Qibao Old Town
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| Traditional Chinese | 七寶古镇 | ||||||||||
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| Simplified Chinese | 七宝古镇 | ||||||||||
| Literal meaning | Seven Treasures Old Town | ||||||||||
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| Hanyu Pinyin | Qībǎo Gǔzhèn |
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Shanghainese Romanization |
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Qibao Old Town is a historic area of Qibao in the Minhang District of Shanghai, China.
The area is now a tourist attraction, located by the Puhui River with traditional Chinese architecture and a number of attractions, including museums and street food. It is located south of Qingnian Road.
The area was once the residence of the painter and sculptor Zhang Chongren, a friend of the Belgian cartoonist Hergé, on whom the character Chang Chong-Chen from "The Adventures of Tintin" was based. Qibao is also known for crickets (with a "Cricket House") in the Qibao Old Street area. The entire area is pedestrianised.
The following attractions are located in Qibao Old Town, many of which can be visited with a combined ticket:
There are three arched stone footbridges over the Puhui River (from west to east):
Tea houses line the Puhui River and there are boat rides from a wharf. There are many shops selling souvenirs and food, especially street food.
Qibao Old Town can be accessed by taking Shanghai Metro Line 9 to Qibao Station. The most convenient access is from Exit 2.
Coordinates: 31°09′06″N 121°21′12″E / 31.1516°N 121.3533°E
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