Water Towns Excursions Close to ShanghaiSurrounding Shanghai is a variety of beautiful and historic water towns. You'll stroll through ancient streets, traverse stone archways, dive into unique shops, take scenic gondola rides and be introduced to unique foods.
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Jenny's Simple Guide to Water Towns near Shanghai
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Recommendation |
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Recommended Tour |
Zhujiajiao |
If limited time, see this one. |
This 1000 year-old Water Town is the closest to Shanghai and just an hour by car. This town has it all - ancient bridges, canals, gondola rides, food and more. It's busy, but is our recommendation if you can only visit one, even if you only have half a day. |
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Tongli |
If going to Suzhou, see this one. |
The most authentic Water Town for local culture, the "Oriental Venice" surrounded by lakes and 40 bridges, three very famous ones - Taiping, Jili, and Chanqing. Its Retreat and Reflection Garden is a UNESCO Cultural Heritage site. See with Suzhou. |
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Zhouzhuang |
Best for photo/movie buffs. |
This largest and most advanced Water Town, featured in movies and Chen Yifei paintings. A UNESCO AAAAA scenic area. You can tour famous, ancient houses & cross unique "double-bridges." Great for photographers and movie buffs. |
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Xitang |
Best if you're going at night! |
A China AAAAA, historical site. This scenic old Town is over 1000 years-old and featured in Mission Impossible 3 with its unique waterside covered corridors and shops. Amazing night scenes and bar activity. Great for young & young-at-heart. |
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Jinxi |
Most authentic and least crowded. |
A 2000 year-old, but undeveloped Water Town is close to Suzhou. Its many bridges, undeveloped houses and 13 folk museums, from tile to antiques, make it unique from others. With 50% water, this scenic town has quaint elegance. Great for an uncrowded, personal, authentic experience. |
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Wuzhen |
Great if you're going to a conference here :) |
This picturesque Water Town has two cultures - the east is commercialized and crowded, the west is peaceful and elegant. The permanent site of the World Internet Conference and the Wuzhen Foot-binding museum. Stay overnight in guest houses directly on the water. For those wanting a unique experience. |
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Nanxun |
Best preserved for architecture. |
It is one of the most well-preserved old towns in this region and is known for its cultural heritage with preserved traditional streets, imposing dwellings and spacious courtyards,landing terraces and covered ways. Many traditional houses and carved-brick arches over gateways still stand today. |
Browse Our Water Town Tours
Zhujiajiao Water Town w/Shanghai Highlights
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Half day Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town w/Local Delicacies
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Zhouzhuang Water Town with Lively Shanghai
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Xitang Water Town Sunset Tour w/Dinner & Gondola Ride
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Xitang Water Town Sunset Tour w/Dinner & Gondola Ride
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Zhouzhuang Water Town with Best of Suzhou
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Tongli Water Town with Best of Suzhou
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Xitang Water Town with Best of Shanghai
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Jinxi Water Town with Best of Shanghai
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