Must-Visit Route in Nanxiang Ancient Town

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city with a healing trip✨ Nanxiang Ancient Town, just 1 hour from Shanghai, is perfect for zoning out! 📍Address: No. 48 Renmin Street, Nanxiang Town, Jiading District, Shanghai (open all day, free admission~) Stroll along the bluestone paths, flanked by Ming and Qing dynasty buildings with white walls and black tiles. The small bridges and flowing water hide the most authentic Jiangnan charm. The most stunning sight is the river running through the town, which really glows on sunny days✨. Every snapshot looks like an ink painting. 📸 Must-Check Spots: 1️⃣ Taiping Bridge: Standing on the bridge offers an amazing panoramic view of the river. Remember, the light is softest after 4 PM. 2️⃣ The Thousand-Year-Old Guyi Garden: A representative Ming dynasty garden, the 20 RMB ticket is a great deal (there’s a huge mirror-like lake inside!) 3️⃣ Riverside Tea House: Order a cup of Longjing tea and watch the boats go by. I spaced out here for 2 hours... 🥟 Food Radar Activated! • The originator of Nanxiang Soup Dumplings "Guyi Garden Restaurant": Crab roe soup dumplings are a must! Thin skin and ridiculously juicy. • Old Street Fried Dough Balls: Childhood flavor for just 3 RMB each. • River Fresh Restaurant "Yuweixuan": Steamed white fish so fresh it’ll blow your mind. Tips: 🚇 Take Metro Line 11 to Nanxiang Station, exit 2, then a 10-minute walk. 👗 Wearing Hanfu or modern Chinese-style clothes makes for great photos! Rentals are available in the ancient town. ⏳ Recommended visit time: 3-4 hours (even more magical after the lights come on at dusk)