
Zhouzhuang and Tongli Water Town Private Transfer Service from Shanghai
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Is Zhouzhuang and Tongli Water Town Private Transfer Service from Shanghai worth booking?
Zhouzhuang and Tongli Water Town Private Transfer Service from Shanghai is a 8-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $36 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 5 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 67 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (5)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $36 per person
Enjoy a great fun day excursion to visit the two famous water towns Zhouzhuang and Tongli from Shanghai. Enjoy the ease and convenience of the private transfer and travel with your own professional driver in the air-cond
What you get
- Local friendly driver
- Bottled water
- Private door to door transfer
- Comfortable and Air-conditioned vehicle
About this experience
Enjoy a great fun day excursion to visit the two famous water towns Zhouzhuang and Tongli from Shanghai. Enjoy the ease and convenience of the private transfer and travel with your own professional driver in the air-conditioned vehicle. Explore both towns at your own pace. Exclusive private door to door transfer only for you and your travel party with flexible departure time base on your own travel schedule.
What's included
Included
- Local friendly driver
- Bottled water
- Private door to door transfer
- Comfortable and Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Entrance fees to Tongli and Zhouzhuang
- Personal expenses such as food
What you'll see and do
Zhouzhuang Water 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 Zhouzhuang. Located in Kunshan in Jiangsu Province. Upon arrival, you will start to explore the town on your own with ease and leisure. Stroll along the old alley streets full of interesting arts, crafts, street food, cross the famed twin stone bridges or choose to take a relaxing gondola ride while appreciate the charming of the “Oriental Venice”.
180 minutes here · Admission not included
Tongli Town
Then enjoy a nice ride to Tongli water town, here you will spend time to visit the UNSECO Tuisi Garden, Ming and Qing stone paved alley streets, lucky three ring bridges, pearl tower garden base on your interests. Gondola ride is available to meet different needs. 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 will be well informed about the pick-up and drop off details. A local English-speaking assistant is available over the phone to assist before or during the transfers if needed.
150 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 and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
1 mentionThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
1 mentionPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
1 mentionThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Pace and timing
1 mentionSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
5 verified traveler reviews for Zhouzhuang and Tongli Water Town Private Transfer Service from Shanghai. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Amazing tour of Zhouzhuang and Tongli Water Towns!
We were picked up in the most comfortable mini van I've ever been in, with reclining seats and massaging/heating functionality. Our driver did not speak English but we were told this in advance and communicated with her through WeChat which was easy. We were dropped off at the entry to Zhouzhuang first and made our way to the ticket office where we bought an entry ticket and short boat ride, the staff were super helpful and drew us a route to follow on the map. The town was our favourite out of the two, much smaller than Tongli and felt more authentic to us as there was not a lot of stuff to do other than walk around and get a feel for how the town operates with the locals. Definitely do the boat ride at Zhouzhuang, when we got to Tongli there wasn't an option to do it there, but the Tongli entrance ticket did include entry to gardens, several halls, and other temples. This town was massive and took us hours to explore, my advice would be to just walk straight over the bridge when you are dropped off as we went left and even though it was still pretty, the main attractions were in the centre of town. We also were able to a mini opera on the stage and had an amazing homemade lunch at one of the restaurants. We messaged our driver when we were ready to be picked up and she came straight away and then dropped us back at the hotel. A great option if you just want to explore in your own time without a guide. Definitely recommend these two towns, they were both different and we loved them both!
via Viator
Recommend
Very good service door to door. Very comfortable car. Polite and helpful driver. Nice places to visit especially Tongli.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Great service. Above all praise. Thnks, Charles!
Everything was great. Driver come 15 min before the time and was waiting. The car was great. Charles helped us everywhere we need, despite of the fact that this is transfer only.
via Viator
Best way to visit these traditional water towns!
We had a great time in Zhouzhuang & Tongli, our driver Mr Zhu was very nice and caring, car was super new and comfortable with a/c and even massaging seats which was a plus! Both towns well deserve a visit if you have a free day in Shanghai and want to escape the busy city, with lots of things to do and see in these traditional Chinese towns, scenic views and plenty of cafes & restaurants. 5 stars and a huge thanks to Sunny for arranging everything for us!
via Tripadvisor
Beautiful water town.
Mr Kenny picked me up at Crowne Plaza Hotel at Nanjing Road on 27/7/2023 for the trip. He is very punctual and helpful. He even took the trouble to help me book my train ticket in the night after his working hours. Thank you very much Kenny.
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
- $36 to $200
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 67
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Zhouzhuang and Tongli Water Town Private Transfer Service from Shanghai: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Shanghai.
How much does Zhouzhuang and Tongli Water Town Private Transfer Service from Shanghai cost?
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Prices start at $36 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 Zhouzhuang and Tongli Water Town Private Transfer Service 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 Zhouzhuang and Tongli Water Town Private Transfer Service from Shanghai worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 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 Zhouzhuang and Tongli Water Town Private Transfer Service 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 Zhouzhuang and Tongli Water Town Private Transfer Service 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 Zhouzhuang and Tongli Water Town Private Transfer Service 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 Zhouzhuang and Tongli Water Town Private Transfer Service 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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