Qibao Ancient Town Travel Guide, Shanghai
Scenic spot introduction:
Shanghai Qibao Ancient Town Qibao is a town in the city closest to downtown Shanghai. It is known as "Ten years of Shanghai can be seen in Pudong, a hundred years of Shanghai can be seen in the Bund, and a thousand years of Shanghai can be seen in Qibao". The picturesque Qibao was once a prosperous area that people were proud of, with an extraordinary old street. architecture Plus the gentle tenderness Water Village The scenery makes this prosperous street integrating leisure, tourism and shopping become another place in Shanghai after Zhujiajiao. Water Village A popular scenic spot, loved by tourists.Attractions distribution:
Qibao Ancient Town Located in Minhang District in the southwest of Shanghai, it covers an area of about 86 acres. Qibao Old Street As the core, Central Square The street is divided into two main streets, north and south. Tourist attractions include Bell Tower , Cotton Weaving Workshop , Tangqiao , Zhang Chongren Memorial Hall , Cricket Cottage , Qibao Pawnshop , Old trade , Zhou's Microcarving Museum , Shadow Play House , Qibao Temple , Doumuge , Catholic Church Many representative snack , and local specialties are also scattered throughout the streets, such as Qibao Square Cake , Qibao Lamb , Winery , Qibao Old Hotel etc. Visitors can also take a boat ride to experience a different Water Village Style.Scenic spot qualifications:
Shanghai Commercial Street, Shanghai's "Top Ten Leisure Streets"Scenic spot features:
Leisure, sightseeing, visiting ancient sites, Water Village , ancient town, memorial hall, riverScenic spot map:
Transportation
Scenic spot location:
China > Shanghai > Minhang District > Qibao Town
How to get there:
Bus routes: Bus No. 87, 91, 92, Line 92b, 186, 189, 196, 198, 709, 735, 748, 803, Shanghai-Chenzhou Line, Shanghai-Songjiang Line, Nanjia Line, Metro Line 9, get off at Qibao Station.
Self-driving route: Take the Yan'an Elevated Road towards downtown Shanghai → Outer Ring Expressway to Qibao Town, and drive along Xinzhen Road to reach the entrance of the old street.
Scenic area map:
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Tickets
Qibao Ancient Town Ticket Price:
Old Street is free;
The combined ticket for the memorial hall, miniature sculpture hall and other attractions is 30 yuan, and the single attraction is 5-10 yuan.
Scenic area opening hours:
08:30-17:00
Travel Tips
travelling guideline:
1. There are many delicious foods in the ancient town. If you are traveling with friends, you can share a portion, so that you can taste more kinds of food. If you are traveling alone, it is recommended to choose the most representative Qibao such as fermented meat and square cake. snack .
2. There are many traditional entertainment venues in the old street, such as theaters, Bookstore , teahouses, etc., where you can experience authentic Shanghai culture.
Tour route:
Visitor Center→ Archway→ Theater→ Bell Tower → Huishui Building → Cotton Weaving Workshop → Jieyuan Garden→ Qibao Old Hotel → Tangqiao → Zhang Chongren Memorial Hall → Shelter → Puxi Square → Kangle Bridge → Peace Bridge → Old trade → Qibao Winery → Cricket Cottage → Search for Wonders → Zhou's Microcarving Museum → Qibao Pawnshop → Catholic Church → Four-sided hall → Doumuge → Qibao Temple → Qibao Pagoda → Archway
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
(Shopping) Qibao Lamb , Wanxing pickles, Qibao Square Cake , Qibao aged wine, Qibao paper-cuts, flower baskets, calligraphy and paintings from the old Shanghai period, etc.
(Food) Old Street sweet dumpling , quail eggs, square cakes, crabapple cakes, braised meat, thyme dried tofu, and fermented rice wine pork.
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