Authentic Xitang Water Town Tour: Shanghai's Hidden Gem

The options we compare are almost exclusively cultural in nature. Most of the tours available are city tours, followed by sightseeing and boat tours. If you prefer a more intimate experience, you will find that the vast majority, 93% of the options, are private tours.

Prices vary depending on the level of service, but most options fall between $140–$266. Across the various booking platforms we check, the typical price spread ranges from about $94 to $301.

Based on the data we aggregate, historical tours represent a significant value sweet spot. These tours average a 4.99★ rating at a price of around $200, which is at or below the typical price and higher than the overall average rating of 4.95★.

Inclusions vary by provider, but we found that most tours include a guide. Other common features across the listings include:

• Drivers (included in 37% of options)
• Transport (included in 37% of options)
• Entry tickets (included in 30% of options)
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (included in 30% of options)

Most experiences are designed as full-day excursions, typically lasting between 6 and 9 hours, with a median duration of 8 hours.

We found that tours are offered in 5 languages: English, Chinese, German, Spanish, and Zh-Tw.

Transportation methods vary, but the most common ways to get around are by car or private car, which each account for 40% of the options. Boat tours are also a popular way to see the area, appearing in 37% of the listings we compare.

Download Alipay or WeChat Pay. Link your international card to these apps to pay most vendors via QR code.

Use Apple Maps or Amap. These apps provide much more accurate data and real time directions in Shanghai.

Download the Metro Man app. Use the English interface to plan routes and find the correct exit numbers.