Zhujiajiao is one of those places that’s genuinely beautiful and completely ruined by crowds by 10am. We go early. At 7am the stone bridges reflect in the canals, the breakfast stalls are just opening, and the only people there are locals. By the time the tour buses arrive, we’re having lunch and heading back.
What’s included
- Private transport from Shanghai (1-hour drive)
- Early morning guided walk through the old town
- Breakfast at a local stall by the canal
- Boat ride through the waterways
- Return transport to Shanghai by early afternoon
Good to know
- Depart Shanghai at 6:30am — this is the whole point
- Back in Shanghai by 2pm — rest of your day is free
- Entrance tickets included
- Ideal for photographers and people who hate crowds