Shanghai Zhujiajiao Ancient Town Tourist Zone : info and guided tour

Introduction to Shanghai Zhujiajiao Ancient Town Tourist Zone

Located in Qingpu District, southwest of Shanghai, the Shanghai Zhujiajiao Ancient Town Tourist Zone corresponds to the former water town of Zhujiajiao. The site stands out for its canals, narrow lanes and traditional urban fabric, in contrast with the city’s modern districts. The official address is on Kezhiyuan Road, close to the historic area.

The tourist area highlights a water-crossed urban landscape, with stone bridges, mooring points and low houses lined along the riverbanks. This layout recalls the former role of canal towns in the Shanghai region, where waterways long shaped trade, movement and daily life.

The area brings together walking spaces, preserved buildings and shopping streets set within the historic framework of the old town. In Zhujiajiao, the appeal of the place lies as much in its ancient-town atmosphere as in its vernacular architecture, shaped by the presence of water and traditional urban development.

Listed as a tourist attraction and national park, the area offers a view of a heritage landscape within Shanghai, on the edge of Qingpu’s more urban and more rural areas. The canals, walkways and built volumes form a coherent ensemble, representative of the region’s historic water settlements.

Discover Shanghai with a private guide

A private guide can help you understand the structure of Zhujiajiao, its canals, bridges and traditional housing styles. Their insight also provides useful context on the place of this former water town in Shanghai’s history and in the organization of Qingpu District, going beyond a simple walk through the streets.