Shanghai Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

Tourist attraction introduction

Tourist attraction address: No. 36 Meizhou Road, Zhujiajiao Town, Qingpu District, Shanghai

Ticket information: Free admission policy: Children under 1.3 meters (excluding), disabled persons, military personnel, retired cadres, journalists, tour guides, and drivers (must hold an A photo) can enter the scenic area and tourist attractions free of charge with valid documents

Opening hours: 8:30-16:30

Transportation guide: Self driving route: 1. G50 (formerly A9) → Exit at Zhujiajiao → Turn right and continue straight → Turn right at the second traffic light and continue straight along Xiangning Beach Road → It takes 3 minutes to reach the scenic area. Bus route: 1. Starting from People's Square in downtown Shanghai, about 45 kilometers away from the scenic area: Pu'an Road, Jinling Road, Shanghai People's Square, Shanghai Zhuhai Expressway (bus). 2. Departing from Shanghai Railway Station: Take Metro Line 1, get off at Huangpi South Road Station or Metro Line 8, get off at Dashiji Station and transfer to Shanghai Zhuhai Expressway (bus). 3. From Hongqiao Hub Station: About 30 kilometers away from the scenic area, you can take Metro Line 2 to Xujingdong Station and transfer to Zhuxu Line

Introduction: At the northern foot of Cangcang Nine Peaks, on the banks of the vast Dianshan Lake, there is a fan-shaped town embedded in the lake and mountain scenery. Some people compare her to Venice in Shanghai, while others compare her to a shining pearl by the Dianshan Lake. This dazzling pearl is located at the transportation hub of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai provinces and cities, with a very advantageous geographical location. This is the famous millennium ancient town of Zhujiajiao. The ancient town is crisscrossed by rivers and ports, with nine long streets stretching along the river. Thousands of Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings stand by the water, and 36 stone bridges still retain the ancient style. There are numerous famous scenic spots and historical sites. After getting tired of the expensive artificial landscapes, people are not surprised that there is still a well preserved natural landscape in the suburbs of Shanghai that is authentic, full of mountains and waters. Here, one can find a way to return to nature and enjoy the wildness. No wonder a renowned professor from Tongji University exclaimed after inspecting Zhujiajiao, "Zhujiajiao has such a rich cultural heritage, which is not only a treasure of Shanghai, but also a national treasure. The famous late Taiwanese writer Sanmao was once fascinated by the layout of "small bridges, flowing water, and homes" here, and was intoxicated by the quiet and peaceful atmosphere where paintings and poetry can be found everywhere. After inspecting the ancient town of Zhujiajiao, Wu Bangguo, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, couldn't help but joyfully write down the words "National Historical Town of Zhujiajiao"

Introduction

One of the stamps "China Ancient Town (II)" issued by China Post on May 19, 2016, Zhujiajiao is located at the transportation hub of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai provinces and cities. Its geographical location is very advantageous, with Hongqiao International Airport to the east, Kunshan to the north, Jiaxing to the south, Pingwang to the west, and the downstream of Dianshan Lake and the golden waterway Caogang River passing through the town. The town is crisscrossed by rivers and ports, with nine long streets stretching along the river. Thousands of Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings stand by the water, and 36 stone bridges still retain the ancient style. There are numerous famous scenic spots and historical sites. After getting tired of the expensive artificial landscapes, people are not surprised that there is still a well preserved natural landscape in the suburbs of Shanghai that is authentic, full of mountains and waters. Here, one can find a way to return to nature and enjoy the wildness. No wonder a renowned professor from Tongji University exclaimed after inspecting Zhujiajiao, "Zhujiajiao has such a rich cultural heritage, which is not only a treasure of Shanghai, but also a national treasure. The famous late Taiwanese writer Sanmao was once fascinated by the layout of "small bridges, flowing water, and homes" here, and was intoxicated by the quiet and peaceful atmosphere where paintings and poetry can be found everywhere. After inspecting the ancient town of Zhujiajiao, Wu Bangguo, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, couldn't help but joyfully write down the words "National Historical Town of Zhujiajiao"

"The natural scenery of the small bridge and flowing water, authentic Ming and Qing streets", the natural outdoor scenes here cannot help but be admired by many film and television directors, and they flock here to bring the graceful charm of the water town to the screen and television time and time again. Sometimes there is a scene of several films and TV shows shooting at the same time, and Zhu Jiajiao has become a hot spot for domestic and foreign film and television productions, praised as the "Hollywood of Shanghai suburbs"

Zhujiajiao Town

Located at the border of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, it is the center of the five adjacent districts (cities) of Qingpu, Kunshan, Songjiang, Wujiang, and Jiashan, and has always been one of the important market towns in the provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai. During the Republic of China period, many important institutions such as the Three County Joint Defense Command were located here. Boundary

No. 36, Meizhou Road, Zhujiajiao Town, Qingpu District, Shanghai

The Zhujiajiao Ancient Town Tourist Areais densely covered with highways, connecting the Huning Expressway in the north, the 320 National Highway of the Shanghai Hangzhou Line in the south, with Shanghai Zhuhai, Qingping, Qingfeng, Qingshang, Qingjin, Qingsheng and other public routes, with Dianpu River across the waterway, and Zhumao River in the longitudinal direction leading to the Huangpu River, and connecting with the the Taihu Lake Lake water system. The waterway is wide and connected in all directions

Development History

The famous town of Zhujiajiao has a long history. In 1958, during the large-scale steel smelting, the people of the town miraculously dried up the Beidian Lake in search of iron. At the bottom of the lake, a large number of relics from the Neolithic Age were unexpectedly discovered, which were proven to be cultural relics from the Majiabang culture, Songze culture, Liangzhu culture, and the Western Zhou to Spring and Autumn Warring States period. In 1959, a large number of stone knives, plows, spinning wheels, and printed pottery shards were salvaged from Dianshan Lake. These relics from the Neolithic to Warring States periods are enough to prove that the ancestors of Zhujiajiao lived and multiplied here thousands of years ago

Zhujiajiao, with its unique natural environment and convenient waterway transportation, is home to a gathering of merchants and traders who come and go endlessly. It was once known as the "clothing and bedding world" in Jiangnan and became a giant town in the region. There is a poem that goes: "At six o'clock, the fish and rice village is bustling, and the people of Nanqiao avoid the small patrol. The two Jing (Zhujing and Fengjing) are not as good as the Zhujie Pavilion, and even after reading the picture, one will never know. In the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, the rice industry in Zhujiajiao emerged, driving the prosperity of various industries. At that time, there were "three miles of long streets and a thousand shops", with numerous old and famous stores, as well as department stores in the north and south. The various industries were complete, and the rural areas were spread over a hundred miles in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces. Therefore, there was a saying that "three Jing (Zhujing, Fengjing, and Youjing) are not as good as one corner (Zhujiajiao)"

Features

The charming natural scenery of Zhujiajiao, a famous town, is located in one mountain and one lake. Zhenshan Zhenshui embodies the characteristics of the water town in Jiangnan. The mountain is called Dianshan, although it is not high, it has a great reputation and is a remnant of the Tianmu in western Zhejiang. This mountain is the beginning, like climbing a mountain to look at a lake, with the scenery of "Dianfeng Evening Glow" to enjoy

Zhujiajiao Ancient Town Tourist AreaLake, also known as Dianshan Lake, is a natural freshwater lake with an area of 62 square kilometers. Most of the eastern part of the lake is in the Zhujiajiao scenic area, with 11 Hangzhou West Lake areas. When you take a boat tour of the lake, the vast water and sky are of one color, and the reeds in the lake area sway gently, startling wild ducks and water birds. You suddenly feel far away from the hustle and bustle and relaxed. The cultural landscape of Zhujiajiao, a famous town, is more charming and has the characteristics of an ancient town. It includes one bridge, one street, one temple, one temple, one hall, one pavilion, two gardens, three bays, and twenty-six lanes. If Zhouzhuang in Shuizhen, which is nine hundred years old, is small and exquisite, like jade from a small family, while Zhujiajiao, a thousand year old ancient town, has the grandeur and elegance of a noble lady. Firstly, Zhujiajiao Ancient Town covers an area of 1.5 square kilometers, which is more than three times the area of Zhouzhuang. With a large family, there are more natural places to visit. The Caogang River divides Zhujiajiao into two halves, with Jingting Port on the north bank and North Street on the south bank. Both sides are dotted with winding alleys, granite streets, Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings with blue bricks and black tiles, and numerous historical relics

One Bridge, the first stone arch Fangsheng Bridge in Shanghai, is also the largest five arch stone bridge in the Jiangnan region, with magnificent momentum. Standing at the top of the bridge, watching the fast boat rocking on July 27th is undoubtedly the best, and the magnificence of the other thirty or so ancient stone bridges is not inferior to that of Zhouzhuang. In terms of construction and craftsmanship, Zhujiajiao Zhonghe Bridge and Xizha Bridge are stronger than Zhouzhuang Shuangqiao, and those characteristic bridges are incomparable to Zhouzhuang. The "High and Low Bridge" located three steps away, the "Miniature Landscape" Kezhi Bridge, the "Kako" echoing Qijia Bridge, and the "Yongfeng Bridge" commemorating national humiliation

One Street, that is the first Ming and Qing street in Shanghai, North Street. It has been weathered for a long time, yet it has been preserved so authentically. The unique construction of the "One Line Sky" is astonishing. The North Street, known as the "Three Mile Long Street with Thousands of Shops", is lined with old-fashioned shop signs and red lanterns, making it the busiest ancient street in the ancient towns of Jiangnan. It is beyond the reach of other ancient towns in Jiangnan

One temple is Baoguo Temple, which is the lower house of Shanghai Jade Palace. Inside the temple, there is a statue of Shakyamuni Buddha carved from Burmese white jade, the first white jade Guanyin gifted by Singapore, and a millennium old ginkgo tree, known as the "Three Treasures" of Baoguo Temple<76. Among them, "arch of wooden architecture Stage", "Woodcut Beam" and "Nave Scroll" (now abandoned) are called "Three Treasures" of Chenghuang Temple, which are very rare

One Hall is the Xi Family Hall, which combines the architectural achievements of the wealthy families in Jiangnan. Especially, the "wall door brick carving" is a masterpiece, with beautiful patterns, exquisite carvings, and superb techniques that leave people amazed. One museum, namely the "Wang Chang Memorial Hall," exhibits nearly a hundred physical exhibits of Wang Chang, who passed the imperial examination in the 19th year of the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty and became a Right Assistant Minister of Justice, known as the "Seven Sons of Wuzhong," including wax figures, poetry, calligraphy, paintings, stone inscriptions, weaving machines, old-fashioned beds, etc. The content is rich, the historical materials are detailed, and the crystal position is extremely high

Two gardens, namely Kezhi Garden and Zhuxi Garden, one ancient and one modern; One large, one exquisite, complementing each other beautifully. Kezhi Garden is a manor style garden building covering an area of 96 acres. The garden was built by Ma Wenqing in 1912 and is named after him for "studying while cultivating". There is a book city and a rice fragrance village in the garden, with pavilions, towers, bridges, trees, halls, and pavilions. There are more than 200 buildings and living rooms in the garden, with a well arranged layout, appropriate density, and exquisite design. It is rare in private garden architecture. Zhuxi Garden, built in 1956, covers an area of over 70 acres and is small and exquisite with beautiful scenery. It is arranged into three gardens in spring, autumn, and winter, each with its own characteristics. It also has a children's playground, restaurant, tea room, and shops, making it an ideal place for resting, eating, shopping, and playing

Three bays, namely: Sanyang Bay, Jiaozi Bay, and Mituo Bay. On the pedestrian street, there are houses all around, thinking that at the end of the road, when you turn right angles, a street market is right in front of you, creating a wonderful feeling of a unique cave. This kind of landscape with peculiar turns on the old street is rare in other ancient towns and cannot be seen without Zhujiajiao

Twenty six lanes, in fact, there are more than 26 ancient lanes in Zhujiajiao. Each street has its own lane, with roads leading to streets, streets leading to lanes, and lanes leading to lanes, forming a network chessboard pattern. The ancient lanes and alleys in Zhujiajiao are famous for their abundance, antiquity, uniqueness, and depth, which cannot be compared to other ancient towns in Jiangnan. Walking through alleys and alleys is like entering a trance formation, with endless fun, exploring ancient and secluded places, experiencing the charm of northern hutongs, and having a similar effect. Ancient tourism is increasingly favored by outsiders and foreigners, and it is a valuable virgin land that needs further development

The charming feature of Zhujiajiao, a famous town, is also known as the "three highs", which are the abundance of celebrities, Ming and Qing architecture, river ports, cable stones, and tea houses

Firstly, there are many famous people, mainly in Zhujiajiao, which has a quiet environment and pleasant climate. It is a Feng Shui treasure place for studying and learning, and has always been a gathering place for literati and scholars. There have been many talented people, with a total of 16 jinshi and more than 40 jinshi from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Among them, well-known figures include Qing Dynasty scholar Wang Chang, imperial physician Chen Lianfang, novelist Lu Shie, newspaper magnate Xi Zipei, and painted monk language stone

Events

Zhujiajiao Town formed a small market town during the Song and Yuan dynasties, named Zhujia Village. In the 40th year of the Ming Wanli reign (1612), due to convenient water transportation and thriving commerce, the Zhu family competed to become a major town. Zhujia Village was renamed Zhujiege, also known as Zhuli, Zhuxi, and commonly known as Jiaoli. After the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949, Zhujiajiao City was established in Qingpu County, Songjiang Special Zone, under the jurisdiction of the Sunan Administrative Office, which includes four townships: Shengang, Wanlong, Fengwo, Xuejian, and Zhujiajiao Town. The three streets of Dongjingting, Zhongjingting, and Xijingting, which originally belonged to Kunshan County, were transferred to Zhujiajiao Town

· In the 52nd year of the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1713), Zhuli was divided into 57 districts, including the 2nd, 11th, and 25th maps of the third and first districts. In the late Qing Dynasty, local self negotiation was implemented, and the local area was called Zhuwei Autonomous Region, which was one of the sixteen autonomous regions under the jurisdiction of Qingpu County, Jiangsu Province

· In 1940, it belonged to the sixth district of Wang pseudo Qingpu County, with jurisdiction over three towns of Zhudong, Zhuxi, and Zhubei, as well as six townships of Xuejian, Fengwo, Zhangdian, Zhangding, Anzhuang, and Shenxiang

In 1955, Zhujiajiao District was re established, and all six townships that were originally designated were returned. Yingzhong, Wanshou, and Chengnan townships in Chengxiang District were placed under the jurisdiction of Zhujiajiao District. Zhujiajiao Town remains a county-level town, and the town people's government is renamed the town people's committee, with the same organizational structure