Shanghai Zhaojialou Ancient Town Travel Guide
Scenic spot introduction:
Zhaojia Tower, also known as Zhaolou, originated in the early Yuan Dynasty and spanned the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. Tan Lunzitian, the right assistant of the Ministry of Works in the Ming Dynasty, built a tower here to ring the bell to call farmers to work, so it was named "Zhaojia Tower", the first tower for reclamation in Pudong. Zhaolou is located in Pujiang Town, Minhang District. The ancient town's Yaojiagang River runs from west to northeast. The old streets are concentrated on both sides of the river, facing each other across the river. Plain walls and gray tiles, deep alleys and winding lanes, "high houses and narrow alleys face the street, and people live by small bridges and flowing water."Attractions distribution:
There are a number of large-scale ancient buildings in Zhaojialou, the main attractions are: Liyuan , Qin Yubo Memorial Hall , Ye Zongxing Memorial Hall , Ligen Hall , Zixun Hall Site , Plum Garden , Ningjian Hall , Shen's Garden , Zhaojialou Memorial Archway , Baoen Bridge , Junyou Bridge , Ruizheng Bridge , Fuxing Bridge , Ligen Bridge , Liyuan Bridge , Zixun Bridge wait.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 3A scenic spotScenic spot features:
photography, Jiangnan water town, ancient town, garden, ancient townScenic spot map:
Transportation
Scenic spot location:
China > Shanghai > Minhang District
How to get there:
You can take Metro Line 8 in the city to Aerospace Museum Station and transfer to Pujiang Bus No. 8 or Minhang Bus No. 10 to reach the destination.
Scenic area map:
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Tickets
Ticket price for Zhaolou:
The ancient town is free. Liyuan Single ticket: 20 yuan
Scenic area opening hours:
Open all day
Travel Tips
travelling guideline:
1. Yurutai There are often performances on the stage, and it is very lively.
2. Dongxing Street snack block It concentrates the special food of the ancient town and is a food paradise not to be missed.
3. Take a boat tour of the ancient town, the boat ticket is 10 yuan/person.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
The “Three Treasures of Zhaolou” include Zhaolou Daqu, Zhaolou mutton, and Zhaolou pig’s trotter (hand-shredded and braised pig’s trotter). Although Zhaolou Daqu has been lost, Zhaolou mutton and Zhaolou pig’s trotter can still be eaten on the food street.
Scenic spot map:
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