Water town
Zhujiajiao Water Town
Zhujiajiao offers canals, stone bridges and a gentler pace just beyond central Shanghai. A private half-day works well with a short boat ride,…
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Zhujiajiao offers canals, stone bridges and a gentler pace just beyond central Shanghai. A private half-day works well with a short boat ride, a stroll through the old lanes, and time for a waterside lunch.
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