Zhujiajiao Ancient Town is located in Qingpu District, Shanghai, adjacent to the Dianshan Lake Scenic Area. It is a typical ancient water town in the Jiangnan region, with a crisscrossing network of waterways between its streets and alleys, creating a very elegant environment. The town boasts gardens, historical sites, numerous traditional specialty snacks, and boutique shops, making it the top choice for visiting ancient towns around Shanghai. Zhujiajiao Ancient Town is not large, and it can be easily explored on foot. A quick tour around the town can be completed in about half a day.
Upon entering the ancient town from the south entrance, you will first arrive at Zhuxi Garden and the Humanities and Art Museum. Zhuxi Garden is a small and exquisite garden that is now open to the public for free. The Humanities and Art Museum is a uniquely shaped modern white building that records the local history and culture of Zhujiajiao through oil paintings and sculptures. After passing the Humanities and Art Museum, you will arrive at North Street, which is bustling with pedestrians. There are many snack shops on the street, where you can taste famous local delicacies such as Auntie’s Zongzi, Ancient Town Glutinous Rice Balls, and Braised Pig’s Feet, as well as various exquisite pastries.
Strolling slowly along North Street to the north, on the right side, you will find several uniquely designed small bridges, such as Yongfeng Bridge and Tai’an Bridge. Across the river is Caohe Street, where attractions like the Qing Dynasty Post Office, Wang Chang Memorial Hall, City God Temple, and Yuanjin Zen Temple are distributed along the river, waiting to be visited. In addition to the attractions, there are many boutique shops on the street, including the famous Cat’s Sky City Bookstore.
The Kezhi Garden, located within the Zhujiajiao scenic area, is a fine example of a garden that integrates the essence of Jiangnan gardens and is worth a visit. The garden is open all year round from 08:30 to 16:30, with the latest ticket collection time at 15:00. Service facilities include a parking lot: Zhujiajiao Ancient Town Parking Lot, reference price: ¥20 per time; address: No. 127-129 Xij井 Street, Qingpu District, Zhujiajiao Town (next to Kezhi Garden), within the Zhujiajiao Ancient Town Tourism Area; capacity: 300.
