Outdoors Qingpu, Shanghai
Zhujiajiao Water Town
An outdoor spot in Qingpu, Shanghai, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 4 hours. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
Canal town with stone bridges and old houses on Shanghai's western edge.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Shanghai, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. Set aside about 4 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.
- Type
- Outdoors · Culture
- Neighborhood
- Qingpu
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 4 hr
- Best time
- Morning
On these curated routes
Zhujiajiao Water Town is a stop on our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Shanghai
Zhujiajiao Water Town is our only outdoors pick in Shanghai; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Shanghai guide.
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The Bund
Riverside promenade of 1920s banks and hotels facing the Pudong skyline.
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Yu Garden
Ming dynasty classical garden of rockeries, ponds and pavilions in the old city.
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Shanghai Tower Observation Deck
Deck on the 118th floor of China's tallest building.
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Shanghai Museum
Bronzes, ceramics, calligraphy and jade at People's Square, with a newer East branch in Pudong.
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Former French Concession
Plane-tree streets of villas, boutiques and cafes, centered on Wukang and Anfu roads.
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Tianzifang
Maze of shikumen lane houses filled with small shops and studios.
When to go
Average daily highs in Shanghai run from 8°C in January to 32°C in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Zhujiajiao Water Town itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Shanghai from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Shanghai weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Zhujiajiao Water Town, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- China, Shang Hai Shi, Qing Pu Qu, Ke Zhi Yuan Lu, 朱家角翔宁浜763号 邮政编码: 201713
- Coordinates
- 31.11437, 121.05400
- Destination
- Shanghai, China
Zhujiajiao Water Town: quick answers
How much time do you need at Zhujiajiao Water Town?
Plan on about 4 hours at Zhujiajiao Water Town. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Zhujiajiao Water Town?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Take Metro Line 17 and go on a weekday.
Where is Zhujiajiao Water Town?
Zhujiajiao Water Town is at China, Shang Hai Shi, Qing Pu Qu, Ke Zhi Yuan Lu, 朱家角翔宁浜763号 邮政编码: 201713, in Qingpu. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Zhujiajiao Water Town?
Zhujiajiao Water Town appears on Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Zhujiajiao Water Town to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Shanghai.
Plan Shanghai
- Shanghai travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Shanghai weather by month
- Xi'an to Shanghai 1221 km straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Shanghai
- Shanghai Museum Sight
- Jia Jia Tang Bao Food
- Former French Concession Activity
- Long Bar at Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Drinks
- Tianzifang Shopping
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.