Private Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Village & Seven Treasure Town One Day Excursion
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.
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Private Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Village & Seven Treasure Town One Day Excursion
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What's included in Private Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Village & Seven Treasure Town One Day Excursion
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Shanghai Qibao Town
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.
Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
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.
Inclusions
- Boat tour in the water village
- English-speaking tour guide
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop off in the city center
- Admission tickets
- Gratuities
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
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• If you enjoy the service, a recommended tip of approx. USD 5-10 per person for the tour guide and approx. USD 2 per person for the driver is encouraged. • Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time. • Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
