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A person in a red dress with floral patterns standing next to a mailbox. 3
A person in traditional attire holding a fan, seated on a boat in a river with traditional architecture in the background. 4
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By FRANK HONG
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $371 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Welcome to Zhujiajiao, an ancient water town often celebrated as the “Venice of Shanghai.” we invite you to experience the poetic charm of “small bridges, flowing water, and traditional households.”

    Enjoy a relaxed water town tour with a local English-speaking companion, who pick you up from your hotels and drop off same place, captures natural family moments for free, No rush, no pressure — just a family-friendly experience.

    You will board a traditional wooden “Yaolu” boat and visit Kezhi Garden.

    To make your visit truly unforgettable, we offer a Traditional Chinese Costume (Hanfu Photography) Experience(optional).

    Highlights

    • Guiding: Fully narrated tours in English/Bilingual, focusing on history, folklore, and architecture.
    • A family-friendly experience, no rush, no pressure.
    • Small vip tour group, with no more than 4 members
      *Photography: The Hanfu package includes costume rental, makeup, and professionally retouched photos. (hanfu booking required).

Activity location

  • Zhujiajiao Kezhi Garden
    • No.109 Xijing Street, Zhujiajiao Town, Qingpu District,
    • 201713, Shanghai, Shanghai Region, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Zhujiajiao Kezhi Garden
    • No.109 Xijing Street, Zhujiajiao Town, Qingpu District,
    • 201713, Shanghai, Shanghai Region, China

Check availability

Watertown Tour in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • Opening hours: Sat 8:00am-2:00pm
  • English

Tour+boat ride+KeZhi Garden: Water town sightseeing,shopping, snack tasting, boat ride and KeZhi garden visit
Pickup included

Price details
CA $371.00 x 1 AdultCA $371.00
Total
Price is CA $371.00
Until Fri, Sep 4

Watertown with Hanfu PHOTO in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • Opening hours: Sat 8:00am-2:00pm
  • English

Water town Tour+Haufu Photo: Hanfu photography includes 45 minutes of makeup, one outfit, styling, 0.5 hour of shooting, 30 raw photos, 6 retouched photos
Pickup included

Price details
CA $468.26 x 1 AdultCA $468.26
Total
Price is CA $468.26
Until Fri, Sep 4

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private driver with air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Private English speaking guide
  • Inclusions
    Entrance to water town
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fee to garden
  • Inclusions
    Boat ride ticket
  • Inclusions
    City centre Shanghai area pickup and drop off
  • Exclusions
    Food or drinks
  • Exclusions
    Service charge

Know before you book

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Zhujiajiao Kezhi Garden

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Exploration of North Street & Kezhi Garden * Culinary Delights: Follow your guide through North Street, the best-preserved ancient commercial street in Shanghai. Sample local delicacies like "Zharou" (braised pork wrapped in reed leaves) and traditional rice dumplings. * Garden Philosophy: Visit Kezhi Garden, a grand manor combining traditional Chinese landscaping with subtle Western influences, showcasing the sophisticated lifestyle of ancient scholars.

Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Time Travel: Hanfu Photography (Optional Add-on) To make your visit truly unforgettable, we offer a Traditional Chinese Costume (Hanfu) Experience. * Authentic Styling: Choose from a wide collection of Hanfu, ranging from the opulent styles of the Tang Dynasty to the elegant aesthetics of the Song and Ming Dynasties. Professional stylists will assist with traditional hair and makeup. * Cinematic Backdrops: Walk the cobblestone paths or lean against a red-lacquered pavilion in flowing silk robes. A professional photographer will capture your journey, blending your presence with the timeless scenery of the water town. * A Timeless Souvenir: You will receive high-quality edited digital photos—a unique keepsake of your personal connection to Chinese culture. Hanfu Photography include 45 minutes make up, one outfit, styling, half an hour of shooting, 30 raw photos, 6 retouched photos.

Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The Slow Life on a Gondola (Core Experience) The soul of Zhujiajiao is best felt from the water. * Immersive Navigation: You will board a traditional wooden "Yaolu" (hand-oared) boat, the primary mode of transport for centuries. * Architectural Wonders: Glide under iconic stone bridges, including the magnificent Fangsheng Bridge, the largest five-arch bridge in the region. * Riverside Living: From the water, you’ll have a front-row seat to the daily lives of locals living in Ming and Qing dynasty houses that line the canals.

Location

Activity location

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    Zhujiajiao Kezhi Garden
    • No.109 Xijing Street, Zhujiajiao Town, Qingpu District,
    • 201713, Shanghai, Shanghai Region, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Zhujiajiao Kezhi Garden
    • No.109 Xijing Street, Zhujiajiao Town, Qingpu District,
    • 201713, Shanghai, Shanghai Region, China

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