Zhujiajiao Water Town
Located in Qingpu District of Shanghai, Zhujiajiao Water Town, aka Zhujiajiao Water Village, is well-known throughout the country, with a history of more than 1,700 years. Covering an area of 47 square kilometers (11,614 acres), the little fan-shaped town, being regarded as Shanghai's Venice, glimmers like a bright pearl in the landscape of lakes and mountains.
Endowed with another elegant name - 'Pearl Stream' - the Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town is the best-preserved among the four ancient towns in Shanghai. Unique old bridges across bubbling streams, small rivers shaded by willow trees, and houses with courtyards attached all transport people who have been living amidst the bustle and hustle of the modern big city to a brand-new world full of antiquity, leisure and tranquillity.
It is said that to visit Zhujiajiao Water Town without seeing the bridges means that you have not really been to Zhujiajiao at all! Bridges here are distinctive and old, built during Ming and Qing Dynasties. The old Zhujiajiao Town is thoroughly connected by 36 delicate spans in different shapes and styles, from wooden to stone to marble.
Fangsheng Bridge (Setting-fish-free Bridge) is the longest, largest and tallest stone bridge, with five openings both in Shanghai region. This bridge was built in 1571. On the bridge stands a stone tablet named Dragon Gate Stone, which is engraved with 8 coiling dragons encircling a shining pearl. On top of the bridge are 4 lifelike stone lions.
Lang Bridge (Veranda Bridge), also named Huimin Bridge, is the only wooden bridge and the most featured span in Zhujiajiao Water Town. It has wooden bars on the two sides and upturned eaves above, just like a narrow corridor.
In the Zhujiajiao Water Town, there is an ancient street filled with representative ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, attracting great numbers of domestic and foreign visitors. That is North Street, which is the best preserved ancient street in this suburb. Only one kilometer long, the whole street is at once primitively simple, yet very elegant. Strolling on this ancient thoroughfare and appreciating the historic buildings, long-established stores, and old bridges as well as the many narrow lanes is another enjoyment.
Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town boasts imposing gardens as well as ancient dwellings built during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Among the ancient architecture, Kezhi Garden is the largest manorial garden. The garden is commonly named 'Ma Family Garden' after a former host named Ma Wenqin.
Located in Xijin Street in the northern part of Zhujiajiao Water Town, Kezhi Garden features beautiful sightseeing and quiet and secluded surroundings. It consists mainly of three parts, including a hall area, an artificial hill area and a garden area. In the artificial hill area, there is magnificent symbolic architecture - a foursquare five-story building, on the top of which stands a diametric pavilion named 'Moon View Pavilion.' This building is considered the tallest architecture in Zhujiajiao Town.
The scenic spots outlined here are just a sampling of the pretty attractions of Zhujiajiao Water Town. Old narrow lanes, peculiar stone hawsers on the riverside and old residences also make you enjoy yourself so much as to forget to go home.
Take Metro Line 17 and get off at Zhujiajiao Station; after arrival, walk north for about 15mins to the town.
Take Yangtze River Delta Demonstration Zone Line 6 at Oriental Land metro station to Zhujiajiao Water Town.
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Endowed with another elegant name - 'Pearl Stream' - the Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town is the best-preserved among the four ancient towns in Shanghai. Unique old bridges across bubbling streams, small rivers shaded by willow trees, and houses with courtyards attached all transport people who have been living amidst the bustle and hustle of the modern big city to a brand-new world full of antiquity, leisure and tranquillity.
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Bridges in Zhujiajiao Water Town
Fangsheng Bridge (Setting-fish-free Bridge) is the longest, largest and tallest stone bridge, with five openings both in Shanghai region. This bridge was built in 1571. On the bridge stands a stone tablet named Dragon Gate Stone, which is engraved with 8 coiling dragons encircling a shining pearl. On top of the bridge are 4 lifelike stone lions.
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North Street - Ancient Street
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Kezhi Garden
Located in Xijin Street in the northern part of Zhujiajiao Water Town, Kezhi Garden features beautiful sightseeing and quiet and secluded surroundings. It consists mainly of three parts, including a hall area, an artificial hill area and a garden area. In the artificial hill area, there is magnificent symbolic architecture - a foursquare five-story building, on the top of which stands a diametric pavilion named 'Moon View Pavilion.' This building is considered the tallest architecture in Zhujiajiao Town.
The scenic spots outlined here are just a sampling of the pretty attractions of Zhujiajiao Water Town. Old narrow lanes, peculiar stone hawsers on the riverside and old residences also make you enjoy yourself so much as to forget to go home.
How to get to Zhujiajiao Water Town From Shanghai Downtown?
By metro
By bus
| Entrance Fee | Visitors are exempted from the entrance fees. However, they are required to buy the tickets for visiting the attractions inside the water town. Below are some combo tickets: CNY80 for seven scenic spots in the town: Kezhi Garden,The Garden of Inseparable Hearts “Hexinyuan”, Shanghai Helong Art Gallery, Shanghai Handicraft Zhujiajiao Exhibition Hall, City God Temple, Yuanjin Buddhist Temple, Quanhua Museum CNY40 for Kezhi Garden, City God Temple, Yuanjin Buddhist Temple, Shanghai Handicraft Zhujiajiao Exhibition Hall CNY60 for Kezhi Garden, The Garden of Inseparable Hearts “Hexinyuan”, Shanghai Helong Art Gallery, Quanhua Museum Free for children below 1.3 meters (4.3 feet). |
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| Opening Hours | 8:30 - 16:30 |
Nearby Attractions: Chen Yun Memorial Hall Grand View Garden Shanghai Oriental Land Dianshan Lake
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- Last updated on Apr. 17, 2024 by Kate Liu -
Questions & Answers on Zhujiajiao Water Town
Asked by April from INDONESIA | Apr. 15, 2024 02:20
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ReplyCan we go around the water town with the boat?
Hi,
1. Can we ride the boat inside the water town? how much the fare and how to buy the ticket?
2. It close at 16.30. is it the operational time for the exhibition place or for all the water town? can we still walking and taking picture after 16.30?
Thank you for the answers.
1. Can we ride the boat inside the water town? how much the fare and how to buy the ticket?
2. It close at 16.30. is it the operational time for the exhibition place or for all the water town? can we still walking and taking picture after 16.30?
Thank you for the answers.
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Answered by Rita | Apr. 16, 2024 01:17
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00Reply1. Yes. It costs CNY 200-300 and you can buy upon arrival at the three wharves: Kezhi Garden, City God Temple and Beidajie. The boats operate from 08:30 - 16:00.
2. The operating hours of spots inside the town are 08:30 - 16:30. You can still walk and take pictures after 16:30. The town itself is an open area that does not close.
2. The operating hours of spots inside the town are 08:30 - 16:30. You can still walk and take pictures after 16:30. The town itself is an open area that does not close.
Asked by Janice from SINGAPORE | Mar. 29, 2024 07:18Reply
ReplyMore about Zhujiajiao information
HI,
I have the below question.
1) May I know currently is Zhujiajiao still operating?
2) Is it very far with walking distance from Zhujiajiao Metro Station to Zhujiajiao? Will there be any signage or direction to show the way to there?
3) Is there any ticketing counter available there which I can buy tickets only on the date of visiting?
4) Is it all attractions inside there need to pay admission fees?
5) Is there any shop or food selling inside there?
Thank you.
I have the below question.
1) May I know currently is Zhujiajiao still operating?
2) Is it very far with walking distance from Zhujiajiao Metro Station to Zhujiajiao? Will there be any signage or direction to show the way to there?
3) Is there any ticketing counter available there which I can buy tickets only on the date of visiting?
4) Is it all attractions inside there need to pay admission fees?
5) Is there any shop or food selling inside there?
Thank you.
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Answered by Joshua | Apr. 01, 2024 00:0100Reply
00Reply1. It's still operating.
2. It's not far from the metro station, 1.5km, but a little energy-consuming to cover it by walk.
3&4. The town is free to enter, but some museums, exhibitions inside need tickets. You can buy a combo ticket at the tourist center.
5. Many restaurants and snacks inside.
2. It's not far from the metro station, 1.5km, but a little energy-consuming to cover it by walk.
3&4. The town is free to enter, but some museums, exhibitions inside need tickets. You can buy a combo ticket at the tourist center.
5. Many restaurants and snacks inside.
Answered by Janice | Apr. 05, 2024 02:0900Reply
00ReplyHi,
1) What do you mean a little energy-consuming to cover it by walk? Is it the pathway is uneven or crossing the road is difficult?
2) Which way should I exit or which direction to go after I have alight from Zhujiajiao metro station?
3)If I just want to explore and take photos on places like the river, small bridge and some scenic area, are all these areas chargeable and have to buy a combo ticket?
4) How am I going to know what are the combo ticket they are offering? Are there any picture to show what is the various attractions I will be paying for?
5) Do you have any maps of the various attractions, directions and restaurant located inside of the Zhujiajiao?
1) What do you mean a little energy-consuming to cover it by walk? Is it the pathway is uneven or crossing the road is difficult?
2) Which way should I exit or which direction to go after I have alight from Zhujiajiao metro station?
3)If I just want to explore and take photos on places like the river, small bridge and some scenic area, are all these areas chargeable and have to buy a combo ticket?
4) How am I going to know what are the combo ticket they are offering? Are there any picture to show what is the various attractions I will be paying for?
5) Do you have any maps of the various attractions, directions and restaurant located inside of the Zhujiajiao?
Answered by Lori | Apr. 06, 2024 18:5300Reply
00Reply1. Energy-consuming because of the long-distance. The road condition is not bad.
2. Take Exit 1 of Zhujiajiao Metro Station, then walk northward along zhuxi Road for 400m, turn right and walk along the small river to Xihu Street, then you are already at the ancient town.
3. If you just want to take photos and don't go inside the exhibitions, galleries, the temples, or museums, then you don't need to buy the ticket.
4. You can buy the combo ticket at the tourist center at the crossing of Kezhiyuan Rd. and Zhuhu Rd.
5. On this page there is an attraction map for your reference.
2. Take Exit 1 of Zhujiajiao Metro Station, then walk northward along zhuxi Road for 400m, turn right and walk along the small river to Xihu Street, then you are already at the ancient town.
3. If you just want to take photos and don't go inside the exhibitions, galleries, the temples, or museums, then you don't need to buy the ticket.
4. You can buy the combo ticket at the tourist center at the crossing of Kezhiyuan Rd. and Zhuhu Rd.
5. On this page there is an attraction map for your reference.
Answered by Janice | Apr. 08, 2024 02:2600Reply
00Reply1) I thought you mentioned that it is not far from the metro station but still it is consider long distance? About 20 minutes walking can reach there?
2) Is there any signboard or road direction around the place to show the way in case I lost my way?
3) So the daily operating hour is confirmed from 8:30 - 16:30 right? Does they operating everyday?
4) Is it you only familiar of Zhujiajiao area and not familiar of other areas in Shanghai if I have questions for it?
2) Is there any signboard or road direction around the place to show the way in case I lost my way?
3) So the daily operating hour is confirmed from 8:30 - 16:30 right? Does they operating everyday?
4) Is it you only familiar of Zhujiajiao area and not familiar of other areas in Shanghai if I have questions for it?
Answered by Lori | Apr. 08, 2024 19:3100Reply
00Reply1. Normally you can walk there in 20 minutes.
2. Yes. There are signboards inside the town. You won't lost your way.
3. Yes and it operates every day.
4. What other attractions in Shanghai do you want to know about? Maybe I can give answers.
2. Yes. There are signboards inside the town. You won't lost your way.
3. Yes and it operates every day.
4. What other attractions in Shanghai do you want to know about? Maybe I can give answers.
Answered by Janice | Apr. 13, 2024 04:5500Reply
00ReplyWhat are the shopping centre should I go if this is my first visit to Shanghai? Can you recommend to me?
What about those street market that sells cheap clothes, souvenirs and bags etc? Where can I find those too?
Does Shanghai has night markets too? Something similar like Taiwan, Thailand and Hong Kong those night markets.
What about those street market that sells cheap clothes, souvenirs and bags etc? Where can I find those too?
Does Shanghai has night markets too? Something similar like Taiwan, Thailand and Hong Kong those night markets.
Answered by Rita | Apr. 17, 2024 02:0500Reply
00Reply1. You can go to Nanjing Rd. Pedestrian Street with shopping malls.
2. Qipu Road Clothing Wholesale Market.
3. BFC The Bund Fenjing Night Market
Anyi Night Market (安义夜巷) on Anyi Rd., Jing'an District.
Seoul Night on South Korea Street in Minhang District.
2. Qipu Road Clothing Wholesale Market.
3. BFC The Bund Fenjing Night Market
Anyi Night Market (安义夜巷) on Anyi Rd., Jing'an District.
Seoul Night on South Korea Street in Minhang District.
Answered by Janice | Apr. 25, 2024 19:0700Reply
00Reply1) Is it most common and mostly is to use Alipay for payment in most of the places in Shanghai? May I know still can use cash for payment in Shanghai too?
2) Is it difficult to get or flag for a taxi in Shanghai area? Or a must to download the Didi apps to book for taxi will be more convenient?
3) Will there be a taxi stand in Pudong International Airport Terminal 1?
4) Any idea how far is the distance from Nanjing Road East Metro to Jinjiang Inn Select Nanjing Road Hotel? I am thinking of taking Metro train from Pudong Airport to the hotel. Is it convenient to do so if I am bringing luggage to take Metro train?
5) Is it most of the Metro train station in Shanghai have washroom, escalator and lift?
Thank you.
2) Is it difficult to get or flag for a taxi in Shanghai area? Or a must to download the Didi apps to book for taxi will be more convenient?
3) Will there be a taxi stand in Pudong International Airport Terminal 1?
4) Any idea how far is the distance from Nanjing Road East Metro to Jinjiang Inn Select Nanjing Road Hotel? I am thinking of taking Metro train from Pudong Airport to the hotel. Is it convenient to do so if I am bringing luggage to take Metro train?
5) Is it most of the Metro train station in Shanghai have washroom, escalator and lift?
Thank you.
Asked by boonyarit from THAILAND | Mar. 05, 2024 06:32Reply
ReplyIs there any good restaurant for >20 people, which is the best one?
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Answered by Flora | Mar. 06, 2024 18:0400Reply
00ReplyI knew one restaurant called Guqiao Renjia (古桥人家) in the water town is great to taste local food. But I'm not sure if it is available to receive more than 20 people.
Asked by din | Oct. 26, 2023 02:05Reply
ReplyHow many time required in Zhujiajiao?
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Answered by Kina | Oct. 26, 2023 02:3800Reply
00ReplyGenerally, you can spend one day to explore the beautiful water town.
Asked by Veronica from INDONESIA | Sep. 29, 2023 19:32Reply
ReplyWhere can i book in advance Zhujiajiao ticket?
Hi,
We will be travel to Shanghai on next Nov 2023. Our hotel will be on Green Court Residence City Center Shanghai. My questions:
1. Where can i book in advance Zhujiajiao ticket?
2. How to get Zhujiajiao from our hotel?
3. Is possible to explore Zhujiajiao with 1 yo baby with the stroller there?
Thank You for you help.
We will be travel to Shanghai on next Nov 2023. Our hotel will be on Green Court Residence City Center Shanghai. My questions:
1. Where can i book in advance Zhujiajiao ticket?
2. How to get Zhujiajiao from our hotel?
3. Is possible to explore Zhujiajiao with 1 yo baby with the stroller there?
Thank You for you help.
Answers (1)
Answered by Selina | Oct. 07, 2023 19:5300Reply
00Reply1. The booking sites I know are all in Chinese. You can also buy a ticket upon arrival on the spot. It's not the peak travel season anymore in November.
2. From your hotel, walk to the nearby People's Square subway station to take subway line 2 to Hongqiao Railway Station, then change to line 17 to Zhujiajiao, then walk for about 1,500 meters or take a taxi to the scenic spot.
3. You can take the baby stroller, but the road is not flat enough in some parts.
2. From your hotel, walk to the nearby People's Square subway station to take subway line 2 to Hongqiao Railway Station, then change to line 17 to Zhujiajiao, then walk for about 1,500 meters or take a taxi to the scenic spot.
3. You can take the baby stroller, but the road is not flat enough in some parts.