Shanghai boasts beautiful ancient towns with Ming and Qing architectural styles and historical relics

🏨 Zhujiajiao Ancient Town 📍Detailed Address: Take the subway to Zhujiajiao Station Exit 1, then follow the navigation to walk for about 15min or take a taxi for 5 minutes, or a bus for 7-8 minutes. ❤Recommended Reason: The smartest ancient town in Shanghai, free to visit and always packed with tourists. In such a valuable city like Shanghai, there hides a Jiangnan water town—Zhujiajiao Ancient Town. 🌟Highlights: Zhujiajiao Ancient Town is one of the four famous historical and cultural towns in Shanghai, dating back to the Song and Yuan dynasties. The town is filled with small bridges over flowing water, the sound of oars in the air, and cobblestone lanes! The ancient residences and historical relics in the style of the Ming and Qing dynasties exude an old-world charm, with their grey tiles and bricks, resembling a fresh and elegant ink painting. Compared to other bustling attractions in Shanghai, strolling through the streets and alleys of the ancient town to experience the refined and gentle charm of Jiangnan, and to appreciate a different kind of ancient elegance in the Magic City is unique! Pick a good day to go, and under the blue sky and white clouds, Zhujiajiao naturally filters the scene, making every snapshot beautiful! 🗓Itinerary: Fangsheng Bridge: It is the largest, longest, and highest five-arch stone bridge in Shanghai, known as the 'Number One Bridge in Shanghai.' You can capture the full view at the dock, and during sunset, the water surface shimmers, and the lights on both banks are dimly lit, creating a great atmosphere. In front of Yuanjin Zen Monastery: Arguably the most beautiful photo spot in the whole of Zhujiajiao, the view here is very open, with boats coming and going, offering a more expansive water scene than Wuzhen or Xitang. Ancient Town Night View: From the evening when the lights first come on to the bright lanterns at night, the beautiful night view is just as impressive as during the day! In general, tourists are concentrated on North Street, Caohe Street, Dongjing Street, and Xijing Street, while other places are less crowded. Due to fewer tourists, the area around Fuxing Bridge and Zhonghe Bridge retains the authentic ancient town life, which feels more lively. Route: Zhujiajiao Ancient Town Visitor Center → Kezhi Garden/Hexin Garden → Cross the bridge (Apo Tea House) → Fangsheng Bridge → Sauce Garden → Yuanjin Zen Monastery → Daqing Post Office 📝Note tips: The ancient town does not charge an entrance fee, but some individual attractions do. Interested friends can go and see! 👍Most Recommended: The ancient town is quite large, and you can stroll around for a whole day. Mainly stone roads and small bridges, it is recommended to wear a pair of comfortable shoes!