Zhujiajiao Ancient Town (with kids)

"Water towns in Jiangnan are all wonderful, while Zhujiajiao is the most beautiful. " Zhujiajiao Ancient Town （朱家角古鎭）was listed as a Historical and Cultural Town in Shanghai in 1991, rated as a National AAAA-Level Tourist Attraction in 2004, and was listed among the third batch of National Historical and Cultural Towns in 2007. The scenic area of the ancient town covers an area of 3.08 square kil...

You can book a DD from hotel in Shanghai to Zhujiajiao. About 1.5hr journey. Return is easy via DD. No need to book a tour. Boat ride is expensive at ¥200 per boat (6pax). Overall, nice place to visit. Many shops selling the same things thou. Restaurants selling the same dishes too. Wonder if they are all belong to same boss.

Walking through Zhjiajiao was very neat. Small little walks with narrow alleys was very cool and felt surreal that people ply a living selling their wares here. Unfortunately language was a barrier which is no one’s fault but I felt sorry that I couldn’t communicate. The canal ride in was nice but we couldn’t find a canal ride back to the metro. I don’t think the canal trip was round trip but the...

Stepping into Zhujiajiao feels like wandering through a living postcard. I visited in August as a family traveler, braving the heat—but the shaded alleys and tree-lined canals made it surprisingly pleasant. The town’s charm really lies in its waterways. Gliding boats pass beneath stone bridges, with the reflections shimmering on clean, surprisingly clear water. No wonder it’s nicknamed the “Amst...

Zhujiajiao, an ancient town near Shanghai city center. If you’re in Shanghai and can manage time, do visit it. It’s worth a visit once. The settlement is spread across a river bank. The narrow alleyways with shops seeking food items, handicrafts and all sorts of different things trying to attract tourists and calling out to tourists is a different experience.