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  • Gaurav Agrawal
    Kathmandu, Nepal4 contributions
    A Beautiful and Crowded Day Trip from Shanghai
    I recently visited the Ancient Town at Zhujiajiao as a solo traveler, and I had a great time! The town is absolutely beautiful, with its narrow streets, traditional Chinese architecture, and canals. I really enjoyed exploring the town and learning about its history.

    The only downside was that it was quite crowded, especially on weekends. This made it difficult to get around at times, and it was also hard to find a quiet spot to sit and relax. However, the crowds didn't detract from my overall enjoyment of the visit.

    Overall, I would definitely recommend visiting the Ancient Town at Zhujiajiao. It's a great place to spend a day exploring and learning about Chinese culture. Just be sure to go during the week if you want to avoid the crowds.

    Tips:

    1. Visit during the week to avoid the crowds.
    2. Wear comfortable shoes, as you'll be doing a lot of walking.
    3. Bring a camera to capture all the beautiful sights.
    4. Be sure to try some of the local food.
    Review of: Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
    Written 2 July 2023
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  • Dazzahh
    Shanghai, China120 contributions
    Big and beautiful
    Tickets are 50RMB - open daily 7am to 5pm according to Smart Shanghai).

    It say here that 2-3 hours is needed we were there for less than one and that was fine.

    Having seen the temple from outside on a number of occasions (living in in Shanghai since summer 2020) we finally got around to being in the area when it is open so we went in. It does look amazing at night.

    That was after trying to buy tickets - scanned a QR code, requested a text verification but it never came. Same thing for my wife (she isn't local either) luckily we had cash (can't remember the last time we carried any so we were sent inside and off into the room at the right, under the bell tower, which seems to be a place just for donations; there was a walled area in the middle with coins and notes, like a dry wishing well.
    It wasn't too busy (four days before the new lunar year) so it was very pleasant to walk around.
    Now that we have seen the temple I will only go back when my parents visit, I do not need to see it again.
    Review of: Jing'an Temple
    Written 24 January 2023
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  • TaherAlbaghliJulian
    Kuwait City, Kuwait1,960 contributions
    Chenghung Miao
    It is is a folk temple located in the old city of Shanghai. It famous place and It
    wroth visit because there are many thing to see especially if you like history
    and art.
    Review of: Shanghai Temple Of the Town God (Chenghung Miao)
    Written 10 September 2023
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  • Brad R
    Suva, Fiji123 contributions
    They charge a fee AND solicit for donations
    My wife is Korean and I speak Korean and I have a degree in North Korean studies. The impact and importance of China in modern Korean is undeniable. All the other people walking up to the entry were disappointed to see that it was closed for a long lunch. really long. considering the minimal energy expended by the staff and their big numbers this could have been staggered but long all go together lunches seems to be the norm in any govt related activity in China and the DPRK. We went somewhere to enjoy AC and then got tickets. 20RMB each We had to wear shoe covers, and photos were not allowed. There are signs that say so in Korean and Chinese. Every Korean person with us was taking pictures, tho. The freshly nourished staff would shout the only sentence they know in Korean-- do not take pictures- and the photographers would kind of stop, for a few minutes. Interestingly, a person who spoke Korean and Chinese asked "why not take pictures?" the staff guy says "it's the rules". "Who's rules?" then "You be careful!" OK-- I think the governmnet of China runs this place to make money and draw Korean visitors, they make it look vaguely like a Korean run thing, so they solicit donations. Where does it all go?
    Review of: Shanghai Former Provisional Government Site of the Republic of Korea
    Written 30 July 2019
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  • Jo-Ann
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia15,996 contributions
    Salute Rosamond Soong Ching Ling!
    A great lady to learn about. Her life. Her political career. Her achievements. Her writings. This residence memorial has been done up really nicely with descriptions in Chinese and English. Main house was lovely as well but quite difficult to look around if the crowd is too big. Garden was lovely.
    Review of: Soong Ching-ling Memorial Residence
    Written 11 May 2021
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  • Jo-Ann
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia15,996 contributions
    Very good architecture!
    We did not go in for tea. Was just outside the tea house admiring its menu and was really walking through while enjoying the lanterns. Not really interested in expensive tea at that time!!! However, this tea house looks really charming and its entrance is quite welcoming with an array of tea cups and tea sets to be admired and purchased.
    Review of: Huxinting Teahouse (Huxinting Chashi)
    Written 9 February 2021
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  • Jo-Ann
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia15,996 contributions
    Longest ride to an old town!
    A THREE hours ride for us from Pudong. Almost 2 hours on metro. Line 1 to Jinjang Park Station. One hour busride on the Feng Mei line straight to Fengjing. Town is serene and beautiful. As the Zongzi Festival (rice dumplings) is just next week, the whole town was at work. Fun to watch. Get to try varieties of freshly made rice dumplings. They can vacuum pack the dumplings for you if like for takeaway. Lovely experience exploring the town and then... the long ride home!
    Review of: Fengjing Ancient Town
    Written 6 June 2021
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  • Jo-Ann
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia15,996 contributions
    Noisy old town!!!
    A lovely old town, really! The part where there are rows of shops selling clothes and pajamas and shoes is the noisy part; it was like they were competiting among each other with their loud speakers!!! Lotsssss of shops there. The old town is lovely. Crowded. Lots to see and eat. Twin pagodas were under construction when we were there. Do try their Xiao Long Bau as Nanxiang is the birthplace for these soup dumplings. Line 11 to Nanxiang station will take you there. Walk along Zhongjia Road from metro alllll the way (about 2 blocks) until you see Guyiyuan Road. Turn right and immediately turn left into Heping Street. There’s a canal by Heping Street. Walk through Heping Street, right to the end and cross the road into Nanxiang Old Street. An interesting walk indeed.
    Review of: Nanxiang Old Street
    Written 17 March 2021
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  • Karen C
    London, UK46 contributions
    a step back in time
    Now a boutique hotel but very welcoming when we popped in to look at the architecture. We sat in the conservatory and enjoyed a cold drink and plate of fruit before walking around the garden. A vista of another era.
    Review of: Moller Residence
    Written 9 September 2015
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  • Brittney
    World330 contributions
    Cheap Shopping
    Really cool spot not too far from the Bund. Cheap shopping and cheap street eats too. Great place to get souveniers.
    Review of: Zhaojialou Ancient Town
    Written 25 December 2018
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  • Jo-Ann
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia15,996 contributions
    Beautiful & Serene
    Very zen atmosphere. Monks chanting made it even more beautiful. Built in 1320!!! A wooden temple. Amazing! Lovely to enjoy the architecture, the bell walkway, the canal, the pagoda, prayers in all halls.... perfect to spend half a day here.
    Review of: Shanghai Zhenru Temple
    Written 23 March 2021
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  • Jo-Ann
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia15,996 contributions
    Interesting neighborhood!
    Walked around Zhoushan Road where Jewish refugees used to live. Today it is a Chinese neighborhood but the old buildings and architecture is still intact. Interesting. Old. Historical.
    Review of: Shanghai Jewish Ghetto
    Written 17 May 2021
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  • J Teo
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia2,508 contributions
    iconic clock tower
    Being a trading port means that there was a need to have a customs checkpoint and it was built right on the Bund. Today, it remains a Custom House as Shanghai new in strides as a premier port in the world. One of the iconic feature of the Customs House is the clock tower that holds the brother of London’s Big Ben. Known as Big Ching, it is modelled after the bell on Westminster. In fact, the bells even play the traditional tune of Westminster Quarters but since has been stopped.
    Review of: Shanghai Custom House
    Written 1 January 2018
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  • charwu
    Hong Kong, China59 contributions
    Chenghuangmiao temple
    Chenghuanmiao is a temple for a landmark area for the older time of shanghai. and the very famous dumpling shop just locate within 100m and which has a long queue always in particular the ground floor, the higher the floor the more expensive and better quality. So the temple is just a landmark place for me to locate the dumpling shop and you may take a look and say hi to this temple when goes by
    Review of: Zhujiajiao Chenghuangmiao Temple
    Written 31 July 2019
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  • Andrew M
    7,262 contributions
    being repaired?
    My son and I tried to visit this site from Baoyang Subway Station. I am sure that we found the correct park, but nobody seemed to understand what we were looking for. There were many sections of the park under repair, and high zinc fences obscured our view. I hope that someone can tell us where we went wrong, or if the fort is undergoing repairs. The name of the park was "civilised park".
    Review of: Shanghai Wusong Ancient Fort
    Written 28 July 2015
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