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Qibao Ancient Town

Canals, bridges and a compact old shopping street offer a water-town visit within Shanghai, with snack browsing and busy pedestrian lanes shaping the experience.

Qibao Ancient Town

Why go

Qibao gives you a small-scale example of Jiangnan town life without leaving the municipality. The old street grew as a commercial center, and its northern and southern sections still encourage browsing and eating alongside the waterways. Tangtuan, the local glutinous rice balls, provide a specific food focus; the bridges and traditional shopfronts give the walk a clear physical setting.

What to look for

  • Bridges spanning the waterways beside Qibao Old Street
  • North-South Street’s traditional shopfronts
  • Tangtuan glutinous rice balls associated with the town

Useful to know

  • Keep the visit focused on the old street and waterways rather than the wider administrative town.
  • Use Qibao station on Metro Line 9 as your arrival point.

Your next visit

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Outdoor visit · 60–120 min

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