Tongli and Xitang Private Full Day Tour from Shanghai with Boat ride





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Duration
8 hours to 10 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, German
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
Spend the full day excursion on this exclusive private tour from Shanghai. Visit two famous ancient water towns in southern China Tongli and Xitang with over 1000 years history. Explore the beautiful township scenery along the ancient waterways, old charming architecture, elegance Chinese gardens, tantalizing night street etc. Experience the true local culture, custom, traditions with your local expert guide. Convenient and comfortable private transfers are included in the tour.
What's Included
Included
Boat Ride in Tongli
Experienced driver with air-conditioned comfortable car
Local tasty lunch
Entrance fee to Tongli and Xitang
Local great guide
Not included
Gratuities
Boat ride in Xitang if needed pay as actual on site
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
3 hoursAdmission included
Stop 1
Your professional guide and the driver will pick up you at 9.30 a.m. hotel. Hop on to the comfortable and air-conditioned MPV van, enjoy a nice ride to Tongli. With a history about 900 years, Tongli still keep its most authentical charm of the ancient water town, here you will start to take a leisure walk along the old Ming and Qing Dynasty street, visit the UNESCO site -Tuisi Garden, immerse yourself in the beauty and elegance of ancient Chinese garden. Walking cross the lucky Ring bridges in the town and enjoy a relaxing gondola ride in the ancient canal to fully appreciate the tranquil and picaresque township scenery. You will also enjoy a delightful local lunch here.
Stop 2
3 hoursAdmission included
Stop 2
Next drive to Xitang water town, rated as one of the top water towns in Southern China , also regarded as “ A living thousand Year old Town” , the town still preserves its traditional ancient residences along the river canals and stone bridges, start to explore the town and follow your guide to find the footprints of Tom Cruise once traveled in the film “Mission impossible III “. Xitang is specially famed for its enchanting night scenery when it’s lit up. Visiting Xitang offers you the absolutely culture experience from the old China.
Additional Info
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
4 reviews
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