A very sweet, knowledgeable guide who gave us exactly the tour we requested. She did not overload us with detailed information as some guides do. Well done Miki

We had a great day at the Water Town with Mabel.  She was on time, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.

Beautiful tour through the ancient Water Towns with Miki

In September I had a completely customized tour through the Shanghai region together with Miki as my guide. She is a very friendly and knowledgeable person and I see her more as a good friend than a tour guide. Coming from Suzhou driving to Shanghai we stopped at several water towns on the way. All of them different. Some authentic, some rebuilt while others are filled with a buzzing nightlife. So, whatever your taste, this tour got something for everyone.We first started our day in the towns with a boat ride to Miki's own tea house and had lunch as well as showing me a Chinese tea ceremony. Her knowledge and passion for arts and culture are really impressive. And the tea house itself is quite lovely. For me, it was one of my favorite parts of the day.Later that day we walked through several old towns. Currently many are getting rebuilt/renovated. So you can see everything from authentic to new. I added some pictures to show the look of the streets, bridges, and canals. The look is quite unique in China from what I've seen so far and it reminded me a bit about Venice or Amsterdam but with an East Asian touch.As the sun was going down we visited the touristic nightlife city. Signs, Discos, and Shops everywhere. If you want to spend a night partying, here is your place. But even if you would rather take some pictures, you won't be disappointed.All in all, I can only recommend this tour and Miki as a guide. Wherever you decide to explore the Shanghai region, I think you can't go wrong with stopping by the water towns.