Zhujiajiao Water Village & Seven Treasure Town Day Tour from Shanghai | La Vacanza Travel

Zhujiajiao Water Village & Seven Treasure Town Day Tour from Shanghai

Duration: 7 hours
Destination: China, Shanghai Region, Shanghai
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  • 7 hours
  • Shanghai
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Head to the outskirts of Shanghai on this guided 1-day day tour to quaint Chinese villages. See Seven Treasure Town, an ancient water town famous for its textiles, before heading to Zhujiajiao, sometimes called 'Pearl Stream, a village that will take you back in time to the Ming and Qing dynasty with its fantastic architecture, ancient bridges and houses. Also included in this sightseeing tour from Shanghai is a boat ride and visit to a Silk Mill.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Shanghai Qibao Town, Qibao Town, Minhang District, Shanghai 201101 China

Seven Treasure Town is called Qibao in Chinese located outside of Shanghai. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Seven Treasures became a prosperous marketplace, known for its cloth, yarn, carpentry, rice wine and water. The textiles were treasured all over the world, with samples from the era still being displayed at the Great Museum of London. Some of the other sights you’ll enjoy on the tour include a unique wedding hall inside the textile mill, a shop producing traditional rice wine, and other trades such as blacksmithing, bamboo craft and fine carpentry.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, No.36 Meizhou Road, Qingpu District Zhujiajiao Town, Shanghai 201713 China

The picturesque Zhu Jia Jiao is a classic water village, over 400 years old with a signature five-arch bridge spanning the Cao Gang River. Zhu Jia Jiao was an important town for local trade, shipping goods in and out of its manmade canals to the river.

We will stroll the maze of paths and bridges, and take a boat ride to view the residences of this nicely-preserved water village. Zhu Jia Jiao is also home to two impressive temples, which add to the charm and historic significance of the village.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Inclusions
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop off in the city center
  • Admission tickets
  • Boat tour in the water village
  • Entry/Admission - Shanghai Qibao Town
  • Entry/Admission - Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 999 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered


Departure Time

09:00 AM

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

7 hours


User's Reviews

LOIS B

22 Oct, 2017

The sights and knowledge of the guide were great. A lot of history.

John C

04 Jul, 2015

A good tour with very good guide. The water town is interesting and the Gondola ride a highlight

Ray W

29 Apr, 2015

Very Interesting day visiting two water towns close to Shanghai

Lilly

02 Jul, 2012

the town was peaceful. However, lunch was horrible!

Violet

01 Mar, 2011

nice experience.. but do either the zhouzhuang or this.. not both as they are pretty much the same thing..

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