May Day Getaway | My Favorite Ancient Water Town in Jiangnan Has Appeared

| My favorite ancient water town in Jiangnan has appeared. What a treasure! This ancient town hidden in Qingpu, Shanghai, Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, is open for free, yet it retains the authentic Jiangnan atmosphere! Want to avoid the crowds during the May Day holiday and immerse yourself in the slow life of a water town? Come here to experience the most authentic Jiangnan customs~ - Zhujiajiao is no ordinary water town! During the Ming and Qing dynasties, it was known as the "Clothing the World," with a thriving textile industry. The streets were full of cloth shops and rice shops, creating a vibrant atmosphere~ The ancients even said, "The three Jing (Zhu Jing, Feng Jing, Si Jing) are not as good as one Jiao (Zhujiajiao)," making it a true Jiangnan center! - 🚣The Must-Visit "No. 1 Bridge in Shanghai" You must visit the Fang Sheng Bridge! This is the largest five-hole stone arch bridge in Shanghai, built by a monk in the Ming Dynasty who spent 15 years soliciting donations! Beneath the bridge was once a release pond. Watching the sunrise from the bridge is absolutely stunning 🌅~ - 🏮The Lively Atmosphere of North Street, Tempting Foodies! "A three-mile-long street with thousands of shops" describes this place! Both sides of the bluestone road are full of century-old shops: ✅ Grandma's Rice Dumplings: The perfectly balanced fatty and lean pork is wrapped in reed leaves and stewed until tender. One bite is heavenly~ ✅ Jiangnan's No. 1 Teahouse: Early morning tea that opens at 3:30 am! The elderly bring their own tea leaves and chat about their lives. The authentic ancient town life is hidden in the lively atmosphere. - 🌸Stunning Republican-Era Garden You must visit Kezhi Garden! This private garden, a combination of Chinese and Western styles, houses an embroidered building, a library, and a miniature version of the Yu Garden's Zigzag Bridge~ With artificial mountains, flowing water, pavilions, and terraces, every step offers a different view. In spring, wisteria flowers hang from the eaves, making every shot a classic ancient-style masterpiece, as if traveling back to the Jiangnan region of the Ming and Qing dynasties~ - 🚗 Transportation Tips 📍Address: Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, Qingpu District, Shanghai 🚇Subway: Zhujiajiao Station on Line 17, 15-minute walk 🎫Tickets: Free! (Small attractions such as Kezhi Garden charge separately or offer joint tickets) Come here during the May Day holiday and be a Jiangnan girl for a day!