Zhouzhuang Water Town Tours and Activities

Appreciate China’s provincial delights during a full-day tour of two charming traditional towns from Shanghai. Escape the metropolitan mayhem of the city and see how daily life has remained unchanged in these quaint and ancient enclaves. With an accomplished guide, stroll amid the botanical beauty of Suzhou’s gorgeous gardens; cruise along the waterways of Zhozhuang on a Chinese-style gondola; and appease your appetite with a delicious Chinese lunch in a rustic restaurant. Enjoy convenient round-trip transportation from your Shanghai hotel.

Explore two of China’s water towns on this Zhouzhuang and Jinxi day trip from Shanghai. Discover Zhouzhuang, a canal-woven settlement considered one of the world’s most beautiful towns. Ride a gondola to see the waterfront bustle and view three courtyard houses. After lunch, continue to quieter, 2000-year-old Jinxi, famous for its 36 bridges and especially photogenic in the afternoon light. Air-conditioned transport, lunch, town admission fees, and central hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Visit the water town of Zhouzhuang — known as the 'Venice of the East’ — and admire its Ming and Qing dynasty architecture on visits to two grand historic residences and a scenic gondola cruise along its waterways. On this 5-hour tour, your guide takes you through the vast old Zhang House and Shen House. Admire the picturesque courtyards, arcades and rooms in the stately homes. The town combines other-worldly landscapes and stunning architecture, making it one of China’s top destinations and an easy trip from Shanghai.

Experience a traditional Chinese water town on this half-day tour of Zhouzhuang from Shanghai. Admire historic landmarks such as Zhang Hall and Shen Hall on a walking tour of the ancient water village; shop for handicrafts including silk, Suzhou embroidery, and woven bamboo; and explore the maze-like canals on a boat cruise.

Swap the neon lights of Shanghai for the tranquil waterways and old-world charms of Suzhou and Zhouzhuang on this private full-day shore excursion. Explore Suzhou’s ancient city wall, Grand Canal and beautiful gardens, then enjoy a silk-spinning demonstration at a local silk factory. After a delicious Chinese-style lunch (included), enjoy a gondola cruise around the water village of Zhouzhuang and experience life in a traditional Chinese town. This tour includes port pick-up and is covered by Viator’s worry-free policy, ensuring on-time return to your ship.

Visit two picturesque Chinese towns, Suzhou and Zhouzhuang on a day trip from Shanghai. You'll see how daily life has remained unchanged over the centuries in these unique old towns. Visit the Suzhou's magnificent gardens, feast on a Chinese lunch and travel through Zhouzhuang's waterways on a Chinese-style gondola.

Enjoy door-to-door service in a comfortable private vehicle operated by a courteous friendly driver from your Suzhou hotel, residential area or the train station to beautiful Zhouzhuang Water Village (approximately 50 kilometers from downtown Suzhou). This comfortable private car service usage duration is flexible between 1 to 8 hours and based on your preferred schedule. The drop-off location can be flexible based on your booking option, such as Zhouzhuang, Suzhou city, Shanghai City Center, or Shanghai Airport (PVG or SHA).

Enjoy door-to-door service in a comfortable private vehicle operated by a courteous friendly driver from your hotel or residential area in Shanghai to the beautiful Zhouzhuang Water Village, a town famous for its canals in Jiangsu province, China. It is located within the administrative area of Kunshan, 30 km southeast of the city centre of Suzhou. Explore the well preserved ancient residential houses and the elegant watery views. by your own. This is a private transfer service only, and Zhouzhuang admission is at your own cost

If you’ve got limited time in Shanghai then look no further than this full-day tour of Shanghai and Zhouzhuang water village that offers a glimpse into ancient China. Tick off Zhouzhuang highlights such as Zhenfeng Bridge, Fu'an Bridge, and the Twin Bridges of Shide, before taking a whistle-stop tour of Shanghai to explore The Bund (Waitan) and Old French Concession. Lunch and all entrance fees are included for a seamless experience.