Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

朱家角古镇

Shanghai, Qingpu★ 4.5·31.2105°N, 121.4814°E

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (includes all paid sites)

Duration

3-5 hours

Rating

4.5 / 5.0

About Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

This cultural ancient town in Shanghai showcases centuries of history through its architecture and traditions.

Highlights

• Well-preserved water town with canals, stone bridges, and lanes. • The 'North Street,' Kezhi Garden, and boat rides. • Ming/Qing architecture and snacks.

Suggested Route

North gate → Main Street → Kezhi Garden → canal boat → Fang Sheng bridge; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Water-town snacks — river shrimp, zongzi, stinky tofu; riverside cafés. Lodging: town guesthouses and Qingpu hotels.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, boat rental, shops; narrow lanes, partly stepped.

Travel Tips

Zhujiajiao is rich in tourism resources. Nearby Dianshan Lake hosts the Shanghai Water Sports Center; Oriental Land is a youth outdoor-activity camp; and Shanghai Sun Island International Club and the International Golf & Country Club combine business, resort, and leisure. The old town has opened over 20 sights including Kezhi Garden and the Qing-era Post Office. Nine old streets run along the water, with over a thousand riverside houses. Beida Street, also called 'One-Line Street,' is the best-preserved Ming-Qing commercial street in Shanghai's suburbs.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (October-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.