Zhaojialou Ancient Town
A 500-year-old land-reclamation town in Pujiang Town, Minhang District: in the Ming dynasty, locals built a tower here and rang a bell to summon farmers to till the fields, which gave “Zhaojialou” its name — one of the origin symbols of Pudong's agrarian civilization
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A 500-year-old land-reclamation town in Pujiang Town, Minhang District: in the Ming dynasty, locals built a tower here and rang a bell to summon farmers to till the fields, which gave “Zhaojialou” its name — one of the origin symbols of Pudong's agrarian civilization. The town's standouts are Qing-dynasty mansions such as Ligeng Hall and Meiyuan (Plum Garden), with the old streets crossing the river and lined with covered corridors; its golden signature is the “Lao Ba Yang” (“Eight Classic Dishes”) of Benbang (Shanghai-style) cuisine (zouyourou braised pork, salted-pork rice, etc.), and on holidays local diners outnumber tourists. A comprehensive protective renovation has begun in recent years — for the current opening status, follow official announcements from the local authorities.
Getting there: Metro Line 8, Shendu Highway Station, then Pujiang Bus 8
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