Shanghai's Six Ancient Towns Await Discovery
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6 landmarks in Shang Hai Shi featured in a instagram post by Puyu Retreat 璞屿, verified on Google Maps: Shanghai Zhujiajiao Ancient Town Tourist Zone, Shanghai Zhujiajiao Ancient Town Tourist Zone, Qibao Ancient Town, and 3 more.
Shanghai Zhujiajiao Ancient Town Tourist Zone
National park
4.4
Explore bridges dating back four dynasties. Locals still fish in the canals. Golden ginkgo leaves fall on temple steps in autumn.
Shanghai Zhujiajiao Ancient Town Tourist Zone
National park
4.4
Explore the beautiful water town. Discover canals, bridges, and historic architecture. Enjoy traditional cuisine and local crafts.
Qibao Ancient Town
Landmark
4.1
Experience daily life without commercial noise. Elderly people bask in the sun. Clear river water flows past the eaves.
Xinchang Ancient Town
Landmark
4.5
Visit Shanghai's only UNESCO World Heritage nominee. The Qing-era teahouse still hosts storytellers. Pipa music drifts into the lane.
Chuansha Ancient Town Parking Lot
Parking lot
4.5
See the town that built Shanghai's colonial architecture. A Ming Dynasty city wall still stands. East meets West in the stonework.
Ancient Town Fengjing
Landmark
4.4
Visit the ancient provincial border town. Local farmers began painting works exhibited worldwide in the 1970s. See red lanterns over the canal at night.