Shanghai Xinchang Ancient Town!

Xinchang Ancient Town is about forty kilometers away from downtown Shanghai, but compared to other ancient towns in Shanghai, it is more peaceful and simple, not overly commercialized, and is a place where you can feel the breath of life in every corner of this southern Chinese ancient town. Xinchang Ancient Town is not large, consisting mainly of a narrow old street, a few water lanes, and small alleys, which basically make up the entirety of the ancient town. In the town, along the narrow riversides stand the old-style houses with white walls and black tiles. Walking on the stone-paved roads of the old street, crossing the stone arch bridges carved with exquisite patterns, and passing by the time-worn stone archways, you can feel the charm of the years everywhere. There are no shops lining the streets, nor bustling crowds. Apart from snack bars and handicraft shops, you can also find quiet coffee bars, traditional barbershops, and grocery stores, as well as local elderly people sitting by the wall, reading newspapers and basking in the sun. In recent years, Xinchang Ancient Town has gradually become more well-known, largely due to Director Ang Lee's movie 'Lust, Caution.' The scenes where Tang Wei and Wang Leehom are in the teahouse, and where Tang Wei walks on the bridge, were filmed here. You can also reminisce about the scenes from the movie and feel the atmosphere. Additionally, it's interesting that the local postal code is '201314'—you should know what that means, right? Remember to buy a local postcard on the old street and get it stamped at the town's post office! Xinchang Ancient Town is a great place for a family weekend outing, to slow down the pace of life and enjoy your own leisurely time! Detailed address: No. 128 Haiquan Street, Xinchang Town, Pudong New District Transportation strategy: Take the subway line 16 to Xinchang Station, then transfer to bus 628 to Xinchang Town Bus Station, and walk from there. Business hours: All day Practical tips: No admission fee