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

    5.0(4 reviews)
    By Sunny Private ToursProduct code 36522P130
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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

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    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

    Other

    Boat Ride in Tongli

    Other

    Experienced driver with air-conditioned comfortable car

    Other

    Local tasty lunch

    Other

    Entrance fee to Tongli and Xitang

    Other

    Local great guide

    Not included

    Other

    Gratuities

    Other

    Boat ride in Xitang if needed pay as actual on site

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup details

    Pickup available
    Custom traveler pickup may be available

    Itinerary

    Standard8 hours to 10 hours
    1

    Stop 1

    3 hoursAdmission included

    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.

    2

    Stop 2

    3 hoursAdmission included

    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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