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Mini Group: One-Day Zhouzhuang and Jinxi Water Town Tour
$138.66
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
This is a full-day panoramic tour of China’s own Venice, the water towns of "Zhouzhuang" and "Jinxi". On this mini group tour, you will explore the ancient water town with your expert guide. You will visit Zhouzhuang, an ancient water town that comfortably makes CNN's list of the Top 10 most beautiful towns in the world. Board a gondola and see for yourself the hustle and bustle of life of the people living by the canals. Then, travel to the 2000 year old water town "Jinxi" which boasts 36 ancient bridges spanning the rivers. Jinxi Ancient Town is quieter, yet surprisingly more photogenic. The prime time to visit is in the afternoon, when the light is perfect for your photos and memories of the place.
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Mini Group: One-Day Zhouzhuang and Jinxi Water Town Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Transport between attractions and Shanghai by an air-conditioned vehicle.
- English-speaking local guide
- Bottled water
- Entrance tickets including a gondola tour.
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Personal expenses.
- Gratuities for guide & driver (optional)
Meeting point
The tour guide will await you in the hotel lobby, with holding a logo sign of Trippest. Transportation is at your own expense. Pickup time: approx. 8:30 am.
Return details
The tour guide will await you in the hotel lobby, with holding a logo sign of Trippest. Transportation is at your own expense. Pickup time: approx. 8:30 am.
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Zhouzhuang Water TownTime: 9:30-11:30 Zhouzhuang is a town with an ancient culture Southern China. The town is surrounded by water and has many small streams running through the town. Stone bridges and old residences with black tiles and white wells are a feature its charm. Visitors may explore the picturesque narrow canals, little streets, bridges and visit Shen House, Zhang House and eat the local fish or other local delicacies while enjoying the balladeers in the waterside teahouses. The drive from Suzhou passes through fertile farmlands of lakes and canals which are filled with barges and ducks. Shen's House is southeast of Fu'an Bridge on Nanshi Street. Shen Benren built it in 1742. The compound has seven courtyards, five archways, and more than 100 rooms. It covers an area of 2,000 square meters. There is a gate and wharf for mooring boats. Zhang's House is south of the Twin Bridges on Beishi Street. It was built between 1436 and 1449 and covers 1,800 square meters or about half an acre. The house has six courtyards and more than 70 rooms. A square pool was built in the middle section. It is an important historical building. Ye Chucang's Residence: Ye Chucang (1887–1946) was a poet and a statesman. He was known for organizing a group of young people to publicize against gambling and opium and steer people away it. It is on Xiwan Street and has five courtyards. The Main Hall was his studio, and the Rear Hall was a place where he received friends.
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Zhouzhuang BoatTake a boat to enjoy a leisure journey in Zhouzhuang Ancient Water Town is highly recommended. You will see Water Lanes & Stone Bridges, glance at local people's life on the canal.
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Jinxi Ancient TownTime: 13:00-16:00 Compared with other ancient towns in China, Jinxi Ancient Town is simpler, less sophisticated, and quiet. It is a small town (only one square kilometer in area) that has 16 lakes and 238 rivers. The town also has 36 ancient bridges spanning the rivers. The bridges represent various styles and were built during different periods in history. The town has many museums, such as the first museum of antique tiles and bricks in China, the "red porcelain products museum" and the "root caving museum of China." and your guide will take you to see all of them. Besides, Jinxi water town is famous for its picturesque sceneries, it's enjoy history for over 2000 years, and most of the architectures there are still keep its original looks, photo on them would be definitely a "must do" on your travel schedule, you will have sufficient time to taking photos.
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Mini Group: One-Day Zhouzhuang and Jinxi Water Town Tour
$138.66
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!