Shanghai's New Stunning Water Town! One-Day Tour Guide to Zhujiajiao

Meaning, finding joy in the ancient town🌸 A newly popular springtime check-in spot in Shanghai! Qingpu Zhujiajiao Ancient Town is truly amazing~ This 1,700-year-old Jiangnan water town is like a moving ink painting, with every corner naturally filtered for a high-end look📸 Every snap is wallpaper-worthy! ✨✨✨Must-Do Activities During the Day✨✨✨ ▫️【Stroll on Fangsheng Bridge】🌟🌟🌟 One of the best-preserved ancient bridges in Shanghai, perfect for photos! Standing on the bridge, every shot looks like a masterpiece~ ▫️【Boat Ride through Water Alleys】🚣‍♀️30 RMB/person You must experience the romance of the "Oriental Venice," with charming bridges and flowing water! ▫️【Tea Tasting and Pingtan Performance】🍵 Order a cup of Longjing tea at a riverside teahouse and listen to Suzhou Pingtan—this is the true way to enjoy Jiangnan~ ▫️【Flower Viewing at Kezhi Garden】🌸 The peonies are in full bloom here, and the garden scenery is breathtaking! 🌅Sunset is the highlight! Here are my secret best viewing spots👇 👉Jingting Homestay Terrace (📍59 Xijing Street) 👉Huazhu Heyuan Inn Courtyard (a protected cultural relic!) 💯Recommended Unique Homestays: 1️⃣Jingting Homestay⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🛏️Feature: Stunning sunset view from the rooftop terrace 💰Price: 800+ RMB/night (book early in peak season!) 📍Address: 59 Xijing Street, Zhujiajiao Ancient Town 2️⃣Huazhu Heyuan Inn⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🛏️Feature: Ming and Qing dynasty historic residence protected as a cultural relic 🏡Room Types: Riverside detached house / Mijia Shiguang / Yiban Courtyard 💰Price: 500-1200 RMB/night (varies by room type) 📍Address: 88 Dongjing Street, Zhujiajiao Ancient Town 📸Photo Tips: ☑️Hanfu or qipao match perfectly with the ancient town! ☑️The light between 5-6 PM is the softest and most beautiful ☑️The corner stairs on Fangsheng Bridge are absolutely stunning! 🍡Must-Try Foods: ✅Grandma’s Zongzi (salted egg yolk meat zongzi is legendary) ✅Zhārou (a local specialty you must try) ✅Stinky tofu (the most authentic from riverside shops) 💡Helpful Tips: ➰Visit on weekday mornings for fewer crowds and a better experience ➰Bring mosquito repellent (there are lots of mosquitoes by the river) ➰Parking suggestion: Ancient town parking lot 20 RMB/day This spring, come feel the poetic charm of the Jiangnan water town~ Grab your bestie and go on a whim!👭 📷Photo Must-Have: White walls + green plants make for stunningly beautiful photos! Wearing Hanfu, just twirling around in the garden brings a fairy-like aura~