Qibao Ancient Town Half-Day: Shanghai's Nearby Old Street
World Travel Editorial · 2026-09-09 · 5 min read
This Qibao Ancient Town Half-Day: Shanghai's Nearby Old Street is a practical guide for first-time visitors. Follow the route section by section rather than trying to cover everything at once.
Itinerary summary
- Suggested time: 3-4 hours
- 108 Hengli Road, Qibao Town, Minhang District
- Metro Line 9 to Qibao
- National 4A site; one of the closest water towns to the city
How to plan your visit
Below is a section-by-section walk; skip or extend sections to suit your schedule. Check the 'Practical info' section before you set out.
Qibao Ancient Town
Address: 108 Hengli Road, Qibao Town, Minhang District
Practical info
- Tickets: town free; select halls 5-10 CNY
- Transport: Metro Line 9 to Qibao, exit 2
- Tip: enter from South Street, walk north along Puhuitang; try local tangyuan and crabapple cake
- Seasonal: Qibao Tea Festival in early April; cultural festival in late October
Photographs
Qibao old town 5
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Qibao Old Street 5
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Qibao old town 2
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