{"id":13343,"date":"2022-01-24T09:47:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-24T01:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/?p=13343"},"modified":"2022-01-24T23:11:58","modified_gmt":"2022-01-24T15:11:58","slug":"how-to-visit-qibao-ancient-town","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/shanghai-travel\/how-to-visit-qibao-ancient-town","title":{"rendered":"How to Visit Qibao Ancient Town (Tips, Photos & Map)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Plan your Shanghai tour<\/a>? If you want to feel and have a glimpse of a traditional China old town after seeing too much glamor of the metropolitan\u00a0Shanghai, Qibao\u00a0Ancient Town (\u4e03\u5b9d\u53e4\u9547), a tiny water\u00a0town\u00a0would be a nice alternative if you cannot make it to other water towns like Zhujiajiao Water Town<\/a>, Zhouzhuang Water Town<\/a> and Tongli Water Town<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ABC of Qibao Ancient Town<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Qibao literally means ” Seven Treasures” named after the same name\u00a0temple –\u00a0 Qibao Temple in Qibao ancient town. The old town is mainly composed of three stone arch bridges,\u00a0two canals\u00a0and 4 major streets and\u00a0several side\u00a0lanes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qibao old town was originally formed in  the later Han Dynasty, developed from Song Dynasty  and prospered in Ming and Qing dynasties with a history over 1000 years. Today Qibao has become an interesting place for leisure, sightseeing and shopping, a good getaway from busy Shanghai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A two-hour’s stroll is basically needed for a glimpse of the quaint lanes and streets in Qibao. If you are a photography lover, you will find its nook and cranny offers plentiful photo opportunities; if you want to eat snacks and do some shopping, Qibao is your right choice with numerous food stalls and souvenir stands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to get to Qibao Ancient Town <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Qibao\u00a0Ancient Town is a tiny water town which is also the closest ancient town in the southwest of Shanghai. It is located south of Qingnian Road in Min-Hang District, about\u00a020 km\u00a0southwest of\u00a0the Bund in Shanghai. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About 20km southwest of the Bund in Shanghai by road ( Google)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Qibao Water Town is a “city within the city of Shanghai”.\u00a0 You just take Shanghai subway line 9 and get off at the station of Qibao (\u4e03\u5b9d)and use\u00a0the exit 2. For s short stroll,\u00a0 you will get to your Qibao old town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qibao Travel\u00a0 Tips:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1) Get there early to avoid hordes of domestic tourists<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) Travel on weekdays and avoid weekends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) Walking around Qibao Ancient Town is free.\u00a0 A combined ticket (RMB30) allows you to visit 8 indoor sites in Qibao Ancient Town. Or you may buy any one of the sites at the entrance fee of RMB 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtual Tour of Qibao Ancient Town<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now follow me to have a glimpse of the small water town in the southwest of Shanghai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you arrive at Qibao Subway Station of Subway Line 9 ( about 40-minute subway drive from downtown),  you will  see a yellow signboard pointing the Exit 2 for Qibao Ancient Town (\u4e03\u5b9d\u53e4\u9547).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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the Exit 2 for the Qibao Ancient Town.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Once you are out from Qibao Subway Station of Line 9, you just turn right to the east direction and walk on the sidewals for about 150 meters, then you walk on your right side (in the south direction) at the first crossroad and walk south along Minzhu Road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overhead, again you will see a signboard indicating the direction of Qibao Ancient Town ( Qibao Old Street ). For wandering for about 400 meters, you come across a  T-junction formed by Minzhu Road (south – north ) and Qingnian Road (east-west). At the T-junction, you turn left side  and walk along Qingnian Road to the east direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Overhead, again you will a signboard indicating the direction of Qibao Ancient Town ( Qibao Old Street ).<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

So the whole Qibao old town is located to the south of the Subway Line 9. Walking along Qingnian Road,  soon you will see  the entrance – a decorated archway with the bell tower behind it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A decorated archway inscribed with a Chinese name- Qibao Old Street \u00a0(\u4e03\u5b9d\u53e4\u8857).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Behind the decorated archway is the Bell Tower<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Behind the decorated archway is the Bell Tower<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Then you turn right and begin your Qibao exploration by walking south along one of  the most popular streets – North Street. The narrow north street is lined with numerous souvenirs stores, snack stands and local flavor restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enter the North Street (\u5317\u5927\u8857), you start your Qibao Old Town exploration.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strolling the markets, wandering the old streets, and browsing  the snack stands are  your highlights on your Qibao experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The old buildings are two-storey structures with traditional features of Chinese architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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two-storey structures with traditional features of Chinese architecture.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The North Street is full of eateries, various kinds of snacks. If you like local street food,  you won’t miss sampling a few of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The unique making of quail eggs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The unique making of quail eggs.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Sample its famous red-braised pork<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sample its famous red-braised pork<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

There are many offerings on the North Street. If you are interested in\u00a0an ancient cotton\u00a0textile mill in Qibao, you may visit the Cotton Textile Museum located on the No.43 of North Street (entrance fee: RMB 5)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The entrance for Cotton Textile Mueum<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cotton Textile Musuem<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in shadow play,  you may visit the shadowgraph museum which is located on Beixi Street ( North West Street)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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the shadowgraph museum<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

You will be carried by the crowds of people on the main street and so you have to  rub shoulders with domestic tourist on the main street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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to rub shoulders with domestic tourist on the main street<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

But once you are off the main street, you will have more personal space on your own. So duck into the side lanes for fresh air and leisure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Qibao old town is mainly divided by Puhuitang Rivder ( the canal ) into two parts – North Part ( North Street ) and South Part ( South Street ) . A charming stone bridge spans the canal, posting an impressive picture of traditional Chinese painting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Puhui Bridge spans the canal, giving you a feeling of a water town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standing on the Puhui Bridge, you do have a feeling of the small water town in the Yangtze River Delta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Standing on the Puhui Bridge, you do have a feeling of the small water town in the Yangtze River Delta.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Crossing the Puhui Bridge, you enter the South Street ( \u5357\u5927\u8857). More or less the same as the North Street,\u00a0 the South Street is also packed with souvenir shops and food stalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The South Street offer many local flavor eateries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The South Street offer many local flavor eateries.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Peking Opera face masks<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Duck in a nearby community block, you will have a surprising experience – clothes hanging outside<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Back to the city center using the same subway line 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hassle-free Shanghai Guided Tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t want to do a self-guided tour and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours,  here are some options for guided tours to Shanghai:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shanghai Tour<\/a>
Shanghai Day Tour<\/a>
Shanghai Multi-Day Tour<\/a>
Shanghai Evening Tour<\/a>
Shanghai Cruise Port ( Transfer& Excursions )<\/a>
Shanghai Beijing Tour<\/a>
Shanghai Xian Tour<\/a>
Shanghai Car Rental with Driver<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further Readings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Top 10 Attractions in Shanghai<\/a>
Shanghai\u2019s Top 10 Iconic Lan<\/a>dmarks<\/a>
Top 10 Markets in Shanghai<\/a>
Top 10 Shopping Malls in Shanghai<\/a>
Top 10 Things to Do at night in Shanghai<\/a>
Best Places for Autumn Leaves in Shanghai<\/a>
Top 10 Things to Do in Winter in Shanghai<\/a>
Top 10 Souvenirs in Shanghai<\/a>
Top 10 Photo Spots in Shanghai<\/a>
10 Non-Touristy Things to Do in Shanghai<\/a>
Top Things to Do for Kids in Shanghai<\/a>
Top family-friendly spots to visit in Shanghai<\/a>
<\/a>Top 10 Shanghai Museums<\/a>
Doing things the local way in Shanghai<\/a>
Shanghai Cherry Blossom Festival<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Plan a Trip to Shanghai<\/a>
Best time to visit Shanghai<\/a>
How to Visit Shanghai on a Budget<\/a>
Where to stay in Shanghai<\/a>
Visit Shanghai in December<\/a>
How to Visit Shanghai in November<\/a>
Visit Shanghai in October<\/a>
How to Visit Shanghai in March<\/a>
Visit Shanghai in February<\/a>
Shanghai in January Travel Guide<\/a>
Shanghai Layout, the city layout of Shanghai<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station<\/a>
Public Transportation at Shanghai Pudong International Airport<\/a>
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport<\/a>
Huangpu River Cruis e Ticket Booking (Tickets, Photos and Map)<\/a>
Shanghai Hop On Hop Off<\/a>
Ferry from the Bund to Pudong<\/a>
The highest al fresco dining venue in China<\/a>
Shopping in Pudong Shanghai<\/a>
Top 10 Shanghai Classic Vegetarian Restaurants<\/a>
Beijing Shanghai high speed rail<\/a>
Ticket Booking for Beijing Shanghai High Speed Rail<\/a>
Top 10 Shanghai<\/a> <\/a>Budget Hotels<\/a>
Top 10 Shanghai Luxury Hotels<\/a>
Top 10 Shanghai Boutique Hotels<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Visiting Nanjing Road in Shanghai<\/a>
The Neon-Colored Nanjing Road<\/a>
Night walk along Nanjing Road in Shanghai<\/a>
How to Visit the Bund in Shanghai (Tips, Photos & Map)<\/a>
The Bund at Night pictures<\/a>
Foggy Pudong Skyline at Sunrise, Shanghai<\/a>
The Bund and Small Pool of Rainwater<\/a>
Early Morning Kite Flyers on the B<\/a>u<\/a>nd in Shanghai<\/a>
Historic Buildings on the Bund in Shanghai (the 22 heritage buildings)<\/a>
Evening View of the Bund and Pudong Skyline Shanghai<\/a>
How to Visit Yuyuan Garden and Bazaar<\/a>
The Old World Charm in Shanghai (Tips, Photos & Map)<\/a>
How to Visit Lujiazui in Pudong<\/a>
How to Visit Zhujiajiao Water Town<\/a>
How to Visit Qibao Ancient Town<\/a>
How to Visit Tianzifang<\/a>
How to Visit Xintiandi<\/a>
How to Visit Shanghai World Financial Center<\/a>
How to Visit Jin Mao Tower in Shanghai<\/a>
How to Visit Shanghai Tower<\/a>
Tips for Visiting People\u2019s Square, Shanghai<\/a>
How to Visit Shanghai Auto Museum<\/a>
Feeling Chinese New Year\u2019s Atmosphere in Shanghai<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Visit Wuzhen Water Town from Hangzhou and Shanghai<\/a>
Huangpu River in Shanghai VS River Thames in London<\/a>
Some similarities and differences between Paris and Shanghai<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any questions, just drop a line.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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