Water Town Day Trip - Shanghai Things to Do & Booking

Why You’ll Love It:

Hop on a hand-rowed boat, glide under ancient stone bridges, and watch the white walls and black-tile rooftops of traditional homes reflect in the water. It’s like stepping into a living painting — or traveling back a thousand years. That’s the charm of a Jiangnan water town.

You can choose between two destinations:

Zhujiajiao 朱家角 – Located in Qingpu District, Shanghai, it’s closer to the city and free to enter.
Zhouzhuang 周庄 – Located in Suzhou, about 20 km further than Zhujiajiao. The area is a bit bigger and requires a ticket (RMB 100 per person/USD 14).

Both towns offer a similar experience: peaceful canals, ancient buildings, charming streets, and local snacks.

What to Expect:

Your driver and guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you directly to the water town of your choice.

Once there, you can stroll through stone-paved alleyways, explore old architecture, browse local shops, try some traditional street food — or hop on a small boat rowed by a local ferryman for a different view from the water (boat ride costs extra).

Tour Duration:

4–6 hours (including round-trip transportation)

What’s Included

Friendly tour guide (available in English / French / Spanish / Italian)
Private car service (for bookings with this option)

Good to Know

Meals and public transportation (bus, metro, taxi, ferry, etc.) are not included.
If you want to visit specific attractions or would like to add a meal stop, feel free to contact us in advance!

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