Shanghai Qingpu · A Healing Journey to the Jiangnan Water Town (3 Days 2 Nights Guide) Day 1: The Collision of Ancient Charm and Gardens Morning · Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

🌟 Shanghai Qingpu · A Healing Journey to the Jiangnan Water Town (3 Days 2 Nights Guide) 🌿 Day 1: The Collision of Ancient Charm and Gardens 📍 Morning · Zhujiajiao Ancient Town Stroll through the "Venice of Shanghai," check in at 36 ancient bridges and Ming and Qing dynasty old houses, watch the sampans row past on the Fangsheng Bridge, and don’t forget to try zharou (braised meat wrapped in bamboo leaves) and Grandma’s zongzi, the intangible cultural heritage flavors on your palate. Recommended to take a break at Jingtin Homestay or Anlu Hotel (a 600-year-old house renovation) to experience the elegance of sleeping by the water. 📍 Afternoon · Shanghai Grand View Garden Step into the world of "Dream of the Red Chamber"! Yihong Courtyard and Xiaoxiang Pavilion recreate scenes from the book, and the garden architecture has won the Luban Award, perfect for stunning photos. In the evening, visit Sun Island Resort, watch the sunset under Maota (a Tang Dynasty lighthouse), and enjoy the island’s natural oxygen bar. Day 2: Dual Healing of Nature and Culture 📍 Morning · Qingxi Countryside Park Shanghai’s only wetland park! The waterside forest boardwalk is like a green fairyland, with lotus flowers blooming in Lianhu Village in summer, perfect for cycling or boating. On the way, stop by Lianyi Loquat Orchard for a seasonal fruit feast. 📍 Afternoon · Jinze Ancient Town The "Bridge Town" hides ancient bridges from the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, and the ginkgo tree at Yihe Zen Temple from the Southern Song Dynasty is stunning! Recommended are Jinze Zhuangyuan Cake (intangible cultural heritage thin crispy cake) and the craft society’s handmade experiences (glass and plant dyeing). For dinner, choose Jinpin Pavilion, dine by the water with Eight Treasure Sauce Duck, and watch the lights reflecting on the river. Day 3: Ending with Lake Scenery and Vitality 📍 Morning · Dianshan Lake Shanghai’s largest freshwater lake, take a sailboat or kayak, and we recommend the lakeside rooms at Fusheng Homestay, where breakfast on the terrace is super healing. 📍 Afternoon · Oriental Land A must-visit for families! The national defense education area has an aircraft carrier model, and the summer-exclusive crayfish buffet (garlic/13-spice flavor) is at Greenland Poly Hotel, 288 RMB per person for "crayfish freedom." 🚗 Transportation Tips - Metro Line 17 goes directly to Zhujiajiao/Oriental Land, driving is more flexible (about 1 hour from downtown). 🍜 Food Highlights - Crayfish: Chilled Huadiao Drunken Shrimp at Sun Island Resort Hotel, Beer Garlic Shrimp at Oriental Land. - Seasonal dishes: Summer’s marinated three-yellow chicken, autumn’s Caibang mutton, winter’s sauce duck. 🏡 Accommodation Recommendations - Water town style: Anlu in Zhujiajiao / Zhangyan Ancient Village Homestay. - Lakeside resort: Yuntu Homestay at Dianshan Lake / Sun Island Hotel. ✨ The romance of Qingpu is the flowing water under the bridges, the seasonal flavors on your tongue, and the unchanged Jiangnan life for thousands of years!