Zhujiajiao Ancient Town is located in Qingpu District, Shanghai, close to the Dianshan Lake Scenic Area. It is a typical water town in the Jiangnan region, with crisscrossing waterways among the streets and alleys, creating a very elegant environment. The town boasts historical gardens and ancient sites, as well as a multitude of traditional specialty snacks and boutique shops, making it the top choice for visiting ancient towns around Shanghai. Zhujiajiao Ancient Town is not large and can be toured on foot. A quick visit can be completed in about half a day. After entering the ancient town from the south entrance, you will first arrive at Zhuxi Garden and the Humanities Art Museum. Zhuxi Garden is a small and exquisite garden that is now open to the public for free. The Humanities Art Museum is a uniquely shaped modern white building, inside which the local history and culture of Zhujiajiao are recorded in the form of oil paintings and sculptures. After passing the Humanities Art Museum, you will arrive at North Street, where there is a bustling crowd of pedestrians. There are many snack shops on the street, where you can taste famous local delicacies such as Auntie’s Zongzi, Ancient Town Tangyuan, and sauced pig’s trotters, as well as various exquisite pastries. As you stroll slowly along North Street to the north, on the right side, there are several distinctively designed small bridges like Yongfeng Bridge and Tai’an Bridge. Across the river is the Caohe Street, where you can find attractions such as the Qing Dynasty Post Office, Wang Chang Memorial Hall, City God Temple, and Yuanjin Zen Temple, all of which are worth visiting. In addition to the attractions, there are many boutique shops along the street, including the famous Cat’s Sky City bookstore. On the right side of North Street, there is a large bridge spanning the main waterway, which is the famous Fangsheng Bridge of Zhujiajiao. After passing Fangsheng Bridge and arriving on the opposite bank of the Caogang River, you will still find crisscrossing waterways, with boutique shops and various snacks distributed along the river. Kezhi Garden, also located within the Zhujiajiao scenic area, is a fine example of a garden that integrates the essence of Jiangnan gardens and is worth a visit. The opening hours are from 08:30 to 20:00 all year round, with the last ticket collection time at 15:00. Service facilities include a parking lot: [Zhujiajiao Ancient Town Parking Lot] with a reference price of ¥15 per visit; Address: 127-129 Xijijing Street, Zhujiajiao Town, Qingpu District (next to Kezhi Garden), within the Zhujiajiao Ancient Town Tourism Area, Shanghai; Parking spaces: 300. The scenic area offers free electronic guides. Transportation within the park: reference price starting from 80 yuan; Address: Kezhi Garden Dock. Stroller rental: reference price: free, with a deposit of 500 yuan; Address: Ticket Service Center. Restrooms: There are multiple restrooms available for visitors within the scenic area. Convenience stores: There are multiple convenience stores within the scenic area.
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