Qibao

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Qibao ancient town (七宝古镇 Qībǎo gǔ zhèn), is an ancient town in Shanghai municipality about 15km south of Shanghai city.

[edit] Understand

Qibao is a small town about two square kilometers in size which is crossed by two canals. Around the canals, a large number of traditional houses, shops and restaurants are found. Recently tourism has been actively encouraged and it makes a good daytrip from Shanghai city. Although Qibao can be touristy, prices are comparatively cheap.

[edit] Get in

The city is a closed area and you have to buy a ticket (10,- Yuan). The ticket includes ten special copper coins which you could either keep as memory or spend at special shops inside the city.

[edit] From Shanghai

• Subway and bus. Use subway line 1 to Xinzhuang station (莘庄站), then walk 200m to the intersection of the Humin Road (沪闵路) with the Qixin Road (七莘路). From there, take the 91 bus into the Beixinjing direction (北新泾). Get off at the Qibao Zhen station (七宝镇). Walk eastwards 250m to the entrance of Qibao town.
• Taxi. From Xinzhuang station (20,- Yuan) or Shanghai city (70,- Yuan) you can take a taxi.

[edit] Get around

The city is very small and you can conveniently walk everywhere.

[edit] See

[edit] Hot spots

The overall impression is what makes Qibao a good location, rather than individual hotspots. However, you might want to check out the many bridges, the restaurant streets and the many shops. On the back of your ticket, there is a map of Qibao.

• Qibao temple and pagoda (七宝教寺, 七宝塔) - At the east of the town.
• Qibao distillery (七宝酒坊) - at the center of the city.