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There are many water town near Shanghai, and travelers may put water town on the bucket list to experience laid-back time. These towns have hundreds of years of history with beautiful scenery of Jiangnan area, ancient buildings planked along the waterways, paving with centuries-old stone bridges. The most interesting part is taking a boat to enjoy the tranquility of ancient water town.
Let’s appreciate the “East of Venice” on your Shanghai tour and delve in the mysterious Chinese history.
Water Towns Close to Shanghai
1. Zhujiajiao Ancient Town(朱家角古镇)
2. Tongli Ancient Town (同里古镇)
3. Zhouzhuang Ancient Town(周庄)
4. Wuzhen Ancient Town(乌镇)
5. Xitang Ancient Town(西塘古镇)
6. Nanxun Ancient Town(南浔古镇)
7. Fengjing Ancient Town(枫泾古镇)
8. Luzhi Ancient Town(甪直古镇)
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This tour will enhance your sightseeing experience of Shanghai on an enriching two days excursion around the city and Tongli Water Town. You will see all of the city’s spectacular sights with a knowledgeable guide. The tour covers the oasis in the urban "Jade Buddha Temple", classic garden "Yu Garden", famous bazaar "the City God Temple Bazaar", the western architecture complex Bund" and Old French Concession. In Tongli, enjoy typical water town scenery and experience the local tradition.
2 Days Shanghai and Tongli Water Town Tour
The winding canals, historical buildings, and classic gardens of Suzhou earned the city its nickname as the "Venice of the East." This tour amazes with top scenic spots in Suzhou including Master of the Nets Garden, Panmen City Gate and Shantang Street. The whole tour provides hotel pick-up and drop-off service, lunch, entrance fees, and English-speaking tour guide.
Suzhou Day Tour from Shanghai
Just an hour and a half away from the impressive Shanghai is the ancient town of Suzhou, with a history stretching back 2,500 years. This in-depth Suzhou tour will provide you with a great deal of cultural experiences. Visit highlights of Suzhou in one day; See Humble Administrator's Garden, the most famous garden listed as a UNESCO Cultural Heritage site-Tiger Hill; a city landmark, Hanshan Temple, made famous by a poem, and at last the Silk, a luxurious textile originated from China.
Shanghai-Suzhou Classic Private Day Tour
Spend the day exploring the enduring beauty of Shanghai featuring its buzzing modern landscape of flickering skyscrapers and busy streets then continue to discover the brilliance that this amazing city holds while being captivated by its sights and sounds. Have a panoramic view of Shanghai from the "Oriental Pearl TV Tower", enjoy a cruise on Huangpu River, visit the bazaar "Chenghuang Temple", the European architecture complex Bund and the noisy Nanjing Road on this tour.
1 Day Shanghai City Tour with Huangpu River Cruise