Zhujiajiao Biking Adventure
Head out and explore Zhujiajiao, one of the many picturesque water towns that dot Shanghai's periphery. Founded over 1,700 years ago, the little hamlet still has the crooked cobbled lanes, ancient stone bridges and flat-bottomed boats of centuries past. Bike in and around the village for RMB450. Price includes lunch, tour guides, bike rental and transportation.
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Like Yangzi (Yangtze) River water towns such as Tongli and Zhougzhuang! Zhujiajiao presents a charming face: willow-lined canals; traditional residences with whitewashed walls, grey slate roofs and classical garden courtyards; calm temples; crooked cobbled lanes and ancient stone bridges spanning waterways plied by flat-bottomed boats.
The town, which was founded over 1,700 years ago, occupies land that archaeological records show has known human settlement for over 5,000 years. It became a regional commercial center during the Song (960-1279) and Yuan (1271-1368) dynasties and, as Shanghai grew in later years, was eventually absorbed into the metropolis' expanding suburbs.
ZhuJiaJiao the day’s destination, is a local treasure only 70min from downtown shanghai. It’s one of the partially restored water-town on the banks of Dianshan Lake.
After biking, we will finish the trip at the ancient town. RMB 450 per person includes: Round trip transportation, Mountain bike and helmet, Lunch of sandwich, Awesome, friendly tour leaders (English and Chinese speaking), 2 bottles of water Call BOHDI Adventures if you need more info (5266 9013 ext.0) or see our website www.bohdi.com.cn
