🏮🚣No need to go all the way to Suzhou! Qibao Ancient Town is directly accessible by subway, and the stunning night view of this water town is breathtaking! 🚣🏮

#NovemberDestinations2025 Today I visited Qibao Ancient Town, and I couldn't believe I could reach such a beautiful Jiangnan water town by subway! Stepping out of the station felt like stepping back a thousand years. Black tiles and white walls paired with winding bridges and swaying boats on the river—the scene was truly picturesque! 📷 Especially at dusk, when red lanterns light up and are reflected on the river, the atmosphere is simply breathtaking. Find a riverside teahouse, sit down, sip some tea, and watch people come and go—it truly feels like stealing a moment of peace. If you want to take stunning photos in the ancient style but don't want the hassle of long journeys, this is definitely the best value-for-money attraction in Shanghai! ⸻ 📝Qibao Ancient Town Travel Tips (Super Useful!) • 🚇 Most Convenient Transportation: Take Metro Line 9 to "Qibao Station." No need to transfer to buses; it's the closest ancient town to downtown Shanghai. • 🌉 Must-see: Puhuitang Bridge: This is the highest bridge in the town, offering unparalleled views of the canal and the buildings on both banks. • 🎭 Watch a shadow puppet show: There's a dedicated "Shadow Puppet Art Museum" here, a unique cultural feature of Qibao, perfect for families with children. • 🍵 Enjoy tea by the river: Don't rush off when you're tired. Find a riverside teahouse, sit by the window on the second floor, and enjoy the boats and scenery – incredibly relaxing. • 🌆 Stay until night: Highly recommend waiting until it's dark and the lights come on. The night view is even more charming than the daytime view; every snapshot looks like a painting. This place is truly enchanting; if you want to experience the romance of a water town with bridges and flowing water, you absolutely can't miss it! 🏮🛶✨