Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, Shanghai
A Stone-arch Bridge
Street Scene, Zhujiajiao
Zhujiajiao is a well known water town situated on the shore of brilliant Dianshan Lake, nestled against the boundless Nine Hills. Zhujiajiao, which is sometimes referred to as 'Zhuxi', is one of the four most famous cultural towns of Shanghai, and boasts a thousand years of history. It began as a small village during the Three Kingdoms Period (220 - 280), and developed into a bazaar during the Song (960 - 1297) and Yuan Dynasties (1271 - 1368). Owing to its booming businesses, more and more people took up residency until it finally developed into a town in the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644).
Zhujiajiao is blessed with a charming landscape similar to that of Venice, Italy. Beautiful, free-flowing rivers run randomly throughout the town, accompanied by the long streets. Dozens of old stone bridges crisscross the picturesque rivers. Along the banks of the rivers stand ancient houses in the style of the Ming and Qing (1644 - 1911) Dynasties. You will greatly appreciate the most natural elements of this town as well as its friendly inhabitants.
As an ancient town, Zhujiajiao has numerous human and cultural attractions to offer visitors, many of which are very famous. The most famous attractions include: the Fangsheng Bridge (the largest stone bridge with five openings in Southeast China), the North Street (the first street of Ming and Qing Dynasties in Shanghai), the Baoguo Temple (the underlying temple of Jade Buddha Temple), the ancient City God's Temple, the Hall of Xi Family, the Memorial Hall of Wang Chang, the large and ancient Kezhi Garden, the elegant and modern Zhuxi Garden, the Three Turnings on the street (Sanyang Wan, Qiaozi Wan and Mituo Wan), the old, mystical and deep lanes among others.
Ticket: Free for the ancient town
Zhujiajiao Cruise: CNY 60 (with a limit of 6 visitors)
Recommended Itineraries and Fees:
Folk Customs Tour: CNY 30
Attractions: Tong Tian He Chinese Pharmacy, Great Qing Post office, Yuanjin Buddhist Temple & Kezhi Garden
New Tour of the Water Town (8 attractions): CNY 60
Attractions: Y-Art Gallery, Tong Tian He Chinese Pharmacy, Great Qing Post office, City God's Temple, Shanghai Handicraft Exhibition Hall, Yuanjin Buddhist Temple, Shanghai Quanhua Art Gallery & Kezhi Garde
New Tour of the Water Town (9 attractions): CNY 80
Attractions: Y-Art Gallery, Tong Tian He Chinese Pharmacy, Great Qing Post office, City God's Temple, Shanghai Handicraft Exhibition Hall, Yuanjin Buddhist Temple, Hanlin Stele Museum & Shanghai Quanhua Art
Transportation:
Take Bus Hu-Zhu Special Line, Hu-Zhu Express Line, Shang-Tai Line or Shang-Zhu Line and get off at Zhujiajiao.
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