Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

The "smartest" ancient town in Shanghai, free to enter and full of tourists The "smartest" ancient town in Shanghai, free to enter and full of tourists, merchants make a fortune In a big city like Shanghai, where every inch of land is precious, there is a Jiangnan water town hidden away - Zhujiajiao Ancient Town. Zhujiajiao Ancient Town is one of the four historical and cultural towns in Shanghai, dating back to the Song and Yuan dynasties. The ancient town is full of small bridges and flowing water, the sound of oars, bluestone alleys, Ming and Qing style residential buildings and historical sites, and pieces of blue bricks and black tiles, like a fresh and elegant ink painting. Compared to other bustling attractions in Shanghai, stroll through the streets and alleys of the ancient town to experience the elegance and tenderness of Jiangnan, and appreciate the unique ancient charm of the magic city! Choose a good weather day to go, Zhujiajiao under the blue sky and white clouds has its own filter, and it looks good in any photo! Attractions Fangsheng Bridge: It is the largest, longest and highest five-hole stone arch bridge in Shanghai, known as the "First Bridge in Shanghai". You can take a panoramic view at the pier, and the water surface is sparkling at sunset, with the lights on both sides of the river slightly bright, creating a great atmosphere. Yuanjin Zen Temple entrance: It is the most beautiful place to take photos in the whole Zhujiajiao, with a very open view and boats coming and going, the water view is more open than Wuzhen and Xitang. Ancient town night view: From the evening when the lights are on to the red lanterns hanging up and the lights are on, the beautiful night view is not inferior to the daytime! In general, tourists are concentrated in Beida Street, Caohe Street, Dongjing Street, and Xijing Street, while other places are less crowded. The area around Fuxing Bridge and Zhonghe Bridge is less crowded, so it retains the authentic ancient town life and is more lively.

In the heart of Shanghai, a modern metropolis, lies a hidden, ancient, and tranquil water town world—Zhujiajiao Ancient Town. This ancient town, with a history of nearly 1700 years, is located in Qingpu District. It whispers the tales of time, quietly narrating the past's smoke and clouds. At the northern foot of Jiu Feng and by the shore of Dianshan Lake, the 47 square kilometers of the ancient town unfold like a folding fan, with ancient bridges over flowing water, whitewashed walls with black tiles, each brick and tile steeped in the gentleness and elegance of the Jiangnan region. 🏞️【Must-Visit Attractions】 - Fangsheng Bridge: As the largest and longest five-arch stone bridge in the Shanghai area, Fangsheng Bridge is not only known as 'the number one bridge in Shanghai' but also an excellent spot for capturing the scenery of the ancient town. Standing on the bridge, one can take in the full view of the ancient town and the surrounding lake and mountains. - He Xin Garden: Stepping into He Xin Garden is like traveling back to the Ming and Qing dynasties. The garden not only preserves original objects from the Qing dynasty but also features the exquisite layout of a Jiangnan garden, with a different view at every step, making visitors linger and forget to return. - Ke Zhi Garden: Ke Zhi Garden, which embodies the idea of 'not forgetting to cultivate while studying,' integrates a hall, rockery, and garden, showcasing the ideal living realm of ancient literati and is a must-visit for experiencing classical garden culture. 📍【Detailed Address】 Zhujiajiao Ancient Town is located in Zhujiajiao Town, Qingpu District, Shanghai, close to Dianshan Lake. 🚗【Transportation Tips】 - Public Transport: Take Metro Line 17 to Zhujiajiao Station, then transfer to a bus or taxi to reach the ancient town, about a 10-minute drive. - Self-driving: Take the G50 Huyu Expressway and exit at Zhujiajiao, then follow the navigation to easily reach the destination. There are parking lots around the ancient town. 🍲【Food Recommendations】 - Grandma's Zongzi: Glutinous rice with fresh meat or red bean paste, a classic combination that is fragrant and delicious, is a must-try local snack in the ancient town. - Zha Rou: Selected pork belly is marinated with a secret sauce and then cooked, resulting in a dish that is rich but not greasy, with a fragrant aroma. - Stinky Tofu: Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, served with a special sauce, it is a great delicacy on the streets of the ancient town. 🏞️【Recommended Nearby Attractions】 - Dianshan Lake: After visiting the ancient town, you might want to go to the nearby Dianshan Lake, enjoy a walk by the lake, or participate in water activities, and feel the tranquility and vitality of nature. - Oriental Land: Suitable for family trips, it offers a variety of outdoor expansion projects and educational bases, making it a great place to get close to nature and learn through fun. Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, a place where the soul can find rest, fulfills all your fantasies about the water towns of Jiangnan!

Wuzhen is beautiful, but it has a strong commercial atmosphere. Compared to Wuzhen, I have a greater affection for Zhujiajiao Ancient Town in Shanghai. Its scenery is no less stunning than Wuzhen, Zhouzhuang, or Tongli, and it has a rich atmosphere of daily life: potted plants at street corners, smoke from kitchen chimneys, clothes drying on balconies... No wonder even foreigners come here to experience the local customs when they visit Shanghai. 📍Address: No. 555 Kechi Garden Road, Qingpu District, Shanghai. 🚇Transportation: Take Exit 1 of Zhujiajiao Station on Metro Line 17 (1.5 km walk), or take the 1510 tourist line from Exit 5, or take a boat into Zhujiajiao from Metro Exit 1. 🚗Self-driving: Navigate to Entrance 1 or 2 of Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, both entrances have parking lots. 🎫Ticket: No admission fee, open all day. Some small attractions inside the scenic area charge a fee (you can buy a joint ticket for 60 RMB/person, including Kechi Garden, Hexin Garden, and Helong Art Museum). ➡️My sightseeing route: Entrance 1 of Zhujiajiao Ancient Town》Kechi Garden》Hexin Garden》Fangsheng Bridge》Tai'an Bridge》Yuanjin Zen Monastery》North Street》Lang Bridge》Zhujiajiao Chenghuang Temple》Zhujiajiao Great Qing Post Office Just take photos, stroll, and eat along the way, following this general route～ 1️⃣Kechi Garden, originally the private garden of Ma Wenqing, also known as 'Ma's Garden', where you can enjoy the landscape of Jiangnan gardens. 2️⃣Hexin Garden, also a garden-style architecture, smaller than Kechi Garden, but the scenery is equally matched. 3️⃣Fangsheng Bridge, the 'longest', tallest, and largest five-arch bridge in Shanghai, where a life release ceremony is held under the bridge on the first and fifteenth days of the lunar month. 4️⃣Tai'an Bridge, the steepest single-arch bridge in the ancient town. 5️⃣Yuanjin Zen Monastery, founded during the Yuan Dynasty's Zhi Zheng years (1341-1368), originally enshrined the image of the Chen State Holy Mother, commonly known as the Goddess Temple. Climbing the bell tower offers a view of Zhujiajiao Ancient Town. 6️⃣North Street, the busiest street in the town, with various art shops and food stores, including the Handa Long Sauce Garden on this street. 7️⃣Lang Bridge, a symbolic building of the ancient water towns in the Jiangnan area, situated between ancient pavilions and covered bridges. 8️⃣Zhujiajiao Chenghuang Temple, where the City God Lord and his wife are worshipped. 9️⃣Zhujiajiao Great Qing Post Office, established in 1903, where you can buy souvenirs and get stamps. ‼️【Hand-rowed Boats】There are several boat docks in the ancient town ‼️【Zhujiajiao Ancient Town Delicacies】 Shanghainese childhood delicacies are incomplete without the presence of Zhujiajiao, such as Grandma's rice dumplings, pickles, braised meat, snails, fermented rice, mung bean cakes, etc. Grandma's Ginkgo Dumplings, Fisherman's Home Charcoal Fire Rice, and Handa Long Sauce Garden are all not to be missed

It is said that if you go to Shanghai, you must visit Zhujiajiao To experience the ancient town of a thousand years of romance and worldly fireworks And it is also the nearest ancient town to Shanghai city It really lives up to its reputation, and you must come to experience it when you have time Address: No. 555, Kezhiyuan Road, Zhujiajiao Town, Qingpu District | Exit 1 of Zhujiajiao Station on Line 17 Parking: Navigate to Zhujiajiao Ancient Town Parking Lot Recommended spots for sightseeing: 1. Fangsheng Bridge The iconic spot, where you can see the whole view of the ancient town from the bridge, and it is also a great place for location shooting. 2. City God Temple. The Qingpu City God Palace, with 12 scenic spots, has a refined layout, and there are various snack shops on the roadside, where you can eat and play. 3. The former site of the Daqing Post Office One of the business cards of Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, it reproduces the hundred years of vicissitudes of the ancient town post station, and you can send mail slowly. 4. Yuanjin Zen Temple The famous ancient temple in Zhujiajiao Town, small in structure, has now become a holy land of Buddhist culture. Recommended food: Grandma's Zongzi, Stinky Tofu, Begonia Cake, Stuffed Meat, White Rice Shrimp, Angler Fish, Mung Bean Cake.

📍Scenic spot address: Zhujiajiao Town, Qingpu District, Shanghai. 🚗Scenic spot transportation: • Self-driving: You can navigate to Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, there are multiple parking lots around. • Public transportation: Take Metro Line 17 to Zhujiajiao Station, after exiting the station, you can walk or transfer to a bus to the ancient town; you can also take Qingfeng Line, Qingshang Line, Qingshi Line, Qingshang Special Line, Qingxiao Special Line, Qingzheng Special Line, Qingjin Special Line, Songzhu Special Line, Huzhu Special Line, Hushang Special Line, Zhujiajiao Route 1, Zhujiajiao Route 2, Zhujiajiao Route 3 bus to Xiangningbang Road Caoping Road Station, walk about 390 meters to reach. 👍Must-visit attractions: • Fangsheng Bridge: The largest five-arch stone bridge in the Shanghai area, majestic, standing on the bridge you can overlook the beautiful scenery of the ancient town and the boats shuttling in the river. It has been included in "Shanghai's Best", "Jiangnan Scenic Spots", "China Famous Scenic Dictionary", and is known as "the first bridge in Shanghai". • Kezhi Garden: The largest manor-style garden building in the ancient town, built in 1912. Because the owner’s surname is Ma, it is also called "Ma Family Garden". The garden is named "Kezhi", which means "not forgetting farming and planting while studying". The garden includes a library, rice fields, fruit trees, etc., and the windows, stone carvings, pavilions, and buildings integrate the architectural styles of the Ming and Qing dynasties. It also imitates the lotus pond and Nine-turn Bridge of Yuyuan Garden, the rockery and Inverted Lion Pavilion of Suzhou Lion Forest Garden, gathering the essence of Jiangnan gardens. • Beida Street: Preserves many Ming and Qing buildings, with numerous specialty snacks and handicraft shops, full of the charm of the water town in Jiangnan. It is the best-preserved Ming and Qing architecture street in the suburbs of Shanghai and the most representative essence of Ming and Qing architecture. • Yuanjin Zen Temple: An ancient temple with a long history, the architecture is simple and elegant, and you can feel the tranquil Zen atmosphere. • Daqing Post Office: Built during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, it is one of the earliest postal institutions in China. After a century of vicissitudes, it still stands in the center of the ancient town. Now you can immerse yourself in the Jiangnan art life here and experience making "Five Seals in One" postcards. 🎟️Ticket information: The ancient town is open for free, but some attractions such as Kezhi Garden and Daqing Post Office require separate tickets, with moderate prices. 💗Other tips: • Try to avoid holidays and weekends to avoid large crowds affecting your experience. • You can take a hand-rowed boat to tour the ancient town and enjoy the beautiful scenery from different angles, but pay attention to the price and safety. • Taste local specialties such as Zha Meat, Grandma Zongzi, Smoked Green Beans, and Qianshi Cake. • There are many specialty shops in the ancient town where you can buy some souvenirs, such as handmade jewelry and water town paintings. Historical background introduction: Zhujiajiao Town has a long history, forming a village more than 1700 years ago, and forming a market in the Song and Yuan Dynasties, named Zhujia Village. In the 29th year of Zhiyuan in the early Yuan Dynasty (1292), it was divided into Huating County, Shanghai County, and Kunshan County. It was officially established as a town during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, named Zhujie Pavilion, also known as Zhuxi, and was famous for its cloth industry in Jiangnan, known as "clothing the world", becoming a giant town in Jiangnan. Zhujiajiao Town developed and prospered during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, with developed commerce, numerous river docks, cable stones, and teahouses, and many buildings. The environment here is quiet, the climate is pleasant, and it has always been a gathering place for scholars and talents. Many wealthy families and literati built gardens and houses here, with four to five hundred ancient houses in the whole town. At the end of the Qing Dynasty, local autonomy was implemented, and this area was called Zhuwai Autonomous Region, one of the sixteen autonomous regions under the jurisdiction of Qingpu County, Jiangsu Province. In 1991, Zhujiajiao Town was one of the four major cultural towns in Shanghai; in 2007, it was rated as a Chinese historical and cultural town; in 2008, it won the honors of National Garden Town and International Garden City; in 2016, it was selected as the first batch of characteristic towns in China; in 2018, it won the honor of "National Civilized Town" again, and was selected as one of the top 50 most beautiful characteristic towns in the same year.

💕💕 Let's experience the beauty of Jiangnan water towns together～ 1⃣ Suzhou . Pingjiang Road 🎈"One Pingjiang Road, half of Gusu City" 🎉 A thousand-year-old path along the river, leisurely rocking boats, Suzhou Pingtan with soft Wu dialect inside the blue tiles and white walls, taking you into the picturesque Jiangnan in a second. 🌟 Nearby are the Suzhou Museum, Humble Administrator's Garden, Lion Grove Garden, and other classical gardens, further experiencing the charm of traditional Chinese garden art. 2⃣ Suzhou . Shantang Street 🎉 "Jiangnan dreams again in the misty rain, stepping into Shantang Street" 🌟 Shantang River has a history of more than 1200 years, and most of the buildings along the street are from the late Qing and Republic of China periods. 🌟 Black awning boats, red lanterns, as the lights come on, the night view of Shantang Street better reflects the tenderness and charm of Jiangnan water towns. 3⃣ Wuxi . Huishan Ancient Town 🎈"Misty rain enters Jiangnan, mountains and rivers are ink-dyed" 🌟 Built by Huishan, it is known as the open-air museum of Wuxi's historical culture. There are 118 ancient ancestral halls from various dynasties, and the Jiangnan garden "Jichang Garden" which Kangxi and Qianlong visited twelve times when they went to Jiangnan. 🌟 The ancient town has many Wuxi delicacies, such as barley roasted buns, silver thread noodles, tea cakes, and oil cakes, which often require long queues to buy. 4⃣ Wuxi . Nanchang Street 🎈"Jiangnan water alleys, the ultimate canal location" 🌟 The essence of the traditional style of the ancient canal water town, with hundreds of historical buildings and nine ancient bridges, among which "Qingming Bridge" is the historical and cultural landmark of the street. 🎉 Recommended to visit at night, as the lights come on, there is a beautiful night view comparable to Qinhuai. 5⃣ Shanghai . Zhujiajiao Ancient Town 🎈A Jiangnan water town hidden in the magic city 🌟 One of the four historical and cultural towns in Shanghai, preserving many Ming and Qing buildings; 🎉 Attractions: Kezhi Garden, Hexin Garden, Fangsheng Bridge, Yuanjin Zen Temple, Daqing Post Office, etc. 6⃣ Jiaxing . Moon River Historical District 🎈"Its water bends, embracing the city like a moon" 🌟 Based on the basic layout of "three rivers and three streets" in parallel, with as many as sixty or seventy alleys crisscrossing. 💕 The district retains the original style of ancient buildings, with bluestone roads, ancient bridges, residential houses, teahouses, etc., showcasing the distinctive "market" style of Jiangnan water towns. 💕 Recommended Zongzi Culture Museum and Flower and Bird Market. 7⃣ Hangzhou . Xiaohe Straight Street 🎈"Half old site, half human fireworks" 🌟 Retains a certain number of historical buildings, reflecting the civilian living environment along the canal in the late Qing and early Republic periods. 💕 The street has many flower hairpin shops and exquisite small shops, suitable for taking photos and checking in; 8⃣ Changzhou . Qingguo Lane 🎈"The first lane of Jiangnan scholars" 🌟 Built before the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, retaining buildings from the Ming, Qing, and Republic of China periods, with the former residences of many celebrities such as Tang Jingchuan, Zhou Youguang, and Zhao Yuanren. 9⃣ Shaoxing . Cangqiao Straight Street 🎈"Yellow wine and black awning boats, Shaoxing intoxicates Jiangnan" 🌟 Composed of three parts: river, residential houses, and streets, most of the residential houses are from the late Qing and early Republic periods, with 43 various types of gates. 💕 The street has Shaoxing snacks such as yellow wine popsicles/tea, cream small cakes, etc., and nearby are the former residences of Lu Xun (Baicao Garden, Sanwei Study), the hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy, etc.

If someone asks me which ancient town to visit in Shanghai, I would definitely recommend Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, which is free and accessible by subway! Compared with other ancient towns in Shanghai, the transportation here is much more convenient, and the town is full of Jiangnan water town style and lively atmosphere. 📍Zhujiajiao Ancient Town 🚇Take Metro Line 17, get off at Zhujiajiao Station, and walk about 900 meters from Exit 1 to the ancient town. If you want to save more trouble, you can transfer to Bus 1015, which will take you directly to the Visitor Center. 🚩Tour Route: You can follow the route of Zhujiajiao Ancient Town Visitor Center → Kezhi Garden → Hexin Garden → Fangsheng Bridge → Helong Art Museum → Yuanjin Zen Temple → City God Temple → Qing Dynasty Post Office. 📸Attractions ✅Kezhi Garden: It is a collection of the essence of Jiangnan gardens, and there is also a private garden with a combination of Chinese and Western styles, which is worth seeing. ✅Hexin Garden: Although it is smaller than Kezhi Garden, the pavilions in the garden are exquisite and elegant, with a unique charm. ✅Fangsheng Bridge: It is the largest and longest five-hole stone arch bridge in Shanghai, and is also known as the "First Bridge in Shanghai". The view from the bridge is amazing. ✅Helong Art Museum: It is said to be the art museum with the largest collection of works by Haipai masters in Shanghai, full of artistic atmosphere. ✅Yuanjin Zen Temple: The view here is very open, and you can see boats shuttling back and forth in the river, which is very pleasant. ✅City God Temple: Don't miss the theater, abacus, and ginkgo tree inside, they are all worth seeing. ✅Qing Dynasty Post Office: This is the site of a post office from the Qing Dynasty, where you can buy small items such as notebooks, refrigerator magnets, and bookmarks, and there is also a stamp collection point. Friends who like to collect stamps should not miss it. 🍱Food Recommendations Don't forget to bring back some pickles when you visit Zhujiajiao Ancient Town. In the TV series "Blossoms", Bao always brought some for Lingzi, and they taste very good. 🧡Other Attractions Nearby ✅Dianshan Lake: Beautiful scenery and charming natural scenery. ✅Baoguo Temple: A small fishing village that is perfect for watching the sunset, and the scenery in the evening is beautiful. ✅Qingxi Country Park: It is also a good place for leisure and recreation, with a unique view.

🌿 A good day starts early, and the morning in Zhujiajiao Ancient Town is particularly enchanting. Stroll on the stone-paved roads, feeling the tranquility and simplicity of the Jiangnan water towns. Why not start the day with a cup of fragrant soy milk to kick off a culinary journey. 🏞️ In the morning, you can visit the Fangsheng Bridge and experience the perfect integration of bridge and water. Each stone slab on the bridge carries the imprint of history, while the river beneath flows with the stories of the years. 🍜 For lunch, it is recommended to try Zhujiajiao's specialty snack—Zha Rou. The fragrant glutinous rice paired with fresh meat filling is truly a feast for the taste buds. 🏮 In the afternoon, you can wander through the alleys of the ancient town and feel the atmosphere of life in the Jiangnan water towns. Consider buying a piece of handicraft as a souvenir. 🌅 In the evening, head to the shores of Dianshan Lake to enjoy the beautiful scenery under the sunset. The sparkling lake surface, together with the distant ancient town, forms a beautiful picture. 📌Tips: 1️⃣ There are many specialty shops in the ancient town, consider buying a piece of handicraft or a specialty snack as a souvenir. 2️⃣ When visiting the ancient town, please pay attention to safety, especially in crowded places. 3️⃣ There are many restaurants in the ancient town with different flavors, you can choose according to personal preference. 4️⃣ In the evening, the lighting in the ancient town is relatively dim, please remember to carry lighting equipment. 5️⃣ Comply with the scenic area regulations, travel civilly, and protect the environment.

Zhujiajiao Ancient Town has a long history and rich cultural heritage. Built along the water, with crisscrossing rivers, numerous ancient bridges, it has the typical style of a southern water town, with white walls and black tiles, deep and quiet streets, filled with the simple charm of antiquity. Address: Qingpu District, Shanghai Transportation: Line 17 to Zhujiajiao (you can choose to walk or take a boat directly to Fangsheng Bridge) Admission: Free Route: Zhujiajiao Ancient Town Tourist Center - Kezhi Garden/Hexin Garden - across the bridge is Grandma's Tea House - walk along Dongjing Street to Fangsheng Bridge - walk along North Street - Jiangnan's No.1 Tea House - Helong Art Gallery - Sauce Garden - across the bridge - Yuanjin Zen Monastery - City God Temple - Daqing Post Office Treasure Check-in Spots 1 Yuanjin Zen Monastery The view here is very open, where you can see boats coming and going. You can't see such an open waterscape in Wuzhen or Xitang. It's very comfortable to order a pot of tea in the teahouse on the opposite bank. 2 Daqing Post Office It used to charge a fee and no one was interested, but now it is a cultural and creative center with a stamping station. The small courtyard is very stylish. 3 Kezhi Garden Originally named Ma's Garden, a manor-style private garden combining Chinese and Western elements. It's evident that it belonged to someone quite wealthy. 4 Hexin Garden I didn't know about it before, but this time I took a friend for a tour. A small door leads to a different world inside. The garden scenery is no less than Suzhou's. 5 Fangsheng Bridge The largest and longest existing five-arch stone bridge in the Shanghai area. You can take a panoramic photo at the dock. About the food: Grandma's Rice Dumplings: The glutinous rice is cooked very soft and mushy, with a very wide variety of flavors, each ingredient is particularly solid, personally, I still love the salty egg yolk meat dumpling the most. Braised meat, pork knuckles, and sweet glutinous sugar lotus roots are all especially worth a try. The reputations of these few restaurants in Shuzhaijiao Li Courtyard, Yinshi Jia, and Wine Jar Rice Bucket are also quite good.

Shanghai Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, located at the northern foot of the vast Jiufeng and on the shore of the vast Dianshan Lake, is a 47 square kilometer fan-shaped 'town, embedded in the lake and mountain scenery. Some people compare it to the Venice of Shanghai, some people compare it to a pearl on the shore of Dianshan Lake, and now this dazzling pearl is also in the 'Golden Jade Belt' ancient town scenic spot 1、Famous mountains and lakes There are Dianshan Lake and the ancestor of 'Jiufeng' - Dianshan Famous gardens include Kezhi Garden and Zhuxi Garden Famous temples include Zhujiajiao Chenghuang Temple and Guanwang Temple (Baoguo Temple) 2、Famous streets There is North Street, also known as 'One Line Street', which is the most well-preserved Ming and Qing architecture street in the suburbs of Shanghai Famous bridges include Fangsheng Bridge, Taian Bridge (Hejia Bridge), Pingan Bridge (Qijia Bridge), Fuxing Bridge (Xizha Bridge), Yongfeng Bridge (Yongfeng Bridge) and Lang Bridge (Huimin Bridge); Famous shops include Handalong Soy Sauce Garden, Yichengtai Soy Sauce Garden, Tongtianhe Guoyao Number and Club Teahouse 3、Famous historical sites There are Yuanjin Zen Temple, one of the twelve sceneries of Qinghua Pavilion, Cimen Temple, the second of the twelve sceneries of Qinghua Pavilion, Xishi Hall, 'Sanmao Fishing Village' and Wang Chang Memorial Hall, Liu Yazi Villa - Fulu Sui and so on 🚇Ancient town bus route The scenic area is about 45 kilometers away from People's Square in downtown Shanghai: Pu'an Road Jinling Road in People's Square, Shanghai, Hu-Zhu Expressway (bus) from Shanghai Railway Station: Take Metro Line 1, get off at Huangpi South Road Station or Metro Line 8, get off at Dashijie Station and transfer to Hu-Zhu Expressway (bus) From Hongqiao Hub Station: The scenic area is about 30 kilometers away. You can take Metro Line 2 to Xujing East Station and transfer to Zhu-Xu Line. Food recommendation 'Wu Zifang' stinky tofu, Handalong Soy Sauce Garden, trotters in oil, braised pork, Grandma's Zongzi, smoked green beans, Euryale ferox cake and Scholar's cake, fragrant glutinous sugar lotus root, braised snails, steamed white fish, saltwater white shrimp, clear water hairy crab Zhujiajiao Ancient Town Opening Hours: Open all day

Wuzhen is beautiful, but it has a stronger commercial atmosphere. Compared to Wuzhen, I prefer the ancient town of Zhujiajiao in Shanghai, which is just as scenic but has more of a lived-in feel: potted plants on street corners, smoke from kitchen chimneys, clothes drying on balconies, street food... No wonder locals from Shanghai also like to stroll around here! 📍Address: No. 555, Kezhiyuan Road, Qingpu District, Shanghai. 🚇Transport: Take Exit 1 of Zhujiajiao Station on Metro Line 17 (1.5 km walk), or take the 1510 tourist line from Exit 5, or take a boat into Zhujiajiao from Exit 1 of the metro. 🚗Self-driving: Navigate to Entrance 1 or 2 of Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, both entrances have parking lots. 🎫Ticket: No entrance fee is required, open all day. Some small attractions within the scenic area charge a fee (you can buy a combined ticket for 60 RMB/person, including Kezhiyuan, Hexinyuan, and Helong Art Museum). ➡️My touring route: Entrance 1 of Zhujiajiao Ancient Town》Kezhiyuan》Hexinyuan》Fangsheng Bridge》Taian Bridge》Yuanjin Zen Monastery》North Street》Lang Bridge》Zhujiajiao Chenghuang Temple》Zhujiajiao Daqing Post Office Just take photos and enjoy the food along the way, the general route is like this～ 1️⃣Kezhiyuan, originally the private garden of Ma Wenqing, also known as 'Ma's Garden', where you can enjoy the landscape of Jiangnan gardens. 2️⃣Hexinyuan, also a garden-style architecture, smaller than Kezhiyuan, but the scenery is equally matched. 3️⃣Fangsheng Bridge, the 'longest', tallest, and largest five-arched bridge in Shanghai, where a life-release ceremony is held under the bridge on the first and fifteenth days of the lunar month. 4️⃣Taian Bridge, the steepest single-arch bridge in the ancient town. 5️⃣Yuanjin Zen Monastery, originally dedicated to the image of the Chen State Holy Mother, commonly known as the 'Goddess Temple'. Climbing the bell tower offers a view of Zhujiajiao Ancient Town. 6️⃣North Street, the busiest street in the town, with various art shops and food stores, including Handalong Soy Garden. 7️⃣Lang Bridge, a symbolic building of the ancient water towns in the south of the Yangtze River. 8️⃣Zhujiajiao Chenghuang Temple, where the City God and his wife are worshipped. 9️⃣Zhujiajiao Daqing Post Office, established in 1903, where you can buy souvenirs and get stamps. ‼️【Hand-rowed Boats】There are several boat docks in the ancient town, see picture 1️⃣8️⃣ for details ‼️【Zhujiajiao Ancient Town Cuisine】 Shanghainese childhood delicacies would not be complete without the presence of Zhujiajiao, including ginkgo tree grandma's zongzi, Handalong Soy Garden, zha meat, screws, fermented rice wine, mung bean cake...

As the Nanbo Wangu Town of our wuli city, probably every Shanghai baby has had the experience of checking in at least once, right? However, take note of ⬇️ these strategies and small tips, and your walk through the ancient town will be even more enjoyable! 👉 Joint Ticket Tips 1️⃣ The joint ticket that includes 5️⃣ classic attractions of Zhujiajiao ancient town is super cost-effective! 2️⃣ It's even more economical to purchase in advance on the platform, costing only about 70r. 3️⃣ At a normal visiting pace, and including lunchtime, starting the journey around 10 am, you can generally complete the entire itinerary before 4 pm without rushing. 4️⃣ The joint ticket includes Zhujiajiao Kezhi Garden/Yuanjin Zen Monastery/Hexin Garden/Zhujiajiao Chenghuang Temple/He Long Art Museum, each of which is a perfect spot in the ancient town to avoid the crowds. Even if the old street is overcrowded during the May Day holiday, these attractions are like a peaceful haven, completely shielding you from all the noise and hustle. 5️⃣ Recommended walking route: Kezhi Garden → Hexin Garden → Fangsheng Bridge → North Street → Shanghai He Long Art Museum → Chenghuang Temple Bridge → Chenghuang Temple → Yuanjin Zen Monastery → Caohe Street → Cao Ping Road Bridge → Kezhi Garden Road. 👉 Food and Energy Replenishment Stations 1️⃣ Ba Xian Lou Restaurant (Zhujiajiao Shopping Mall branch): A treasure of an old shop that can only be found by following the locals, offering authentic Qingpu traditional flavors, and the braised carp in brown sauce is absolutely amazing! 2️⃣ COMPANION COFFEE: You can always taste different quality beans each visit, and the on-site roasting is full of surprises, like opening a coffee blind box. 3️⃣ Zhujiajiao Anlu Hotel: The basic rooms start from 120 square meters, which is incredibly spacious! It's great to stay comfortably after a walk, and you'll be fully recharged the next day!