendly driver
- Private door to door transfer
- Comfortable and Air-conditioned vehicle
About this experience
Enjoy easy and convenient exclusive private transfer from Shanghai to Tongli ancient water town.Travel with your own professional driver in the air-conditioned vehicle and explore the beautiful water town at your own pace. Exclusive private door to door transfer only for you and your travel party. Enjoy flexible departure time base on your own travel schedule. This tour only provides private round trip service , not included any language guide, you will explore the tour on your own.
What's included
Included
- Local friendly driver
- Private door to door transfer
- Comfortable and Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Entrance fees(Chinese Yuan CNY 100.00 per pax , recommend bring some cash for entrancen fees).
- Personal expenses such as food
- Entrance fees
What you'll see and do
Tongli Town
Your local friendly driver will pick up at your place in Shanghai at your preferred time. Hop onto the clean, air-conditioned car, sit back and enjoy a comfortable ride to Tongli, located in Wujiang in Jiangsu Province. Upon arrival, you will start to explore the town on your own with ease and leisure. Such as visit Ming and Qing Dynasty street, visit the UNSECO garden -Tuisi Garden, cross the lucky three ring stone bridges or choose to take a relaxing gondola ride along the ancient canal while appreciate the charming of the picturesque “Oriental Venice” township scenery. Your driver will patiently wait for you while you are visiting the town. After the wonderful visit, enjoy a nice ride to Shanghai with convenient drop off at your place in Shanghai. Your driver is with basic English skills but he/she will be well informed about the pick-up and drop off details. A local English-speaking assistant is available on the phone to assist before or during the transfers if needed.
180 minutes here · Admission not 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.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Sunny Private Tours
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
5 verified traveler reviews for Tongli Water Town Self-Guided Tour with Private Transfer from Shanghai. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Day trip to Tongli
Enjoyed our trip to Tongli with our excellent driver Ken. He was a very friendly and helpful driver and the car was immaculate.
via Tripadvisor
A great way to reach Tongli in comfort
We booked this trip at the last minute (the night before), but this wasn't a problem. Sunny organized everything promptly, and we received almost instant confirmation that our driver would pick us up at our hotel the following morning at our requested time. Ken, our driver, spoke excellent English, was very friendly and professional, and answered all our questions (note some drivers only speak basic English). The car was very clean and exceptionally comfortable with water provided, making the 1.5 hour drive to Tongli a pleasure. The time we were given in Tongli was more than enough to see the village, which is easily walkable, although mostly on cobblestones. This is a self guided tour, but Ken helped us obtain our tickets and map which made things easier for us. We returned to Shanghai safely and happy with our day in the countryside.
via Tripadvisor
Highly recommended service
Highly recommended. The service from Sunny was personal and prompt. We had trouble using our MasterCard online (our problem) and Sunny was patient and understanding while we arranged alternative payment. The bookings we made were both on short notice and Sunny was responsive and helpful. The transport was luxurious and very comfortable and clean (water provided, massage, heated seats, recliner seats). The driver was a safe driver and arrived promptly. Wonderful and could not recommend more highly
via Tripadvisor
Convient and easy
Great service, safe driver, nice car. We liked the flexibility to stay as long as we wanted. Didn't need a guide to explore this charming town.
via Tripadvisor
Comfortable individual tour to one of Shanghai’s water towns. Highly recommended
Ken who collected us from our hotel to take us to Tongli was a most kind and considerate person and most importantly a very safe driver. He spoke good English and we had a great chat about all manner of things on the way. This is an individual tour so timings and drop off location can be adjusted to suit one’s needs. Ken walked up with us to the tourist gate to ensure that the ticket purchasing etc all went smoothly. Tongli is a charming and relatively small place so easy to take it all in over 2-3 hours. You can either walk around town, hire a cycle rickshaw (although reasonable command of mandarin is probably required) or take a short boat trip. The driver will not accompany you into town but there is a helpful tourist centre where they have maps (with English descriptions). This was a very comfortable way to visit one of the so called water towns from Shanghai without the need to join a tour group being driven there in a relatively new Chinese made spacious airconditioned SUV style car. Tongli was relatively quiet on a Thursday during the Chinese summer school holiday so that may be an additional reason to choose Tongli over other water towns. Anybody who knows China will be aware that the crowds at tourist hotspots can be rather large during summer.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $33 to $198
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 69
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Tongli Water Town Self-Guided Tour with Private Transfer from Shanghai: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Shanghai.
How much does Tongli Water Town Self-Guided Tour with Private Transfer from Shanghai cost?
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Prices start at $33 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 Tongli Water Town Self-Guided Tour with Private Transfer from Shanghai take?
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Plan for about 8 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 Tongli Water Town Self-Guided Tour with Private Transfer from Shanghai worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 69 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 5 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 Tongli Water Town Self-Guided Tour with Private Transfer from Shanghai?
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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 Tongli Water Town Self-Guided Tour with Private Transfer from Shanghai suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Tongli Water Town Self-Guided Tour with Private Transfer from Shanghai?
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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 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Tongli Water Town Self-Guided Tour with Private Transfer from Shanghai 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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