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15 Best Zhujiajiao Water Town Tours

The water-town escapes from Shanghai: Zhujiajiao’s canal boats and stone bridges, Suzhou’s classical gardens by bullet train and Zhouzhuang for the deeper version. Seventeen hundred years of canal town sit an hour from the skyline.

1.Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour

Discover Shanghai's highlights and charming Zhujiajiao Water Town with this private full-day tour, featuring personalized guides, delicious local food, and stunning city views.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Water village is a must see, Snow was an excellent your guide, very informative, helpful and spoke great English! Was definitely worth doing the tour to see the highlights.”

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2.Shanghai Private Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town and Boat Ride

Discover the charm of Zhujiajiao Water Town on this private guided tour from Shanghai. Enjoy scenic waterways, traditional architecture, and local cuisine for a memorable half-day experience.

★ 5.0

“it was very nice to be able to leave the city center and visit this beautiful traditional village! our guide, kalvin, was prompt, knowledgeable, friendly, and flexible. the local lunch was also very delicious! highly recommend to everyone — a 10 out of 10 tour”

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3.Shanghai: Zhujiajiao Private Tour w/ Boat Ride & Garden

Discover the charm of Zhujiajiao with a private tour, including boat rides and gardens, offering authentic water town experiences near Shanghai.

★ 5.0

“Annie was easily the very best guide I have had and I have travelled many countries - her English is better than mine and her easy going nature and knowledge made this the best part of our trip. Highly recommended - if there was a…”

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4.Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Day Trip from Shanghai

Discover the charm of Suzhou and Zhouzhuang on this full-day guided tour from Shanghai, featuring gardens, waterway cruises, silk, and authentic experiences.

★ 4.0

“Our tour guide Tom was excellent. He understood that we had read up on the histories of Suzhou and he added to our knowledge. We enjoyed the Master of Nets Garden which is a UNESCO site, and the water village of Zhouzhuang, where 20,000 people…”

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5.Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option

Discover Suzhou's stunning gardens, waterways, and historic streets on this private day trip from Shanghai, with flexible options including bullet train travel.

★ 5.0

“Melinda picked us up from our hotel and was with us in all day from navigating the crowded china trains to taking us to explaining and suggesting a beautiful lunch at a local restaurant. She walked us through and explained the gardens, and Read more”

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6.From Shanghai: Private Zhujiajiao Tour with Boat Ride

Experience Zhujiajiao's timeless charm on a private half-day tour from Shanghai, including a scenic boat ride, with knowledgeable guides and hassle-free logistics.

★ 5.0

“So worth it! Our private tour of Zhujiajiao was guided by Kalvin. He is so knowledgeable, he made the history come alive. He explained all the symbolism and history of Zhujiajiao. It is a beautiful spot. And he explained the changes in Shanghai since the…”

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7.Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train with All Inclusive Option

Discover Suzhou’s UNESCO gardens, historic canals, and charming streets on this private day trip from Shanghai. All-inclusive options enhance your experience.

★ 5.0

“We had a great tour with Queena. She was very friendly and gave us a lot of information about the places we visited. She also knew all of the best photo spots and helped us click so great pics. Our day with Queena was very…”

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9.Flexible Half Day Tour to Zhujiajiao Water Town with Boat Ride from Shanghai

Discover Zhujiajiao Water Town on a flexible half-day tour from Shanghai, including a boat ride, garden visit, and personalized guide for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“The highlight experience of my four days in Shanghai. The door to door town car was spotless and very comfortable. My personal guide, Lucy, was excellent in conveying a wealth of information about the history of the town, its gardens, shopRead more”

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11.Half-Day Private Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour with Boat Ride from Shanghai

Discover the charm of Zhujiajiao Water Town on a private half-day tour from Shanghai, including a boat ride, gardens, and local sights—perfect for a cultural escape.

★ 5.0

“We had Linda + a driver pick us up from our residence and the tour and information provided was excellent and lovely. Linda was excellent and showed us through Zhujiajiao, a river town that is very picturesque. Being on a national holiday it Read more”

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12.Shanghai: All-Inclusive Suzhou Day Trip by Bullet Train

Discover Suzhou’s timeless beauty on a comprehensive day trip from Shanghai, including garden visits, a rickshaw ride, and a bullet train experience for $260.

★ 5.0

“Having a tour with Queena was absolutely wonderful! She speaks perfect English, is always smiling, and has such a positive approach—it’s clear she truly loves her country. I especially enjoyed the story about Mr. Wu and our visit to the Humble Administrator’s Garden. Such a…”

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13.Shanghai: Private Shanghai & Zhujiajiao Tour with Lunch

Discover the perfect blend of history and city sights on this private Shanghai & Zhujiajiao tour. Enjoy a boat ride, gardens, and skyline views for $229.

★ 5.0

“We had an amazing time on this tour! Snow was the best tour guide! She was so friendly and knowledgeable. Snow and our driver recommended the Shanghai city tour first to avoid the crowds and it was great and no queues to get into Shanghai…”

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14.Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai Highlights Private Trip

Discover Shanghai with a private guide, exploring historic Zhujiajiao Water Town and iconic sights like the Bund and Yuyuan Garden in a personalized 8-hour tour.

★ 5.0

“What an incredible trip. We only had a day in Shanghai and wanted to maximise our time. Seeing the water town was phenomenal and the boat ride was lovely. Then seeing Shanghai's main attractions including doing a traditional tea ceremony was really special. Definitely recommend…”

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15.Su Zhou and Zhou Zhuang Water Village Day Tour

Discover the charm of China’s traditional towns with this full-day tour to Suzhou and Zhouzhuang, featuring gardens, waterways, and authentic local experiences.

★ 4.8

“It has been a wonderful and impressive tour including in time pick up from the hotel, transfers, local lunch and all entries. Leo has been a great guide speaking perfect English and sharing his deep knowledge around the places and also the society in a…”

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