[2025 Shanghai Attraction] Travel Guide for Fahuata (Updated Oct)

Stroll through the scholarly atmosphere of Jiading, a low-key town in Jiangnan that hides many cultural treasures. Today, let's explore the soul landmarks of "Jiaohua Jiading" and feel the thousand-year-old Confucian charm! The first stop must be the Confucius Temple, where the statue of Confucius stands quietly among red walls and black tiles. Standing before the stone carvings of the 72 sages, you can almost hear the chanting of students from the past. When passing through the Lingxing Gate, remember to touch the door nails, as it is said to bring a bit of the literary star's talent~ (Address: No. 183, South Street, Jiading District, Open 8:30-16:30) A 10-minute walk along Zhouqiao Old Street brings you to Fahua Pagoda! This square, seven-story pagoda, known as the "Brush of Jiading," is especially charming on rainy days. Looking up at the pagoda from below, the flying eaves and upturned corners appear faintly in the mist. Remember to wear non-slip shoes when climbing; the spiral staircase is a bit steep, but from the top floor, you can see the blue-tiled roofs of the entire old town of Jiading~ (Address: No. 349, South Street, Open 8:30-17:00) Here, there is also an exhibition room dedicated to Mr. Gu Weijun and Mr. Hu Juewen, showcasing their life stories, personal belongings, and honors. Mr. Gu, the most famous diplomat of his time, was the first to say "no" to the Western powers at the Paris Peace Conference and the first to make the world say "yes" to China, which is truly admirable. He received a good education from childhood and was proficient in English, laying the foundation for his legendary life. Mr. Hu was passionate about qin (zither), chess, calligraphy, and painting. The exhibition room houses many of his calligraphic works, sometimes sweeping like an army, sometimes blooming with exquisite brushwork, showing that Mr. Hu was also well-educated and knowledgeable. A walk in Jiading lets you effortlessly experience why "Jiaohua Jiading" lives up to its name. Tips: 1. Jiading Old Town is best explored on foot; comfortable flat shoes are recommended. 2. A combined ticket for the Confucius Temple and Fahua Pagoda is more cost-effective. 3. Try the Caotou Tabing (herb pancake) and Luohan vegetarian noodles on Zhouqiao Old Street. 4. Avoid visiting on Mondays, as both attractions are closed. If you get tired, we recommend having a cup of tea at the Tayuan Study. From the glass room, you can see the full view of Fahua Pagoda. Listening to the rain and watching the pagoda here is especially soothing~ The gentle elegance and scholarly atmosphere of Jiangnan blend perfectly in this small town.

When exploring Shanghai, don't miss Jiading, an ancient city with over 800 years of history! This itinerary is perfect for a relaxing day trip, covering all the must-see attractions. Save this guide and follow it! 🗓Jiading One-Day Itinerary: Depart from Shanghai➡️-Jiading Museum➡️Qiuxia Garden➡️Zhouqiao Old Street➡️Fahua Tower➡️Jiading Confucian Temple➡️Huilongtan Park➡️Jiading Wisteria Garden 🚉Transportation: 🚇Take Shanghai Metro Line 11 to Jiading North Station. Transfer to Jiading Bus No. 1 or Jiading Bus No. 10 and get off at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Station. Many buses pass through this station. The attractions are within walking distance. 🚗By car: Navigate to Jiading Museum. If you are unfamiliar with the road conditions in Jiading, it is recommended to park at RT-Mart (parking fee: 6 yuan/hour). The attractions are within walking distance. 💎Attractions: ✅Jiading Museum 🎫Free admission, closed on Mondays Located at No. 215, Bole Road, Jiading District, this local comprehensive museum features a two-story (partially three-story) design with two gardens. It houses a rich collection of cultural relics and has several permanent exhibitions, including the Jiading History Exhibition, the Collection Exhibition, and the Imperial Examination Exhibition. These exhibitions provide a comprehensive overview of Jiading's 800-year history and offer a glimpse into its rich culture. ✅Qiuxia Garden 🎫10 yuan/person One of the five classical gardens in Shanghai, Qiuxia Garden was built during the Ming Dynasty. The garden is full of lush vegetation, picturesque scenery, pavilions, terraces, and winding paths. There is a 500-year-old red maple tree, making it the perfect spot for viewing autumn leaves in November and December. There is also an ancient ginkgo tree. The Jiading City God Temple, an important Taoist temple in the Jiading area, is located within the garden. ✅Zhouqiao Old Street & Fahua Tower 🎫Free admission! Jiading Zhouqiao is the root of Jiading! Along with Songjiang, Nanxiang, and Zhujiajiao, Jiading Ancient Town is listed as one of the first four historical and cultural towns in Shanghai. It retains ancient houses from the Ming and Qing dynasties, with canals and waterways showcasing the charming Jiangnan water town style. It gets very lively in the evening. Inside Fahua Tower, there is a memorial room dedicated to diplomat Gu Weijun, where you can learn about his story. ✅Jiading Confucian Temple & Huilongtan Park 🎫Free admission! Jiading Confucian Temple and Huilongtan Park are separated by the Hengli River. Huilongtan Park, meaning "Five Dragons Playing with a Pearl," is named after the five streams that converge here. The park offers beautiful and elegant scenery and is also a branch venue for the Shanghai Chrysanthemum Exhibition. Jiading Confucian Temple, built during the Southern Song Dynasty, is the largest ancient architectural complex in northwest Shanghai. People come here to pray for academic success and good luck in exams. ✅Jiading Wisteria Garden 🎫Free admission! The most beautiful wisteria garden in Shanghai! Jiading Wisteria Garden is famous for its cascading wisteria flowers and beautiful landscaping. The large wisteria blossoms, in a variety of colors, sway in the wind, attracting countless visitors and photographers.

The so-called 'A Fahua Tower, half of Jiading's history.' Therefore, the story of Jiading should start from here. This year is the 30th anniversary of Jiading's county-to-district transformation, and the Fahua Tower, which has a history of over 800 years, has just been renovated and is brand new. The history of the Fahua Tower is even older than the history of Jiading City. It was built during the Kaiji period of the Song Dynasty and witnessed the great changes in Jiading over the long history. The Fahua Tower, also known as the 'Wenfeng Tower' and 'Wenbi Tower', is a landmark building in the old city of Jiading. The Lianqi and Hengli rivers converge here, carrying the cultural pulse of Jiading from ancient times. After the tower was built, the 'education of Jiading' gradually formed. Among the many ancient streets in Shanghai's water towns, the Zhouqiao Old Street in Jiading District may be an inconspicuous place. Although the traces left by this 800-year-old Jiangnan ancient city to the world are not many, its one tower, two rivers, three streets, and four bridges are still amazing. The one tower is the Fahua Tower; the two rivers refer to the north-south Hengli River and the east-west Lianqi River; the three streets are Nan Dajie, Chengzhong Street, and Xia Tang Street; the four bridges are Jichuan Bridge, Baoqing Bridge, Defu Bridge, and Zhou Bridge. The Zhou Bridge, named the Dragon Ascending Bridge, was built in 1245. It is a single-arch stone bridge that spans the Lianqi River. It runs from north to south, with 13 steps on the stone bridge surface from north to south. It was rebuilt in 1998. Historical records say that during the Yuan Dynasty, Jiading was promoted from a county to a state, so some people renamed the Dragon Ascending Bridge as 'Zhou Bridge', and the name of Zhou Bridge originated from this. Zhouqiao Old Street is the root of Jiading. Since it was established as the county center in 1218, it has been the birthplace of Jiading's historical culture for 800 years. Within this thousand steps, it has gathered ancient towers, stone streets, old bridges, old temples, famous gardens and other relics from the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The culture is vast and the heritage is profound. The Jiabei Suburban Park is located in the northwest of Jiading New City, Shanghai, with a planned area of 13.98 square kilometers and an opening area of 7.39 square kilometers in the first phase. The park has 4,500 acres of rice fields, 80 acres of colored rice fields, 90 acres of Lei bamboo shoots forest, 65 acres of lavender, as well as vineyards, kiwi fruit gardens and themed activity forests in the park. There are also Wujue Avenue, Fengxiang Avenue, Fir Tree Avenue, Wisteria Corridor, 6 kilometers of walking paths, 8 kilometers of battery car tour roads, etc., which are connected together, with roads, corridors, and roads interconnected. There are 22 kilometers of rivers in Jiabei Suburb, and 19 bridges have been built on the river - 18 stone bridges and 1 rainbow wooden structure bridge. Jiading District, Shanghai