Shanghai: All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour with Watertown

Your private guide and driver will pick you up at the scheduled time, ensuring a comfortable journey to today’s first stop—Zhujiajiao Ancient Town. Sit back and relax as the cityscape fades into scenic countryside views.

Escape the urban buzz and step into a 1,700-year-old water town, often called “Venice of the East.” Wander along stone-paved lanes lined with white walls, gray tiles, and wooden stilt houses that lean over meandering canals. Glide through the waterways on a traditional wooden boat (included) to soak up the town’s tranquil vibe, passing ancient stone bridges like Fangsheng Bridge (the longest single-arch stone bridge in the region). Explore age-old temples, local craft shops, and family-run teahouses, and savor authentic water town snacks (at your own expense) like zongzi (glutinous rice dumplings) and osmanthus cakes. Your guide will share stories of the town’s rich history, making every corner feel like a living postcard.

Return to downtown Shanghai and visit one of China’s oldest and most renowned Buddhist temples, with a history dating back to the Three Kingdoms period. Walk through the grand red gates and admire the temple’s classic Chinese architecture—intricate roof carvings, towering pagodas, and serene courtyards filled with ancient cypress trees. Pay respects at the main hall housing a 19-meter-tall Buddha statue, and listen to the gentle chants of monks (if timing aligns). Don’t miss the iconic Longhua Pagoda, a 7-story brick structure offering peaceful views of the temple grounds. The temple’s quiet ambiance provides a perfect contrast to the morning’s water town explorations, letting you unwind and connect with Shanghai’s spiritual heritage.