2025 Zhujiajiao Ancient Town Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

Wow everyone~ Let me tell you that this is an unplanned but unexpectedly good trip! Today, we will take you to explore an ancient city that is not far from Shanghai—Zhujiajiao Ancient Town or some people call it the “Venice of Shanghai.” First impression: Stepping in, it’s like being sucked into ancient China! Rows of ancient wooden houses along a classic canal with a curved stone bridge like in the ancient Chinese movies you watched when you were a kid. The feeling is so awesome. Must-do activities: • Take a boat ride on the canal, it’s so good~ Every angle you take a picture comes out beautiful. Even with a camera, it works. • Take a leisurely stroll through the shops, handmade products, and small cafes with a very cozy vibe. • The street food is amazing! Especially the stuffed bread, the meat is super juicy. The fried food is so delicious. • There are many secret corners, perfect for taking pictures to post on IG with aesthetics. Pro Tips: • It’s best to go in the morning when there are fewer people and you’ll get a peaceful feel like you’ve stepped into a period drama. • It’s recommended to wear clothes in earth tones to match the mood of the city. • Carry some cash with you. Because some shops don't accept QR code (Shocked?) To summarize briefly: if you come to Shanghai and don't come to Zhujiajiao, it's a big mistake! An ancient feel + aesthetic vibes + delicious food, all gathered here. It's perfect for those who love taking pictures, cafe lovers, and cultural immersion. I must say that you should pin it on your map. There are many convenient and easy ways to get to Zhujiajiao Ancient Town from Shanghai, as follows: 1. Subway (Metro): Take Line 2 (green) to Hongqiao Railway Station. Change to Line 17 (purple) and get off at Zhujiajiao Station (朱家角站). Take Exit 1 and walk about 1-2 kilometers (about 15-20 minutes on foot) to enter Zhujiajiao Ancient Town. 2. Bus: From downtown Shanghai You can take a bus from the boarding point on Nanjing Road to Zhujiajiao Bus Station directly. It takes about 1 hour. • When you arrive at Zhujiajiao Bus Station, walk for about 500 meters to reach the ancient town. 3. Taxi or ride-hailing service: • For convenience, you can call a taxi or use a ride-hailing app such as DiDi from Shanghai to Zhujiajiao directly. It takes about 30-45 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. #TravelChina #CheckInEatTravel #TravelChina #TravelPlan #trip #Shanghai

#travelinginchina Beautiful scenic spot although what they have, you can find elsewhere in other places. This place is famous for the meat dumplings so be sure to buy a few back. The sunset can also be very picturesque, so keep an eye on the time and the place you want to be to get these photos at the perfect time. Yuanjin Temple is a great place to get a nice view of the ancient town of Zhujiajiao, because it allows you to go the first floor and walk around the balcony.

#TravelChina 🛶Zhujiajiao Ancient Town 🏞 An ancient town about 1 hour away from Shanghai city center. The highlight of this city is the ancient bridges over the canals, which have many bridges. The atmosphere is like being in an ancient Chinese movie. How can we, as content lovers, miss this? Let's transform into the Lady of Zhujiajiao City. There are many Chinese costume rental shops here for taking pictures, so we chose one. The rental price of each shop is different, depending on the agreement. 💸Ours is 150 yuan, including hair and makeup. It's considered a complete mission to become a Chinese P.S. As desired, the finished look is perfect. The day we went was a long holiday for Chinese people. There were a lot of people. We were there for only 2 hours. We returned to Shanghai because there were so many people that we couldn't walk.🤣 🚈How to get there Metro Line 17 Zhujiajiao Station EXIT 1 #WhereToGo #painaigopaii #zhujiajiao #zhujiajiaoacienttown #Shanghai attractions

Zhujiajiao (朱家角古镇), located in Shanghai’s Qingpu District, is a picturesque ancient water town known for its beautiful canals, stone bridges, and traditional Chinese architecture. Established over 1,700 years ago, Zhujiajiao offers visitors a glimpse into China’s rich history and culture. Stroll along the narrow alleyways, explore quaint teahouses, and visit the iconic Fangsheng Bridge, the longest stone bridge in Shanghai. You can take a peaceful boat ride through the canals, visit the ancient post office, and admire the many temples and gardens scattered throughout. Zhujiajiao is a perfect blend of history, serenity, and charm. #chinatrip #asiatrip #instatravel #chinatravel

#chinatrip A small beautiful ancient Chinese village at outskirt of Shanghai, settled at the bank or Caogang river & rivulets. Many older looking Chinese houses were lined at both side of river & transportation was by boat. A lot of stone arch bridges crossed the walkway for pedestrians. Many traditional Chinese shops, restaurants & emerging modern western restaurants were there. We were delighted to see a store selling dried snakes, sea horses, scorpions & various fishes. Pig legs, chicken feet, whole baby chicken, whole pork thigh etc. in different soya sauce were on display for sale. Also called Venice of Shanghai was a good place to visit.

#coupletravel Zhujiajiao Watertown, just an hour from Shanghai, is a delightful day trip destination. With its winding canals, ancient stone bridges, and traditional wooden houses, it offers a glimpse into the past. Stroll along the quaint streets lined with shops selling local crafts and snacks, or take a peaceful boat ride along the waterways for a different perspective. Key sights include the impressive Fangsheng Bridge and the tranquil Kezhi Garden. Zhujiajiao’s charming atmosphere, combined with its proximity to Shanghai, makes it an ideal getaway from the city’s hustle and bustle. Travel Tips: Best Time to Visit: Weekdays to avoid weekend crowds. Must-See: Fangsheng Bridge and Kezhi Garden for beautiful views and architecture. Local Treats: Sample sticky rice dumplings and zongzi from street vendors.

Water Market, Zhujiajiao Ancient Town This is another ancient town that is not far from Shanghai. You can walk around the town all day or take a boat. There are many foods to eat and most importantly, there are shops that rent photoshoot outfits. You can choose any shop, they are all available. How to get there: Take MRT Line 2 and change lines at Hongqiao Railway Station. Then take Line 17 and get off at Zhujiajiao 朱家角站 Station, Exit 1 (Total travel time 1 hour). Walk for about 20 minutes to reach the ancient town. #zhujiajiao #zhujiajiaoancienttown #china

I heard that Sanmao once visited Zhujiajiao and was fascinated by the small bridges, flowing water and ancient houses, so I also want to make a trip to Zhujiajiao. Take Line 2 to Xujing East and then transfer to Line 17 to Zhujiajiao. The journey is quite long, but considering Zhujiajiao's thousand-year history and Jiangnan scenery, the distance is no longer a problem. I forgot about the crowds during the Qingming Festival. After arriving in Zhujiajiao, I saw the real "crowds" and experienced what crowds meant. I took pictures of the crowds at the "Fangsheng Bridge". One can imagine how many people's footprints and traces of generations have been left on the ancient stone road. I really like the ancient houses on stilts in the south and bought the most famous mother-in-law rice dumplings here. Although there are many people, I have earned a kind of wealth and memories by coming here! #familytravel # Qingming holiday Zhujiajiao trip

Last weekend, I ventured to Zhujiajiao Water Town near Shanghai. This ancient town, known as the "Venice of the East," captivated me with its picturesque canals and traditional architecture. Zhujiajiao's winding waterways, adorned with stone bridges and charming houses, transported me to a bygone era. The serene ambiance and scenic beauty were simply mesmerizing. The well-preserved Qing Dynasty-style buildings, with their intricate wood carvings and vibrant red lanterns, showcased the town's rich history. The Kezhi Garden, a tranquil oasis, offered a glimpse into the refined aesthetics of ancient Chinese gardens.

📍China Shanghai Zhujiajiao If you go to the outskirts of Shanghai, you can see a beautiful water town called Zhujiajiao! I recommend taking a boat from Zhujiajiao ㅎㅎ #Shanghai #Zhujiajiao

At Zhujiajiao area….there is an elegant and luxury hotel named "Ahn Luh Hotel" the hotel decorated by real wood with chinese craft. It is so impressive. Foods in hotel restaurant is so delicious. We went there during the National Holiday just for lunch as the rooms are fully booked. However, it was a right decision to go. Inside also have many Chinese hand writing to show on the wall. The staffs are so nice and warm welcome even we just came for lunch. Beside the restaurant is outdoor swimming pool. Actually we wanted to sit outside but it was so hot on that date. Anyway it is also my first time to see the swimming pool with wood decoration. I like this place very much. #ancientarchitecture

After a full day of walking around the Ancient town ,eating and a great fish spa massage .You can walk a little bit out of the Ancient Town and grab a drink at a relatively hidden small bar T&F Lucky.This is exactly what you need after a long day in the sun .I found the drinks reasonable ,but the tequila shot I ordered was expensive,48¥ ,that was the most expensive tequila shot I’ve had in Shanghai .It is very chilled and ideal for relaxing before heading home. #ontheroad#naturalwonders#lakes

Getting There - If you are traveling from Shanghai you can take metro Line 17, the station is Zhujiajiao. Follow the signs and you will find the water town, it is not far from the station. Attractions - Kezhi Yuan garden where you can make amazing photos. The ticket is 20RMB You can see different types of bridges in this town, mostly stone bridges. You can take a boat (gondola) and see the town from the other perspective. I recommend this. The price for the boat is from 80 to 150RMB , depends where do you want to go. If you are in love with art you can visit Museum of the watercolors art, there you can find some fantastic paintings. Ticket is 30RMB. Shopping - Souvenirs, food and coffee places are all over the small pediastrian streets. This was a really interesting experience. #travelinspiration#awesomepic#historicculture#urbanexplorer

Your trip to Shanghai isn’t complete if you don’t have the chance the gorgeous small water town of Zhujiajiao! This water town is located in the outskirts of Shanghai and easily accessible by metro. Once you’ve reached the station, walk about 15minutes to reach the entrance of the old town. Once you get there, I’d suggest you spend few hours walking around and enjoying the beauty of this little water town. I speak very little Chinese but still had the chance to converse with some locals. They were super friendly ! It really is a nice peaceful and beautiful area. Have fun! PS: I had no problem getting in. I had to sign a form and was let in right away. Welcome to Zhujiajiao! #summervacation #scenicspotphotoguide #watertown #oldarchitecture #beautiful #mustsee #ancienttowns #oldstreets #venice #zhujiajiao #china #chinalife #chinatravel #venice #boattour #boats

The oldest water town in Shanghai, Zhujiajiao😃 It takes about an hour to get there because it's on the outskirts of Shanghai, but if you go, you won't regret it :D You can wander around the alleys and take a look around, and there's a boat that can accommodate up to 6 people, so I recommend taking a picture of your life‼️ #Hidden travel destination #Small city travel #Date course #Shanghai #Zhujiajiao #Water town #Next time here#Place for a great shot#Travel destination of your life

Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, known as the Venice of Shanghai, a 1700-year-old town from Ming-Qing dynasty. You can plan for this exquisite old town for a half-day or one day trip from Suzhou or Shanghai. From Suzhou it's just an hour drive. Highlights: Museum of Humanities, Tibetan Culture Museum, Qing Dynasty Post Office, City God Temple, Handicraft Museum, Yuan Jin Temple, Kezhi Garden and boat ride on the river Caogang.

Sometimes Zhujiajiao can be unbearably busy, but I still love strolling through the narrow alleyways, watching the boats drift along the canal and trying all the different snacks you can buy while there! plus a walk through the gardens never goes amiss. It’s so peaceful and tranquil when away from the main street of this water town. #LeaveYourMark

Imagine yourself in the old world of the 江湖, the lakes and rivers, as you stroll along the narrow lanes of Zhujiajiao in western Shanghai, or more authentically, ride a gondola up and down its peaceful water streets. With snack and souvenir shops wherever the eye can see, this is village seems thoroughly transformed into a tourist trap, but look more closely and you can see locals still hang their laundry outside their ancient houses and plant vegetables along the river. I went on a holiday so it was predictably crowded, but except for the bottleneck of the main bridge, it wasn't too bad. I recommend going on a weekday if possible though. The surrounding new town of Zhujiajiao has some more reasonbly priced food but otherwise has little of interest to visitors; just come for the old town. Zhujiajiao is very easily accessible by taking line 17 of the Shanghai Metro to the penultimate station. The scenic area is a short walk from the metro station, or you can take a boat. #LeaveYourMark #urbanexplorer #lightthecity #shanghai #tourist #boat #river #oldtown #historicallandmarks

With we all caught up in the fast paced environment, there's no better place for a quick rehab than relapsing our time back to (g)olden days. To go visit that place, where was life was mucb slower and everyone is at their own pace of doing things. The life that we envy about. With very well connected metro station, Shanghai is in no way short of multi cultural places. This is another face of Shanghai, on preserving it's culture. On the first day, go to 朱家角 the water town is situated at the last but one stop in line 17. You have to walk a little bit to go there and get into the town. After that just cross the big bridge to see all the old buildings, also there's always boatman with their mini boats riding people below the bridge. It's such a sight to watch. Then keep going on to your right side, to go the very end to visit the garden temple. Then do a straight opposite side walk to go to the start of the boating place where can pay around 50¥ to have a ride. On the way there are lot of 小吃 to enjoy. The next day you can go to the Qibao old town which again has a perfect Metro connectivity at Line 9 (Qibao station). Have a look around this wonderful place and you can even dress up like traditional chinese men/women. The last day have a hop on tour around yuyuan garden using sightseeing bus and later go to the Jingan temple where again there's a very old temple that provides some calm and serenity. Have a traditional Shanghai this time guys. #qingmingtravel #urbanexplorer #urbanexplorer#qingmingtravel#lightthecity

Taking my mum to an ancient town right next to Shanghai. You can take a bus from Shanghai to this place. Only need an hour. You can ride a boat and the guy will give you a little bit explanation about this place. Sometimes this place will he crowded of tourists. There are some restaurants right there that sell noodles or dim sums. Also a lot of stall that sell Chinese snacks.

The more you go to the depths of the ancient town, the rarer the tourists, the more intense the life. Compared with the bustling scenes in the town, it is quieter and more watery. Covered bridges and wooden boats, swaying on the river, listening to the birds and smelling the flowers, basking in the sun to enjoy the scenery, the life of the ancient town is comfortable and serene.

The ancient town of Zhujiajiao has formed a village 1700 years ago and has the reputation of Venice of Shanghai and Oriental Hollywood. Walking from the resort in the past 15 minutes, you can reach ~ In history, Zhujiajiao Town is famous for its natural environment and convenient waterway transportation. Known as "the clothing is the world", it has become a giant town in the south of the Yangtze River. In addition to the beautiful natural scenery, after the prosperous town, Zhujiajiao has a rich collection of scholars and talents, especially in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, leaving a rich cultural heritage. In the ancient town, there are many special snacks that Shanghai people like: tang meat, braised hooves, apo, simmered, sauted beans, maltose, stinky tofu. Food stalls can be found everywhere on the streets on both sides of the ancient town.

#aprilblooms Zhujiajiao Ancient Town: The Venice of Shanghai Zhujiajiao Ancient Town is one of the most famous and well-preserved ancient towns located in Qingpu District in the western part of Shanghai, China. With a history of over 1,700 years, it is known as the “Venice of Shanghai” due to the many small and large canals that run through the city and the 36 ancient stone bridges that span the canals beautifully. Charm of the Ancient Water Town Zhujiajiao has a peaceful atmosphere, filled with ancient Chinese architecture, two-story wooden houses, local shops, and old markets. There is a main canal that cuts through the center of the city. Tourists can take a boat trip to see the surrounding scenery and experience the traditional lifestyle of the locals. Major tourist attractions Fangsheng Bridge: This is the largest and oldest stone bridge in the city, approximately 70 meters long, and was built during the Ming Dynasty. Chenghuang Temple: An ancient temple with a long history and an important religious site Local Art Museum: Displays art, handicrafts and everyday objects of the ancient people Ke Zhi Garden: Ancient Chinese-style mansions and gardens reflecting the luxury of the wealthy in ancient times Local Culture and Food Zhujiajiao is not only famous for its atmosphere, but also for its delicious local food, such as red pork balls, sweet sticky rice cakes and freshwater fish from the canal. There are also local handicrafts and local products that reflect the simple life of the villagers in the past. How to Get There From the center of Shanghai, tourists can easily travel to Zhujiajiao by taking subway line 17 to Zhujiajiao Station and then walking for a few minutes to enter the ancient city. #travel #china

Shanghai captivated me with its diverse architecture: here you can find both French-style buildings and modern skyscrapers. It’s a vibrant and lively city that I definitely want to return to 💘 ✨List of locations for beautiful photos: 1. Disneyland 2. Zhujiajiao water town 3. People’s Square 4. Shanghai Tower 5. The Bund 6. Nanjing Road (better to go in the evening) 7. Pudong district #historicallandmarks #localguides #familytrip #shanghai #shanghaitrip #asiatrip #china #scenicspotguide #instagramworthydestinations

#discoverchina Zhujiajiao Water Village offered a serene escape from Shanghai's bustling pace. Wandering through its cobblestone streets, I was enchanted by the picturesque canals and historic bridges, especially the graceful Fangsheng Bridge. A leisurely boat ride revealed stunning views of traditional houses reflecting on the water. Kezhi Garden provided a peaceful retreat, blending nature and history beautifully. Tasting local treats like sticky rice dumplings added a delightful flavor to the visit. Zhujiajiao is a timeless gem that stole my heart.

#ChinaTravelMoment The place you see right away when you arrive at Zhujiajiaozhen. I was confused for a moment when I saw the entrance and wondered if there was an entrance fee, but there is no entrance fee, and if you need tourist information, you can go to the information center. It was convenient because many places in China have Korean signs ShanghaiQingpuZhujiajiaozhen Kezhiyuan Road No.555

#ChinaTravelMoment Tea culture is developed, and there are many tea houses in China. Coffee of this quality is very much appreciated in a remote Zhujiajiaozhen. I had a latte, and the owner was kind and the coffee was delicious. ShanghaiQingpuZhujiajiaozhen Kezhiyuan Road No.555

#ChinaTravelMoment Unlike squid skewer shops, this place has all kinds of skewers. Chicken legs, ducks, and small chickens are grilled whole. There are also lamb skewers and octopus legs. There is a lot of variety. ShanghaiQingpuZhujiajiaozhen Kezhiyuan Road No.555