Zhujiajiao water town

朱家角古镇 · Zhūjiājiǎo Gǔzhèn

A canal town of stone bridges and old houses, reachable by metro.

No booking neededHalf day

Tip

Go on a weekday. Walk away from the main street to find quiet canals.

Opening hours: Town open all day; some sights 08:30–16:30 To be confirmed
Price: Free to enter; boat rides and some sights extra
How to book: No booking needed.
Getting there: Zhujiajiao (Line 17), about 1 hour from Hongqiao
Address in Chinese: 上海市青浦区朱家角镇

Photo: Lloyd Tudor · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Shanghai in 3 days: a practical itineraryThe Bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum East, Lujiazui and the old French Concession in three days, with closing days, metro stops and booking tips.

Sources

Checked against these sources on 2026-09-27. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.

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