What ancient towns are there in Shanghai?

The ancient towns in Shanghai are as follows:

1. Fengjing Ancient Town

Shanghai, Jinshan District, Fengjing Ancient Town. Located in the southwest of Shanghai, at the junction of the five districts and counties of Shanghai and Zhejiang, it is the most important "southwest gateway" from Shanghai to the southwestern provinces. It is an ancient town in the south of the Yangtze River that still retains the scene of small bridges and flowing water.

Fengjing Ancient Town is a famous historical and cultural town in China and one of the Eight Scenic Spots in New Shanghai. Historically, it was known as a famous town in Wuyue because it was located at the intersection of Wuyue and Yue; Fengjing is a typical Jiangnan town. Water town. Fengjing Town became a city in the Song Dynasty and was officially established in the 12th year of the Yuan Dynasty. It has a history of more than 1,500 years.

2. Liantang Ancient Town

Shanghai, Qingpu District, Liantang Ancient Town. The town has a history of more than a thousand years and is a quiet and simple water town in the south of the Yangtze River. It is said that the Soochow Dynasty of the Three Kingdoms built a pond here for naval training, hence the name; it is also said that it was named because Zhang Zijun, the governor of Gaozhou during the Five Dynasties, and his wife, Mrs. Lian, once lived here.

3. Baihe Ancient Town

Baihe Ancient Town is a quiet and simple ancient water town with original charm. Ancient bridges, ancient temples, old streets and old lanes recall the former glory of this place. Baihe Ancient Town is known as the North Gate of Shanghai and is located at the junction of Shanghai and Jiangsu.

4. Zhujiajiao Ancient Town

Zhujiajiao Ancient Town is located on the west coast of Dianshan Lake. It has a "three-mile long street and thousands of shops" and has been a famous market since the Song and Yuan Dynasties. With a long history and rich tourism resources, it is known as the "Pearl of the South of the Yangtze River". In 1991, it was listed as one of the four historical and cultural towns in Shanghai.

5. Jinze Ancient Town

It is located in the southwest of Qingpu District, Shanghai, 66 kilometers away from the center of Shanghai. The territory is dotted with lakes and ponds, and crisscrossed by rivers and ports. It is a typical Jiangnan fish and rice town.

The ancient town has a long history. It was first built before 960 AD (early Song Dynasty). It is said that it flourished in the Song Dynasty and flourished in the Yuan Dynasty. Therefore, the place is a water town and is rich in fish, rice and gold. It's called "Jinze". There are currently 7 ancient bridges remaining, retaining the layout of "two streets and one river", which is known for its simplicity and liveliness.