Shanghai, People's Republic of China

Bourgs d'eau de Shanghai

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4.6 / 5· Hidengo

The notebook of Bourgs d'eau de Shanghai

Follow the landscape without wanting to press it.

Channels, stone bridges and merchant houses remain in several towns on the outskirts of the metropolis.

At your own pace

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Identity summary

Ideal duration

2 to 5 days

Best time

Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter

Car

Recommended car

Type of stay

City · Heritage · River · Countryside

Accessibility

Good accessibility

Rhythm

Sweet rhythm

General presentation

Bourgs d'eau de Shanghai

Channels, stone bridges and merchant houses remain in several towns on the outskirts of the metropolis.

Zhujiajiao, Qibao and Fengjing give the most telling landmarks of Shanghai Water Bourgs. Together, they form a destination where urban life, heritage, riverscapes and the countryside meet, with atmospheres that change over the stages rather than just one uniform decor.

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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.

Strengths and constraints

Strengths

Zhujiajiao
Qibao
Fengjing

Before you choose

Variable frequency depending on season
Parking to anticipate in the center

Places worth visiting

A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.

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Zhujiajiao

4.7 / 5· Hidengo1 to 2 hrs

Zhujiajiao Maintains a network of ancient canals and bridges west of Shanghai. The main streets are very busy; the peripheral areas remain more daily. The beginning of the day usually offers more calm.

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Qibao

4.6 / 5· Hidengo1 to 2 hrs

Qibao is an old canal town now absorbed by the agglomeration and accessible by metro. Its small size allows a short stop, preferably on weekdays to avoid saturation.

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Fengjing

4.5 / 5· Hidengo1 to 2 hrs

Fengjing It is spread around canals, covered galleries and low houses near the border of Zhejiang. The relative distance keeps it a less compressed atmosphere than Zhujiajiao. The beginning of the day usually offers more calm.