Travel Guide to Jiading Ancient City in Shanghai
Scenic spot introduction:
Jiading Ancient City is known as the "Famous City in the South of the Yangtze River" and has a history of more than 780 years. Jiading Ancient City was first built in the 10th year of Jiading in the Southern Song Dynasty (1218). The county seat was built in Lianqi City (now Jiading Town). In October 1992, with the approval of the State Council, Jiading County was abolished and Jiading District of Shanghai was established. The ancient city is beautiful and has many scenic spots. Various ancient towers, ancient temples, ancient temples, ancient trees and other relics are preserved. The small bridges, flowing water, residential streets and alleys in the ancient city still retain their charm. The rich humanities, simple folk customs and beautiful scenery of Jiading Ancient City make tourists linger.Attractions distribution:
Most of the remaining historical sites in the ancient city are concentrated in Jiading Street and Nanxiang Town. Fahua Tower , State Bridge They were all founded in the Song Dynasty and were the center of Lianqi City, the county seat at that time. Fahua Tower The Confucius Temple, Huilongtan , Ying Kuishan , then Zhouqiao Old Street There is another unique scenic spot next to the temple. Danghu Academy It is the only remaining Qing Dynasty academy building in Shanghai. Qiuxia Garden It is a classical garden famous in the south of the Yangtze River. In addition, there is a memorial for Hou Dongzeng and Huang Chunyao, two patriots who died during the Qing army's three massacres of Jiading. Hou Huang Memorial , Monument of the Leaf Pond and "Taoan Liubi" Monument . East of Nanxiang Town Guyi Garden It is also a famous Ming Dynasty garden.Scenic spot features:
Historical tours, cultural tours, ancient town tours, ancient towns, historical sites, gardens, memorial hallsTransportation
Scenic spot location:
China > Shanghai > Jiading District > Nanxiang Town
How to get there:
bus routes:
1. Take the Xinjia Line or Hutang Line at Shanghai New Passenger Station (Xinjia Line takes the Hujia Expressway, the fare is 7 yuan/person, Hutang Line is a minibus, does not take the expressway, takes longer, and has more stops along the way, the fare is 6 yuan/person)
2. Take the Shanghai-Jiaxing Line at People's Square (take the expressway, fare 7 yuan/person)
3. Take the Beijia Line from the North District Bus Station (do not take the expressway, the fare is 4 yuan)
Huilongtan : Take Jiading Bus No. 11 and get off at Bole Road Tacheng Road Station.
State Bridge : Exit Jiading Town Bus Station, go straight along Chengzhong Road and turn right to arrive.
Qiuxia Garden : Take Jiading Bus No. 3 and get off at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Station.
Wisteria Park : Take Jiading Bus No. 6 and get off at Bole Road, Jinsha Road.
Track lines:
Nanxiang Old Street , Guyi Garden : Get off at Nanxiang Station on Metro Line 11 and transfer to Nanxiang Bus No. 2.
Zhouqiao Old Street : Get off at Baiyin Road Station on Metro Line 11 and transfer to Jiading Bus No. 6; get off at Jiading North Station and transfer to Jiading Bus No. 10.
Jiading Ancient City Wall : Take Metro Line 11 to Jiading West, then transfer to Jiading Bus No. 9 to Nanmen.
Self-driving route:
Nanxiang Old Street , Guyi Garden : Outer Ring/Middle Ring → Shanghai-Jiaxing Expressway (S5) → Exit at Nanxiang, turn left and go 300 meters to Fengxiang Road, turn right → Go 1 km to Zhennan Road → Guyi Garden → Go 500 meters on Huyi Highway and turn right → Go straight 200 meters to Jiefang Street → Nanxiang Old Street , Yunxiang Temple .
Zhouqiao Old Street : Outer Ring/Middle Ring—Shanghai-Jiaxing Expressway (S5) → Get off at Jiading City Exit → Go 1.5 km along Bole Road and turn left.
Scenic area map:
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Travel Tips
Best time to visit:
Spring and autumn are the best seasons. The temperature is just right for traveling.
Shopping recommendations:
Local specialties: Jiading bamboo carving, Jiading yellow grass weaving, Nanxiang steamed buns, Jiading white broad beans, Jiading white broad beans, Jiading white garlic
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Shanghai Jiading Ancient City Travel Guide - Yunxiang Temple
Shanghai Jiading Ancient City Travel Guide - The Moat Surrounding the City
Shanghai Jiading Ancient City Travel Guide - Zhouqiao Old Street
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Shanghai Jiading Ancient City Travel Guide - Guyi Garden
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