
Zhujiajiao Water Town Self-Guided Tour with Private Transfer from Shanghai
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5.0/5
Based on 9 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Zhujiajiao Water Town Self-Guided Tour with Private Transfer from Shanghai worth booking?
Zhujiajiao Water Town Self-Guided Tour with Private Transfer from Shanghai is a 4-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $18 per person. It scores 73 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 9 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 73 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (9)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $18 per person
Have a great and fun visit to the charming water town Zhujiajiao from Shanghai. Enjoy the ease and convenience of the private transfer and travel with your own professional driver in the air-conditioned vehicle. Explore
What you get
- Local friendly driver for upto 5-hour service
- Bottled water
- Private door to door transfer
- Comfortable and Air-conditioned vehicle
About this experience
Have a great and fun visit to the charming water town Zhujiajiao from Shanghai. Enjoy the ease and convenience of the private transfer and travel with your own professional driver in the air-conditioned vehicle. Explore the water at your own pace and leisure. Exclusive private door to door transfer only for you and your travel party with flexible departure time base on your own travel schedule. The service does NOT include any guide service, driver is only for door to door transfers, you will explore and visit the town by yourself.
What's included
Included
- Local friendly driver for upto 5-hour service
- Bottled water
- Private door to door transfer
- Comfortable and Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Entrance fees
- Personal expenses such as food
- Outskit as PVG/Disneyland /Jiading district etc pick up and drop off ( Can be arranged at surchrge)
What you'll see and do
Zhujiajiao Ancient 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 Zhujiajiao water town, about 50km from city center. Upon arrival, you will start to explore the town on your own(No private guide included) with ease and leisure. Walk cross the highest stone arched bridge, stroll along the old alley streets full of interesting arts, crafts, street food or choose to take a relaxing gondola ride while appreciate the charming of the “Oriental Venice”. 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.
150 minutes here
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 9 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
9 verified traveler reviews for Zhujiajiao Water Town Self-Guided Tour with Private Transfer from Shanghai. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Sunny Tours communicated...
Sunny Tours communicated with us days before for car details etc. Very nice car, comfortable and driver drove safely.
via Viator
Very good driver, he...
Very good driver, he explained how to get to the interesting points and gave us 3 hours to enjoy the beautiful place, the excellent car with good air conditioning and comfortable.
via Viator
Highly recommended driver
Very reliable driver with good personality, well spoken English and punctual on time. Highly recommend Chalie
via Viator
Great experience on a Sat morning!
Our guide/ driver was Charles (Ah Wen) and he was absolutely wonderful. He was patient and pleasant. We had an elderly family member who could not walk as fast. Charles was understanding and he also took the time and efforts to provide a great experience for us. Highly recommended! The place was also not so crowded at some areas, even though it was a Sat. We also had a good time having lunch at a water-edge restaurant.
via Viator
Good Ride to Good Old Town
The booking experience was easy, and contact person reached out to us timely. The driver was on time on the day and we chat on local cultures and food places. He did well to entertain us throughout and everything was arranged seamlessly. However, it was a rainy day, the town was quite empty with only pockets of people with rather few opened shops. Will be great to have crowds, and more shops opened on a sunny day.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $18 to $137
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 73
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Zhujiajiao 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 Zhujiajiao Water Town Self-Guided Tour with Private Transfer from Shanghai cost?
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Prices start at $18 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 Water Town Self-Guided Tour with Private Transfer from Shanghai take?
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Plan for about 4 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 Water Town Self-Guided Tour with Private Transfer from Shanghai worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 73 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 9 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 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 Zhujiajiao 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 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Zhujiajiao Water Town Self-Guided Tour with Private Transfer from Shanghai?
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Around 3 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 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Zhujiajiao 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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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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