Air New Zealand | Zhouzhuang Water Village Tour from Shanghai

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Take a gondola ride through the elegant waterways of Zhouzhuang, the 'Venice of the East.’ You’ll step into the old residences of Zhang House and Shen House, and wander through the vast expanse of courtyards, arcades and rooms that make up these complexes. Don’t miss out on visiting one of the most popular tourist destinations in China, with its other-worldly landscapes and stunning architecture.

Highlights

Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city
Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
Step back in time on a history tour
Travel by boat and see the sights from the water

With its interconnected waterways and dreamy landscapes, Zhouzhuang is one of the top water villages in China. Take a step back in time to view magnificent canals and stone bridges. 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. You will visit two of the most popular sights in this water town: Shen House and Zhang House.

Shen House was a private property built in the Qing style, and occupies an enormous area of over 2,000 square feet (186 square meters). It features charming displays like a water gate, a gate tower, a tearoom and a main hall. It also has artworks including carvings that tell historic stories, a painted sculpture of Shen Wansan, and other cultural relics such as folk instruments. Zhang House is equally impressive, with 70 rooms taking up over 1,900 square feet (177 square meters). It is a graceful residential house with a tranquil courtyard and pond.

After walking with the locals in the town's cobbled lanes, you will be taken on a Chinese-style gondola ride through the old town, where you can admire the simple and well-preserved architecture that dates back more than 900 years. Locals still live their life on the waterways, carrying out daily activities such as washing clothes and shopping from vendors on boats. You will have the opportunity to take many photos of this picturesque town.

This tour provides hotel pickup and drop-off and is a great way to learn about the cultural background of China’s Jiangsu province.

Schedule details

Zhouzhuang Water Village Tour from Shanghai

A Chinese-style gondola rowing across the Zhouzhuang old town

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Departs from your Shanghai city hotels

Departure Time:

2pm

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Return Details:

Returns to original departure point

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Additional information

Zhouzhuang waterway

Inclusions:

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gondola cruise
Local English-speaking guide
Entrance fees to scenic spots as indicated in itinerary
Transport by air-conditioned coach

Exclusions:

Food and drinks
Gratuities (optional)

Additional Information:

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be over the age of 2

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