A Peaceful Escape to Zhujiajiao Water Town 🛶✨

If you’re looking for a relaxing day trip from Shanghai, Zhujiajiao Water Town is the perfect spot! Just an hour away, this ancient town offers peaceful canals, charming bridges, traditional houses, and a slow pace of life that feels like stepping into another world. 🌸 🚌 How to Get There: • By metro: Take Shanghai Metro Line 17 to Zhujiajiao Station. From there, it’s a short 15-minute walk to the old town. • By bus: Tourist buses run daily from Shanghai People’s Square. • By taxi or Didi: Around 100–150 RMB from central Shanghai. 🎫 Entrance Fees: There are several ticket packages available depending on what you want to visit. We were a group of students and paid only 6€ (around 46 RMB) to visit all the main attractions, including: • Kezhi Garden • Yuanjin Buddhist Temple • Qing Dynasty Post Office • Tongtianhe Pharmacy • And more historical residences and museums! There are also different ticket combos available at the entrance (prices as of 2025): • 💡 Pass for 8 attractions: ~60 RMB • 💡 Pass for 4 attractions: ~30–40 RMB • 💡 You can also choose to explore the town for free (walking around is free), and buy individual entry tickets if interested. 🍜 Pro Tips: • Try the local snacks like zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) and lotus root! • A boat ride on the canal is optional (~80 RMB per boat) and fun with friends. • Best to go early in the morning to avoid crowds. Highly recommend it if you’re looking for something cultural, affordable, and photogenic 📸 #zhujiajiao #watertown #daytripfromshanghai #chinatravel #budgetfriendly #hiddengems #traveltips