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Zhujiajiao is an ancient town located in the Qingpu District of Shanghai. The population of Zhujiajiao is 60,000. Zhujiajiao is a water town on the outskirts of Shanghai, and was established about 1,700 years ago.
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1 - Shanghai Zhujiajiao Ancient Town Tourist Zone
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2 - Xitang
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3 - The Bund
41 km away
The Bund or Waitan is a waterfront area in central Shanghai. The area centers on a section of Zhongshan Road within the former Shanghai International Settlement, which runs along the western bank of the Huangpu River in the eastern part of Huangpu District.
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4 - Shanghai
42 km away
Shanghai is one of the four municipalities of the People's Republic of China. It is located on the southern estuary of the Yangtze, with the Huangpu River flowing through it.
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5 - Oriental Pearl Tower
43 km away
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6 - Pudong Skyline
44 km away
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7 - Shanghai Grandmother Restaurant
44 km away
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8 - 上海市人民英雄纪念塔
45 km away
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9 - Waibaidu Bridge
45 km away
The Waibaidu Bridge, called the Garden Bridge in English, is the first all-steel bridge, and the only surviving example of a camelback truss bridge, in China.
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10 - 黄浦江游览
45 km away
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11 - Chenyi Square
45 km away
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The city has preserved some picturesque and emblematic evidence of its past: its many man-made canals. The many waterways have remained intact over the years.
The water city of Zhujiajiao, on the outskirts of Shanghai, is a typical example of China's ancient canal cities. It is famous throughout the country for its architecture, its excellent state of preservation and its rivers. A visit to Zhujiajiao will make you forget the hustle and bustle of the city for a morning or even a day.
First of all, to talk about age, Zhujiajiao town is 1700 years old, going through many historical periods from feudalism to modernity, but still retains its own characteristics. Zhujiajiao dates from the Ming and Qing dynasties with architectural works bearing the characteristics of this era.
Zhujiajiao is located in the west of Shanghai, 60km from the city center. Therefore, if you intend to travel to Shanghai, it is very convenient to visit this beautiful little old town. One of the architecture that cannot fail to mention is 36 stone bridges, both large and small, connecting the rivers around the town. One of the most famous bridges is Fangsheng Bridge. Because this is the only surviving 5-span stone bridge in the Chang He area, it has become a typical image when talking about the town.
Admiring the beautiful scenery is a must-see if you have come to Zhujiajiao old town. From quaint lantern houses to bridges spanning the old town, the tranquil, peaceful scenes known as the Venice of Shanghai are something you can't miss. There is a special feature of Zhujiajiao that is renting a lot of ancient costumes. Coming to this place, you can transform into a king of the Qing dynasty or the Empress.
Food here is also one of the highlights, extremely attractive. You can comfortably experience from close street food to high-class dishes in a luxurious restaurant. Some famous street foods, bearing regional characteristics such as rotten tofu, dumplings, dumplings, etc., make a strong impression on tourists.
Like an ancient painting, Zhujiajiao is an ideal place, worth you to pack your backpack and try it out. Away from the hustle and bustle of life, immersing in a peaceful and quiet space in the old town for a pure soul is the most appreciated thing by all visitors who have come here.
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With only about 80 to 150 yuan, you can sit on a small boat, comfortably watching the scenery of the town from the river.
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