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Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town (朱家角古镇, Zhūjiājiǎo Gǔzhèn)

朱家角位于青浦区,是上海最大的古镇,有上海第一大镇之称。古镇始建于宋代,明清建筑保存完好,36座古桥星罗棋布。放生桥是华东地区保存最大的五孔石拱桥,跨江而建,气势恢宏,是古镇的标志性景观。

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Is Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town worth visiting?

上海最大最完整古镇,始建于宋代(1700+年历史),36座古桥。明清建筑保存完好。免费(部分景点联票40元),8:30-17:00。放生桥为华东最大五孔石拱桥,全长70米。地铁17号线朱家角站步行15分钟。建议3-5小时。

Quick facts

Ticket免费(部分景点联票40元)
Hours 8:30-17:00
Recommended duration3-5小时
Best time to visit春季4-5月,秋季9-11月,避开雨天
How to get there地铁17号线朱家角站出,步行15分钟;公交青浦8路等
English signagepartial
Wheelchair accessiblelimited
历史始建于宋代,1700多年
位置青浦区
古桥数量36座
放生桥五孔石拱桥,华东最大
面积约47平方公里
称号上海第一大镇

What to expect

朱家角古镇位于风景秀丽的淀山湖畔,是上海最完整、最大的江南水乡古镇。镇内河网密布,36座古桥横跨其上,其中放生桥是华东地区保存最大、最完整的五孔石拱桥,建于明代,全长70米,高约10米,气势恢宏。

古镇保存了大量明清建筑,白墙黛瓦,飞檐斗拱,古朴典雅。漕港河将古镇分为南北两部分,北大街是古镇最繁华的商业街,保存了百年老店,如涵大隆酱园、童天和国药号等。老街上还能看到传统的棕编、土布等手工艺。

朱家角是上海周边最受欢迎的古镇之一,每年吸引大量游客前来观光。镇上的扎肉、阿婆茶、粽子等特色美食也很有名。建议安排半天时间,慢慢游览古镇,感受江南水乡的韵味。

How to get there

地铁17号线朱家角站2号口出,沿祥凝滨路步行15分钟至古镇入口

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Frequently asked questions

七宝和朱家角哪个更值得去?

朱家角更大、更完整,水乡风味更浓;七宝离市区近。根据时间选择

需要乘船吗?

乘船是特色体验,可以一试,但不乘也能逛完古镇

雨天会影响游览吗?

会,河道涨水可能影响泛舟,石板路也湿滑

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