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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

“The whole day was amazing and we saw so many things! Snow knew everything, every fact and every fable. The driver Master Shifu got us where we needed to be quickly and safely.”

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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

“Very knowledgeable and helpful, and patient. Everything was presented as expected, and consideration was always available”

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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

“It was great to get away from the glass and steel towers of Shanghai and see the real beauty of Chinese gardens. The highlight was the water village, despite being busy it still felt peaceful and unspoiled.”

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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 is a fabulous tour guide! She is very knowledgeable and speaks excellent English. It is a full day and very helpful to learn how to ride bulletproof train. Book this experience!”

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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

“i can only say the tour was great and so is Jenny as a guide: she is very kind and fluent in english and so the trip was a great pleasure and would recommend it and her to anyone staying around Shanghai! A must do!”

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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

“Lulu made our Suzhou trip amazing. She rescheduled without hesitation when we had to shift the tour and planned the whole day around our four year old, which kept things relaxed and fun. We visited Shantang Street, Pan City Gate, and walked along Pingjiang Road,…”

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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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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

“I booked this tour for our team summit, and it was an excellent experience. Tom was very patient while we got everyone gathered, and he provided a comfortable, air-conditioned bus for all of us. On the way to the city and throughout the touRead 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

“Suzhou is an excellent destination for a one-day trip from Shanghai. It offers a completely different perspective on China and truly feels like stepping back in time. I highly recommend this tour. Our guide, Carolina, was outstanding — her English was excellent, she was very…”

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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 the tour with Snow and it was perfect. She was very polite, very smart and followed the itinerary exactly as described. Highly recommend booking this tour!”

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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 is a great driver, very friendly, knows the city very well and China in general, he is very proficient in English which is rare to find in China. He picked me up at the exact agreed time and the tour went really smoothly -…”

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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

“I 100% recommend this tour, we had a great guide and she was not only knowledgeable but also very kind. We saw a lot in one day I think its worth the money”

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More Zhujiajiao Water Town Tours

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