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Puyu Retreat is a curated premium travel experience company specializing in cultural and wellness journeys across China.
Join Puyu Retreat to experience the authentic charm of Xinchang, Shanghai’s only UNESCO-waitlist water town, on this unique wellness tour.
Experience a blend of cultural immersion with a private Traditional Chinese Medicine consultation, followed by a delightful culinary journey featuring local street food. Enjoy a tranquil boat ride along the picturesque canals and visit the serene Nanshan Temple. This day is designed for those seeking a holistic reset while engaging with local traditions and artisans.
- Immerse in the rich culture of Xinchang with its well-preserved architecture
- Savor signature Shanghainese street food during a stroll and graze lunch
- Enjoy a private TCM consultation and quick tune-up paired with herbal tea and live pipa music
- Experience the serenity of a canal boat ride and a tranquil temple visit
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet at the north entrance of Xinchang Ancient (Beizhakou) to start the day.
We will end the journey around South Street
Itinerary
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Thirty kilometers from Shanghai's skyline sits Xinchang, the only UNESCO-waitlist town in the city — and the last one where life hasn't been staged for visitors. For 1,300 years, this water town has been home to TCM practitioners, pipa musicians, salt traders, and farmers who still sell whatever came out of the ground that morning. No souvenir strips. No choreography. Just stone bridges, four canals, 68 Qing-dynasty gateways, and a community that never left.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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