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If you've got limited time in Shanghai, but want to have a glimpse into ancient China. Shanghai to Luzhi water town day tour could be great option as your private guide will show you its glorious culture in the course of histoty and its rich and colorful tourist resources, especially the historic cultural reclics. Take a pleasant stroll with your private guide through the town to admire its architectures, ferry boats and ancient ferry crossing, you'll get a strong feeling why it's the one of the first batch of China's national cultural town.
Duration: 6-7 Hours
Attractions(Cities):
Luzhi Water Town
Pick-up point:
Your hotel in Shanghai (based on your requirement)
Finishing point:
Your hotel in Shanghai (based on your requirement)
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Absolutely! (Tell us your requirements in your inquiry)
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Overview: Luzhi Town is a famous historic old town located in the Wuzhong District, 18 km east of Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China. It was also known as Puli (??), an ancient name for this town. Luzhi is famous for its beautiful waterways and ancient bridges, some of the bridges dated back to the Song Dynasty. A walk in the ancient town Luzhi is said to be a walk into history frozen in time, tranquil and serene. Luzhi was also awarded a Township Preservation Award by UNESCO since 2004.
Our Shanghai Private tour guide will meet you at your Shanghai hotel, you'll find a welcome sign " Shanghai Private Tour", and drive you to Luzhi water town, around 1.5 hours for one way. Upon arrival, your guide will take you explroe the following attractions:
Our Shanghai Pick up Sign" Shanghai Private Tour"
The special feature of the town is its Numerous bridges. The one square kilometer (0.38 square miles) town proper once had 72 stone arched bridges built in Song Dynasty, Yuan Dynasty, Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty. Forty one of these still exist, each with its own unique style. You will find large multi-arched stone bridges, small single span stone bridges, spacious arched bridges, narrow level-decked bridges, etc. Visiting Luzhi is actually very much like visiting a museum of ancient bridges. There are even more bridges for the area here than in Venice!
Baosheng Temple: the Baosheng Temple, built in 503 AD, is an ancient temple with a history of over 1500 years. It is home to nine well preserved Buddhist clay sculptures made in Tang Dynasty, some 1000 years ago.
Wansheng Rice Shop: Built in 1910, Wansheng Rice Store is an old-established rice shop that was once operated by two wealthy businessmen and now serves as the rice distribution centre for Luzhi and nearby towns. Many quaint antique agricultural tools are displayed for travelers to view.
Xiao House: It is the most integrated, well-preserved architecture dating back to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Situated on Shangtang Street, Xiao House was built in 1889 and represents a typical southeast China house of a rich family of 19th century. Covering an area of over 1,000 square meters, the house is composed of dozens of rooms with a private lane named Xiao Lane. Visiting the house, you can relive the previous tenants' elegant style of life.
After the sightseeing, drive you back to your Shanghai hotel and your tour ends.
Price Per Person in US Dollars
Duration：4-5 hours
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Tour Style：Endowed with an elegant name "Pearl Stream", the Zhujiajiao water town of more than 1,700 years, is the best preserved one among the four ancient water towns in Shanghai. Accompanied by your local tour guide, explore the unique ancient bridges across bubbling streams, small river shaded by willow trees, and houses with courtyard. Stay away the bustle and hustle of the modern big city, immerse yourself into this little town get enjoy the leisure, antiquity and tranquility.
Duration：6-8 hours
Attractions(Cities)：Zhouzhuang Water Town: Twin Bridges, Old Drama Stage, Zhang House and Shen House, etc
Tour Style：Zhouzhuang water village is one of the most famous water townships in China. This private guided tour from Shanghai to Zhouzhuang will help you escape the bustle and mustle of life in Shanghai and see how old lifestyle has mantianed in this tranquil area. Accompanied by your knowledgeable guide, stoll amid the botanical beauty of Zhouzhuang's gardens, appreciated the well-presered ancient residential houses and enjoy the elegant watery views.
Duration：6-8 hours
Attractions(Cities)：Tongli Water Town: Residential House, Retreat and Reflection Garden (Tuisi Garden), etc.
Tour Style：Are you looking for Shanghai side trips? Tongli Water Town Day Tour from Shanghai is what we highly recommend. Tongli Water Town features its rivers, ancient streets and gardens are intergrated perfectly as one, earning it the name of "the Oriental Venice" due to its unique scenery. This private door-to-door service tour will take you explore the best of Tongli including alluring gardens, Chongben Halls, Jiayin Halls, Arched Bridges and much more. Experienced guide, professional driver, Shanghai round way transfer, entrance fees are all included.
Duration：6-8 hours
Attractions(Cities)：Xitang Water Town
Tour Style：Put language and transport worries aside on this private tour to enjoy the door-to-door service in a comfortable private vehicle by a courteous driver from your lovely Shanghai hotel to Xitang Water Town. This tour including the visit to the cobbled streets, old buildings, bridges arching over canals, rowing boats lingering on the river, and enjoy the locals singing folk songs, you'll truly understand the charm of Xitang ancient water town.
Duration：8 Hours
Attractions(Cities)：Nanxun Water Town
Tour Style： If you're looking for the magic of ancient China, take a trip to Nanxun water town back in time from Shanghai on this private one day tour. Nanxun water town not only features its natural scenery, also its rich culture. Walk around Nanxun with your private tour guide to see the traditional old houses of ancient China and learn the local customs, which has not been affected by the modern way of life. The famous scenic spots in Nanxun include the little Lotus Garden (Xiao Lian Zhuang), Baijian Lou, and the former residence of Zhang Shiming, etc.
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