SHANGHAI · CITY WALKS

Dusk in Zhujiajiao water town

A garden, canal streets, Fangsheng Bridge and the old post office.

Walking about 4.0 km · 6–7 hours · Walking · Suggested 11:00 arrival

Enter through the visitor center and start at Kezhi Garden while things are quieter. Follow North Street to Fangsheng Bridge, then head south toward the Qing Dynasty Post Office as crowds ease. Side lanes and canals offer a more relaxed visit than staying on the main street.

1. 1

   Zhujiajiao Visitor Center

   朱家角古镇游客中心

   15–20 minOpen map ↗

   Check the day’s combined tickets and which attractions are open.

   Next: about 0.8 km · 12 min

2. 2

   Kezhi Garden

   课植园

   1–1.5 hoursOpen map ↗

   Visit the garden before entering the busiest streets.

   Next: about 0.5 km · 8 min

3. 3

   North Street

   北大街

   1–1.5 hoursOpen map ↗

   Share small snacks and avoid spending too long in one queue.

   Next: about 0.4 km · 6 min

4. 4

   Fangsheng Bridge

   放生桥

   30–45 minOpen map ↗

   The bridge is busy; after photographs, pause in a side lane by the canal.

   Next: about 1.0 km · 15 min

5. 5

   Qing Dynasty Post Office

   大清邮局

   45–60 minOpen map ↗

   Watch the closing time and avoid leaving this stop too late.