Shanghai Qingpu 2-Day Self-driving Tour Itinerary

Duration: 2 days. Time: February. Activities: Photography, Self-driving, Cultural exploration. Published on 2023-02-28 12:26. For my wife’s birthday, we embarked on a 2-day self-driving tour around the suburbs of Shanghai, covering a total distance of 146.3 kilometers. On February 25, 2023 (Shanghai weather: partly cloudy, 2 to 9 degrees Celsius), we departed from our home in Pudong, Shanghai at 11:10 AM. By 12:25 PM, we reached the Xujing toll station on the Shanghai-Chongqing Expressway, having driven 27.3 kilometers. At 12:34 PM, we arrived at the Jiasong Highway toll station on the Shanghai-Chongqing Expressway, with a total of 35.5 kilometers covered, and paid a toll of 5.23 yuan. We checked into the Novotel Shanghai Qingpu, a standard double room for 376 yuan (including breakfast for two). Novotel is a brand under the French Accor Group. The hotel is conveniently located north of the old town of Qingpu and is easily accessible by car. The room was small but very clean. The breakfast was satisfactory, though the variety could be improved. We checked out on Sunday and inquired about a late check-out at the front desk, but were informed it was not possible on weekends. This service level is lacking compared to other high-end hotels. However, the other services at the hotel were satisfactory; additional mineral water and firmer pillows were readily provided upon request. The underground parking lot had plenty of spaces, utilizing a mechanical parking system which might be unfamiliar to new drivers. The check-in procedure took place on the 3rd floor. The hotel’s lobby is on the 3rd floor. Standard double room. View from the hotel guest room window. We drove to Zhujia Jiao Ancient Town. After dropping off our luggage, we drove to Zhujia Jiao Ancient Town. Parking lot. Zhujia Jiao Town, Qingpu District, is one of the third batch of famous historical and cultural towns in China. Standing on Tai’an Bridge offers a great view of the ancient water town. Dried plum and minced pork cake, 10 yuan each. The pickles at this shop in the ancient town are a must-try specialty. The Fangsheng Bridge is a landmark of Zhujia Jiao. A milk tea shop by the Fangsheng Bridge. Pearl milk tea, 14 yuan. We had dinner at the Wanda Mall in Qingpu, where there was ample parking. Mango and Pomelo dessert, 16 yuan. Roasted fish at Jiang Bian Cheng Wai, a 248 yuan set meal. Sauce flavored catfish. By the end of the night, we had driven a total of 73.6 kilometers. On February 26, 2023 (Shanghai weather: partly cloudy, 4.3 to 9.8 degrees Celsius), the hotel’s breakfast buffet was available from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Old Qingpu City. Qingpu City God Temple, separated from Qu Shui Garden by a wall. Qu Shui Garden, one of the five major classical gardens in Shanghai, has no admission fee. Qingxi Garden, where the Wanshou Pagoda is located, also has no admission fee. Wanshou Pagoda, a cultural heritage site in Shanghai. The Fuquan Mountain Site, a fifth batch of national key cultural heritage protection units. The Fuquan Mountain Site parking lot. Chonggu Town Government. The Fuquan Mountain Site is located in Chonggu Town, not far from the Nantang Bridge. At 15:28 PM, we reached the Chonggu toll station on the Shanghai-Changzhou Expressway, with a total of 95.3 kilometers driven.
At 15:52, we arrived at the Jiangqiao toll station on the Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway, having traveled a cumulative distance of 114.8 kilometers, with a toll fee of 11.17 yuan. At 17:26, we returned to our home in Pudong, Shanghai, marking a total journey of 146.3 kilometers.

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