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Shanghai to Zhouzhuang Water Town Day Tour

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Shanghai to Zhouzhuang Water Town Day Tour
  • Shanghai to Zhouzhuang Water Town Day Tour
  • Shanghai to Zhouzhuang Water Town Day Tour
  • Shanghai to Zhouzhuang Water Town Day Tour
  • Shanghai to Zhouzhuang Water Town Day Tour

Tour Style:
Getting to Zhouzhuang from Shanghai is time-consuming, stressful, or, occasionally, both. This fully guided day tour from Shanghai to Zhouzhuang help you explore the history and culture of ancient China in an enjoyable way. Marvel at the traditional Zhang House and Shen House, take a leisurely boat ride on the scenic Grand Canals, you also have the options to taste the home-style lunch at a local restaurant on riverside and talke to the locals to get a better understanding of its people, lifetyle and custom. What a great tour experience!

Duration: 6-8 Hours

Attractions(Cities):
Zhouzhuang Water Town

Pick-up point:
Your hotel in Shanghai (based on your requirement)

Finishing point:
Your hotel in Shanghai (based on your requirement)

Tour Customizable:
Absolutely! (Tell us your requirements in your inquiry)

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Tour Itinerary

  • Place&Transport: Suzhou
  • Today's Activities: Zhouzhuang's Twin Bridges, Zhouzhuang's Old Drama Stage, Shen House
  • Accommodation: N/A
  • Meal: N/A

Pick up service is arranged at your Shanghai hotel, you will find a welcome signage "Suzhou Private Tour". And drive you to Zhouzhuang Water Town. One day tour in Zhouzhuang includes the following attractions and much more.

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Our pick up signage"Suzhou Private Tour"

The first tourism spot is Zhouzhuang's Twin Bridges (Shide Bridge and Yongan Bridge) which were built during the late Ming dynasty (1368-1644) and are considered to be the symbol of Zhouzhuang. Zhouzhuang is surrounded and divided by lakes and rivers. Many stone bridges cross the rivers, showing distinctive views of the water-town. The Twin Bridges, which are Shide Bridge and Yongan Bridge, are the most famous and are considered the symbol of Zhouzhuang. Shide Bridge is east-west and has a round arch, while Yongan Bridge is north-south and has a square arch. 

Crossing the two crisscross rivers (Yinzi Creek and Nabeishi River) and connecting at the middle, the Twin Bridges look like an old-style Chinese key. In 1984, 38 canvases of the notable painter, Chen Yifei, were exhibited in a New York gallery of Armand Hammer, chairman of Occidental Petroleum Corporation. "Memory of Hometown", which depicted the Twin Bridges, was one of the items on display and has gained the world's attention for Zhouzhuang. The painting was chosen to be the first-day cover of the United Nations' postage stamp in 1985. The bridges are said to resemble an ancient Chinese key, thus locals also refer to it as "Key Bridge".

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Next, you will visit Zhouzhuang's Old Drama Stage which covers an area of 4,600 m2 (49,500 ft2) and comprises an opera stage, seating area and exhibition hall. This massive stage often features performances of Kunqu opera, one of the oldest forms of Chinese Opera, as well as other traditional opera from the southern regions of the Yangtze River. Marvel at the vault-shaped roof of the stage, made up of 420 wood carvings. 

Enjoy lunch at a local Chinese restaurant

After lunch, you will move on to the Zhang House and Shen House, two examples of Zhouzhuang's distinctive historical architecture.

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Built in 1742 and located at the southeast side of Fuan Bridge, Shen House was the private property of the descendant of Shen Wansan, the first millionaire of Jiangnan (South of Yangtze River) in the early Ming Dynasty. The whole architectural complex is of the Qing's style and occupies an area of more than 2,000 square meters (half an acre). Over 100 rooms are divided into three sections and each one is connected by arcades and aisles. The first is the water gate and the wharf, where Shen's family moored boats and washed clothes. The middle part includes the gate tower, the tearoom and the main hall. Bricky gate tower carved with lively and ingenious figures which tell the historic stories or show the good wishes, make it a rare artwork. Tea room and main hall are places for serving guests, and the furnishings in here are all very elegant. The last section is the two-storied dwelling which consists of several buildings which are quite different from the main hall, more comfortable and refined in pattern and atmosphere. The painted sculpture of legendary Shen Wansan is in Datang Tower; cultural relics including ancient folk instruments are exhibited in Xiaotang Tower and Back Hall.

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Zhang House is a stunning estate comprised of 70 rooms and six courtyards. It takes up about 1,800 square meters (less than half an acre).The residence dates back to the Ming dynasty. With Ruojing River flowing through, Zhang House is a dapper and graceful residential house; has a tranquil courtyard and pond. Deep halls all represent the life of the quondam owner.

After the tour ends, you will be taken back to your lovely hotel.

Price Per Person in US Dollars

Price Includes

1. All transfer and city transportation
2. Air-conditioned car or van
3. Hotels specified in the itinerary, all based
    on two persons sharingone standard room;
4. Meals specified in the itinerary: Western
    breakfast in hotels Chinese lunch and
    dinner in local restaurants
5. Sightseeing: All arrangements mentioned
    in the itinerary will be covered All first
    admission/entrance fees in the itinerary
6. Tour guide: Conducted by a professional
    tour guide


Price Excludes

1. International air-tickets
2. Airport departure tax.
3. International or domestic air tickets which
    are not listed in the itinerary.
4. Insurance coverage of personal loss, illness
    or damages incurred during your trip
5. Tips to the tour guide and driver
6. Meals not specified in the itinerary.
7. Personal expenses: phone bills, laundry,
    optional tours, postage, excess baggage
    charge, entertainment fees out of the
    itinerary.
8. Single Room Supplement.

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Patrizia Dell'Orto
Reviewed 23 August 2019
Tour to Zhouzhuang

Dear Sirs, I am arriving at Shanghai on 1st september around noon and I'd like to take a trip to Zhouzhuang. Unfortunately I do not have too much time so my idea was to leave from my Hotel (Jumeirah in Pudong) around 1.30 and come back around 6.30 because I have a dinner in town.
I noticed that your tour is about 6-8 hours, lunch included, but I would prefer to make it shorter. Any suggestions? Is it better going to Zhujiajiao (maybe closer?). Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards

Replied:29 August 2019

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Thanks for your inquiry for Suzhou Private Tour service. We had sent the detailed itinerary and quotation to you by email. Have you received it? Feel free to let us know if you have any questions or need any help. Thanks!

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