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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

“We had a wonderful day exploring both Shanghai city highlights and Zhujiajiao Water Town with our guide, Queena. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and very attentive throughout the tour. We visited the Shanghai Tower, Yu Garden, and The Bund, and later enjoyed a relaxing boat ride…”

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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

“We had such an incredible time with Ling as our tour guide. From start to finish, the tour felt so special — we ate some of the best local food in Shanghai, the kind we never would’ve found or known how to order without a…”

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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

“We definitely recommend this tour when visiting Shanghai! Our guide Lea was knowledgeable about Zhujiajiao and Shanghai in general. We had a great day exploring, taking pictures, and trying local snacks!”

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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

“Water village was very good. A little more time to explore the site would have been nice. The guide could have provided a little more information and spoken a little louder. Overall, a very good experience, and recommended.”

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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

“We were lucky enough to have Annie as our guide for our day trip to Suzhou. Annie made the entire day enjoyable and super easy to navigate the crowds. The itinerary hit everything we wanted to see and we highly recommend Sunny tours for a…”

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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

“Everything was perfect. Kalvin is so kind and attentive; we learned a lot about the city and its culture from him. We are very grateful to him — special greetings from us.”

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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

“It was great to do this tour as a solo traveller because I didn’t have to worry about anything. Xin was a great tour guide, she essentially took on the role of my mother for the day, she decided what I wanted for breakfast, carried…”

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8.Yu Garden, Old Street, Bund & Zhujiajiao Water Town Bus Tour

Discover Shanghai's top sights in one day with this guided tour—visit Yu Garden, Old Street, the Bund, and Zhujiajiao Water Town for a memorable cultural experience.

★ 4.7

“A Truly Amazing Day: Yu Garden and Zhujiajiao with Cindy! I recently took the tour of Yu Garden and Zhujiajiao Water Town. Cindy, our guide, simply put, an amazing tour guide who turned a great itinerary into a truly wonderful experience. From the moment the…”

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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

“Lucy was a great guide. She made sure we got to see everything we wanted to. She was very knowledgeable about the things we saw. Highly recommend her.”

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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

“Tom was great with timing and comfortable car and driving. Did a walking tour of Zhujiaojiao and was extremely well versed and informative. did the gondola ride and a garden as nice as Yuyaun but the town not at all crowded and was very beautiful…”

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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

“Berlin our tour guide was fantastic. She was very patient and knowledgeable. Spoke perfect English. She even did an extra stop based on what we wanted to see. Amazing! 5 stars for sure.”

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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

“What a fantastic day we have had. This trip packed in so much, seeing the very old to the very new sites of Shanghai but never feeling rushed. Great way to see the highlights and would definitely recommend. Lots of walking involved so a good…”

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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

“Tom was super responsive and very kind to walk with us through Zhujiajiao and the Bund even though he didn't need to given this was actually a private car arrangement!”

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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

“Tom is a very knowledgeable guy, and it was a great experience. We had a lot of fun visiting all the different places and learned a lot about the lives of people in a bygone era.”

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