Shanghai Zhujiajiao Water Town & Yuanjin Zen Temple Private Tour with Boat Ride

Leave your hotel
for Zhujiajiao Water Town

After pickup from your hotel in downtown Shanghai (Xuhui, Putuo, Minhang, Huangpu or Jing'an), ride about 1 hour to Zhujiajiao in an air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle. On this private tour for your group only, a local guide shows you around the town for about 3 hours.

Glide through narrow waterways on a traditional wooden boat

Board a private traditional wooden sculling boat and cruise along the narrow canals. Admire the Ming and Qing-era buildings lining the banks as you pass beneath ancient stone bridges on the gently rippling water.

Feel the town's energy on North Street
and Fangsheng Bridge

Stroll along the historic North Street, browse local crafts and soak up the lively atmosphere of the traditional market. You can also try local delicacies and street food. Climb Fangsheng Bridge, the five-arched stone bridge, for a panoramic view of the town.

Visit two gardens and Yuanjin Zen Temple

Wander through Kezhi Garden and Hexin Garden, traditional Chinese gardens with elegant pavilions and rockeries, and visit the tranquil Buddhist Yuanjin Zen Temple and a shrine reflecting local beliefs. At the end of the tour, return to your hotel in Shanghai by vehicle.

※ Boat rides operate in normal weather and are temporarily suspended for safety when a blue-level or higher wind warning is issued.
※ The itinerary is for reference only and may change depending on local conditions.