Shanghai: Zhujiajiao Water Town & Yu Garden Day Tour Shared | No Cruise

This intimate small-group tour contrasts Shanghai’s historic elegance with water-town charm. Visit ancient gardens, old streets and scenic Zhujiajiao Water Town, taste local hot pot and enjoy skyline.
If Yu Garden is unavailable due to its regular Monday closure, we will arrange a comparable alternative attraction. If you do not wish to accept the proposed alternative, you may choose to cancel your booking and receive a full refund in accordance with GetYourGuide's cancellation policy.

Meeting Point: Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel.
Tour Time: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM.
Note: You can take Metro Line 10 or Line 14 to Yuyuan Garden Station. Leave the station through Exit 3 and walk to the meeting point.

10:00 AM Meet at Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel
Meet your bilingual guide at Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel. Hotel pickup is available as an optional add-on.

10:30 AM Yu Garden (Admission Included)
Step into one of Shanghai’s most famous classical gardens and discover the beauty of traditional Chinese landscaping. Walk among elegant pavilions, peaceful ponds, rockeries, and historic courtyards that reflect centuries of Jiangnan garden artistry. On Mondays, Yu Garden will be replaced with a guided exploration of the City God Temple and Old Town due to closure.

11:30 AM City God Temple Area & Old Town
Explore one of Shanghai’s oldest districts, filled with traditional architecture, local shops, historic streets, and cultural memories. Experience the atmosphere of old Shanghai and discover the connection between the city’s past and present.

1:00 PM Shanghai Hot Pot Buffet Lunch
Enjoy an unlimited self-service Shanghai-style hot pot lunch. Choose your favorite ingredients, including vegetables, meats, tofu products, and sauces, and experience one of China’s most popular dining traditions.

2:30 PM Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town
Travel to Zhujiajiao, a charming ancient water town known for its canals, stone bridges, historic residences, and peaceful Jiangnan scenery. Explore traditional streets, visit a classic garden, and enjoy a relaxing boat ride through the waterways.

5:00 PM The Bund Waterfront
Return to Shanghai and visit the iconic Bund. Admire the historic riverside architecture and enjoy panoramic views of Pudong’s modern skyline across the Huangpu River.
Stop for photos at the exterior of the Oriental Pearl Tower, one of Shanghai’s most recognizable landmarks and a symbol of the city’s modern transformation.

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM Optional Huangpu River Cruise & Tour Ends
Choose an optional Huangpu River Cruise to enjoy approximately 45 minutes of scenic views from the water. Guests without the cruise can disband around the Bund waterfront.

Para garantizar la disponibilidad de la reserva lo antes posible. Vale la pena reservar con antelación, especialmente si planeas el viaje durante la temporada alta, como los días festivos o los fines de semana.

Esta excursión se puede cancelar sin costo alguno hasta :tiempo de cancelación horas antes del inicio del viaje. Si lo cancela después de 24 horas o no se presenta en la excursión, se le cobrará el precio total de la actividad. El retraso en la recogida o en la salida se considerará como no presentarse.