9-Hour Jiaxing Cultural Tour from Shanghai with Zongzi Making

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore South Lake and discover its revolutionary history
• 02 Board a boat from Huijing Garden Pier to see the historic Red Boat
• 03 Enjoy a traditional lunch at Yuehe Old Street with Jiaxing specialties
• 04 Try hands-on zongzi making at the Jiaxing Zongzi Museum

Explore the historic city of Jiaxing on a full-day tour from Shanghai. Visit South Lake, Huijing Garden Pier, and Shiziyuan Ferry while learning fascinating stories about the city's cultural and revolutionary history. Enjoy a traditional lunch at Yuehe Old Street featuring local specialties, then experience hands-on zongzi making at the Jiaxing Zongzi Museum. Scenic lakeside walks and views of the iconic Misty Rain Tower add to the natural beauty and historical charm of this Jiangnan city.

Learn about traditional zongzi and try making your own at the Jiaxing Zongzi Museum.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Cities Shanghai, Jiaxing

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Jiaxing Heritage, South Lake, and Zongzi Making

• Depart from Shanghai.
• Meet your guide and travel by private vehicle to Jiaxing.
• Explore the South Lake Revolutionary Memorial Hall and its exhibits on the founding of the Communist Party of China.
• Visit Huijing Garden Pier and board a boat to see the historic Red Boat.
• Enjoy lunch at Yuehe Old Street, featuring Jiaxing specialties and local dishes.
• Learn about traditional zongzi and try making your own at the Jiaxing Zongzi Museum.
• Take a scenic walk around South Lake.
• Visit Misty Rain Tower, an iconic Jiangnan pavilion.
• Explore Shiziyuan Ferry, a historic water-town pier, and stroll along the lakeside to enjoy the natural and cultural scenery.
• Return to Shanghai.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private vehicle and professional guide
• Entrance fees to all listed attractions
• Lunch at Yuehe Old Street
• Zongzi-making experience

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Additional drinks or snacks outside of the included lunch
• Gratuities (optional)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Shanghai, China

Tour start

China, Xi Ning Shi, Cheng Xi Qu, CN 青海省 西宁市 城西区 西关大街 19 19号 邮政编码: 810001

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.