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A scenic boat ride takes you from the modern world to 1,700 years ago. Along the way, enjoy views of lush landscapes, rice paddies, and charming countryside.
Photogenic gardens, temples, shops, or restaurants lining watercourses and bridges invite you to appreciate the beauty at a leisurely pace. The abundance of water also supports time-honor handicrafts, including embroidery, pottery, wood carving, or jewelry adorned with freshwater pearls. Here, locals gather fresh ingredients directly from the water and land, encouraging you to savor delightful Bites & Sips.
You have the option to add a hands-on dumpling-making experience, providing a fun way to explore the cultural significance and culinary delights of this iconic dish.
Enjoy a worry-free experience with your knowledgeable tour guide and convenient transportation options.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your tour guide will hold a sign bearing your name at the meeting point at the scheduled time. ① If you choose the subway, please note that we will meet up at the Park Hotel before setting out. Park Hotel address: 170 Nanjing(W) Rd, near Huanghe Rd, close to Exit 9 of People Square Station of Line 1/2/8. ② If your pickup location is outside the specified area, please let us know ahead of time so we can discuss options and make arrangements.
Park Hotel address: 170 Nanjing(W) Rd, nearby Huanghe Rd, close to Exit 9 of People Square Station of Line 1/2/8.
Itinerary
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1Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
A professional touch for a private driver with a private vehicle might be preferable if you prioritize time efficiency, a high level of privacy and comfort, or flexibility in scheduling and making stops as needed （2 hours）. Or, the adventure of using public transportation allows you to experience daily routine commuting and navigating public systems akin to fixed routes and schedules (3 hours). A local private tour guide enhances your travel experience of understanding the local culture or a more authentic connection with the community and adds your in-depth knowledge of the area, offering insights into hidden gems, shortcuts, and local attractions that might not be easily accessible via guidebooks （5.5/6.5/7.5 hours）.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Cruise into a picturesque scenery of Watertown. The homes and lives lining the banks amid the gentle caress of a breeze accompany you passing through one bridge after another. An authentic and intimate to the details in aged surroundings adds layers to the narrative of the past, inviting you to immerse yourself in the beauty that makes you an integral part of this unfolding living picture in Watertown, leaving behind all hurries or worries.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Eating is one of the sensory experiences that put Watertown on travelers’ itineraries. The air is filled with the smell of the region's cuisine, encouraging you to sample the flavors of the snack, Zongzi, a type of rice dumpling in history has a special day that celebrates them as a perennial favorite. Between snacks, eyes, and ears open to appreciate this photogenic place that is known for its period slate or bluestone laneways, lined with two-story wooden buildings packed with restaurants or traditional handicrafts, etc. Walking over the bridges adds a touch of beauty and history.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Spend your leisure time at the Garden of Inseparable Hearts and have an understanding and appreciation of the lives and traditions of a wealthy family among pavilions, ponds, rockeries, and foliage. The garden singled out for its harmonious design and rich cultural heritage, features elaborately carved tiled roofs and tiny but expansive grounds. Resembling a living museum, it showcases a large collection of precious artifacts, where stories of the past unfold with every jade carving, bronze ware, double-sided silk embroidery, hardwood furniture, and more from the Ming and Qing periods.
35 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Chenghuang Temple is dedicated to the local city god or deity who is believed to protect the residents and ensure the well-being of the community. It is represented by esteemed officials and heroes who have meritorious contributions to the local population. Worshipped as the guardian deity of cities in both Chinese folk beliefs and Taoism, each Chenghuang Temple is associated with the city or region it serves, and the specific deity worshipped may vary from one place to another. As usual, people visit Chenghuang Temples to pray for blessings, seek protection, and participate in traditional ceremonies and festivals. Let's have a closer look and find out more.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The stall at the traditional market has a variety of fresh produce. Join in the fun and have a good deal on fresher ingredients. Later, wrap the fillings and shape the dumplings at Watertown Aunt’s home. This hands-on meal may you experience etiquette, custom, and culinary to the heart of the well-known cuisine, enjoy the delicious results of efforts, paired with local rice wine and liquor, and find out the origin of dishes or the cultural influences that have shaped them. How yummy indeed the homemade dumping （if option selected）.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that if you choose the subway, a single journey from downtown Shanghai to Watertown Zhujiajiao is approximately 1.5 hours.
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Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that if you choose the subway, a single journey from downtown Shanghai to Watertown Zhujiajiao is approximately 1.5 hours.
- Please advise if there are any specific dietary restrictions, accessibility considerations, or assistance needed at the time of booking.
- Before setting off this itinerary, it is advisable not to eat excessively.
- Our guide reserves the right to alter the content of tours due to poor weather or location inaccessibility.
- Under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Wanderlust Shanghai reserves the right to refuse entry to individuals or remove them from tours if they are intoxicated, aggressive, or offensive.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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