Private Tour : Zhouzhuang Water Village Half Day from Shanghai

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Private Tour : Zhouzhuang Water Village Half Day from Shanghai

Destination: Shanghai
Tour Type: Private Day Tour
Tour Code: SHPD-16
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Summary:

Private tour to Zhou Zhuang Water Village. Enjoy the Double Bridges, Zhang House, Shen House , Boat Ride on Water Ways and visit Silk Mill.

1Highlights & Map

Private tour to Zhou Zhuang Water Village. Enjoy the Double Bridges, Zhang House, Shen House , Boat Ride on Water Ways and visit Silk Mill.

2Itinerary

  • Picked up by your private tour guide around 1:30PM, you will experience the picturesque old water village Zhou Zhuang on this half day tour.
  • With its interconnected waterways and beautiful environment, the town is often referred as the "No.1 Water Village in China". Zhou Zhuang is well known for its dreamy landscape and simple architectures that miraculously survived over 900 years. The majority of the town's residences were built in the Ming and Qing dynasties, and nearly 100 traditional courtyards and 60 carved-brick archways are still in use.
  • During this tour, you will also visit the ancient Shen House and Zhang House. Shen house was built in 1742 and was the private property of the descendant of Shen Wansan, the first millionaire of J China South of Yangtze River in the early Ming Dynasty.Zhang House, was built by Xu's family in the Zhengtong era (1436–1449) of the Ming Dynasty and bought by Zhang's family in the early Qing Dynasty. Located to the south of the Twin Bridges, Zhang House has more than 70 rooms and takes up about 1,800 square meters (less than half an acre).
  • You will take a Chinese gondola cruise to enjoy the water village from a different view. On the way back to Shanghai, you will visit a Silk Mill to buy some souvenir.
  • Around 7:30PM, your tour guide will drop you off at your Shanghai hotel lobby.

Note:

  1. The approximate day tour itinerary & schedule above is for reference only, and may vary according to your travel date and group size. The Itinerary & schedule is subject to change at the time of booking order is confirmed.
  2. Tipping is now considered by many locals to be a part of their normal remuneration. However, this is a matter of personal discretion. You may use following as a reference. Suggested Tipping: for local guide: $8 to $10 per person(guest) per day, for driver: $4 to $5 per person(guest) per day.

3Price Policy

Price Includes

  • Private car/coach for transfers service and sightseeing program as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Zhouzhuang Boat Cruise
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary (B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner).
  • Local English-speaking tour guide for transfers and sightseeing program as indicated in each city.
  • Entrance fees to scenic spots as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Service charge and government Taxes.

Price Excludes

  • Domestic airfare or train tickets.
  • Hotel accommodation.
  • Entry or exit China international airfare or train tickets.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities, etc.
  • Gratuities to the tour guide, driver and hotel bellboy.
  • Fees for entry visa to China.
  • Traveler insurance.
  • Services not mentioned in the itinerary.
Cancellation and Refund Policy for Tours Reservation
Cancellation in advance Cancellation penalty
More than 30 days No Cancellation Fee
30-10 days 50% of the full payment
9-0 days or no show 100% of the full payment

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