[2025 Shanghai Attraction] Travel Guide for Qingxi Ancient Town (Updated Aug)

Cool places to visit in Shanghai include natural forest oxygen bars, water town summer retreats, urban cool secret spots, and nearby short trips for summer escape~[Leaf] 👍Top recommendations: 1. Natural Forest Oxygen Bars[Scenic] 1. Dongping National Forest Park (Chongming District) - Features: The largest man-made plain forest in East China, with over 80% forest coverage and negative oxygen ion concentration up to 20,000/cm³. You can cycle along tree-lined paths, row boats to enjoy lake views, and stay overnight in forest lodges to experience natural air conditioning. - Recommended activities: Forest camping, sipping tea at the bamboo forest café, enjoying lotus flowers at the Lotus Expo Garden. 2. Sheshan National Forest Park (Songjiang District) - Features: Cool and deep bamboo plank paths, the fourteen stations of the West Sheshan Bitter Road shaded for hiking; Guangfulin underwater museum maintains a constant 22°C, with lotus fields and mist outside the glass dome. - Recommended experiences: Make grape slushies, drink iced pear syrup under Fulin Tower. 3. Qingxi Countryside Park (Qingpu District) - Features: Water forest with swaying cedar shadows, poetic lotus ponds by moonlight, wetland boardwalks to watch egrets fluttering, perfect for forest-style photography. - Best time: Early morning or evening with soft light; wear light-colored clothes for better photos. 2. Water Town Summer Retreats[SnowFlake] 1. Zhujiajiao Ancient Town (Qingpu District) - Features: Ride a black-awning boat through water alleys, enjoy views of white walls and black tiles from glass house cafés, feel the cool breeze in the covered corridors of Kezhi Garden, and enjoy poetic night light shows. - Must-try foods: Grandma’s meat rice dumplings with mint ice jelly, well water chilled lotus root starch. 2. Qingxi Ancient Town (Fengxian District) - Features: A 1,400-year-old street built by the water, sip tea and listen to Zen at Wanghailou, enjoy lotus flowers on a night tour of Nanyuan, immerse in ancient style with Hanfu photos. - Hidden activity: Intangible cultural heritage pear syrup candy making experience. 3. Fengjing Ancient Town (Jinshan District) - Features: Experience "small bridges, flowing water, and people’s homes" by black-awning boat, dazzling carved beams and painted rafters illuminated at night, stone slab roads and arch bridges reflected in the water. 3. Urban Cool Secret Spots[FallenLeaf] 1. New Hongqiao Central Garden (Changning District) - Features: Bamboo forest secret spot in the city center, babbling streams, shaded by greenery, perfect for walking and bird watching, enjoy natural wild charm in the city. 2. Changning Outer Ring Forest Belt Ecological Greenway - Features: 6.25 km tree-lined trail connecting wetlands and small water features, suitable for cycling or renting shared bikes, half an hour direct to downtown. - Recommended entrances: Guangshun North Road entrance (opposite Lingkong Music Park), Konggang 8th Road entrance (connected to Metro Line 10). 3. Pujiang Countryside Park (Minhang District) - Features: Direct access via Metro Line 8, Miracle Garden sprays cool mist hourly to lower temperature, riverside cycling path with refreshing river breeze, take photos at Duxing Ferry for "Little Kamakura of Magic City" shots. 4. Nearby Short Summer Escapes[FourLeafClover] 1. Mogan Mountain (Huzhou City) - Features: 93% bamboo sea coverage, summer average temperature 5-8°C lower than the city, hike to Sword Pool waterfall or stay in starry sky lodges, try cliff swings and other aerial activities. 2. Anji Cloud Grassland - Features: 1,168 meters above sea level, a forest secret realm like the Land of Oz, cliff park thrilling rides combined with cool mountain breeze, suitable for families and young people. 3. Yixing Bamboo Sea Scenic Area - Features: 15,000 hectares of bamboo sea forming a natural barrier, mirror lake bamboo raft drifting, Yunu Peak overlooking bamboo waves, temperature 2-3°C lower than the city. 5. Practical Tips[Compass] - Transportation advice: For nearby attractions, prioritize driving or metro (e.g., Pujiang Countryside Park, Sheshan); for farther Yangtze River Delta suburbs, take high-speed rail + short bus rides (e.g., Mogan Mountain, Anji). - Recommended gear: Sun hats, mosquito repellent, portable fans, wear light and breathable cotton-linen clothing. - Food pairings: Bright ice bricks, mung bean shaved ice, cold wontons, chilled Shikumen yellow wine (Chongming farmhouse specialty).

#chinatravel Tucked quietly within Shanghai, Qingxi Ancient Town boasts over 1,400 years of history, dating back to the late Sui and early Tang dynasties. Once a thriving commercial hub, it now offers a peaceful escape with cobbled lanes, timeless architecture, and a true taste of slow life. Don’t miss the Wanghai Tower, the elegant Nanyuan Garden blending Jiangnan charm with café culture, and the historic Yang Gaojing Residence from the Qing dynasty. Local eats like Haitang cake, scallion pancakes, and Qingcun lamb noodles make it a culinary gem too. With few crowds and rich heritage, it’s a perfect weekend getaway from the city’s buzz. #travel #trip #china #staycation #thingstodo #myitinerary

This time, I visited Qingxi Ancient Town. Compared to other more famous ancient towns, this one is very low-key. But I really like this tranquility, without too much commercialization. And it hides a very charming One Inch Garden, also known as the Nanyuan branch. Nanyuan was a private garden built by Tao Yuquan, a wealthy man from Songjiang Prefecture in the Yuan Dynasty. Originally named "Yunsuo Garden," it was later destroyed by Japanese pirates. Now rebuilt on Qingxi Old Street, it has become a cultural center of the ancient town. One Inch Garden retains the original Huizhou architectural style of Nanyuan, including pavilions, rockeries, ponds, and winding garden landscapes. While preserving the framework of the old house, it also maintains the standardized design of One Inch Garden. It has both historical charm and comfort, surrounded by lush greenery. It's a 1-hour drive from downtown Shanghai, a place where you can slow down time. [3/100] 🪴One Inch Garden (Nanyuan Branch) 🅿️Nanyuan, Parking Lot No. 1, Qingxi Old Street, Qingcun Town ⏰10:00–21:00

Such a nice place in Shanghai, away from city crowd, close to the sea. One can enjoy local activities, experience culture and tradition. #travel #china #shanghai #localfood #ancienttown

## 🏞️Half-day Tour Guide to Qingxi Ancient Town, Fengxian, Shanghai📜 🌟**Historical Background**🌟 Qingxi Ancient Town, a place with a history of over a thousand years, was once an important commercial center in ancient Shanghai. Today, it quietly lies at No. 46, Renmin Road, Zhenqing Village, Fengxian District, waiting for every visitor who loves history and culture to explore. ### 1️⃣【Crowdedness】 🎉On a sunny weekend afternoon, Qingxi Ancient Town was not crowded. Perhaps it was too hot, or perhaps the tranquil atmosphere of the ancient town attracted more people to visit quietly, so it was not overcrowded. Overall, it was quite comfortable. ### 2️⃣【Parking Guide】 🚗🅿️There are several options for parking: - **Qingxi Ancient Town Parking Lot 1**: Closest to the old street and very close to Yichi Garden, very convenient. - **Qingxi Old Street Parking Lot 3**: A bit farther, you need to cross a road, but the fee is reasonable, 2 yuan/hour. - **Qingxi Fifteen Cultural and Creative Park**: The location is also good, and the tall buildings can shield you from the summer sun. ### 3️⃣【Recommendation Index】 💖💖💖The ancient town retains the traditional style of Jiangnan water towns, with a low level of commercialization and more traces of residents' lives. You can find various shops here, from restaurants and snacks to cafes and cultural goods stores, such as pens, ink, and gourds, all exuding a strong cultural atmosphere. ### 4️⃣【Lunch Recommendation】 🍽️"Wuli Xiang" is a local cuisine restaurant with a rich sauce flavor. Highly recommend trying their shumai, which is juicy and delicious. Although the taste is a bit salty, the overall cost performance is still very high, with an average of 60-70 yuan per person for a delicious lunch. ### 5️⃣【Special Recommendation】Yichi Garden (Nanyuan Store) 🌸🌿If you love humanities and nature, Yichi Garden is a must-visit! It was once the earliest private garden in Fengxian - Yun Suo Garden. Even though the house is rebuilt, it still exudes the charm of Jiangnan gardens. A cup of coffee, a book, an afternoon, you can enjoy your leisure time in this place full of historical charm. 💫In short, Qingxi Ancient Town is a great place that combines history, culture, and nature. Whether you like quietness or exploring history, you can find your own fun here. Come to Qingxi Ancient Town and start your half-day tour! 😉😉😉

In Shanghai, there is such a pastoral scenery full of leisure and fun ~ Liyao Village, Fengxian District, now is the most beautiful season for autumn rice fields‼ ️ Transportation: One hour drive from the city center Parking: There are marked parking spaces on the roadside when entering the village from the archway. Parking is free. Landscape: Shixia Garden Restaurant (Figure 1, 3~7) The same balloon as in Pixar's Up (Figure 2) Youkongye Pottery (Figures 8, 9) View of rice fields in Liyao Village (Figures 10, 11) No worries Lotus Coffee Village Lee Noodles Dining: Shixia Garden Restaurant: pizza, coffee Village noodles: various noodles Wuyouxianyuan: coffee and desserts, sitting around the fire Yihuayimu: coffee, fireside, western-style meals 📍There is the 1,400-year-old Qingxi Ancient Town nearby, which you can visit together

[RedHeart] [There is history in the lens, and stories in the coffee] I have been to Qingxi Old Street in Fengxian several times. It is said that this is an ancient town that has only been "artificially cultivated" in recent years, but it does not prevent you from strolling around and relaxing on weekends. Strolling in Qingxi Ancient Town, looking forward to encountering the old street scenery unexpectedly. There were few tourists on the streets on weekdays, which might have something to do with the extremely hot weather that day. I looked at the bridge and took some photos on the old street, then hid in a coffee shop to escape the heat. - 📸【Several photography check-in spots】 ① Ancient bridge and flowing water Six ancient bridges from the Ming and Qing dynasties span the sparkling river. Standing on the bridge, taking a wide-angle shot, the ancient bridge and its reflection complement each other, full of ancient style! ② Hai Xiu Fang This is the symbol of glory for Zhang Bi's family, but unfortunately the archway is incomplete and only half of its former size remains. ③ Wanghai Tower The rebuilt Wanghai Tower was built in ancient times, and in the past, one could climb up to see the sea of ​​Fengxian from afar. There is an exhibition on the first floor, and the second floor seems to be a teahouse, and you need to pay to go up. - ☕️【Coffee Time】 If you are tired of shopping, you may want to take a break in one of the specialty coffee shops in the ancient town. ① One-foot Garden Located in the South Garden of Fengxian Ancient House, with lush green trees and long summer days, you can enjoy a quiet afternoon with a cup of coffee and a book, or find a corner to chat. ② Bean Project The decoration inside the store is full of Yunnan style, with tie-dye elements everywhere, and you can taste a sip of coffee made from Yunnan coffee beans. ③ Post Office Cafe The space is refreshing with green and white as the main colors. If the weather is not hot, you can go to the terrace on the second floor and have a cup of ancient town coffee. ———————————————————— In the past two years, several village coffee shops have opened in Fengxian, some of which are located in rice fields. On weekends, they have become the "poetry and distance" of the suburbs of Shanghai, and it is even difficult to get a seat. Other places to visit in Fengxian: 1. Fengxian Museum 2. Yanzi Academy 3. Fisherman’s Wharf 4. Shen Family Garden 5. Shanghai Fish 6. Liaoyu Village Coast 7. Enjoy the red leaves at Guhua Garden 8. Gulf National Forest 9. Huamizhuang 10. Fengcheng Old Street 11. Jiukeshu Art Center 12. Wanfo Pavilion

Qingxi Ancient Town (Qingxi Old Street) is located in Qingcun Town, Fengxian District, Shanghai. It formed land in the late Sui and early Tang dynasties, became a village in the early Song dynasty, with a stream running through the village and connecting to the sea. The banks are lush with green reeds, hence the name Qingxi. After the Yongzheng period of the Qing dynasty, Qingxi was renamed Qingcun Port, and in the Republic of China, it was named Qingcun. It has a history of over 1,400 years. Qingxi Old Street is 1,330 meters long and about 3-4 meters wide. It winds and twists, lying by the river. The adjacent city river is 1,770 meters long, with clear green water after treatment. The layout between the river and the street is dynamic and spatially rich, highlighting the traditional street-river pattern and style of the Jiangnan water town.

Take the Shinan Line and get off at Qingcun Station ⬇️ It's a short walk 🚶‍♀️ to the main entrance The shops are neat, but many are not open Boating requires a fee, but the entrance is free 🆓 The ancient town is not very large, but it is quiet It has everything it should have, I think it's pretty good Driving there is also very convenient Autumn is here, it's time to plan a visit to the old street of the ancient town

Located in Fengcheng Town, Fengxian, there aren't many particularly attractive places nearby! But less than 10 kilometers away, there is a Qingxi Ancient Town~ The scenery is beautiful, and many of the merchants are uncles and aunts from Shanghai! They are kind and the prices are very low~ For example, old Shanghai soup dumplings, scallion oil noodles, spicy meat noodles, all cost just over ten yuan! Youdunzi, Laobayang, are only a few yuan.. The scenic area prices are really good There will be more people during holidays and weekends, but not many on weekdays, Strolling and sitting in the afternoon, having a cup of tea, watching the river view, is super suitable.. Qingxi Ancient Town

Recently, reverse travel has become popular. Last time, I was scared by the traffic jam and parking issues at the Gongqing Forest Park, so this time I decided not to blindly follow the popular spots and instead explore those hidden gems Navigation to Qingxi Ancient Town usually leads to the entrance of the parking lot, which is very parking-friendly with a rate of 3 yuan per hour, a rare find in Shanghai, I guess. Also, they say you can park on Qingcun South Road At the end of the parking lot is the entrance to Yichi Garden (South Garden Store), where you can rest and have afternoon tea, enjoying the charm of a Jiangnan garden. The ancient town is not very big and not too commercialized. We walked in a counterclockwise direction, and circling around brought us back to the entrance

When it comes to Wuli Shanghai’s Fengxian, if your knowledge is still limited to the popular check-in spots such as Shanghai Fish and Fengxian Museum, then there is a chance that more than 100 million people will visit this May Day. Why not add the following check-in spots ⬇️ Enter the holiday list and start traveling in the opposite direction🚗 1️⃣ Huami Village Although the Fengxian Rapeseed Flower Festival, held here every year, has ended in mid-April, you can still find many beautiful flowers and beautiful scenery, fun camping/water recreation projects/ho coffee/direct sales of agricultural products, all in one stop GET! There is also a cute pet paradise where adults and children can have immersive play, with cute little rabbits and alpacas, who can resist being spoiled! 2️⃣ Shanghai Bay National Forest Park Let’s go for some exercise with a boat ride. It’s not as colorful as autumn, but the lush green metasequoia forest in late spring and early summer is equally beautiful. 3️⃣ Qingxi Ancient Town The Magic City Ancient Town is worth visiting again and again. It does not have an overly dense commercial atmosphere. Instead, it has carefully preserved the original life atmosphere of Qingxi Old Street. The small shops scattered in it also have their own characteristics: Qinghe TSINGHE has excellent Original milk tea and Qingkong coffee can be served directly to Fang Jie Wa. The bean plan exudes the flavor of niong niong Yunnan. There is also a one-foot garden hidden in the courtyard of the ancient house, and the authentic local taste is moved from the Zhaojialou building. Almost everyone loves this restaurant! 4️⃣ Wanfo Pavilion I heard that there has been a saying in Fengxian that "first there was the Pavilion of Ten Thousand Buddhas, and then there was Fengcheng Town." This ancient temple with a history of over 600 years is really unique in that its architecture is integrated with the ancient city wall. 5️⃣ Yanzi Academy Remember to go on a sunny day, your appearance will be amazing! It is worthy of being the work of the master architect of the China Pavilion, and it is easy to master the Chinese style aesthetics!

| An ancient town located in the suburbs of Shanghai. Qingxi Ancient Town was formed in the Yuan Dynasty, invented in the Ming Dynasty, flourished in the Qing Dynasty, and prospered in the Republic of China, with a history of more than 1400 years. The old street of Qingxi is 1.3 kilometers long, running through East Street, Middle Street, and West Street, and the bluestone road shows the historical vicissitudes of the old street. The ancient town still retains 6 ancient bridges from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, including Zhonghe Bridge, Guangji Bridge, Sanzhu Bridge, Yongshou Bridge, Nanhong Bridge and Jifang Bridge. You can also take a boat to tour the entire ancient town. 📝The ancient town is not so crowded, the commercial information is not strong, and it is generally very quiet and comfortable at night. Away from the hustle and bustle of the big city, close to the natural life. Location: Qingcun Town, Fengxian District, Shanghai 🚗Transportation: It is recommended to drive by yourself 🎫Ticket: Free

Qingxi Old Street has a long history. The stream that runs through the village is called Qingxi. For 30 yuan, you can buy a boat ticket and enjoy the scenery on both sides of the bank, with the water being green and clear enough to see the underwater plants . Qingxi Old Street's iconic buildings🏡: Wanghai Tower, Stilt House, Jiangnan Garden, and Jifang Bridge, etc. Walking on this ancient street, people can feel the profound historical and cultural heritage and its perfect combination with modern style💞. Choose to travel on weekdays, there are not many people in the ancient town, it's very quiet, I really like this environment. There is a coffee shop in the ancient town that I like very much: Yichi Garden, which seems to have been the private garden of Xu Jie, a prime minister of the Ming Dynasty.