2025 Jiading District Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

If you're a fan of xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), then you're probably familiar with Shanghai's reputation for serving up some of the best. But did you know that Jiading, a district in Shanghai, is particularly renowned for its xiaolongbao? Located in the northwest of the city, Jiading is easily accessible via Line 11. When planning a visit to Jiading, make sure to include a stop at the Nanxiang Old Town. This charming area, situated on the outskirts of Shanghai, is famous for its delectable xiaolongbao. As you wander through the narrow streets, take in the traditional architecture and treat your taste buds to some of the finest dumplings in Shanghai. Two highly recommended spots to satisfy your cravings are Chang Xing Lou and Wu Jie Xiao Long Guan. In addition to its culinary delights, Jiading offers a haven for nature lovers with its array of beautiful parks and gardens. If you're visiting during the summer, don't miss the opportunity to explore Guyi Garden, where you'll be greeted by a stunning display of blooming lilies. And if you find yourself in Jiading during the fall, be sure to visit Qiuxia Garden, a picturesque park featuring vibrant flowers, cascading waterfalls, and traditional Chinese architecture. The park truly comes alive during autumn, when the enchanting maple trees add a touch of magic to the scenery. So, whether you're seeking a gastronomic adventure or a tranquil escape into nature, Jiading has it all. Indulge in the flavors of its famous xiaolongbao, immerse yourself in the charm of Nanxiang Old Town, and discover the beauty of its parks and gardens. Jiading is waiting to captivate you with its unique blend of culinary delights and natural wonders. Enjoy your exploration!

The weather was forecasted to be good and both my wife and I schedule was less busy thus decided to step out with the kids for them to ride their scooter and enjoy the weather. We were looking for a park that was not crowded and found Juyuan Orchard which is approximately 20mins from our place. The park is located in Jiading district, its open from 8.30 to 5pm and adult ticket cost 30rmb. Its free for kids. The park has many activities to enjoy. You can go fishing, feed animals, fruit picking, kart racing, etc. We took them to the kids playground which had many activities for them to do. Their favorite was little excavator machine/ digger. You can use the gate ticket to exchange for coins to play with the digger. Overall, it was a great family day. We had a lot of fun and plan to go back with a couple of friends to enjoy a barbecue time together there. #park #kidsactivities #familyouting #shanghai

Getting There - Shanghai Metro, Line 11 (Jiading North Station) Attractions - 汇龙潭公园 Huilongtan Park Hotels - Holiday Inn A beautiful garden nestled in an old town in one of the outermost districts of Shanghai, China. #shanghai #china #gardens #chinesegarden #passionpassport #staycation #gooutside

📍The restaurant is located in North Jiading. It’s very far from downtown but if you traveling to Jiading it’s an amazing place to have dinner. 🔥They have English speaking staff, delicious food and wine, good location and warm atmosphere. ❌ I only didn’t like 🧀 because they served different types but all were sweet and tasted artificial. ✅ The stake was great. 🤤 💴 Get ready for a big bill 😁 It’s expensive. 📸@_ana_mee_ on Instagram #passionpassport #shanghai #foodie #jiading #lifeinchina

Where to go for the weekend? Lets go and feel the ride! We don't know where to play on weekends? Try this super cool kart racing car, its good to shoot and fun, cool and cool!~ EF PARK Their steering wheel is professional F1, the track is also The 440-meter super track, if you open a lot of corners, you can feel the thrill of drifting ~ You must wear a blue racing suit that looks good in their home, and change the driver in one second! Remember to wear sneakers! is very professional to record your racing speed, you can view the rankings later. I average 50 seconds per lap, 8 minutes for 8 minutes, and I can score two times next time! Do not worry about the north nose that can't drive. Before starting, there will be special people to train you how to operate and pay attention to things, or to be foolish, enjoy the fun of driving in advance! There is also a second floor terrace cafe overlooking the track, and the photo is great! Member price 138 yuan / 8 minutes EF PARK electric formula car Shanghai Jiading District, Jinming Road 1001

#discoverchina 🚶My Favorite Walk Through Time 1️⃣ Qiuxia Garden I started my morning wandering this Ming Dynasty garden, where crimson maples frame curved bridges and pavilions. Pro tip: The golden hour before closing makes the ponds glow! 2️⃣ Jiading Museum Stepped directly from autumn foliage into centuries of history - loved the interactive exhibits showing how this water town evolved. The calligraphy collection took my breath away. 3️⃣ Zhouqiao Old Street Noon brought me to this living timeline where: • 800-year-old stone arches stand beside bubble tea shops • The smell of frying scallion pancakes guides you to hidden courtyards 4️⃣ Huilongtan Park My afternoon sanctuary: North - Classical gardens with moon gates perfect for photos South - Found locals dancing under that legendary ginkgo tree, its golden leaves raining down like coins ☕ Living Like a Local • Took the metro (Line 11) and short bus rides - easy navigation • Ate at family-run shops along the old street - the pumpkin cakes! • Sat by Huilongtan's lake watching grandparents teach kids to fold paper boats Why This Walk Wins You'll love how: → Ancient and modern Jiading flow together seamlessly → Every turn offers photo ops without crowds → The autumn colors make everything feel magical Perfect for when you crave culture without the big-city rush!#familytravel #travel

The Yuangxiang Lake in Jiading New Town is a hidden gem. It's a great place to escape the heat on weekends during the recent high temperatures. Not only can you camp, but you can also play with paddleboards on the water. Yuangxiang Lake is located in Jiading New Town. It has convenient transportation and easy parking. The surrounding public service facilities are well-developed. Next to it is the Poly Grand Theatre designed by Tadao Ando. The park also has water points, which are very friendly to camping partners. 🌄Opening hours: 24 hours a day 📍Location: Southwest side of the intersection of Baiyin Road and Huyi Highway, Jiading District, Shanghai

#cherryblossom2024 Living as an exchange student in Jiading, Shanghai, has been an absolute dream come true! 🌸 Everywhere I turn, there's a new adventure waiting to unfold, and the beauty of spring in this city is simply unparalleled. 💫 From the charming streets lined with blossoming trees to the tranquil parks bursting with vibrant flowers, Jiading is a paradise for the senses. Each day feels like a journey of discovery, as I immerse myself in the rich culture and history of this hidden gem. ✨ Capturing the essence of Jiading's springtime magic in photographs was no easy feat, but every snapshot holds a piece of the wonder and awe I experienced firsthand. 📸 While the pictures may not fully convey the emotions stirred within me, they serve as a beautiful reminder of the memories made in this enchanting city. 💖 Studying here has been an enriching and transformative experience, one that I will cherish for a lifetime. From the warm hospitality of the locals to the endless opportunities for exploration, Jiading has stolen a piece of my heart. 🌸💕 #JiadingJourneys #SpringtimeSplendor #ExchangeStudentAdventures"

Get off at Jiading North subway station, and it's 1.7 kilometers to Zhouqiao Old Street. The main street is about 600 meters long, with four or five lateral and longitudinal side streets. Zhouqiao Old Street is a three to four-minute walk from Qiuxia Pu, one of the top five classical gardens in Shanghai. The entrance fee for Qiuxia Pu is 10 yuan. Zhouqiao Old Street is a six to seven-minute walk from Huilongtan Park. The entrance fee for Huilongtan Park is 5 yuan. The roads in Jiading New City are clean, and the greening is also good. It's a great place to visit three attractions in one day, with good options for dining and shopping.

Shanghai Jiading | Garden Courtyard | Visit Jiading. The Huilongtan Confucius Temple is under repair, while the Huilongtan next door is dignified and comfortable. The first time I went there I didn't know I needed a ticket. Seeing that the Pavilion Lake was so close, I thought I could reach the other side by going around the lake. But I ended up walking on a street (Shaxia Road) that was surrounded by a small part of the city wall, and the South Gate stood before me. The ticket cost 5 yuan. I didn't show my tour guide card to enter as a tourist. Huilongtan was built during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. The then magistrate Xiong Mi dug a pool in front of the Confucius Temple, and the river merged into a pool. It has a history of more than 400 years. The park is divided into two parts, north and south. The southern part is composed of the natural landscapes of Huilongtan and Yingkui Mountain, while the northern part is dominated by buildings and cultural relics. When I was touring the park, I moved toward whatever I saw based on my mind. It took me an hour to get to the singing stage, the monument, and the Kuixing Pavilion. Later, I lingered in Beiyuan for two or three hours and didn't know the way home. The Singing Stage, also known as the Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix Stage, was built in 1889 during the reign of Emperor Guangxu and was relocated from the former Zhabei Hubei Money Industry Guild Hall. It seemed familiar to me when I first saw it. It turns out that there was also a similar stage in the newly opened MixC on Suzhou River. The building is richly decorated, and the caisson ceiling is particularly exquisite. The spirally clustered brackets in the ceiling are decorated with hundreds of red lacquer and gold birds, which are very eye-catching. There are stories carved on the four walls The relief carving is delicate in knife technique and the shape is lifelike. Kuixing Pavilion is square in shape, has two floors and is about nine meters high. There are four gates: East Azure Dragon, West White Tiger, South Vermillion Bird, and North Black Tortoise. I followed the layers of stairs up to the top and had a panoramic view of the world around the lake. The soaring cloud-high peak in front of Yi'an Hall displays the four major characteristics of Taihu stone: thinness, wrinkles, transparency and leakage. It is handsome, majestic, crystal clear and exquisite. It was originally located in front of the Zhuyun Hall of the Zhou Family Ancestral Hall on East Street in Jiading Town and was moved to its current location in 1978. The front is engraved with the three characters "Zhuyunfeng" in Song Jue's seal script. The Wanfo Pagoda was built in an unknown time, but it is thought to have been built in the Song Dynasty. The original site was in Shita Lane outside the south gate of Jiading Ancient City. It was moved to Huilongtan Park in 1982. Made of granite, the tower is square in shape and consists of two levels. The side length of the base is 2.4 meters and the total height is about 4 meters. Others: Changguan Tower, Yi'an Hall, Zhuihua Hall, Xizhao Pavilion, West Pavilion Corridor Game Guide Opening hours: 08:00-17:00 (ticket checking stops at 16:30) Ticket price: 5 yuan per person. Traffic Information Rail Transit Line 11 Jiading North Station——Jiading Route 13 Chengzhong Road Tacheng Road Station Metro Line 11 Jiading North Station —— Jiading No. 12 Bole Square Station Rail Transit Line 11 Jiading West Station——Jiading Route 11 Bole Road Jinsha Road Station Metro Line 11 Jiading West Station - Jiading Route 6 Bole Road Jinsha Road

| Xu Xing Grass Weaving (328). Xu Xing Grass Weaving, a traditional fine art of Jiading District, Shanghai, is one of the national intangible cultural heritages. Xu Xing Grass Weaving is a traditional folk weaving craft, mainly popular in Xu Xing Town, Jiading District, Shanghai. Xu Xing is a hometown of grass weaving in the south of the Yangtze River. The local people are accustomed to using the yellow grass stems produced in the township to weave daily necessities. As early as the Qing Dynasty, the Jiading yellow grass slippers made in Xu Xing were sold to various countries in Europe and Asia. The Xu Xing yellow grass is smooth and tough, with a light and elegant color. The crafts woven from it have clear textures, fine and uniform, flexible and smooth, and even more exquisite and beautiful after dyeing or embellishing with bright patterns. The Xu Xing grass woven products include slippers, tote bags, fruit pots, cup sets, pot mats, etc., with thousands of varieties in twenty major categories, rich in color, beautiful in style, light and convenient to use, with distinct local characteristics and a strong rural atmosphere. On July 7, 2008, Xu Xing Grass Weaving was approved by the State Council to be included in the second batch of national intangible cultural heritage list, with the project number Ⅶ-54.

The so-called 'A Fahua Tower, half of Jiading's history.' Therefore, the story of Jiading should start from here. This year is the 30th anniversary of Jiading's county-to-district transformation, and the Fahua Tower, which has a history of over 800 years, has just been renovated and is brand new. The history of the Fahua Tower is even older than the history of Jiading City. It was built during the Kaiji period of the Song Dynasty and witnessed the great changes in Jiading over the long history. The Fahua Tower, also known as the 'Wenfeng Tower' and 'Wenbi Tower', is a landmark building in the old city of Jiading. The Lianqi and Hengli rivers converge here, carrying the cultural pulse of Jiading from ancient times. After the tower was built, the 'education of Jiading' gradually formed. Among the many ancient streets in Shanghai's water towns, the Zhouqiao Old Street in Jiading District may be an inconspicuous place. Although the traces left by this 800-year-old Jiangnan ancient city to the world are not many, its one tower, two rivers, three streets, and four bridges are still amazing. The one tower is the Fahua Tower; the two rivers refer to the north-south Hengli River and the east-west Lianqi River; the three streets are Nan Dajie, Chengzhong Street, and Xia Tang Street; the four bridges are Jichuan Bridge, Baoqing Bridge, Defu Bridge, and Zhou Bridge. The Zhou Bridge, named the Dragon Ascending Bridge, was built in 1245. It is a single-arch stone bridge that spans the Lianqi River. It runs from north to south, with 13 steps on the stone bridge surface from north to south. It was rebuilt in 1998. Historical records say that during the Yuan Dynasty, Jiading was promoted from a county to a state, so some people renamed the Dragon Ascending Bridge as 'Zhou Bridge', and the name of Zhou Bridge originated from this. Zhouqiao Old Street is the root of Jiading. Since it was established as the county center in 1218, it has been the birthplace of Jiading's historical culture for 800 years. Within this thousand steps, it has gathered ancient towers, stone streets, old bridges, old temples, famous gardens and other relics from the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The culture is vast and the heritage is profound. The Jiabei Suburban Park is located in the northwest of Jiading New City, Shanghai, with a planned area of 13.98 square kilometers and an opening area of 7.39 square kilometers in the first phase. The park has 4,500 acres of rice fields, 80 acres of colored rice fields, 90 acres of Lei bamboo shoots forest, 65 acres of lavender, as well as vineyards, kiwi fruit gardens and themed activity forests in the park. There are also Wujue Avenue, Fengxiang Avenue, Fir Tree Avenue, Wisteria Corridor, 6 kilometers of walking paths, 8 kilometers of battery car tour roads, etc., which are connected together, with roads, corridors, and roads interconnected. There are 22 kilometers of rivers in Jiabei Suburb, and 19 bridges have been built on the river - 18 stone bridges and 1 rainbow wooden structure bridge. Jiading District, Shanghai

There are countless restaurants in Shanghai, and this 021 Shanghai cuisine is one of them. There are several chain stores in Shanghai. The traditional local cuisine is mainly based on the scorpion fish, the chopping mutton, the braised scallions, the oil-fired shrimps, and the wine-baked dumplings are very traditional Shanghai dishes. Of course, there are other cuisines such as roast duck. The taste is also very delicious.

After the Expo opened a Western restaurant on the Expo Axis, is mainly based on steak. Dae and friends go with the set meal, have a drink, have a starter, have a staple steak and dessert. Do not know how to point the partner can refer to the menu on the menu. Sometimes their family will also engage in activities, what three people are free of charge, afternoon tea also has a discount. If you go to the Mercedes Benz Cultural Center to see what the concert is, come here to eat is also a good choice!