Overview

Wuzhen and Xitang water town full day private trip from Shanghai.

About This Tour

Say goodbye to language hassles and hello to two of eastern China’s most beautiful ancient water towns on this door-to-door private full-day tour from Shanghai. Stroll cobbled paths and ancient bridges in 1,300-year-old Wuzhen, enjoy a leisurely cruise, and feast on a local lunch. Then transfer to historic Xitang for a spectacular sunset, a riverside dinner, and a walk through timeless streets.
Explore Wuzhen and Xitang water towns with a private guide and vehicle
Savor lunch in Wuzhen and a riverside dinner in Xitang
Enjoy a relaxing boat cruise in Wuzhen and the sunset in Xitang
Take it easy with door-to-door round-trip private transfers

Itinerary

Your friendly private guide picks you up from your city hotel at 9:30am, and head up to Wuzhen, a 1,300 years old water town located in northern Zhejiang province. Upon arrival, stroll along the old town and learn about the Wuzhen’s history from your guide. Enjoy a local lunch and then take a relaxing boat ride along the canals in the afternoon. You can take some nice photos in this charm-laden town. Browse around the narrow, cobbled pathways and cross stone-arched bridges.

In the late afternoon, transfer to Xitang, a over 2,000 years delightful water village. The sunset here is amazing! Your guide will share with you about Xitang’s importance as a window into traditional life around the River Yangtze. As you wander, see some of the sites used as locations in the 2006 movie, Mission Impossible III, starring Tom Cruise. Lastly, have a romantic dinner right by the riverside and overlook the entire ancient town when lights on at night. After dinner, you can take a walk to see the local shops and bars to experience the night life here. When your tour is finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Shanghai city.

What's Included

✓ Included

Professional private guide
Experienced driver
Comfortable vehicle
Bottled water
Entrance fees and Boat ticket

✕ Not included

Gratuities

Know Before You Go

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Your hotel or residence in Shanghai based on your booking option

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation is available on most tours up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact cancellation terms for this tour are shown during booking.

Traveler Reviews

4.7★★★★★Based on 184 reviews

Jin W.🇳🇱 Netherlands★★★★★2025-12

The part around Wuzhen and Xitang Water Town Full Day from Shanghai was unhurried, which mattered more to me than squeezing in one more stop. Shanghai was a good counterpoint.

Wendy H.🇦🇺 Australia★★★★★2024-11

What helped was simple: our guide read the pace well. We got the background when it helped, then space to explore instead of a running lecture. The time around Wuzhen and Xitang Water Town Full Day from Shanghai was not the part I would cut.

Carlos G.🇧🇪 Belgium★★★★☆2025-10

Looking back, I carried more than I needed. Water, a light layer and a small power bank would have covered the whole day. I would rather keep the pause at Wuzhen and Xitang Water Town Full Day from Shanghai than add another stop.

Wuzhen and Xitang Water Town Private Full Day Trip from Shanghai