Full-Day Zhujiajiao and Jade Buddha Temple Tour In Shanghai

Visit Zhujiajou

Highlights

Visit the ancient town of Zhujiajio

Marvel at the Jade Buddha Temple

Admire beautiful Buddha statues

Explore the Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum

Shanghai

architectural, historical, sightseeing

Private Tour

8 Hours

Easy

English, Mandarin

Description

Take a tour of the ancient town of Zhujiajio, also called 'the Venice of China' and explore its famous bridges and streets. Experience serenity at the Jade Buddha Temple in this eight-hour experience and marvel at beautiful Buddha statues. Learn about the interesting history of Jews in Shanghai at the Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum.

Itinerary

Zhujiajio & Shanghai City Tour
- Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Shanghai at 9:00 AM and make your way to Zhujiajio Water Town by metro.
- Explore Zhujiajio, a historical water town, through its many canals and narrow streets. The entrance is free, but you have to buy tickets for spots you may like to visit.
- After lunch, travel back to Shanghai at 1:30 PM.
- In the afternoon, visit the Jade Buddha Temple (fees: 30 yuan per person). You will get to see Buddhist monks living an austere monastic life. Marvel at the beautiful Buddha statues.
- Explore the Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum. During World War II, many Jewish refugees came to Shanghai for shelter and stayed in the Hongkou district of Shanghai in the old Synagogue of Ohel Moshe. This museum will help you understand their history.
- Head back to your hotel at 5:30 PM.