Zhujiajiao: Shanghai’s Venice of the East

#chinatravel ### **🌊 Why Visit?** Just an hour from Shanghai’s skyscrapers, this **600-year-old water town** preserves Ming Dynasty charm with: ✔ **36 ancient stone bridges** (including Shanghai’s largest, Fangsheng Bridge) ✔ **Original Qing Dynasty post office** still operating ✔ **Traditional rice wine workshops** along the canals ### **🚤 Getting There** - **Metro**: Line 17 to Zhujiajiao Station (1hr from downtown) - **Taxi**: 45min from People’s Square (~¥150) - **Boat**: Gondola rides from ¥80/person *Tip*: Visit **weekday mornings** to avoid crowds! ### **🏮 Must-Do Experiences** 1. **Walk Kezhi Garden’s** 5-story Ming Dynasty tower 2. **Try “zongzi”** (bamboo-leaf rice) at Bridge Noodle Shop 3. **Photograph** red lanterns reflecting at golden hour ### **🍜 Local Flavors** - **Crab-shell cakes** (¥5 each) - **Fermented rice soup** at Grandma’s Teahouse ### **📸 Best Photo Spots** - **Fangsheng Bridge** at sunrise - **Back alleys** near North Street **#zhujiajiao #shanghaidaytrip #watertown #chinatravel** 🛶🏮🍶 *Secret Tip: The 4:30PM boat ride catches both daylight and lantern glow!* Want to combine this with **Qibao Ancient Town**? Ask for itinerary help!