Zhujiajiao is one of the most significant and ancient cities in the Qingpu region, Shanghai. The most important feature of this magnificent area is that it is a town where you would witness water in every direction. This water town located in the fringes of Shanghai originated about 1,700 years back. It is home to around 60,000 locals. Even though definite evidence proves a history of 1,700 years there are some discoveries that were made that put the town to be approximately 5,000 years old.
Zhujiajiao is still lined up with several rivers, 36 stone bridges and many bygone buildings. Rice and clothing industry brings prosperity to the area. Old buildings like banks, rice shops and spice stores along with the post office which belonged to the Qing dynasty could be seen here. Apart from its significance of being a water town, it carries much historical importance.
Kezhi Garden, Yuanjin Buddhist Temple and Fangsheng Bridge are some of the historical sites that draw many visitors to the area. The majority of the town is covered with water and various waterways so travelling around here is most frequently done by boat. The recent urbanizations have become a threat to the originality of the town, especially the conversion of the peoples square into large complexes of shopping and entertainment that is being raised in and about the Old Town.
A specialty of this town that a visitor should not forget to try out is its mouth watering cuisine which includes lotus roots and green soy beans. It offers a truly gastronomical cultural experience which is very much part of everyday life. The ancient bridges that can be found here play a distinctive role in the city and are a must see by all visitors since it carries much architectural and historical significance.
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