ZhuJiajiao Water Town
- Chinese Name: 上海朱家角古镇
- Address: 上海市青浦区朱家角镇
- Tel: +86 (021-59240077)
- Opening Time:all day
- Recommended Visiting Time:>3 H
- Tickets : free
- offical website: http://www.zhujiajiao.com/
ZhuJiajiao Water Town
Zhujiajiao is a charming water town, because of its intricate network of canals, bridges, and historic architecture, often regarded as Oriental Venice, making it a perfect destination for a day trip to get away from bustling Shanghai.
Zhujiajiao Ancient Town is located by Dianshan Lake in Qingpu District, the western suburb of Shanghai, 48 kilometers away from the city center. It is one of the four major ancient towns in Shanghai (Nanxiang Town, Jiading Town, Songjiang Town) and a famous historical and cultural town in China. As early as 1700 years ago, there was a village market here. The ancient town is characterized by small bridges, flowing water, other people’s Jiangnan water towns, and ancient towns in Ming and Qing Dynasties. 4A scenic spot.
The most famous release bridge is the largest five-hole arch bridge in Shanghai.
There are many specialty snack bars in North Street, including the famous Apo, and all kinds of exquisite cakes can be eaten here.
- Best Time:March-October. The best in spring, summer and autumn. Zhujiajiao has four distinct seasons, abundant rain, long frost-free period and sufficient sunshine. “Spring rewards the small bridge, the Xiaguan ancient street is quiet, the autumn tour famous garden ancient temple.” Zhujiajiao, located in the water town of Jiangnan, is a place of dripping water. It is often rainy and rainy in spring and summer. The bridge is full of water and the unique charm of the water town is unobstructed. Autumn ginkgo leaves turn yellow, millennial old trees, very beautiful. Winter temperatures are slightly lower, the air is cold and cold, not suitable for excursions
- 民俗风情游:Folk Custom Tour:30.00 yuan (including Humanities Art Museum, Daqing Post Office, Plantation Garden, Tongtian and Drug store., excluding tickets)
- 新水乡访古游: New Water Town Visiting Ancient Tour 60.00 yuan (including Shanghai Quanhua Watercolor Art Museum, Yuanjin Temple, Shanghai Handicraft Exhibition Hall, Chenghuang Temple, Daqing Post Office, Tongtian and Medicine, Humanities Art Museum, Class Plantation, excluding ticket)
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Things To Do:
1.Explore the ancient streets
Take a stroll along the ancient streets of Zhujiajiao and admire the well-preserved traditional architecture.
2.Visit the gardens
- Zhujiajiao is home to several beautiful gardens, such as the Kezhi Garden and the Zhuxi Garden.
- Take some time to explore these peaceful and serene spaces.
3.Enjoy the fresh local cuisine at riverside restaurant
Stop at a local restaurant or street vendor to try some of the local cuisine, such as steamed dumplings, fried rice cakes, or sticky rice balls.
4.Take a boat ride
- Explore the town’s waterways by taking a boat ride through the canals.
- This is a great way to see the town from a different perspective.
5.Visit the ancient temples
- Zhujiajiao has several ancient temples, such as the Yuanjin Buddhist Temple and the City God Temple.
- Take some time to visit these historic and culturally significant sites and make a wish.
ShangHai ZhuJiajiao Water Town Tourist Map
How To Get To ShangHai ZhuJiajiao Water Town
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5 Seats Car | 155 USD |
7 Seats Car | 170 USD |
9 Seats Car | 210 USD |
15 Seats Car | 220 USD |
5 seats or 7 seats car with good condition
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ShangHai ZhuJiajiao Water Town Travel Guide
Zhujiajiao Ancient Town is located in Qingpu District, Shanghai, close to the Dianshan Lake Scenic Area. It is a typical ancient town in the south of the Yangtze River. The streets and alleys are crisscrossed by waterways, and the environment is very elegant. There are scenic spots such as gardens and historical sites in the town, as well as many traditional specialty snacks and petty bourgeoisie shops. It is the first choice for visiting ancient towns around Shanghai.
The ancient town of Zhujiajiao is not big, you can walk around the ancient town, and it takes about half a day to walk around the town. After entering the ancient town from the entrance and exit on the south side, you will first come to Zhuxi Garden and the Humanities and Art Museum. Zhuxi Garden is a small and exquisite garden, which is now open for free. The Museum of Humanities and Art is a modern white building with a unique shape, which records the local history and culture of Zhujiajiao in the form of oil paintings and sculptures.
After passing the Museum of Humanities and Art, you will come to North Street. There are many tourists walking here. There are many snack shops on the street. You can eat the famous grandma dumplings, ancient town glutinous rice balls, sauced pig’s trotters, and various exquisite pastries. .
Stroll north along the North Street, and on the right are Yongfeng Bridge, Tai’an Bridge and other small bridges with different shapes. On the other side of the river is Caohe Street. Town God’s Temple, Yuanjin Temple and other scenic spots can be visited one by one. In addition to scenic spots, there are many petty bourgeoisie shops on the street, and the famous Cat’s Sky City Bookstore is also here.
There is a bridge on the right side of North Street across the main river, which is the famous Fangsheng Bridge in Zhujiajiao. After passing the Fangsheng Bridge to the other side of the Caogang River, there are still small waterways criss-crossing, and there are petty bourgeoisie shops and various snacks distributed along the river. The Kezhi Garden is also located in the Zhujiajiao scenic spot. It is a model of exquisite gardens built with the essence of Jiangnan gardens. You can go in and have a look.