Zhujiajiao Water Town is a mesmerizing place located at a distance of 48 kilometers from downtown Shanghai. It is in the south-central side of Qingpu District and is about 30 kilometers away from the Hongqiao International Airport.
The water town has rich history dating back 1700 years. It is one of the buzzing areas of Jiangsu Province and Shanghai well connected with water and land routes. It was recognized as a famous historical and cultural town in 1991 by Shanghai administration. The China Tourism Academy recently chose the Water Town as Top 10 Popular Ancient Towns for Inbound Tourists.
Zhujiajiao Water Town A Popular Tourist Center
The Zhujiajiao Water Town tour from Shanghai has surged in popularity because of its mesmerizing Jiangnan water town panorama, overwhelming ancient culture, and contemporary facilities. Popularly known as Jiangnan Pearl, the place, which is adorned by Dianshan Lake, has become an attractive tourist spot. Hundreds and thousands of tourists national and international, visit Zhujiajiao Water Town to enjoy the landscape and experience its long history.
Things to Do in Zhujiajiao Water Town
The panoramic area of Zhujiajiao Water Town is a 3.08 square kilometers stretch that features a network of rivers and ports, with ancient streets meandering across the river. And architectures from Ming and Qing Dynasty adjacent to the water. Moreover, there are 36 antique bridges preserving their ancient form, and many ancient sites adorning the countryside.
Natural Landscapes of Zhujiajiao
The ancient town presents a charming natural scenery showcasing the natural attributes of Jiangnan water town. The Dianshan mountain near the Dianshan lake offers breathtaking vista of the sunset. The mountain is famous for Sangu Ancestral Temple and Aofeng Tower. While the lake itself is spread over 62 square kilometers with many wetland parks. The beautiful natural scenery and ancient sites attract tourists from all over the world.
Zhujiajiao Cultural Vistas
The distinctive cultural vistas of Zhujiajiao Water Town feature many natural treasures. Your Zhujiajiao Water Town tour will include visits to Buddhist temple, City God Temple, Xi Clan’s Hall, Wang Chang Memorial Hall, and a few gardens, bays and alleys.
You’ll be enchanted by the five-hole stone arch bridge called Fangsheng Bridge. And a stroll across the Great North Street will transfer you to the Ming and Qing Dynasties with a diversity of history. The street has an abundance of shops spread across an area of 3 miles, showcasing the ancient prosperity of the water town.
Food and Shopping
The delicacies to enjoy in Zhujiajiao Water Town is wide-ranging, from rose-flavored fermented bean curd to sticky rice dumplings called Zongzi, to freshwater crabs, and many others. For the shopping enthusiasts, the Water Town features shops offering wood carving knit wares or stone carving.
Summing Up
The best time to visit the water town is spring and autumn. However, to fully experience the beauty and charm of Zhujiajiao, a water town in the south of the Yangtze River, you’ll need to take a boat ride. At night, Zhujiajiao looks even more enchanting.
