Ladies and gentlemen, what I want to share today is a well-planned one-day tour guide of Qibao Ancient Town, which allows you to fully appreciate the antique and unique charm of the ancient town in a limited time. Come and plan your trip with me!
First, the itinerary planning
Morning: Arrive at Qibao Ancient Town, first visit the special snacks and handicrafts in North Street. There are many kinds of breakfasts here, and you can taste all kinds of authentic Shanghai snacks, such as steamed buns and fried buns. At the same time, don't miss street handicrafts, such as paper-cutting and embroidery, and feel the charm of traditional culture. Noon: Taste the local specialties of Qibao Ancient Town. I recommend you to try qibao boiled chicken. The chicken is tender and delicious. In addition, there are various delicious farm dishes waiting for you to taste. Afternoon: Continue to visit Guzhen South Street and West Street. There are many ancient buildings and beautiful courtyards here, such as Qibao Pawnshop and Qian's former residence. Learn about the historical and cultural background of the ancient town while visiting. Night: As night falls, Qibao Ancient Town is brightly lit. You can take a walk by the river, enjoy the night view of the ancient town and feel the tranquility and beauty. Second, the scenic spot recommendation
North Street: There are many specialty snacks and handicraft shops here, so that you can fully experience the charm of Shanghai traditional culture. South Street: There are many historical buildings and scenic spots here, such as Qibao Pawnshop and Qian's former residence, which let you appreciate the historical charm of the ancient town. West Street: Qibao Ancient Town has one of the most famous scenic spots-Seven Pagodas. Climbing to the top of the tower overlooks the beauty of the whole ancient town. Qian's former residence: This is a well-preserved building in the Qing Dynasty, which shows the history and culture of the Qian family and is worth visiting. Qibao Pawnshop: This is a building with a strong historical and cultural background, which shows the history and management mode of ancient pawnbrokers. Qibao Daqu: This is a traditional wine with strong regional characteristics, with mellow taste and worth a try. Qibao Shadow Play: This is a folk art form with unique charm. Through the performance form of shadow play, we can have a deeper understanding of China's traditional culture. Qibao Ancient Stage: This is a well-preserved ancient stage, where you can enjoy traditional opera performances and feel the profoundness of China culture. Qibao Ancient Town Museum: This is a museum that displays the history and culture of Qibao Ancient Town. Through exhibits and cultural relics, we can understand the development process and historical and cultural background of the ancient town. Qibao Catholic Church: This is a building with strong western cultural characteristics, which shows the blending and collision of eastern and western cultures. Qibao Glass Workshop: This is a workshop to show the glass making process, and you can learn about the glass making process and technological characteristics. Qibao Lantern Workshop: This is a workshop that shows the traditional lantern making technology. Through the making process and technological characteristics of lanterns, we can feel the unique charm of traditional culture. Qibao Flower and Bird Market: This is a trading market that displays animals such as flowers and birds, and feels the harmonious symbiosis between man and nature. Qibao Street: This is an old street full of historical charm. The buildings and shops on both sides retain traditional styles and features. This is a good place to feel the customs of the ancient town. Of course, besides the scenic spots mentioned above, there are many other places worth visiting in Qibao Ancient Town. For example, you can go to Qibao Teahouse to have a cup of fragrant tea and feel the leisurely atmosphere of the ancient town; Or go to Qibao Ancient Well to learn about the water history of the ancient town; You can also go to Qibao Silk Workshop to experience the silk production process and feel the charm of Jiangnan silk culture.
Third, the traffic guide.
It is convenient to reach Qibao Ancient Town. You can choose subway, bus, self-driving and other ways. If you choose the subway, you can take Line 9 or 10 to qibao station, and then walk to Guzhen for about 10 minutes. If you choose public transportation, you can take buses such as Husong Line and 9 1 at urban stations such as Xujiahui and People's Square to reach Qibao Ancient Town. If you choose to drive by car, you can drive along the inner ring viaduct to Humin Road, and then walk along Humin Road for about 10 km to Qibao Ancient Town.
Fourth, food recommendation.
In Qibao Ancient Town, you can not only taste authentic Shanghai snacks, but also taste various delicious farm dishes. For example, you can try Qibao white-cut chicken, which is tender, smooth and delicious. Or try Qibao rotten meat. It's delicious and has a unique taste. In addition, there are all kinds of delicious cakes and snacks, such as Qibao square cake and Qibao glutinous rice cake, which are all good choices.
Five, shopping advice
In Qibao Ancient Town, you can buy all kinds of special handicrafts and souvenirs. For example, you can buy traditional handicrafts such as paper cutting and embroidery. Or buy traditional cheongsam, silk and other clothing; You can also buy special foods such as Qibao tea and Qibao wine. When shopping, I suggest that you can compare the prices and quality of several stores and choose a store with high credibility and reasonable price.
Sixth, travel tips
The ticket price of Qibao Ancient Town is 50 yuan/person, and the free visit day is every Monday. When visiting Qibao Ancient Town, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and clothes to facilitate walking and visiting. When buying handicrafts and souvenirs, we should pay attention to identifying the quality and price to avoid being fooled by high prices. When tasting delicious food, we should pay attention to hygiene and safety to avoid food poisoning and other problems. When visiting Qibao ancient town, we should pay attention to protecting the environment and cultural relics, and don't litter and destroy historical and cultural heritage. I hope the above strategies can help you plan a pleasant and fulfilling one-day tour of Qibao Ancient Town. I hope you have a wonderful trip!