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Xinchang Ancient Town

A quiet 800-year-old water town in Pudong, known for its bridges, lane houses, and slow pace.

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Why go

About Xinchang Ancient Town

Xinchang Ancient Town preserves a traditional Jiangnan water-town layout with canals, stone bridges, and whitewashed houses. Unlike busier towns, it remains largely residential and uncrowded. The old street offers local snacks, handmade crafts, and small museums such as the Former Residence of Ye Lin.

Filming locations from several Chinese movies and TV series can be spotted along the lanes.

Make time for

Practical ideas, not a checklist

  1. 01Wander the stone lanes and cross the old canal bridges
  2. 02Visit the Former Residence of Ye Lin and other heritage houses
  3. 03Sample local snacks on the old street
  4. 04Rent a small boat for a slow canal ride
  5. 05Photograph the quiet water-town scenes in the morning

Good to know

History
About 800 years old
Ticket Notes
Town free; small sights about ¥10-20 each
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings
Film Location
Scenes from several Chinese films were shot here

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