Zhujiajiao
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For a genuine experience that not only show you the history of China, but also showcase its beauty, try a visit to China’s great ancient water town known as Zhujiajiao. Formed over 1,700 years ago, this wonderful canal laden town that was once an important trading hub, has seen the days of both the Yuan, Qing and Ming dynasties, and has flourished today as a an up-and-coming bohemia of Asia.
In order to truly have an understanding of this beautiful place, one must visit the towns many bridges and canals. The Fangsheng Bridge is the biggest around, wonderfully engraved with eight dragons coiling around a shining pearl. Once you’ve done that, take a boat ride on the canal gondola, where you will experience wonderful views of this historic and well-preserved town. You can also take longer boat rides lakeside, experiencing the town from a different angle and perspective.
Make sure while you’re there to check out Zhujiajiao’s lovely and imposing gardens, particularly Ke Zhi Yuan, or Course Plant Garden, the largest in town.
Zhujiajiao can accommodate those with any budget, as it is not quite as overexposed as the more popular areas in China. From hostels to overnights in traditional guesthouses, there are more there are more than a few ways to live affordable and comfortable as if you were at home. Many guesthouses also speak a variety of languages, so feel free to ring ahead of time.
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This is a gorgeous canal village on the edge of Shanghai. It was interesting walking around seeing life in a small town, the food shops, temples etc. We were there in February and there were only a few tourists. It was also interesting to see how enormous Shanghai is. Highly recommended.
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This is another experience of Chinese culture. We experienced the daily chores of people living in these villages as they did many years ago. The architecture of the ancient bridges and houses are all so eye-catching. The leisurely boat ride was very enjoyable and the taste of the local food is yet another experience not to forget. Continue Reading »
Really enjoyed this tour. The guide was great and the village was fascinating. Boat ride was lovely as the place was very quiet in Jan. Have to say I would not like to visit it at a busier time of the year - suspect it would be very crowded with lots of tour buses etc. Guide very friendly and made the time go quick on the drive out. All in all a good half day trip. Continue Reading »
