Summer gameplay guide for popular ancient towns in Shanghai

In the scorching summer, I believe everyone wants to play in the water or go to other places where they can escape the heat. But besides these places, there are actually other places that can also be visited, such as the ancient towns in Shanghai, which evoke the pleasant atmosphere of green trees and small bridges flowing water everywhere, instantly soothing the restless heart in hot weather. Let's take a look with the editor below

1. Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

Zhujiajiao Ancient Town is known as the "Venice" of Shanghai due to its unique water town landscape environment. In the scorching summer, various fresh gameplay can be unlocked here

Or have a cup of ancient town iced coffee at the glass house coffee shop that grows in the granary. Here, you can not only overlook the endless Dianpu River flowing eastward, but also the beautiful scenery of Zhujiajiao ancient town with pink walls and black tiles, and feel the coolness of summer

Drinking tea and listening to Pingtan at the Grandma Tea House, tasting the snacks and pastries at Zhujiajiao, watching the black boat leisurely pass by on the water, walking alongside time, and feeling the poetic and picturesque scenery of the ancient town's "small bridge flowing water" in summer

You can also travel through ancient time and space in the Kezhi Garden, listen to the sound of sandalwood flute, listen to light songs and slow tunes, and experience an immersive ancient Chinese style drama together - "The Peony Pavilion"

Address: No. 555 Kezhiyuan Road, Qingpu District

2. Qingxi Ancient Town

Qingxi Ancient Town was founded in the late Sui and early Tang dynasties and has a history of more than 1400 years. This old street, located by the river and water, has become a bustling district for ancient merchants due to its convenient water and land transportation, embodying the charm of time

In the summer of Qingxi Ancient Town, there are also many limited experiences. You can wear Hanfu and take a photo with the ancient style of the old town, as if you have traveled back to ancient times

Of course, there is also the joy that belongs to the tip of the summer tongue, such as watermelon ice cream, ice cream frozen milk tea, bamboo tube ice cream... There are also intangible cultural heritage delicacies such as soup dumplings and pear jelly candies, which can satisfy your various taste buds

You can take a stroll around the exquisite South Garden like Jiangnan gardens, as well as the historic Jifang Bridge, which is also a great summer night tour experience

Address: Qingcun Middle Street, Fengxian District

3. Luodian Ancient Town

The white walled and black tiled residences, criss crossing small rivers, exquisite and elegant stone bridges, and small paths paved with bricks and stones in Luodian Ancient Town... The unique charm of Jiangnan can be seen at a glance, with stone paved roads, stone arch bridges, and pearl curtains under the eaves Here, sipping tea by the window or walking down the street, one can feel a hint of the ancient charm of the dream water town

Address: No. 199 Shiyi Road, Luodian Town, Baoshan District

4. Fengjing Ancient Town

Fengjing Ancient Town is located in the southwest of Shanghai, with distinct four seasons, no scorching heat in summer, no severe cold in winter, crisscrossing rivers, and densely populated cultural attractions. It has the unique charm of a Jiangnan water town, with both the comfort of small bridges and flowing water and the leisurely summer breeze like songs. Let's go here to find a hint of summer coolness

There is a boat dock on the south street of the ancient town, where you can experience the water town scenery by boat. Everywhere is rippling with green waves, and every family is surrounded by the water. When the black roofed boat shuttles under the bridge, the poem's "small bridge, flowing water, and home" has the most realistic visual effect in front of me

The black roofed boat slowly unfolds between the clear waves and the small bridges and flowing water, taking you to experience the authentic life of the people in Zhenhe and explore the purest Jiangnan<71

Address: No. 28, Lane 8588, Tingfeng Road, Fengjing Town, Jinshan District

5. Nanxiang Old Street

Nanxiang Old Street is located in Nanxiang Town. It has the historical style of Nanxiang in the late Qing Dynasty, with pink walls and black tiles, staggered houses, numerous shops, small bridges and flowing water, long corridors and gardens, famous gardens and ancient temples, antique charm, long historical and cultural charm, and many historical relics and landscapes

This is a well-known Jiangnan garden - Guyi Garden. Visiting the garden and admiring lotus flowers here in summer is a great place to escape the heat. At present, the water lilies in Guyi Garden have just bloomed, with colorful and beautiful flowers and leaves, complementing the garden buildings such as the Peony Pavilion on the shore, and possessing a classical temperament and charm

The ancient style and unique charm of the old street paved by Dangluo Road still exist, complementing the various arch bridges with different styles. The water, road, and bridge blend together, and a picture of Jiangnan water scenery slowly unfolds in front of you, feeling the beauty here in the summer breeze