Hidden Jiangnan Gem in Shanghai – A Free Ancient Water Town Escape

#discoverchina
Compared to Wuzhen, I actually prefer this hidden gem of a thousand-year-old water town in Shanghai — and the best part? It’s completely FREE to enter!

Hard to believe, but nestled in the heart of this bustling metropolis is a slice of Jiangnan serenity — a historic town formed during the Song and Yuan dynasties, and thriving through the Ming and Republic eras.

Wandering through
Slender stone-paved alleys
Winding historic lanes
Arched bridges, quiet streams, and old residences
Every step is like walking through a poetic painting
The weather’s perfect right now — stroll alongside friends, soaking in the thick, lingering sense of history
#travel #thingstodo

Post by Fly with Jess | Apr 14, 2025