Hidden Jiangnan Gem in Shanghai – A Free Ancient Water Town Escape

#discoverchina Compared to Wuzhen, I actually prefer this hidden gem of a thousand-year-old water town in Shanghai — and the best part? It’s completely FREE to enter! Hard to believe, but nestled in the heart of this bustling metropolis is a slice of Jiangnan serenity — a historic town formed during the Song and Yuan dynasties, and thriving through the Ming and Republic eras. Wandering through Slender stone-paved alleys Winding historic lanes Arched bridges, quiet streams, and old residences Every step is like walking through a poetic painting The weather’s perfect right now — stroll alongside friends, soaking in the thick, lingering sense of history #travel #thingstodo