Tourists holidaying in Shanghai should definitely take the time to enjoy a day’s outing to the waterside town of Zhujiajiao in Shanghai. Considered to be an important historical site, this ancient town is sure to charm its visitors with its picturesque waterways, arched bridges, architectural structures that date a few hundred years back and old stone paved streets. Very much reminiscent of Venice, this suburban area of Shanghai is popularly known among people as the Venice of Shanghai.
Zhujiajiao contains a rich historical background that goes back more than 1700 years. Much of the original architectural structures have been preserved, making it a wonderful place to stroll through and enjoy the town’s tranquil beauty. Many of the buildings in the town are from the Qing and Ming Dynasties which date from 1368 to 1911. Visitors to Zhujiajiao are still able to see plenty of homes, businesses, and even a post office that date back to ancient times.
Visiting Zhujiajiao would not be complete without exploring the many bridges that span across the town. Zhuijiajiao has a total of 36 bridges that vary in shape and size, some of the more popular ones to see include the Fangsheng Bridge and the Lang Bridge. The Fangsheng Bridge is the biggest one in the town and is artistically ornamented with a stone tablet of dragons and 4 lion statues. The Lang Bridge is the only wooden one in the area.
Zhujiajiao is also home to several beautiful gardens that are filled with lush greenery and shrubberies. Many of the gardens in the town were once privately owned but have now been made open by the government for public visitation. The Ke Zhi Garden is a must see as it is the largest one in the town and is a lovely sight to behold.
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