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Save time without compromising on experience on this door-to-door private guided tour that covers Zhujiajiao Ancient Town and key Shanghai highlights. First, explore the ancient water town of Zhujiajiao by boat and foot, and savor a local lunch. Then, spend the afternoon discovering Shanghai: the 16th-century Yu Garden, the Bund, and the Shanghai Tower. Upgrade to include a Shanghai dinner.

Say goodbye to language hassles and hello to two of southern China’s most beautiful ancient water towns on this door-to-door private full-day trip from Shanghai. Spend the day in 1,300-year-old Wuzhen: stroll cobbled paths and ancient bridges, enjoy a leisurely cruise, and feast on a local lunch. Then transfer to historic Xitang for a spectacular sunset, a riverside dinner, and a walk through timeless streets by moonlight.

The winding canals, historical buildings, and classic gardens of Suzhou earned the city its nickname as the "Venice of the East." Tour Suzhou's must-see sites and hidden enclaves from Shanghai on this private 9-hour tour, which includes transportation on a bullet train, a customizable itinerary, and optional upgrades to include lunch, entrance fees, and more.

Explore Zhujiajiao with a private guide on this 5-hour tour from Shanghai. With your dedicated guide, take a boat ride down the town's small canals and visit the KeZhi Garden. This private tour ensures personalized attention and a flexible schedule.

Travel to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Classical Gardens of Suzhou and the water village of Zhouzhuang on a full-day private tour from Shanghai. Visit the gardens of Suzhou (Humble Administrator’s Garden), created from the 11th to 19th centuries and considered masterpieces of classical Chinese garden design. After lunch, cruise the canals of Zhouzhuang aboard a traditional Chinese gondola and admire the Ming- and Qing-era architecture that lines the waterways of the ‘Venice of the East.’ Includes private guide and vehicle, lunch, silk factory stop, and all transportation.

Explore the water town of Zhujiajiao and Shanghai highlights on this private 8-hour tour. Travel to Zhujiajiao, an ancient town of canals and Ming- and Qing-dynasty buildings, and enjoy a gondola ride. After a classic Shanghai lunch or dinner (optional), experience your favorite city attractions or activities based on your time frame, such as The Bund, Yu Garden Bazaar, Jade Buddha Temple, Huangpu river cruise and etc.. Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Shanghai included.

See some of the beauty Zhujiajiao has to offer with this 8-hour tour of the water town, and then end your night watching an acrobat show in Shanghai. Wander along the canal in Zhujiajiao, and take in beautiful views of the garden homes and scenery before going on a boat ride. Then see acrobats perform dances and martial arts moves in this fun show.

Explore the Zhujiajiao Water Village with a dedicated guide on this full-day tour from Shanghai. Stroll through the scenic town, across bridges and between historic houses, stopping at the local wet market or opting for a gondola ride. Visit a local farmer's home for a lunch of organic, locally sourced produce. As you travel, listen to enlightening commentary from your private guide on the rural region's history and culture.

Explore the many sides of Shanghai on this 8-hour private tour that includes a trip to Zhujiajiao, an ancient water town on the outskirts of the city. In Shanghai, see sights around downtown, and learn about the city's culture, history, architecture, and local life from a private guide. Lunch is included.

Shanghai may be large, but even this massive metropolis has its green patches. Spend part of the day picking fresh fruit in Zhaotun Village, known as the "hometown of the strawberry," on this private 6-hour tour from Shanghai, and then tour the famous Zhujiajiao Water Village. This tour also includes an organic lunch at a farmer's home and can be customized to suit your interests. In addition, boat ride and local lunch at a local farmer’s home are also inclusive.

Voyage to one of China’s famous ancient water towns, Tongli, during this tour from Suzhou, including round-trip transport. First, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Retreat and Reflection Garden, and then take a cruise along the nearby lake in a wooden boat. Visit Chongben Hall and Jiayin Hall before catching sight of three of the most popular bridges out of the more than the 50 found in town.

Visit the Tongli and Xitang water towns during this full-day private tour from Shanghai. Explore the old alleyways, buildings, cobblestoned streets, and canals in each town. Enjoy a wooden boat ride down one of the canals and sit down to a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. End the tour with a walk along the canals just as night falls and the lights come on and twinkle across the water.

Head to the town of Zhaojialou just outside Shanghai’s city center and explore a real Chinese water village on this half-day private tour. Discover the origins of Shanghai agriculture and learn about the history and culture of this ancient town. Sit down to a delicious lunch or early dinner and take a relaxing boat ride along the canals to get a different perspective of the town.

Follow a local guide through the narrow channels and alleys of Zhujiajiao Ancient Town on a private tour from Shanghai, and see a hidden side of the fascinating water town. You’ll ride a gondola for views of Zhujiajiao from the water, and visit a privately-owned garden that’s full of Chinese antiques, flowers, and pavilions. By exploring with a private guide, you’ll have the flexibility to enjoy Zhujiajiao at your own pace, with plenty of time to pause for lunch at a riverside restaurant, and see the things that interest you most.

Explore the towns of Fengjing and Xitang on this all-day private tour from Shanghai. First, wander the streets of Fengjing before taking a relaxing boat ride. Following that, head to the town of Xitang where you’ll enjoy dinner at a riverside restaurant. Plus, taste the local rice wine and beer during your night out.

Spare yourself from getting lost in translation on this private guided tour of historic Nanjing. First, explore the vast 14th-century Xiaoling Tomb of Ming Dynasty, which has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Next, soak up the sights as you cruise the Qinhuai River. Finally, if time permits, shop for souvenirs at the Confucius Temple Market.

Discover the rich history of Nanjing without the language barrier as you explore with a private guide and driver on this comprehensive door-to-door tour. See the Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum, stroll the Sacred Way, climb on the ancient city wall, and enjoy a restaurant lunch. After you’ve dined, follow in the paths of emperors on a Qinhuai River cruise and explore bustling Fuzi Miao, the Confucian Temple Area.

Delve into Beijing’s imperial highlights, including skip-the-line access to the Palace Museum (Forbidden City), on this private 8-hour tour. Visit Tiananmen Square and Tiananmen Gate Tower, and enjoy fast-track entry to the Palace Museum to tour its must-sees and other, lesser-known treasures. Explore royal Jingshan Park, ride a boat around Beihai Park, and enjoy lunch at the Royal Icehouse Restaurant, where ice was housed for China’s emperors. Central hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Enjoy a relaxing day excursion to oldest ancient water town Fengjing which still keep its intact architecture and ancient stone bridges and canals, appreciate the picturesque “oriental Venice” township scenery, take a peaceful gondola boat ride in the ancient water way in the town and learn the flavorful local culture and life from your knowledgeable guide. Pay a visit to the local Eco farm and enjoy a fun fruit or vegetable picking experience and have a delightful and healthy lunch on the organic farm.

One of China’s favorite water towns, Fengjing lies just an hour’s drive from downtown Shanghai. Choose whether to enjoy it as a day trip or a layover tour. Your private guide will escort you every step of the way: on a boat trip, as you stroll through scenic lanes, and, of course, for lunch at a riverside restaurant. If time permits, shop for folk art at a farmers’ gallery.

Witness the dramatic sunset over the Angkor temples from a unique vantage point as you glide around the Baray (reservoir) on a traditional gondola. Set sail from Prasat Chrung for a 1-hour cruise and marvel at Angkor Thom and the Great Wall as the sun sets over Angkor. This small-group cruise is limited to four people per boat and includes hotel pick-up.

Experience an ancient Chinese water town plus the highlights of downtown Shanghai on this private door-to-door tour that’s tailor-made for first-time visitors. Traveling with your private guide, spend the morning exploring the peaceful lanes and tranquil canals of Fengjing Ancient Town, complete with a boat ride. After an authentic Chinese lunch, discover Shanghai signature sites including Yuyuan Garden, the Bund, and the Shanghai Tower Observation Deck: Upgrade to include dinner.

Enjoy a full day excursion to one of the best-preserved ancient water town Nanxun, located in Huzhou city Zhejiang province. With about 750 years history, this town boasts both the traditional ancient residences as well as the unique western style buildings from few centuries ago. Explore different charming attractions in the town to appreciate its culture, history and custom with your local guide. Upgrade the tour with a delightful local lunch and relaxing gondola ride along the ancient canal. Exclusive private tour ensures a more flexible and personal experience.

Explore beautiful Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai's most incredible city attractions during this amazing private day tour. Accompanied by local professional guide, stroll around the old lanes with antiquated architecture, wander along the canal with old bridges and take the boat on tranquil canals in Zhujiajiao ancient water town for a half day. Lunch will be arranged at a nice local restaurant by the canal. Followed by another half day tour to see Shanghai city attractions like Jade Buddha Temple, M50 contemporary art center or any other attractions you want to see.