Private Shanghai City Tour with Zhujiajiao Water Village

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ID: GYG794835-1276040
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Country: China

Duration: 08:00 hours


Description

Explore the best of Shanghai with a local guide. Visit the Bund, Yuyuan Old Street, and the Shanghai Jiangnan Silk Museum. Then, explore Zhujiajiao water village on a canal boat ride.
Join this private tour to see top city attractions plus the beautiful Zhujiajiao water village. See The Bund, Shanghai Tower, Yu Garden, and Old Shanghai city. Followed by a visit to Zhujiajiao, which is nominated as “east of Venice”. Enjoy a traditional Chinese tea ceremony and a bite of the famous soup dumpling (xiaolongbao).

Your friendly tour guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby and your first site you will visit The Bund. There are 52 buildings of various architectural styles displaying predominantly Romanesque Revival, Gothic Revival, Renaissance Revival, Baroque Revival, Neo-Classical or Beaux-Arts styles, and a number in Art Deco style which shows Shanghai has been a metropolis in East Asian since last century. Opposite the Huangpu river you will see amazing city landmarks, such as Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, Jinmao Tower and all other high rise buildings which were built in the last three decade.

Next, visit 400 years historical ancient Yu Garden (built in 1559 during the Ming Dynasty), and it was once a minister's private house. The art of garden lies in the principle of blurring the line between the artificial and the natural”, and “securing the interest by following the natural law”. In the garden enjoy a traditional Chinese tea ceremony and you will find a moment of leisure in a busy life.

Continue your tour to Shanghai Silk Museum to see the incredible the process of making real silk. You will see real silkworm, cocoon and silk machine used in ancient time.

In the afternoon, you will spend your time on the outskirts of Shanghai in Zhujiajiao, an incredibly scenic water village with historical landmarks. Boarding a traditional canal boat, you’ll encounter an aged temple, garden, and bridge. After your tour, board on your private vehicle and your will be transferred back to your hotel.

Highlights

  • See the best of Shanghai on a private tour with a local guide
  • Visit the Bund, Yuyuan Old Street, and the Shanghai Jiangnan Silk Museum
  • Explore the Zhujiajiao water village on a traditional canal boat ride
  • Learn about the history of silk production at the Shanghai Silk Museum
  • Enjoy a traditional Chinese tea ceremony in the Yu Garden

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.