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A Curious Adventure in Zhujiajiao|Unlock the Jiangnan Water Town with an English Tour Guide

Want to explore Jiangnan deeply without knowing Chinese? Come to Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, where we take you into the ink-wash painting of Shanghai with English! ✨ Why choose us? ✅ Exclusive English Tour Guide: Fluent English explanations throughout, from the legend of Fangsheng Bridge to the stories of Kezhiyuan Garden, helping you understand the secrets of every blue brick. ✅ Avoid the Crowds: We know the hidden corners of the ancient town, leading you to rarely visited Ming and Qing dynasty residences and riverside teahouses. ✅ In-depth Cultural Interpretation: More than just seeing bridges and flowing water, understand the wedding customs of the water town and the life philosophy behind the boatmen’s songs. Bilingual Experience Highlights Listen to the wisdom of the Ming Dynasty bridge construction on "Fangsheng Bridge" and learn to say "Smooth Sailing" in Wu dialect Stroll along "Beidajie" to taste Grandma’s tea rice dumplings and understand the calligraphy stories on the signboards Visit "Kezhiyuan Garden" to decode garden secrets and discover the philosophical code behind the moon gate At night on Caogang River, learn to sing the bilingual version of "Lotus Picking Song" with the boatwoman 📸 Secret Photo Spots: Your English guide will take you to— ▫️ The light and shadow bamboo curtain window at the corner of Cimen Street ▫️ The glazed tile reflections at sunset in Yuanjin Zen Temple ▫️ The riverside grapevine swing known only to locals Who says language is a barrier to travel? We are building a bridge for you with the gentle waves of the water town. 👇 Click to inquire and get your exclusive English tour plan.
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