03-Group Day Tour with your shared van

A scenic tour of “Zhouzhuang” and “Jinxi”, the Venice water towns of China ‘ own version

1 ) Visit Zhouzhuang, an ancient water town which was chosen by CNN as one of the Top 10 most beautiful towns in the world and you will feel, touch and see the reason why.
2 ) See with your own eyes the beautiful scenery that was depicted in “Shanghai Triad” directed by Zhang Yimou.
3 ) Take a gondola gliding by the maize canals,and see for yourself the hustle and bustle of life of the people living by the waterways.
4 ) Savor some native water town flavors at the Zhouzhuang restaurant.

5 ) Continue to visit the 2000 year old water town “Jinxi” which features 36 ancient bridges across the canals and rivers.
6 ) Jinxi Ancient Town is quieter, yet surprisingly no less photogenic. The prime time to visit is in the afternoon, when the light is ideal for your photo shooting.
7 ) Visit 3 museums at Jinxi including the “museum of antique tiles and bricks” , the “red porcelain products museum” and the “root caving museum of China.”
8 ) As ever, there will be free water, beer and other refreshments to be had at the exclusive Shanghai Boutique Tour Kiosk.

9 ) Stay connected at all times with our portable Wi-Fi anytime and anywhere.
10 ) Get a deeper insight into the history and culture of the sights you see with our insider’s narration on attractions.
11 ) Receive Video and 6 pamphlets to help you discover the hidden gems of Shanghai.

Tour Description

8:00 AM -11:30 AM
Hotel pick-up Zhouzhuang water town

Your guide will be waiting for you in the lobby in the morning at around 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM. (Your tour guide will contact you for the exact pick-up time the day before your departure). A comfortable car will transfer you and your guide to Zhouzhuang: a water town built amid canals, ponds, and lakes.

You will take a gondola and witness the way of life of people living by the canals, first hand. This medieval water town has a history dating back more than 900 years, and has houses and bridges built in both the Ming (1368–1644) and Qing dynasties (1644–1911).

We have tailored the 3 most representative old houses into our itineraries to ensure you will not leave here without knowing of their provenance and history: 1) Shen’s House is southeast of Fu’an Bridge on Nanshi;Street; 2) Zhang’s House; 3) Ye Chucang’s Residence.

Shanghai Boutique Tour has set up a Refreshments Kiosk at the Zhouzhuang Watertown. Shanghai Boutique Tour customers will receive free drinking water, beers and maps at the service site.

11:30 AM – 12:30 AM
Stop at a Shanghai Boutique Tour designated restaurant by the side of water way, have some nicely made local food on the second floor where you could view the best part of water village.

12:30 AM – 5:00 PM
In the afternoon, our guide will take you to Jinx ancient water town for a visit, compared with other ancient towns in China, Jinx Ancient Town is simpler, less sophisticated, and quiet. It is a small town (only one square kilometer in area) that has 16 lakes and 238 rivers. The town also has 36 ancient bridges spanning the rivers. The bridges represent various styles and were built during different periods in history.

The town has many museums, such as the first museum of antique tiles and bricks in China, the “red porcelain products museum” and the “root caving museum of China.” and our guide will take you to see all of them.

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Transfer back to your hotel.

Just Kindly Reminder

Your guide will be waiting for you in the lobby in the morning at around 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM. The evening before your tour, your Shanghai tour guide will call you at 7:00 to 8:00 pm to confirm the departure time. If you don’t answer, your guide will leave a message for you at the front desk. If you have not received a message or a call after 8:00pm, contact Shanghai Office on 13910694045. We will solve your problems on the spot.

Your group will comprise of 4 to 6 people, offering good flexibility. If you want some more time for taking photos, or you have more questions about the history and architecture, just inform your guide.

Our vehicles are all equipped with a state of the art GPS system so that drivers can foresee the traffic situation and decide the best way to go and avoid traffic jams. We will do our best to help you spend your precious time in interesting places.

If you plan to leave Shanghai after your day tour, please check out from your hotel before departure. Normally it will take 10 to 20 minutes for hotel staff to complete the process. You may leave your luggage in our vehicle, and you will be transferred to the airport or train station immediately after the tour to make best use of your time. You will need 1 hour to be transferred from the city center to airport, and you will need to be at the airport 1½ hours before a domestic flight, or 2½ hours before taking an international flight. Please inform us of your departure time when booking, and remind our guide, and we will make arrangements accordingly.

Photos of This Tour

1) Visit “Oriental Venice”, the Shanghai famous water town – Zhujiajiao, nostalgic of the old Shanghai.
2) Savor the freshly-prepared lunch sitting at a the harbor-viewed restaurant.
3) Viewing the photogenic cole flowers at Khezi Garden.
4) Stroll along the expertly arranged trail on the Bund to explore the famous Concession-Era buildings and immerse yourself in their history with the guidance of our informative pamphlets you will get on the tour.
5) Get a jaw dropping view of Huangpu River and the iconic buildings of Shanghai from the 100th floor of Shanghai World Financial Center,a supertall skyscraper located in the Pudong district of Shanghai.
6) Refreshments are available, including free water, beer, and other drinks at the Shanghai Boutique Tour Kiosk.
7) Stay in touch with our portable Wi-Fi anytime and anywhere.
8) Get a deeper insight into the attractions, with our resourceful narrations.
9) Receive a video and 6 documents for your further discovery into the hidden gems of Shanghai.

Tour Description

8:00 AM -11:30 AM
Hotel pick-up and first visit Zhujiajiao water town

Our comfortable van will take you to the 200 year old water town – Zhujiajiao, known as the best example of Yangtze river delta life and its old architecture. It is often dubbed as as the Shanghai’s Venice. (about 1 hour on the way). Zhujiajiao was once a trading area due to the many canals, which were used to ferry goods in little boats and barges. Boats are still very much part of the charm of the place. Small boats are ubiquitous here, functioning as a nice way to get a view of the town and experience the local life, as they still serve as an important transportation method for local people.

You will be taking the gondolas with our guide on the water way to view the facade of the ancient town from different angles and take some great photos of the swathes of pretty cole flowers in Kezhi Garden. Different from other cursory tours of Zhujiajiao, you will be also uniquely arranged to visit the three hidden gems – Kezhi Yuan (photographing the cole flowers), Qing Dynasty Post Office and Fangsheng Bridge.

11:30 AM – 12:30 AM
Stop at a Shanghai Boutique Tour carefully selected restaurant by the side of the water way, enjoy freshly prepared local food on the second floor where you can view the most interesting and bustling part of the water village.

12:30 AM – 4:00 PM
In the afternoon drive 1 hour to the Shanghai World Financial Center and go up to the 100th floor for the panoramic views of the city. It is the world’s 8th tallest building, and the 4th tallest structure in Mainland China. The 100th floor has a viewing gallery that is 55 meters long. It is the second highest observation deck in China. It is higher than the viewing platforms on the Canadian TV Tower (447 meters) and the Dubai Tower (440 meters).

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Visit to the Bund
Next, we will drive you to one of the top scenic spots in Shanghai: the Bund. It is a fantastic walkway along the Huangpu river and across the street you will see some of the most unique and wonderful buildings in older Shanghai. To avoid giving you the most cursory of tours, we will furnish you with a map of the Bund where we have labelled the 17 most representative buildings and a guide to the differing architectures of Shanghai when your trip is confirmed. You will receive an informative pamphlet of photos of Shanghai’s new, gleaming skyscrapers, together with the history and classic architecture of its colonial past.

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Transfer back to your hotel.
Going back to your hotel in Shanghai will normally take about 20 to 30 minutes. Likewise, for a Shanghai train station. Going to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport directly normally takes about 1.5 hours while 2 hours for going to Pudong airport from the Bund.

Just Kindly Reminder

Your guide will be waiting for you in the lobby in the morning at around 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM. The evening before your tour, your Shanghai tour guide will call you at 7:00 to 8:00 pm to confirm the departure time. If you don’t answer, your guide will leave a message for you at the front desk. If you have not received a message or a call after 8:00pm, contact Shanghai Office on 13910694045. We will solve your problems on the spot.

Your group will comprise of 4 to 6 people, offering good flexibility. If you want some more time for taking photos, or you have more questions about the history and architecture, just inform your guide.

Our vehicles are all equipped with a state of the art GPS system so that drivers can foresee the traffic situation and decide the best way to go and avoid traffic jams. We will do our best to help you spend your precious time in interesting places.

If you plan to leave Shanghai after your day tour, please check out from your hotel before departure. Normally it will take 10 to 20 minutes for hotel staff to complete the process. You may leave your luggage in our vehicle, and you will be transferred to the airport or train station immediately after the tour to make best use of your time. You will need 1 hour to be transferred from the city center to airport, and you will need to be at the airport 1½ hours before a domestic flight, or 2½ hours before taking an international flight. Please inform us of your departure time when booking, and remind our guide, and we will make arrangements accordingly.

Photos of This Tour