Zhujiajiao Water Village Half Day Tour from Shanghai

Sightseeing  :  China  :  Eastern China  :  Shanghai  :  Half-day Tours

Experience the picturesque water village of Zhujiajiao on this delightful half day tour from Shanghai. It is the oldest and most-well protected water village in China. After seeing all there is to see of this incredible ancient village, we will return to Shanghai.The journey begins at the oldest and most well-protected water village in China – Zhujiajiao. Located 16 miles west of downtown Shanghai, this 400 year old ancient village is one of the city’s best kept secrets. The settlement of Zhujiajiao is from Yuan dynasty, it was a very important marketplace for the surrounding countryside

Discover its picturesque canals, rivers, and the large Dian Shan Lake. Take the opportunity to shop, stroll, and explore this beautiful village--you can even practice your bargaining skills at the local shops. It is very fun to check out the little stuff in the town.

Spending two hours experiencing the local culture before you return to Shanghai, stopping at a silk mill along the way, you will be able to learn about the silk making process of world-famous South China silk.

Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Shanghai.