This is a Zhouzhuang private tour from Shanghai. Appreciate the beauty of Chinese water town.
09:00-10:30 Pick you up from your hotel in downtown Shanghai and transfer to Zhouzhuang.
Zhouzhuang is an ancient culture town in South China. The town is surrounded by water with many branching streams, stone bridges and old residence with black tiles and white walls. Our tour guide will accompany you to visit the scenic spots in Zhouzhuang, such as the Twin Bridge, Shen House, Zhang House and etc.
10:30-12:30 Visit Twin Bridge, Shen House and etc.
Twin Bridge consists of Shide Bridge and Yong'an Bridge. They look like an ancient key, so it is also known as Key Bridge.
Shen House was built by the offspring of Shen Wansan, who was the richest merchant in China during the Ming Dynasty. The house consists of seven courtyards, five archways, more than 100 rooms, covering an area of 2000 square meters, offering a unique traditional Chinese architectural style.
12:30-13:30 Lunch Time.
13:30-14:30 Cruise on the Zhouzhuang River (optional activity, RMB120/about USD20 for one boat).
14:30-15:30 Visit the Zhang House and walk around on Zhenfeng Cultural Street.
Zhang House is located at the south of the Twin Bridge on Beishi Street. Built between 1436 and 1449 by the offspring of Xu Kui, the brother of Zhongshan King Xu Da, it was sold to the Zhang family in the early Qing Dynasty, after which it was called either Yuyan (Jade Swallow) Hall or House. It has 6 courtyards and more than 70 rooms, covering more than 1800 sq.m.
15:30-17:00 Return to Shanghai and transfer to your hotel.
Zhouzhuang
Twin Bridge, Zhouzhuang
Shen House, Zhouzhuang
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I was very disappointed with this tour. Our guide kept looking at his watch and when we had done everything by 12.30 including the boat trip!!{ which should be made clearer that it is optional on the day}; we were told that we could not re enter the old town once we exited and thus had to decide to stay and w more..
Rating: [1 of 5 Stars!] by John Griffiths,09/08/2018
Too short for one location of tourist spot. We began at 9 am and back to hotel at 2:30 pm. more..
Rating: [4 of 5 Stars!] by Jade Meirina Njoto,04/08/2015
Hallo, This was an excellent tour, also the guide was perfect. Nice and friendly organistation. more..
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!] by LUC SEGERS,03/18/2011