• Shangduli Fashion Plaza - Located in Shangdu Alley, also known as Shangduli, this is a chic cultural and commercial area in Zhujiajiao Water Town, Shanghai. Designed by five renowned architects, it features sloped roofs and grey bricks, blending traditional elements with glass and steel. The winding alleys offer a new view at every turn. It is filled with creative shops, cafes, bookstores, boutique hotels, and art spaces, making it a popular destination for experiencing a blend of ancient charm and modern fashion in Shanghai’s famous water town.
• Zhujiajiao Chenghuangmiao Temple - The Town God Temple (Chenghuangmiao) is a Daoist temple dedicated to Guanyin, the goddess of mercy. Authentic worship continues, but like many temples in tourist areas, it is quite commercialized. It is situated in the middle of Caohe Street, in front of the Qijin Bridge.
• Fangsheng Bridge - Originally constructed in 1571 with funds raised by monk Xingchao from Cimen Temple, this bridge was a site for ceremonies where local monks released live fish into the port during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It was part of “The Ten Views of Zhujiajiao” and was rebuilt in 1812 during the reign of the Jiaqing Emperor. On November 17, 1987, it was designated as a municipal-level cultural heritage site by the Shanghai Municipal Government.
• Zhujiajiao Ancient Town - Huimin Bridge, also known as Lang Bridge, is a renowned wooden covered bridge in Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, Shanghai. Located at the southern end of North Street, it crosses the Market River, connecting to bustling North Street on the east and leading to Caohe Street on the west. It is the only wooden bridge in town, featuring wooden railings, tiled roofs, and upturned eaves, providing shelter from the sun and rain. First built in the Qing Dynasty, it was rebuilt in 1996. Walking on it offers views of classic Jiangnan water town scenery, including stone banks, white walls, black tiles, and local daily life by the river.
• Tai’an Bridge - Situated in the northern Zhashan area of the 25th administrative district, Tai’an Bridge, also known as Hejia Bridge, was constructed by the local community in the 12th year of the Wanli reign of the Ming dynasty (1584). Qing scholar Chen Jianglin wrote a poem titled “Tai’an Bridge in Evening View”:

“The sun sets, summer heat retreats,
A faint moonlight fills the pond.
Songs drift from the market streets,
Fishermen’s flutes echo east of the creek.
Palm fans sway away the lingering warmth,
Short summer robes catch the cool breeze.
In this tranquil evening, I wander alone,
The ancient temple connects to the bridge.”

• Handalong Pickles - The traditional entrance to the Handalong Sauce and Pickle Shop features large black calligraphy characters on white walls and an ornate gold-lettered sign above a red doorway. Zhujiajiao, China - Jul 25, 2019.
• Zhujiajiao - Caogang River Boat Ride
  A boat ride along the Caogang River in Zhujiajiao Ancient Town offers a scenic and traditional way to experience Shanghai’s “Venice of the East.” Visitors can glide past historic Ming-and-Qing-dynasty buildings and under iconic bridges like the Fangsheng Bridge. Rides typically cost around 120 RMB as part of a package.

• Private transportation
• Snacks
• All Fees and Taxes
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Meals

Experiencing the sunset and awaiting the illumination in a water town offers a distinctive way to enjoy the Yangtze Delta’s water towns. Zhujiajiao, a suburban treasure of Shanghai and among the top five water towns nearest to downtown Shanghai, boasts a rich 1,700-year history and is elegantly known as “Pearl Stream.” It maintains the ecology and allure of an ancient town while representing “Contemporary Jiangnan”—the modern style and lifestyle of 21st-century Yangtze River south water towns. In this charming locale, 36 unique old bridges cross bubbling streams, willow-lined rivers meander through the town, and brick-and-wood courtyard houses radiate an aura of antiquity, leisure, and tranquility. Additionally, there are numerous small shops offering local handicrafts. Begin with a boat ride, then explore the alleys to sample local snacks, and wander the stone bridges to enjoy the sunset and the gentle glow of nightfall.

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