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🪭 Wear a Chinese outfit and stroll around Zhujiajiao near Shanghai

If you love the vibe of an ancient Chinese town, you must not miss Zhujiajiao 🐉 It’s called the “Venice of Shanghai” because of the small canals flowing through the town, classic arched stone bridges, ancient houses, and lots of Chinese costume rental shops ✨

We chose to rent a pastel-colored Chinese outfit (we call it the Betta fish outfit). They also offer light hair and makeup services~ but adding false eyelashes costs extra.
You can rent the outfit to walk around and take photos at various spots within 1 hour, or pay extra to hire a photographer.

Recommended spots:
📍 Fangsheng Bridge – beautiful from both top and side angles
📍 In front of the ancient tea shop – feels like a beauty from the old era
📍 By the canal in the evening – the light is gorgeous, backlighting shots are great!

💸 Chinese costume rental prices start at about 80-120 yuan (including a bit of hair and makeup)
⏰ Recommended to go in the morning or late afternoon when it’s less crowded, especially on weekdays when there are hardly any people.

If you plan to visit Shanghai, don’t forget to stop by Zhujiajiao and try on a Chinese outfit. It’s just an hour away from Shanghai.
 
#Zhujiajiao #ShanghaiTrip
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Posted: Jun 18, 2025
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