Shanghai Self-Drive｜One-Day No-Turnback Route at Dianshan Lake (Tested)

1. 🌟 Highlights of the Trip 1. Connecting Two Ancient Towns: Zhujiajiao and Jinze, one commercial and one hidden gem; the former is full of local life, the latter preserves the original water town scenery. 2. Lakeside Scenic Belt: Includes popular landmarks like Rainbow Bridge and True Love Pier, combining lake views and wetland landscapes. 3. Cultural Easter Eggs: Interspersed with Dream of the Red Chamber-themed gardens and a millennium-old ancient temple, enriching the tour experience. 2. 🗓 Itinerary 1. 08:30-10:00 In-depth Tour of Zhujiajiao Ancient Town Core Experience: Stroll along Fangsheng Bridge, visit Kezhi Garden (20 RMB entrance fee), take a hand-rowed boat (60 RMB/boat) through water alleys. Food: Grandma’s rice dumplings, cured meat, candied lotus root (Beida Street "Handa Long Sauce Garden"). Special Tip: The ancient town is free to enter; internal small attractions have a combined ticket of 60 RMB, recommend choosing 1-2 key spots to visit. 2. 10:30-12:00 Light Experience at Oriental Land Navigation: No. 6888 Huqingping Highway (3 km from Zhujiajiao, 10-minute drive). Activities: Rent a bike for 1 hour (30 RMB/hour) to explore Wisdom Avenue, visit the replica aircraft carrier (boarding requires an additional 20 RMB). Hidden Fun: The children’s playground near the south gate is great for parent-child interaction; the lawn is perfect for a short rest. 3. 12:30-13:30 Lakeside Lunch Restaurants: "Fisherman’s Wharf" inside Oriental Land (focus on lake fresh seafood, about 80 RMB per person). "Maosen Pavilion" in Zhujiajiao (garden-style restaurant, river eel and braised pork). Alternative: Bring your own picnic mat and enjoy a lakeside picnic at the Dianshan Lake West Bank Camping Site (navigate to "Dianshan Lake West Bank Camping Site"). 4. 14:00-15:30 Lakeside Scenic Belt True Love Pier (navigate to "Dianshan Lake True Love Pier"). Features: Lakeside boardwalk + white church building, perfect for artistic photos. Stay Time: 30 minutes. Rainbow Bridge (navigate to "Dianshan Lake Rainbow Bridge"). Features: 1.47 km long bridge, the bridge’s reflection on the lake at dusk looks like a rainbow. Photo Tip: Shoot the full view from the railing at the middle of the bridge using a wide-angle lens. 5. 16:00-17:30 Leisure Time at Jinze Ancient Town Navigation: Jinxi Road, Jinze Town, Qingpu District (15 km from Rainbow Bridge, 20-minute drive). Must-See Spots: Puji Bridge (Shanghai’s oldest stone arch bridge). Yihao Zen Temple (millennium-old ginkgo tree and Yuan Dynasty murals). Cultural Experience: Enjoy tea and listen to Ping Tan storytelling at "Wenqu Bookstore" (advance booking required). 6. 18:00 Return Trip Route Options: Huqingping Highway → Songze Elevated Road (no toll, 1-hour drive). Huyu Expressway (30 RMB toll, 50-minute drive). 3. 🚗 Driving Tips Parking Information: Zhujiajiao: Xinfeng Road Parking Lot (10 RMB/day). Oriental Land: Gate 1 Parking Lot (10 RMB/day). Jinze Ancient Town: Jinxi Road Free Parking Lot. 4. Road Condition Tips: Some sections of the Lakeside Avenue have no divider; be cautious of oncoming traffic. Caibang Village section is one-way; enable "Truck Navigation" mode to avoid it. 5. 🍃 Seasonal Special Activities Spring (March-May): Caibang Village (navigate to "Caibang Village") with rapeseed flower fields and peach blossoms. Autumn (September-November): Baoguo Temple (navigate to "Baoguo Temple") with millennium-old ginkgo leaves covering the ground. Winter (December-February): Oriental Land Ice and Snow Carnival (opens late December).