[2025 Shanghai Attraction] Travel Guide for Chuansha Ancient Town (Updated Jul)

We moved to a hotel in Chuansha, Shanghai to be closer to the airport, and discovered a hidden gem—Chuansha Old Town (川沙古镇) and we were welcomed by these beautiful cherry blossoms in full bloom. This charming historic area offers a peaceful contrast to the bustle of downtown Shanghai, with traditional architecture, quiet streets, and local eateries full of authentic flavor. It’s a great spot for a relaxing stroll and to get a taste of old Shanghai before flying out. Highly recommend staying nearby if you have an early flight and enjoy the cherry blossoms in full bloom! #cherryblossom25 #discoverchina #travel #shanghai #china #thingstodo #myitinerary #citydaytours #springtime

Worship the "God of Wealth" to bless you with good luck

it is a small town with less of foreign tourist , hidden gem.

🌟【Shanghai Chuansha Ancient Town | A Water Town Hidden in the Metropolis!】🌟 --- ### 📍Getting There 🚗By car: Navigate to [Chuansha New Town, Pudong New Area, Shanghai]. Parking is available around the ancient town. 🚌Public transport: Take Subway Line 2 to Chuansha Station, then transfer to a bus or take a 10-min taxi ride. --- ### 💰Tickets & Opening Hours 🎫Tickets: Free admission! (Some exhibitions and activities require additional fees) ⏰Opening hours: Open all day (daytime visits are recommended). --- ### 🔥Highlights 1️⃣ **Chuansha Old Street** Stroll along the bluestone paved roads and admire the Ming and Qing dynasty architecture. Shops along the street sell traditional handicrafts and snacks, offering a glimpse into the vibrant life of a water town. 2️⃣ **Ancient City Wall Ruins** The Chuansha Ancient City Wall is one of the best-preserved ancient city walls in Shanghai. Climb to the top for panoramic views of the ancient town📸. 3️⃣ **Neishi Residence** This Qing dynasty residence, once the home of Huang Yanpei, is a great place to learn about the history and culture of Chuansha. 4️⃣ **Classical Gardens** The gardens within the ancient town feature bridges, flowing water, pavilions, and towers, perfect for taking photos. --- ### 🌟Hidden Gems ✨ **Traditional Costume Photos** Dress up in *hanfu* or other traditional costumes and take photos in the old streets and gardens to transform into a "Southern belle"! 🌌 **Night Tour** When the lights come on at night, the ancient town takes on a different charm, offering unique photo opportunities. --- ### 📸Photo Tips ▪️ **Old Street Archway**: Capture the retro charm of the bluestone paved roads and ancient architecture. ▪️ **Ancient City Wall**: Stand on the wall for stunning panoramic shots of the ancient town. ▪️ **Bridges and Water**: Capture the essence of a water town with photos of the small bridges and lush greenery in the gardens. --- ### ❗️Things to Note ▪️Wear comfortable shoes! The ancient town has many stone-paved roads, so walk carefully🚶♀️. ▪️Bring sunscreen, as the summer sun can be intense. ▪️There is a dining area in the ancient town, but prices are a bit high. You can bring your own snacks. --- ### 🍜Food Nearby ▪️Chuansha snacks: *Caotou* Cake, *Haitang* Cake, and *Youdunzi*. Enjoy a satisfying meal for around CNY 20 per person! ▪️Restaurants in the ancient town: Try the local farmhouse dishes for an authentic taste.

There is an ancient city wall ruins park in Chuansha Town, Pudong New District, Shanghai. After parking my car in the ancient town parking lot, I walked onto the moat bridge. On the left, I saw a section of the ancient city wall from the Ming Dynasty standing tall by the river. The ancient city wall was built in 1557 to resist Japanese pirates. The city wall is about 2 kilometers long and 4 meters high. Only about 80 meters of the southeast section remain. Entering the park and coming to the city wall, you can see Inside the Yuebei Pavilion on the ancient city wall, there is a stone tablet with Yue Fei's handwriting printed on it. There is also a three-story pagoda-shaped building "Kuixing Pavilion" in the southern section of the ancient city wall, which was built to ensure peace in the area. In order to protect historical relics, the local government has established the Chuansha Ancient City Wall Park at the site of the Chuansha Ancient City Wall. Visitors can climb this rare section of the city wall in Shanghai, stroll on the wall and enjoy the surrounding scenery.

Chuansha Ancient Town is located in the Jiangnan region of China and is famous for its unique historical and cultural style and charming natural scenery. Walking in the ancient town, you can deeply feel the unique charm of the intersection of tradition and modernity. The park in Chuansha Ancient Town is a combination of leisure, entertainment, and sightseeing, providing tourists with a good place to relax. The park in Chuansha Ancient Town is shaded by green trees and has small bridges and flowing water, just like an ink painting. There are many types of plants here, including tall trees, colorful flowers, and green lawns, forming a harmonious and symbiotic natural picture. When playing in the park, you can walk along the winding path and feel the breath of nature. Along the way, you can enjoy the antique pavilions, as well as those quiet lakes and gurgling streams. In addition, the park is equipped with various entertainment facilities, such as children's playgrounds, fitness equipment, etc., providing a wealth of entertainment options for tourists of all ages. When playing in Chuansha Ancient Town Park, you can also participate in various cultural activities. Such as watching traditional folk art performances, participating in local festival celebrations, etc., these are good ways to understand the history and culture of Chuansha. At the same time, there are many food stalls in the park for tourists to taste local specialties. In short, Chuansha Ancient Town Park is a good place that combines natural beauty, cultural heritage, and entertainment facilities. Here, you can enjoy the beauty of nature, feel the charm of traditional culture, and experience colorful entertainment activities. Coming to Chuansha Ancient Town Park will definitely leave you with unforgettable memories.

#ShanghaiAttractions Chuansha Ancient Town is a Jiangnan water town full of ancient charm. The ancient stone bridge and winding waterways, the blue brick and black tile buildings shining in the sun, seem to bring me back to ancient times and feel the strong cultural atmosphere. 🌺💖 The shops and teahouses around the ancient town exuded enticing aromas that made me want to explore. 🍵🧁I tasted the local specialties, such as tofu pudding and glutinous rice balls. These delicacies made me even more fascinated by the charm of the ancient town! 😋❤️ Walking along the riverside, the clear water reflects the surrounding ancient buildings, allowing me to feel the unique charm of the Jiangnan water town. 🌊🌈I especially like to sit on the shore and quietly appreciate this picturesque scenery, and my mood becomes happy. 🌟😊

Without leaving Shanghai for the weekend, you can still have a blast with friends, wandering around ⬇️ 👉 Chuansha Historic Town Who would have thought that in the millennium-old streets of the ancient town, you could encounter various summer-limited flash markets and fun activities! Shadow puppetry/open-air movies/Chuansha towels/sugar painting/hand-painted fans, all brimming with the lively atmosphere of local life, firmly grasped by the enchanting metropolis! When hungry, just head to the century-old state-owned Gongnong Restaurant nearby for some authentic Chuansha local flavors. Absolutely amazing! 👉 Heming Tower The striking landmark building in Chuansha Park is indeed our very own Shanghai's mini Yellow Crane Tower, with its layered traditional Chinese architectural design. It's just too beautiful! 👉 Shanghai Huangting Garden Hotel No need to go to Suzhou, as the metropolis itself can also GET the Jiangnan garden-style Chinese hotel. Just a 5-6 minute drive from Chuansha Ancient Town. The hotel boasts a beautiful Chinese courtyard, which looks good from every angle, truly living up to its title as a must-stay!

🌈Take a leisurely one-day hiking tour in Shanghai Chuansha to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Why not stroll around Chuansha? Here's a recommended route for your reference. 📆【Itinerary Guide】 Chuansha Park——Chuansha Construction Hall——Chuansha Ancient Town Zhongshi Street——Catholic Church——Nanshi Street 📆Itinerary Arrangement: First, visit Chuansha Park, where you are surrounded by greenery and can see the Huangque Tower imitation and the Heming Tower. It's a nice little stroll. Then head to the Construction Hall, located at the entrance of Chuansha Ancient Town, where you can enjoy a free visit and learn about Lu Ban's construction culture. After exiting, walk further inside to reach the old streets of Chuansha Ancient Town. The district is not very large, but the historical old buildings are still preserved, with various archways standing tall and ancient wells. In the ancient alleys, you can find the Chuansha Catholic Church, which is free to visit. The exterior has a European style, and it's great for photography when the weather is good. Basically, all these sites can be explored on foot, and you can casually eat at the street food stalls for a down-to-earth experience. If you have more time, you can also visit Huang Yanpei's Former Residence, the Cultural and Creative Park, and the One-Foot Garden, among other places. 🚗Transportation Guide: Subway Line 2 Chuansha Station 🌟Highlights of the Itinerary: 1⃣Chuansha Park Address: No. 437 Chengnan Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai Transportation: Subway Line 2 Chuansha Station Exit 1 The Heming Tower, built to resemble the Yellow Crane Tower, is a major highlight with a very nice landscape. 2⃣Construction Hall Address: At the entrance of Chuansha Ancient Town, Shanghai. Transportation: Transfer to Bus 24 from Subway Line 2 Chuansha Station Free to visit, mainly introducing Lu Ban's construction and architectural items on display. The visitor flow is not large, making it a comfortable visit. Further inside this street is the ancient town, which is worth exploring. 3⃣Chuansha Ancient Town Old Street Address: Nanshi Street, Chuansha, Pudong, Shanghai Transportation: Transfer to Bus 24 from Subway Line 2 Chuansha Station Although the ancient town is not large, it still retains the characteristic architecture of the ancient town, and there are some local delicacies inside. The Catholic Church is also located here. 4⃣Chuansha Catholic Church Address: No. 15, Lane 42, Zhongshi Street, Shanghai Transportation: Transfer to Bus 24 from Subway Line 2 Chuansha Station This church is located inside the alleys of the ancient town. The European-style exterior is very beautiful, and you can go inside to visit and take great photos. 💰Average Cost: Free admission, average transportation and dining cost 50+ 📌Small Tips: Parking in the ancient town costs 5 yuan/hour. For dining, street snacks, local dishes, shrimp cakes, and the state-owned Gongnong Restaurant are all good choices.

Chuansha Ancient Town has always been one of the central towns in the Pudong area of Shanghai, and like many other towns in Pudong, it prospered because of salt. In the early Ming Dynasty, this area was still a coastal beach. After many years of development, it gradually became a large town in Pudong with a congregation of salt merchants and a forest of masts. During the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, Chuansha Ancient Town was referred to as a 'giant town by the sea'. The current Chuansha town coexists with both the ancient and the modern, where the old and the young intersect, retaining the elegance of the past while displaying a new look of today, still standing as a giant town by the sea. Chuansha Ancient Town has rare cultural relics in the Shanghai area such as the old city wall, academy, 'Neishi Mansion', Catholic church, and other district-level cultural heritage sites, as well as old street areas like Nan Market Street, Zhong Market Street, and East Gate Street. Along these streets, buildings from the Republic of China period are still preserved in their original state, reflecting the historical style of the largest town in Pudong.

Chuansha Ancient Town is located in Chuansha Town, Pudong New District, Shanghai, and was rated as a AAA tourist attraction in 2020. Chuansha has produced many notable figures and has a profound cultural heritage. It is a place where Eastern and Western cultures blend. In modern history, it has seen the emergence of pioneers such as Soong Ching-ling, Huang Yanpei, Lin Jun, musician Huang Zi, writer Hu Shi, architect Yang Sisheng, and collector Shen Shuyong, who integrated Eastern and Western cultures. There have been over 100 celebrities from various industries. The establishment of Disney in Chuansha has highlighted its geographical advantages and historical culture, making it a representative of the integration of Eastern and Western cultures in the new era. The buildings along the streets in the old town area still retain their original state from the Republic of China period, with many residences featuring a blend of Chinese and Western architectural styles, which are quite exquisite and reflect the historical charm of Pudong's largest town. As for food, I recommend 'People's Restaurant,' located at No. 22 Qiao Family Lane in the ancient town. Established in 1905, it has a history of 118 years and mainly serves traditional local dishes. The Pudong Sanhuang Chicken is definitely worth a try.

Princess👸, please get in the car and come to this castle in Shanghai to see pandas🐼 Once you stay, you won't make a sound! This castle at Disney is too beautiful 💓Starry sky swimming pool 💓Tunnel slide 💓Bathtub 💓Giant screen projection It's worthy of Shanghai Disney! The girl's heart is bursting!! - Welcome to the Panda Base, precious little princesses Lawn~Swimming pool~Terrace~Slide~Camping Each element directly hits the girl's heart 💕Take a photo with the giant panda 💕Swim in the pool 💕Play the rotating slide 💕Camp in the yard The public space has a kitchen where you can make your own candlelight dinner Isn't this the dream princess castle! - The room design is super amazing 💕Loft duplex 💕Bathtub 💕Projection 💕Floor-to-ceiling windows Creamy tones mixed with various ins-style home furnishings Wuhu~ It's really gentle💓Every time you see it, your heart beats And the facilities are not inferior to five-star hotels, rest assured to stay! - ❤️The homestay service is also super good ✔️400 square meters camping lawn ✔️Swimming pool fun rotating slide ✔️Sunken living room ✔️Independent private room KTV mahjong entertainment area - 📍Location: Shanghai-Pudong New Area-Chuansha New Town About nine minutes' drive from Disney🚗 -In the hustle and bustle of the city, we often forget the essence of life. Here, like a quiet harbor, gives you a space to relax.

Unexpectedly, in Chuansha, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, besides Disneyland🎈, there is such a good place to go! That is 👉Chuansha Ancient Town near Chuansha Subway Station~ A completely free ancient town, stroll around, there is food and drink🥰 (a relatively quiet place suitable for self-driving travel) Location: No. 1, Lane 8, Dongchenghao Road, Chuansha New Town, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 🚇Subway: Exit 1 of Chuansha Station on Line 2 🅿Parking: Chuansha Ancient Town Parking Lot 5 yuan/hour 🎫Ticket: Free Chuansha Ancient Town is a national historical town with many attractions, but it is relatively mixed and distributed in various parts of the town Chuansha Old Street mainly has five streets: East, West, South, North, and Middle The East Gate Street has not been developed much yet, and there are attractions on the other streets 🟣The attractions of the old street are mainly on the two streets of South Market and Middle Market The street entrance of the South Market has the famous Neishi's Mansion, which is the former residence of Huang Yanpei and the birthplace of Soong Ching Ling The east side is the ancient wall West Market Street has two ancient temples such as Chenghuang Temple and a 400-year-old ancient ginkgo There are opera exhibition hall-Chuansha Construction Hall-Soong Ching Ling Memorial Hall on North Market Street North Market has a small train station-Feihong Duplex Road-Lu's House-Tao's House There is a century-old Catholic church on Changshu Street Dongchenghao Road has East Gate Stone Arch Bridge and God of Wealth Temple, etc. 🟣About food: 1️⃣Old soup clay pot wonton on Middle Market Street 2️⃣Little Sichuan pickled fish 3️⃣Infamous stinky tofu 4️⃣New Chuan cuisine 5️⃣Scallion pancake ⭐ps: Chuansha Park is an imitation ancient garden, and there is a Crane Tower in the courtyard that is exactly the same as the Yellow Crane Tower

Unexpectedly, in Chuansha, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, besides Disneyland🎈, there is such a good place to go! That is 👉Chuansha Ancient Town near the subway station of Chuansha~ A completely free ancient town, walk around, eat and drink🥰 (A relatively quiet place suitable for self-driving travel) 📍Location: No. 1, Lane 8, Dongchenghao Road, Chuansha New Town, Pudong New Area, Shanghai🚇Subway: Exit 1 of Chuansha Station on Line 2 🅿Parking: Chuansha Ancient Town Parking Lot 5 yuan/hour 🎫Ticket: Free Chuansha Ancient Town is a national historical famous town, with many attractions, but it is relatively mixed, distributed in various places in the town Chuansha Old Street mainly has five streets: East, West, South, North and Central. The East Gate Street has not been developed yet, and there are attractions on other streets. 🟣The attractions of the old street are mainly on Nan Shi and Zhong Shi streets. At the entrance of Nan Shi street, there is the famous Nei Shi Di, which is the former residence of Huang Yanpei and the birthplace of Soong Ching Ling. The east side is the ancient wall West Market Street has Chenghuang Temple and other ancient temples and a 400-year-old ginkgo tree There are opera exhibition hall-Chuansha Construction Hall-Soong Ching Ling Memorial Hall on North Market Street There are small train station-Feihong Fudao-Lu's residence-Tao's residence at the end of North Market Street There is a century-old Catholic church on Changshu Street There are East Gate Stone Arch Bridge and God of Wealth Temple on Dongchenghao Road 🟣About food: 1️⃣Zhong Shi Street Old Soup Clay Pot Wonton 2️⃣Small Sichuan Pickled Fish 3️⃣Infamous Stinky Tofu 4️⃣New Chuan Cuisine 5️⃣Scallion Pancake ⭐ps: Chuansha Park is a pseudo-classical garden, and there is a Crane Ming Tower in the courtyard that is exactly the same as the Yellow Crane Tower

Chuansha Ancient Town has a long history and retains the complete layout of a square city surrounded by a moat. All the scenic spots in the ancient town are free. In addition to the old streets and other buildings, there are also ancient city walls, celebrity residences, opera museums, and other cultural relics protection sites to visit. After the visit, you will have a deeper understanding of "Chuansha". A place suitable for both adults and children to travel. Neishi House (Former Residence of Huang Yanpei)/Song Qingling Cultural Exhibition Center/ Opera Art Exhibition Center/Chuansha Construction Museum (Ding Family Garden)/ Museums are closed on Mondays. Address: No. 1, Lane 8, Dongchenghao Road, Chuansha New Town, Pudong New District, Shanghai (Shanghai Metro Line 2-Chuansha Station) #Good place for parents and children #familytravel #Shanghai #Shanghai Ancient Town #Local people recommend #Free admission attractions #Overseas travel

Shanghai travel diary in May I originally wanted to go to the famous Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, but I was very tired on the day of departure so I decided to go to a nearby ancient town - Chuansha Ancient Town. Transportation: You can search for "Chuansha Ancient Town" on the map and follow the instructions on the map. You can take the bus 🚌 or the subway 🚇. I scanned a shared bike from Exit 1 of Chuansha Subway Station and rode it in about seven minutes! It is highly recommended to ride a bike, it is very comfortable to blow the wind along the way diet: 1. I recommend the 'Laomao Shaobing' shop on Nanshi Street. I ordered a scallion oil sesame cake for ¥5. 2. Old Street Rice, authentic Shanghai rice. Although the amount of rice is a bit small, it is worth a try. Attractions: In addition to the ancient town, there are also Chuansha Park, Mr. Huang Yanpei's former residence and other attractions worth visiting. There are restaurants, calligraphy classrooms, and clothing stores in the ancient town. The entire ancient town is not big, but if you visit the nearby attractions together, you can spend a few hours. It is recommended to friends who don’t want to go to too many people but still want to go to the ancient town. Spend a relaxing and slow-paced afternoon here! #Shanghai #Ancient Town #Shanghai Places to Visit #Shanghai Travel

Chuansha Ancient Town is located in Chuansha Town, Pudong New District, Shanghai, and has a history of more than 500 years. This ancient town is full of history and culture, so it is known as the "No. 1 Town in Pudong".