
Zhujiajiao Village Tour with Gondola, Lunch, Garden Walk and Cafe
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Is Zhujiajiao Village Tour with Gondola, Lunch, Garden Walk and Cafe worth booking?
Zhujiajiao Village Tour with Gondola, Lunch, Garden Walk and Cafe is a 6-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $71 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 6 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 (6)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $71 per person
Enjoy this unique 6-hour private tour to beautiful Zhujiajiao water town from Shanghai to explore the rural area. Zhujiajiao is a scenic town featuring old bridges, waterways, antiquated residences and rustic customs and
What you get
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Admission fees
- Gondola boat ride
- Professional guide and driver
- Lunch with dishes and dumplings
- Private Tour
About this experience
Enjoy this unique 6-hour private tour to beautiful Zhujiajiao water town from Shanghai to explore the rural area. Zhujiajiao is a scenic town featuring old bridges, waterways, antiquated residences and rustic customs and craftsmanship. Visit a garden for idyllic image of Chinese-interpreted nature. Go to a temple and scale a pagoda for commanding views. Taking a gondola ride through the water town will be an extremely pleasurable experience. A local lunch with a few bestsellers is irresistibly yummy and uplifting. Also, a tea or coffee break with you sitting quietly with your guide by a water terrace is when you can enjoy peaceful moments and converse lightly on topics of life and outlook only with another sincere heart for the time being and ever.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Admission fees
- Gondola boat ride
- Professional guide and driver
- Lunch with dishes and dumplings
- Private Tour
- Tea and coffee
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What you'll see and do
Shanghai
The pickup is at 9:30 am, from where you request in the city. It takes, in a normal situation, about 70 minutes to drive to Zhujiajiao that is in the west suburb of Shanghai.
Pass by without stopping
Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
The tour is for those who appreciate both sightseeing as well as good information, as the guide is a thinker on Chinese culture as well as different cultures in the world. In Zhujiajiao Water Village, you will spend altogether 4 hours being integral in it, with her people and customs. Walk around in the old streets browsing the display of all the rustic foods. Take a breezy gondola ride in lulling rock. Have a homey lunch at a table (air-conditioned in summer) by the canal. Visit a private garden in classical Chinese style. Sip some tea / coffee in a quaint ambience by another branch canal. Throughout the tour, you are in the hands of a guide who loves to share his take from a life perspective, who cares to talk some soul and essence of what you see, who can reveal a slice of what and how Chinese really think, say and live, who work on some humanitarian studies of western philosophy and culture diversity, all from his personal perspective as a lively worm in the earth.
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
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Shanghai Tour Facilitator - Harris Side Tours
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 6 people per booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
5 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Zhujiajiao Village Tour with Gondola, Lunch, Garden Walk and Cafe. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Awesome Day Trip from Shanghai
Our tour guide Harris provided our family with a day we will never forget. He met us at our hotel and drove us about an hour to the water village of Zhujiajio. We walked the canals and ate the great street food along the way. We then visited a private villa in town with amazing antique furniture, statues, paintings and tapestry. What an amazing private residence. We finished the trip in the water village with a fun gondola ride. However the highlight of the trip was a visit to a farm house just outside of town where our family was treated to an amazing traditional meal along with a tour of the property. What a memorable experience. Harris is a great guide and we look forward to recommend him to any folks who are lucky enough to visit Shanghai.
via Tripadvisor
This was an amazing tour. I highly...
<p>This was an amazing tour. I highly recommend it. Our guide, Cathy, was the best. She went beyond what would be expected. The village was lovely and the lunch was excellent. It was such a special and unique experience having lunch at Uncle Woo's home. We really appreciated all the care they put into making us a delicious lunch. All in all it was a 10 tour!</p>
via Viator
We really enjoyed the tour. Our tour...
<p>We really enjoyed the tour. Our tour guide was very knowledgeble and made the trip very interesting.<br/> The lunch with host family was awesome. They were more than gracious<br/> The only problem was there was not enough shopping time. We felt little rushed . It was a lot of travel time to the village and backplease make this tour 7-8 hours instead of 6 .It was our last day in china and harris made it worthwhile<br/> Thanks</p>
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This tour was fantastic. Autumn was...
<p>This tour was fantastic. Autumn was our tour guide and shared great info on China and Shanghai. The organic lunch was the highlight. We toured an organic farm with the farmer and her wife. They picked the fresh veggies and then cooked them for us. And to top it off, the farmers wife showed us how to make dumplings. Then we walked thru the city, and went on a private gondola ride in the canals. Highly recommend this tour.</p>
via Viator
This was an amazing tour. Rest...
<p>This was an amazing tour. Rest assured your guide is knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. This tour is all about the quality of the experience unlike other tours where you will feel rush. Be sure to check out some of the photos I've taken from the tour so you can get a preview and get an idea of what you can expect.</p>
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Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 18+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $71 to $299
- 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.
Zhujiajiao Village Tour with Gondola, Lunch, Garden Walk and Cafe: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Shanghai.
How much does Zhujiajiao Village Tour with Gondola, Lunch, Garden Walk and Cafe cost?
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Prices start at $71 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 Zhujiajiao Village Tour with Gondola, Lunch, Garden Walk and Cafe 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 Zhujiajiao Village Tour with Gondola, Lunch, Garden Walk and Cafe 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 6 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 Zhujiajiao Village Tour with Gondola, Lunch, Garden Walk and Cafe?
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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 Zhujiajiao Village Tour with Gondola, Lunch, Garden Walk and Cafe suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 18. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 6-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Zhujiajiao Village Tour with Gondola, Lunch, Garden Walk and Cafe?
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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 Zhujiajiao Village Tour with Gondola, Lunch, Garden Walk and Cafe 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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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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