The Collision of Ancient Towns and Film.

Shanghai, this modern international metropolis, boasts a rich historical and cultural heritage alongside vibrant modern architecture. In this city, Zhujiajiao and Shanghai Chedun Film Park are two highly distinctive tourist destinations, each representing different tourism styles. Zhujiajiao, located in Qingpu District of Shanghai, is an ancient town with a history of over a thousand years. It preserves a large number of ancient buildings, stone bridges, old alleys, and traditional handicrafts, making visitors feel as if they have traveled back in time to the ancient water towns of Jiangnan. The history of Zhujiajiao can be traced back to the year 901 AD, when it was just a small village. Over time, Zhujiajiao gradually developed into a prosperous commercial center, attracting many merchants to gather here. Today, the ancient town still retains the bustling scenes of the past. Visitors can appreciate the traditional water town scenery, taste authentic Jiangnan cuisine, and experience the unique lifestyle of Jiangnan. In Zhujiajiao, visitors can explore ancient temples, traditional teahouses, and handicraft shops. Additionally, they can participate in various traditional cultural activities such as making rice cakes and paper cutting, gaining a deeper understanding of the traditional culture of the Jiangnan region. The zongzi (rice dumplings) here are particularly famous, known for their fragrant and glutinous texture and rich fillings, and are highly favored by tourists. Shanghai Chedun Film Park, located in Songjiang District of Shanghai, is a theme park centered around film shooting. It features numerous film shooting scenes and rich film culture experiences, offering visitors a comprehensive film culture experience tour. The uniqueness of Chedun Film Park lies in its concentration of various shooting scenes from different eras and styles. Visitors can explore scenes such as the Shikumen buildings of old Shanghai, European-style villas, and modern commercial streets. These scenes not only recreate the architectural styles of different historical periods but also provide visitors with an immersive shooting experience. At Chedun Film Park, visitors can also participate in various film-related activities and games. For example, visitors can wear crew costumes for role-playing and shooting experiences; they can also attend training courses by professional photographers to learn photography techniques and film production processes. These activities not only add fun to the visit but also give visitors a deeper understanding of the behind-the-scenes stories of film shooting. Although Zhujiajiao and Shanghai Chedun Film Park are both highly distinctive tourist destinations, they represent different tourism styles and cultural connotations. Zhujiajiao attracts visitors with its ancient town scenery and rich traditional culture, allowing people to appreciate the local customs and practices of the Jiangnan water towns; while Shanghai Chedun Film Park focuses on film shooting scenes and various film culture experiences, providing visitors with a comprehensive film culture experience.