Zhujiajiao Kezhi Garden · Garden Water Theater

【Zhujiajiao Ancient Town】is located in Qingpu District, Shanghai, close to Dianshan Lake Scenic [...]

【Zhujiajiao Ancient Town】is located in Qingpu District, Shanghai, close to Dianshan Lake Scenic Area. It is a typical ancient town in the south of the Yangtze River. The waterways crisscross between the streets and alleys, 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 a preferred place to visit ancient towns around Shanghai.


【Zhujiajiao Kezhi Garden】is located on Xijing Street at the northern end of Zhujiajiao. The environment is quiet and the scenery is unique. It is a large manor-style garden building in the town. The original owner is Ma Wenqing, so it is commonly known as “Ma Family Garden”. The garden is named “Kezhi”, which means “while studying, don’t forget farming”. Therefore, there are both book cities and Daoxiang Village in the garden to correspond to the garden name.


【Zhujiajiao Kezhi Garden · Garden Water Theater】won the title of Shanghai’s new performing arts space in 2022. It is the first real-life garden water theater in China. Performances such as garden Kunqu Opera “The Peony Pavilion”, Korean Pansori “Othello”, and contemporary Kunqu Opera “I, Hamlet” have been held. It is open all year round from 08:30 to 16:30. The opening time for viewing and performing at Zhujiajiao Kezhi Garden · Garden Water Theater is determined according to the performance schedule.


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