Gastronomic Delights and Spiritual Blessings: Unforgettable Qibao Water Town Tour Shanghai

Tour Itinerary

In the early morning, when you arrive at the designated meeting point, your exclusive tour guide from Your Way Holiday will already be waiting with a pickup sign printed with the company logo and your name. The guide will greet you warmly with a smile, assist you with luggage placement, and provide luggage delivery services. The meticulous arrangements from the very start ensure you experience a professional and thoughtful travel experience right away. We will then take a comfortable tour bus to Qibao Water Town – it’s worth noting that Qibao not only boasts the profound heritage embodied by the saying "Ten years of Shanghai look at Pudong, a thousand years of Shanghai look at Qibao" but also stands out as a top choice for tourists seeking water town charm due to its advantage of being only over ten kilometers from downtown and extremely convenient transportation. After a short drive of about half an hour, we will reach our destination and start this fulfilling one-day journey.

Upon arriving at Qibao Old Street, we first head straight to South Street – this bustling food corridor filled with a lively atmosphere. As soon as you step into South Street, fragrant aromas waft over, and the street is lined with a dazzling array of snacks, each carrying the authentic flavor of Qibao. We highly recommend the must-try delicacies for you: soft and sweet Qibao glutinous rice balls, available in fillings like sesame, red bean paste, and minced pork, which burst with juicy goodness in every bite; and fresh and succulent mutton shaomai (steamed dumplings), with thin wrappers and generous fillings, perfectly combining the freshness of mutton with the fragrance of shaomai. The guide will recommend the most reputable time-honored shops, allowing you to savor these characteristic delicacies to your heart’s content and experience the taste of Qibao.

After enjoying the food, we continue along the bluestone slab road to North Street, which echoes South Street. If South Street is a paradise for food, then North Street is a world of handicrafts. Here, numerous handicraft shops gather, offering a wide range of exquisite works such as wood carvings, bamboo weaving, paper cuttings, and embroidery. You can watch craftsmen create works on-site, and their exquisite skills are truly amazing. Whether it’s a small and delicate wood carving ornament or an exquisite embroidered handkerchief, all are filled with a strong traditional cultural atmosphere. You can pick your favorite handicrafts as souvenirs or gifts for relatives and friends.

After visiting the bustling South and North Streets, we head to Yinyuan Lane (Marriage Lane), which is full of romance and blessing atmosphere. Both sides of the lane are covered with colorful blessing cards, each filled with people’s good wishes for love, family, and life. When the breeze blows, the blessing cards sway gently, as if conveying sincere blessings. You can also write down your own wishes and hang them on the cards, letting this beauty be frozen here.

Not far from Yinyuan Lane stands Qibao’s landmark – the Colored Glaze Exquisite Pagoda. This pagoda has an exquisite structure and is entirely decorated with colored glaze, shining brilliantly under the sun, showing both simplicity and grandeur. The Colored Glaze Exquisite Pagoda and the surrounding ancient bridges complement each other perfectly. The ancient bridge spans the small river, with exquisite carvings on its body. The river water is clear to the bottom, and the banks are shaded by green trees, forming a peaceful and beautiful water town picture scroll. You can stroll on the ancient bridge, admire the beautiful scenery of the pagoda’s reflection in the water, and feel the unique charm of Qibao Water Town.

After appreciating the elegance of the pagoda and bridges, let’s step into Qibao Buddhist Temple to experience the unique atmosphere of "Buddhist chants coexisting with the hustle and bustle" in the ancient town. As an important witness to Qibao’s history, this temple is simple and solemn yet not distant – outside the temple is the lively old street market, and the cries of vendors occasionally interweave with the temple bells, creating a wonderful harmony. Inside the temple, the buildings have upturned eaves, ancient cypresses are lush and green, and incense curls upwards. It has both the tranquility and solemnity of a Buddhist monastery, and also gains a touch of life atmosphere due to its proximity to the market. You can stop here for a while to feel this unique charm of the coexistence of tranquility and hustle that has spanned a thousand years.In addition, we will also take you to visit other characteristic scenic spots of Qibao Old Street, such as memorial halls showcasing local folk culture and ancient dwellings with distinctive Jiangnan water town features, allowing you to fully appreciate Qibao’s historical culture and local customs.

At the end of the day, looking back on this wonderful trip to Qibao Water Town organized by Your Way Holiday, you must have been deeply impressed by the delicious food, exquisite handicrafts and beautiful scenery here. As the saying goes, "Ten years of Shanghai look at Pudong, a thousand years of Shanghai look at Qibao". Qibao Water Town, as a treasure of Shanghai's history and culture, is not only a food paradise and a cultural resort for praying, but also has the advantage of being close to the urban area and convenient transportation. Your Way Holiday has always been committed to providing professional and thoughtful travel services for you, so that you can enjoy a pleasant journey. We look forward to accompanying you to explore more beautiful scenery in the future!

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