Unlock Shanghai's Hidden Gems | Xinchang Ancient Town, a Unique and Relaxing Photo Tour!

🌿When people think of Shanghai, they often picture the skyscrapers of Lujiazui and the neon lights of the Bund. However, just a short drive away, you can discover a completely different scene - Xinchang Ancient Town. Here, there are no glass curtain walls, only black tiles and white walls. There are no hurried footsteps in suits, only leisurely strolls of the locals. Like a gentle interlude in a bustling symphony, Xinchang Ancient Town stands in stark contrast to the city's luxury, yet coexists harmoniously, attracting those who seek the true essence of life. 🌈The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Xinchang Ancient Town in Shanghai‼️‼️！ Avoid the pitfalls with my firsthand experience＼(`Δ’) Why is it so underrated❓Because it's far from downtown Shanghai It's not overly commercialized, and it's full of local charm, very quiet and quaint, with a compact and interesting layout, and lots of snacks, almost no disappointments. ——Xinchang Ancient Town——(Free admission, open all day) 📍128 Haiquan Street, Pudong New Area 🚇Metro Line 16, Xinyang Station 🚌Bus Hunan Line/Hunan Line Shuttle (The most recommended way to travel is by car🚗, parking lot 7 yuan/h) The only ancient town in Shanghai to be included in the joint application for World Heritage status, with Ming and Qing Jiangnan architecture, very photogenic and beautiful Food Recommendations😍 ✅Bamboo Branch Douzhang Chicken Soup Tofu Pudding⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ It's said to be made with chicken soup, with some cilantro and shrimp, one word "fresh", they also have chicken soup wontons, which are also good ✅Xiasha Fresh Meat and Bamboo Shoot Shaomai⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This tastes similar to homemade, you can also buy raw ones to steam at home ✅Jiang San Stinky Tofu⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I'm a heavy stinky tofu lover, 10 yuan for 4, this one tastes good, I like it😍, just a reminder, the chili is a bit spicy, and there's a queue ✅Xiaoban Coffee☕️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Famous for its terrace river view, very photogenic, be sure to go early, the taste is also good, average price 30-40 yuan, see picture 2 ✅Begonia Cake⭐️⭐️⭐️ Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, with caramelized syrup and sweet red bean paste, but a bit greasy towards the end ✅Fragrant Rice Steamed Cake⭐️⭐️⭐️ For those with a sweet tooth, I found it a bit greasy ✅Salted Egg Yolk Meat Zongzi⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Any shop is delicious, I bought one, it's big, less than ten yuan, very filling, you can also buy raw ones to cook yourself Xinchang Ancient Town Highlights❤️ ✅Three Generations Two Brand Street Known as the "First Archway in Jiangnan", with tall archways and exquisite carvings, also a movie location ✅First Floor Tea Garden Highly recommended, you can listen to storytelling while drinking tea, very leisurely and comfortable ✈️Travel Tips: 1⃣️Avoid holidays, it's super crowded, try to avoid peak times, best to go early 2⃣️It's not very big, you can finish in about three hours, also a movie location 3⃣️Key point⁉️Xinchang Town's postal code is 201314, you can take your special someone, stroll around, eat and drink, and enjoy a leisurely weekend🥰