Qibao, also known as the town of seven treasures is an ancient metropolis located 18 kilometres away from downtown Shanghai. This spiritual sanctuary is a place where traffic, noise and pollution are virtually non-existent. The city built in the early five dynasties and the ten kingdoms period has evolved into a famous tourist attraction making it a great discovery.
The town known for an array of attractions such as its foremost favourite Tong River Po that stretches across the city is a place of picturesque majesty. The river boasts different features such as bridges built among the water and temples that overlook this beautiful river. Further to the towns attractions are the ancient tea shops, a thousand-year-old shop, shadow puppet opera theatres, the Yinqixing indoor skiing site, tropical storms, Minhang sports park and the Qibao new workshop among other great places.
According to ancient tales and legends, Qibao – deemed the town of seven treasures, which are a magic tree dating back to a thousand years, a gold lotus scripture written by an imperial concubine of the 10th century, a Buddha flown, a big bell that floated from a far, a gold cock, a jade chopstick and a jade axe were once home to this great land. However, to this day only two of the seven treasures (the scripture and the bell) exist in Qibao.
The town is also known for its local cricket (insect) specialty, a dish a traveller is provoked to experience. You can also grab some of the other Qibao delicacies, which can be easily bought from street side hawkers. The city also houses many transportation methods and underground metro stations such as Qibao town – Shanghai Metro. This city with abundant life, tradition and history is a place to explore.
Located in the heart of its city’s commercial and residential area is a luxurious Shanghai hotel for all your accommodation requirements. Millennium Hongqiao Hotel Shanghai is recommended for a enjoyable stay that provides guests with comfort, hospitality and fine facilities. This hotel in Shanghai is among the best in the country.
