{"product_id":"zhujiajiao-private-half-day-tour-shanghai","title":"Private Zhujiajiao Water Town Half-Day Tour","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet aside about five hours for a private Zhujiajiao excursion from Shanghai. Meet your English-speaking guide at your hotel around 09:00 and drive to the water town, allowing roughly one hour when traffic cooperates. Walk beside canals, visit Kezhi Garden and the historic post office, and stop by Fangsheng Bridge. A sculling-boat ride adds a view from the water before a break for lunch at your own expense. Your driver then takes you back to Shanghai, with arrival around 14:00 depending on the roads. The route stays focused on Zhujiajiao throughout. Hotel transfers within Shanghai's Middle Ring Road, admission to the listed sites, and one boat ride are included. Boat operation depends on local weather and water conditions that day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRoute highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA five-hour private excursion from Shanghai centered on Zhujiajiao.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKezhi Garden, the historic post office, and Fangsheng Bridge in one walking route.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne sculling-boat ride for a different view of the canal-side buildings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHotel pickup and return within Shanghai's Middle Ring Road, with a break for lunch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDay 1: Zhujiajiao canals and sculling boat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt approximately 09:00, meet your private English-speaking guide at a confirmed Shanghai hotel. Drive about one hour to Zhujiajiao, subject to the pickup point and traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom roughly 10:00 to 12:00, explore canal-side lanes and bridges with your guide. Visit Kezhi Garden and the historic post office, then stop by Fangsheng Bridge. Follow the town's walking routes with time to pause at the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake one sculling-boat ride on the town's waterways, subject to local operation and weather conditions. Boarding arrangements depend on your party size and the boat's permitted capacity; follow the boat crew's instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllow roughly one hour for a self-paid lunch in or near the water town. The guide may help communicate dietary needs and order dishes, but no meal standard is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDepart around 13:00 and return to the confirmed Shanghai hotel around 14:00 when traffic permits. The tour ends on return and does not continue into city sightseeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate English-speaking guide for the approximately five-hour itinerary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate driver and air-conditioned vehicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShanghai hotel pickup and return within the Middle Ring Road.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdmission to the listed Zhujiajiao attractions, including Kezhi Garden and the historic post office.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Zhujiajiao sculling-boat ride, subject to operating conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNot included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLunch, drinks, personal purchases, and gratuities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup or return outside Shanghai's Middle Ring Road.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccommodation, flights, and train tickets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum, or any other Shanghai city sightseeing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra boat trips and overtime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWalking, bridges and boat boarding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eZhujiajiao is best approached with comfortable shoes and a small day bag. The walking route includes bridges and canal-side lanes, and boarding a boat can involve a change in level. Tell us about mobility requirements before booking so we can discuss the route and boarding conditions. Keep children close to you near the water and follow your guide's instructions when the lanes are busy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLunch and your return to Shanghai\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe schedule includes a lunch break in or near the town. You pay for your meal directly, and your guide can help communicate food preferences and dietary restrictions. Check ingredients and prices before ordering. The return around 14:00 is an estimate, so leave a buffer before any fixed appointment in Shanghai. An airport connection needs its own timing assessment; this excursion finishes at your hotel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions before booking\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes this tour also visit central Shanghai attractions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe five-hour route visits Zhujiajiao and returns to your Shanghai hotel. It does not include the Bund or Yu Garden. Keep those visits for another part of your stay, or ask about a longer itinerary before booking so travel time and sightseeing can be planned together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the boat ride included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, one sculling-boat ride is included. The boarding arrangements depend on local operation and the size of your party. Boat capacity must accommodate everyone traveling, so a larger party may use more than one boat. Let us know about any boarding assistance needs before booking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens if boats stop operating?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoat trips are subject to local operating decisions and weather or water conditions. Your guide will explain any disruption and discuss the available arrangements with you. Any applicable adjustment follows the terms of your booking. A particular replacement activity or refund is not automatically guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich Shanghai hotels qualify for pickup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePickup and return are included for hotels within Shanghai's Middle Ring Road. Send the hotel's full address before booking so we can check the location and meeting point. Hotels outside this area require a separate transfer arrangement and may affect the departure time and overall duration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrivate short-tour prices are complete trip prices for the specified adult party. Full payment or a 20% deposit uses the same trip total; no additional long-journey percentage discount is applied. Dates, ticket availability and written booking terms must be confirmed before payment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eRefund and cancellation terms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRelated guides and trip planning\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chinatourly.com\/pages\/shanghai\"\u003eShanghai Travel: A Curated 2026 Guide for Discerning Travelers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chinatourly.com\/blogs\/journal\/suzhou-silk-experience\"\u003eSuzhou Silk: Museums, Workshops \u0026amp; Shopping\n – Chinatourly\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chinatourly.com\/pages\/bespoke\"\u003eBespoke China Tours: Private 2026 Itineraries Beyond Templates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/foreign-travel-advice\/china\"\u003eUK government: China travel advice\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePhotography credits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Zhujiajiao-04.JPG\"\u003eZhujiajiao-04.JPG\u003c\/a\u003e by Anna Frodesiak; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/Template:PD-self\"\u003ePublic domain\u003c\/a\u003e. 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