[2025 Shanghai Attraction] Travel Guide for Sijing Ancient Town (Updated Apr)

As the largest outdoor night market in Shanghai... Sijing has been driven out by security uncles and city management uncles many times... Often because of the problems of being dirty, messy and bad, it frequently makes the news, but as middle-aged aunts in Shanghai, we really have a lot of feelings for this kind of night market... Every time I come, I can recall the dark cuisine world during my college years... The taste of those skewers, those hamburgers🍔, really taste the same as when I was a child... What's more, the prices are really down-to-earth... We have already lost Sangangli, hope Sijing night market can keep going... 📌: Shanghai Metro Line 9 Sijing Road Metro Station🚉-Exit 3 is right there You can go after 7pm, and the stalls will be set up one after another...

| Encounter a poetic time. Discover a hidden gem in the south of the Yangtze River, Sijing Ancient Town, this March. 🌞On a sunny day, stroll through the ancient town, feel the gentle breeze, and watch the willow branches sway. It's like stepping into a beautiful spring painting🎨. There is also a white cherry blossom tree in full bloom in the village. The pure white flowers bloom like snowflakes, so beautiful that it's hard to look away. Every photo is a masterpiece📷. Sijing Ancient Town has a long history, dating back a thousand years. It enjoys the reputation of being the "first town among the eighteen towns east of the county". It has a profound cultural heritage and is the birthplace of famous figures such as Tao Zongyi, a great Confucian scholar of the Yuan Dynasty, and Ma Xiangbo, the founder of Fudan University. The Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings in the ancient town are well-preserved. Walking along the stone-paved road, the white-walled and black-tiled buildings are scattered in an orderly manner, and the upturned eaves resemble swallowtails, telling stories of the past. There are also winding rivers, as well as landmark buildings such as Futianjing Temple and Anfang Pagoda, all exuding an aura of tranquility and peace. When you are tired of walking, go to One Foot Garden in the ancient town. This shop is located in Baoluntang, which dates back to the mid-Qing Dynasty and is commonly known as "Wang Family Hall." It has a history of more than 300 years. The interior is antique, with a deep courtyard and lush greenery. Sitting by the carved window, admiring the beautiful scenery of the ancient pagoda, and enjoying a delicious afternoon tea is truly relaxing. The latte, pizza, and chicken wings here are all very good and can satisfy different tastes. Sijing Ancient Town offers the beauty of spring, a rich history and culture, and comfortable leisure places. Come here in March, and if you're not too demanding, you can spend a leisurely day. 🅿️Driving is recommended, and parking is relatively convenient, it seems to be 3 yuan/hour. ～～～～～

Sijing Ancient Town was established in the Yuan Dynasty and has long been known as the "First Town of the Eighteen Towns in the East of the County." It is the birthplace of many famous scholars, including Tao Zongyi, a renowned historian and educator from the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties; Fan Yunlin, a Ming Dynasty painter and calligrapher; Ma Xiangbo, the founder of Fudan University; and Shi Liangcai, the founder of Shen Bao newspaper. Sijing Ancient Town is rich in cultural heritage, with national intangible cultural heritage such as the "Sijing Ten Brocade Gongs and Drums," municipal intangible cultural heritage such as "Shadow Puppetry," and district-level intangible cultural heritage such as "Shanghai-style Paper Cutting," "Sijing Dough Figurines," "Aliu Tangyuan," "Sijing Tofu," and "Guangli Zongzi." In 2005, Sijing Ancient Town was designated as a Shanghai Historical and Cultural Area by the Shanghai Municipal Government. In 2014, it was recognized as one of the sixth batch of Chinese Historical and Cultural Towns and Villages by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and the State Administration of Cultural Heritage. In 2021, it was named a Shanghai Folk Culture and Art Town by the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism. In 2023, it was selected as one of the first batch of Cultural and Tourism Industry Integration Development Demonstration Zones and Featured Commercial Streets in Songjiang District.

📍It's Sijing Ancient Town ➡️Current status: Still under renovation... 👍Pros: Few people, quiet, many exhibition halls are almost empty 🙃Cons: Not many places to visit, you can finish the tour in 1–2 hours 📸Main attractions: 🔸Yuechu Youli⭐⭐⭐: A cultural and creative store at the entrance of the street 🔸Anfang Tower⭐⭐⭐: A landmark building in Sijing, just a tower, always in the photos. 🔸Yueqi Huaming⭐⭐⭐⭐: A tea house with an ancient style 🔸Nancun Yingxue⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Xinhua Bookstore in an old house, with cultural and creative products, coffee, few people, and good for photos 🔸Yichi Garden (Baolun Hall)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: The only place on the old street with a few more people. The old house was built in the mid-Qing Dynasty by Wang Baolin, a wealthy merchant in Sijing, commonly known as (Wang Family Hall), with a history of more than 300 years. The house is large, with east and west axes, several courtyards, and a second floor, like a maze. I came here at noon on the weekend, and it was not full at all, a Yichi Garden with few people. 🔸Ma Xiangbo's Former Residence⭐⭐⭐⭐: A traditional courtyard-style building with five courtyards, four courtyards, and one corridor, facing south, introducing Mr. Ma's life, and there is a passage on the east side connecting the front and back halls. 🔸Futianjing Temple⭐⭐⭐: A small temple with few people 🔸Shi Liangcai's Former Residence⭐⭐⭐⭐: The general manager of Shenbao, a newspaper tycoon, the old house has three courtyards, combining Chinese and Western styles. Next to the old house is a modern building: Shenbao Cultural Space, with coffee on the first floor and a small exhibition introducing old buildings on the second floor, with no one... The building is in the style of fair-faced concrete, contrasting with the Chinese-style old house next door. 🗺️Tour route: All on one street, from west to east in the order above ☕Food and drinks: 🔸There are quite a few coffee, milk tea, and tea houses 🔸Yuxingji, Sixiaolong Mantou Shop, Ancient Town Zongzi Shop 🚖Transportation: 🚇Take Metro Line 9 to Sijing Station, then ride a bike for 2–3 km Sijing Ancient Town

Sijing Ancient Street is located in Sijing Town, Songjiang District, Shanghai. It is a thousand-year-old town with a long history and profound cultural heritage. Here is some information about Sijing Ancient Street: - History and Culture: Sijing Ancient Street has a long history that can be traced back to the Northern Song Dynasty. It was originally named Huibo Village, then renamed Qijian Village in the Southern Song Dynasty, and officially named Sijing in the middle of the Yuan Dynasty. - Architectural Style: The ancient street retains many buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, which have typical characteristics of the Jiangnan water town, such as the misty corridor, ancient bridges, and ancient wells. - Cultural Celebrities: Sijing Ancient Street has nurtured many cultural celebrities, such as the great scholar Tao Zongyi in the Yuan Dynasty, Ma Xiangbo, the founder of Fudan University, and Shi Liangcai, a newspaper giant in the Republic of China. - Specialty Cuisine: The ancient street has many specialty cuisines, such as Sijing Xiaolong, Ah Liu Tangyuan, Sijing Mutton, and Guangli Zongzi. - Tourist Attractions: There are tourist attractions such as Anfang Tower, Ma Xiangbo's Former Residence, Shi Liangcai's Former Residence, and Futian Jing Temple in the ancient street. - Transportation Guide: - Self-driving: You can go to Sijing Ancient Street through Husong Highway, Sichen Highway, and other roads. - Public Transportation: You can take Metro Line 9 to Sijing Station, then walk or transfer to a bus to the ancient street. When visiting Sijing Ancient Street, it is recommended to pay attention to the following points: - The buildings and cultural relics in the ancient street are precious. Please take care of them and do not damage them at will. - When tasting food, pay attention to choosing regular restaurants and food to ensure food hygiene. - There are many tourists in the ancient street. Please take care of your personal belongings to prevent loss.

Once the hometown of the founder of Fudan University! Sijing Ancient Town is located on both sides of Sijing Pond in Sijing Town, Songjiang District, Shanghai, stretching from Jiangchuan Road in the west to Hushong Highway in the east. It is a national historical and cultural village, with 54 cultural heritage buildings still in existence, including 'Shi Liangcai's Former Residence' and 'Ma Xiangbo's Former Residence'. The town is characterized by the convergence of four waters, crisscrossing streets and alleys, and interlocking bridges, representing the traditional features of the water town residential architecture in the Songjiang area. The town's landmark buildings include the Fang'an Pagoda and the Fuyuan Jing Temple, as well as remnants of the riverbank docks and revetments from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The town's snacks are also famous, with the renowned Sijing Xiaolong buns, various cakes and pastries, and local Shanghainese restaurants that are quite good.

Location: Lane 3388, Sichen Road, Sijing Town, Songjiang District, Shanghai. 10 minutes by taxi from Yushan Station on Public Transportation Line 9 Driving route: 10 minutes from Jiasong Middle Intersection of G50 Expressway The outdoor beach swimming pool is definitely the biggest highlight of this hotel. The hotel area is 12,400 square meters, and the outdoor beach swimming pool occupies 4,400 square meters. As a luxury five-star hotel, the garden is lush with vegetation, with a large swimming pool, beach, lawn and palm trees, perfect for taking photos! Capture the charm of the tropical island The hotel also has an indoor swimming pool, archery club, children's park, horse riding, skiing and other entertainment facilities to meet the leisure and entertainment needs of guests of different ages. The hotel is located in Yushan National Tourist Resort, where birds sing and flowers bloom all year round. It is also blessed with super tourist attractions such as Guangfulin Ruins and Happy Valley. The surrounding business district is prosperous, and the whole holiday experience is full! Shanghai Oriental Yushan Hanyuege Hotel (formerly Yushan Sofitel), all surprises are waiting for you

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This ancient town has just been restored, but it's not completely built yet... There is still a long stretch of road in the middle that is under construction... The town was formed as a village in the Northern Song Dynasty, originally called Huibo Village, and renamed Qijian Village in the Southern Song Dynasty. It was not until the mid-Yuan Dynasty that it was officially named "Sijing" because four jings, Waipo Jing, Tongbo Jing, Dong Jing, and Zhang Jing, converged here. Tao Zongyi, a literary figure at the end of the Yuan Dynasty, brought his family here to live in seclusion and built the "Nancun Caotang" south of the Sijing River; Sun Daoming, a book collector, built the "Yingxue Studio" north of the Sijing River.

Songjiang District in southwestern Shanghai is known as the root of Shanghai. For a long time in history, most of Shanghai has been under the jurisdiction of Songjiang Prefecture. The town of Songjiang District is a thousand-year-old town. Because there are four rivers such as Waibo, Tongbo, Dongyu and Zhangye, they are named here. After the Northern Song Dynasty more than a thousand years ago, some people lived and lived in the area, forming a village called "Chengbo Village", which was the beginning of the town. In the Ming Dynasty, it was already very prosperous. It is an important food distribution center in the Songjiang area, called Bengbu City. Most of the existing old houses in the ancient town were built during the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China, and they still retain the architectural style of the Jiangnan water town. Free to open, no tickets, no development, half old and old, along the river are old houses, and there are many new buildings in the street. The Anfang Tower at the entrance to the ancient town can be seen at the top of the tower. There are several celebrities' former residences, and Ma Xiangbo's former residence is on the old street. Ma Xiangbo is a famous Chinese educator and founder of Fudan University. There is a Futianjing Temple in the ancient town. It was rebuilt in about 2000. Its predecessor was the Millennium Temple, Dongtian Temple. It was built in the Northern Song Dynasty Zhenzong Period. It is now much smaller than before and it is also a clean place.