Located approximately 45kms outside of shanghai, in Qingpu District, is the ancient town of Zhujiajiao. Often touted as the Venice of Shanghai, this 47-square-kilometer water town was spawned as a bustling commercial center during the Song and Yuan dynasties.
It truly thrived during the Ming and Qing dynasties, when it became the biggest trade center on the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. Today, it is known for that simple but attractive appearance typical of towns in the east part of China.
The town has a number of old bridges, houses and courtyards. Visitors should not miss the Fangshan Bridge -built in 1471, the bridge has a stone tablet which is engraved with eight coiling dragons encircling a shining pearl.
The traditional courtyard houses are simple, yet elegantly furnished. The white- and gray-tiled houses and their carved windows add much to the ancient atmosphere of the city. Walking down the narrow, zigzagging streets and lanes, visitors will feel as if they have stepped back into time.
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