Zhujiajiao 朱家角

About Zhujiajiao

Stone bridges, canals and buildings along the banks preserve the physical relationship between commerce and waterways.

Fangsheng Bridge is a clear landmark, while Kezhi Garden offers a more enclosed garden setting. The former Qing post office adds a different layer of commercial history. Public lanes and separately operated heritage interiors have different access arrangements; a route through the town need not include every paid interior or boat service.

The site emerged as dry land about 7,000 years ago, and by the Song and Yuan dynasties a market town called Zhujiacun (朱家村) had formed there; archaeological finds nearby date back 5,000 years. The town was formally established during the Wanli era of the Ming dynasty under the name Zhujiage (珠街阁), also called Zhuxi (珠溪). Its rice trade grew rapidly in the late Ming and early Qing, driving other trades to prosper along a long commercial street. In the Jiaqing era of the Qing dynasty, the compiled Zhuli Xiaozhi (珠里小志) fixed its name as Zhuli (珠里), popularly known as Jiaoli (角里). In February 1991, Shanghai named the town among its first group of historic and cultural towns.

The town lies in south-central Qingpu District, about 6 kilometers from the Qingpu urban area and 48 kilometers from central Shanghai. Numerous rivers cross the town, with the Caogang River (漕港河) running through its center, and 36 stone bridges span these waterways. Old buildings, including former rice shops, banks and spice stores, still line the riverbanks.

What to look for

• Fangsheng Bridge spans one of the old town’s waterways.
• Kezhi Garden offers a classical garden setting within the town.
• The former Qing post office records another aspect of its commercial life.

Location & getting there

Getting to Zhujiajiao

Travel to Zhujiajiao station, then continue to the old-town visitor area in Qingpu. Choose the pedestrian route or an authorized local connection appropriate to your mobility.