Xinchang Ancient Town
新场古镇
A thousand-year-old salt-industry town in southern Pudong, where the Thirteen Buildings and shikumen houses line the river, with little commercialization.
Xinchang Ancient Town is in the southern part of Pudong New Area. It rose to prominence in the Song dynasty thanks to its salt fields. Known as the town of 'Thirteen Buildings and Thirteen Bridges', its Ming and Qing courtyard houses, shikumen homes and Chinese-Western fusion residences line waterways such as Honggang Creek. Many residents still live in their original homes, making the town quieter and more understated than Zhujiajiao or Qibao. Along the main street, you can see Diyilou Teahouse, the Zhang Family Residence and Xinlong Pawnshop, and there are often performances of Shanghai opera and gong-drum storytelling. The town is free to enter, though some exhibition halls charge admission. Take Metro Line 16 to Xinchang Station and transfer to a bus or walk about 20 minutes. It can be combined with Shanghai Disney Resort and the Shanghai Wild Animal Park.
Opening hours
Open all day; exhibition halls approx. 09:00–16:30
Nearby sights
- Shanghai Wild Animal Park
- Zhaojialou Ancient Town
- Shanghai Disney Resort
- Century Park (Shanghai)
- Shanghai Science and Technology Museum
- China Art Museum
- Shanghai Museum East
- West Bund