Fengjing Ancient Town is a thousand-year-old town in Jinshan District, Shanghai. It has the characteristics of "three steps and two bridges, one view of ten ports".
I. Basic information
• Address: No. 28, Lane 8588, Tingfeng Highway, Fengjing Town, Jinshan District, Shanghai.
• Opening hours: The core area of the ancient town is open all day. Some paid scenic spots are open from 08:00 to 16:30, and ticket sales are closed at 15:00.
• Tickets: The core area of the ancient town is free. If you want to visit small scenic spots such as Dingji Workshop and the old site of the People's Commune, you can buy joint tickets. It is more convenient to scan the code on the spot.
II. Traffic Guide
• Self-driving: Navigate "Fengjing Ancient Town No. 4 Parking Lot", parking fee 10 yuan/day, avoid parking at the main gate of the scenic spot to avoid congestion.
• Public transportation: You can take the subway to Lianhua Road Station first, then transfer to the Lianfeng Special Line, take the "Fengjing Pailou" station, get off and walk for about 5 minutes to the ancient town.
III. Must-visit scenic spots
• Fengjing Three Bridges: Located in the center of the ancient town, it is the general term for the three bridges of Qingfeng Bridge, Zhuxing Bridge and Beifeng Bridge. It is the intersection of the two rivers and has beautiful scenery. It is a landmark scenic spot in the ancient town.
• Ding Cong Comics Exhibition Hall: Located on North Street, the furniture used by Mr. Ding Cong is displayed in the museum. Many satirical cartoons are displayed on the second floor, from which you can appreciate Ding Cong's artistic style.
• Three Hundred Gardens: including the Hundred Baskets Pavilion, the Hundred Lantern Pavilion and the Hundred Elements Pavilion, displaying a large number of exhibits related to baskets, lanterns and all walks of life, so that tourists can learn about the local folk culture.
• The former site of Fengjing People's Commune: Located on Heping Street, it retains old-fashioned hot water bottles, telephones and other items, and there are murals with the characteristics of the era such as the red sun on the wall. It is a good place to learn about that period of history.
• Jinshan Peasant Painting Exhibition Center: Located in the Holy Hall Lane of South Street, where you can enjoy the Jinshan peasant paintings with strong local flavor and feel the local artistic characteristics.
IV. Recommendation for taking care of children
Interesting non-heritage and handicrafts, hands-on and knowledge
• Paper-cutting and peasant painting experience: There are masters in the paper-cutting museum in the ancient town to teach children to cut small flowers, boats and other simple shapes for free, which can be completed in 15 minutes, and children can take their own works with them; in the Jinshan Peasant Painting Village on the outskirts of the ancient town, children can watch painters create local-themed paintings, and can also make an appointment to experience painting small peasant paintings, fresh Bright colors and life-oriented themes are very appetising for children.
• Special parent-child treasure hunting activities: There is a customized parent-child treasure hunt in the ancient town. Children can go to Dingcong Art Museum to draw and guess riddles, experience the printing in Zhang Cizhong Studio, participate in guessing puzzles and answers at Dinghu related points, etc. After collecting spiritual beads and seals, they can also wear a champion hat. This level-breaking gameplay allows children to take the initiative to learn about ancient Town culture.
A comfortable play project, suitable for the parent-child rhythm
• Hand-crank cruise boat to enjoy the scenery: The city river cruise ship in the ancient town is very suitable for parents and children to ride. The hand-cranked cruise ship is limited to 6 people. When the boatman rows, he will explain the history of more than 10 ancient bridges along the way and sing the minor tune of the south of the Yangtze River. If you happen to be a performance when passing by the ancient stage, you can also stop the boat to listen to the play and look at the white wall tiles of the ancient town from the perspective of the water, which is a very special experience for children. The 40-minute journey will not make children feel tired.
• Ancient streets and ancient bridges roaming: The "product" zigzag landscape composed of the three bridges of Fengjing is very suitable for parents and children to check in. Standing on the bridge, you can overlook the cruise ship and the buildings of the Ming and Qing Dynasties on both sides of the strait, and children can observe the scenery of the water town at close range. In the shops on both sides of Qingshiban Road, you can also see the production demonstration of Ding Tui. The performances at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. can let children understand the production process of traditional food, and there are also tastings at some times.
Diversified support, extending the fun of parents and children
• Surrounding parent-child venues and farms: Fengjing Town, where the ancient town is located, has a Shanghai Lego Land specially built for children aged 2-12. After visiting the ancient town, you can go there on the way; Kaitaiyu National Ecological Farm allows children to experience fish and eggs in muddy water, and can also take a small yellow duck cruise; the seed wall display of Jiufeng Farm 1 152 crop seeds, children can inquire about seed-related knowledge, suitable for popular science education.
• Leisure park supply: The open Bainiutang Park is not far from the ancient town. There are special children's playgrounds, multi-functional lawns and waterfront greenways in the park. After visiting the ancient town, bring children here to run and play, which can release their vitality. The Go corridor in the park can also feel the traditional cultural atmosphere.
Special food, suitable for children's taste
• Most of the snacks in the ancient town are soft and easy to digest, which is very suitable for children. For example, the freshly cooked begonia cake is burnt, sweet and glutinous, the hot meat zongzi oil seeps into the glutinous rice and is full of aroma, there are also sweet pastries such as Zhuangyuan cake and cortinth cake, and the delicate taste of Fengjing dried tofu, which can not only satisfy children's taste buds, but also let parents and children taste the flavor of the south of the Yangtze River together.
IV. Food recommendation
• Fengjing Dinghu: One of the four treasures of Fengjing, it is cooked with the hooves of Fengjing pig. The skin is loose and tough, the meat is crispy and tender, and the fragrance is rich. It can be purchased at the Dinghu Workshop on the side of Zhihe Bridge on South Street.
• Fengjing dried tofu: also known as Tianxiang dried tofu, it is made of high-quality soybeans. The color is like sauce, full of toughness, salty and sweet, delicate and soft, which is a good side dish.
• Fengjing Shaomai: It is one of the "Top Ten Snacks in the Country". The stuffing is made of fresh pork, finely minced winter bamboo shoots and jelly. The skin is thin and bright, the soup is rich, and the taste is fresh and fragrant. You can go to Aliu Shaomai Store to taste it.
• Golden Maple Yellow Wine: Fengjing has always been an important production area of yellow wine. The yellow wine here is amber-like, mellow and nutritious, and can be enjoyed with local delicacies.
V. Accommodation recommendation
The core area of the ancient town (walk to scenic spots, immersive experience of the water town)
• Shanlu Hotel (Three Hundred Gardens Store): Located in the core of the ancient town, it was formerly known as the Fengjing Folklore Collection "Three Hundred Gardens", which was a large mansion in the Song Dynasty. The decoration is simple and elegant. There is a pond and a stage in the backyard. In summer, you can sit on the viewing platform and listen to the opera and taste tea. You can feel the fireworks of the water town in the south of the Yangtze River by pushing the window. The address is No. 49 Heping Street.
• Three Bridges Courtyard: Named after the proximity of the iconic Fengjing Three Bridges, the geographical location is excellent. The architectural style of the homestay is quaint. Standing in front of the window of the guest room, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Three Bridges and the gurgling water. The internal facilities are complete and the service is considerate. It is very suitable for tourists who want to visit the core scenic spots at close range. The address is No. 18, Lane 287, Middle Street.
Suburban homestay (seid environment, suitable for parents and children/leisure vacation)
• Huazhu・Qingfeng Picking Light Homestay: It belongs to Huazhu, full of literary atmosphere, and the surrounding area is quiet. The room uses a large number of wooden elements, with intelligent guest control, parent-child theme rooms and river view rooms. The owner of the homestay will take the initiative to provide suggestions for playing in the ancient town, which is suitable for parents and children or tourists who like a quiet atmosphere. The address is No. 1003-1, Nongxing Village.
• Yunshe Bianyuan Resort Hotel: It is a Jiangnan-style courtyard homestay with white walls and tiles to show the classical charm. The homestay has an outdoor garden, a balcony room and a duplex loft room. It can also be pet-fed and pet-friendly. It is close to the ancient town corridor. You can feel the water town style for a walk after dinner. The address is No. 88 Bainiu Road.
• Fragrant Town · Qigong Garden Homestay: With a score of 4.8, it is equipped with child custody, children's club, camping and cute pet feeding. Both the elders and children can have fun. It is suitable for family outing, and the butler service can also make the check-in more worry-free.
Brand / Business Hotel (complete facilities, suitable for self-driving / pursuit of convenience)
• Youyi Boutique Hotel: The decoration is simple and fashionable, the quality of the guest room supplies is high, and there is also a free parking lot, which is convenient for self-driving tourists. The location is close to the tourist area of the ancient town, which is convenient for travel. The address is No. 273 Jingbo Road.
• Light Stay Yuexiang Hotel: It is cost-effective, close to the tourist area of Fengjing Ancient Town, and the decoration is in line with the "comfortable" tone. It is suitable for tourists with moderate budgets who pay attention to the convenience of travel. The address is No. 109 Fengli Road.
VI. Suggestions for playing
• In the morning, you can go to Qingfeng Bridge to take pictures of the mist-covered river. The picture is very beautiful. There are relatively few people in the morning, which is suitable for strolling and taking photos in the ancient town.
• In the afternoon, you can choose to visit paid scenic spots according to your interests, or stroll in the riverside corridor to feel the leisurely atmosphere of the ancient town.
• After 19:00 in the evening, the lanterns of the ancient town are lit. You can order a pot of tea in the teahouse by the river, listen to the boss's nating in Jinshan dialect, and experience the slow life of old Shanghai.
VII. Precautions
Travel and road conditions
• There are many green slate roads in the ancient town, which are wet and slippery on rainy days. It is recommended to wear non-slip sneakers and avoid high heels and slippers; some alleys are narrow, and you need to slow down when pushing carts or taking the elderly and children.
• It is recommended to arrive before 9 a.m. by self-driving, navigate to the No. 4 parking lot of Fengjing Ancient Town, and avoid parking at the main gate during the peak season to prevent congestion. When walking to the ancient town after changing public transportation, you can pay attention to the roadside signs and avoid taking a fork in the road.
Tour and experience
• Most of the exhibition hall-type scenic spots are open from 09:00 to 16:30, and ticket sales will stop around 15:00. If you want to visit the Ding Cong Comics Exhibition Hall, the old site of the People's Commune, etc., it is recommended to plan the time in advance.
• The production demonstration of Dingji Workshop and the free teaching of the paper cutting hall are mostly at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The cruise ship is every 30 minutes during the peak season, and every 1 hour in the off-season. You can connect the itinerary in advance to avoid missing the special experience.
• If you take children on the cruise, you need to take good care of them to avoid reaching out to explore the water; when the hand-shake cruise ship passes through the ancient stage, if there is a performance, you can stop the boat to listen to the play, pay attention to safety when taking photos, and don't be crowded.
Food and shopping
• When buying Ding hoof, the shelf life of vacuum packaging is about 15 days, and you can buy it on demand; when trying non-heritage snacks, use it on demand to avoid waste.
• It is forbidden to take photos in the core production areas such as the formula of diced hoof marinade in the workshop. Respect the principle of non-heritage confidentiality, and do not take pictures of the core steps of production at will.
Other details
• There are many mosquitoes by the river and grass in the ancient town. It is recommended to bring mosquito repellent in spring and summer; do a good job of sun protection when playing outdoors, and prepare a folding umbrella to deal with showers.
• Carry bands and gastrointestinal medicine with you to deal with the possible bumps on the bluestone road and the gastrointestinal discomfort caused by eating snacks.
• Don't touch the wood carvings, brick walls, etc. of ancient buildings at will to protect cultural relics; after the lanterns turn on in the evening, the ancient street is more charming, but some alleys are dim, pay attention to the road conditions under your feet.