Nanxiang Old Street

It is bustling, ancient, with pavilions, towers, bridges, flowing water and houses.

It can be seen that Nanxiang’s previous appearance was basically based on what the old man wanted to do at home.

After renovation, the historical appearance of "Yinnanxiang" in the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China has been restored: white walls and black tiles, houses standing in a disorderly manner, and shops of all sizes are lined up; small bridges, flowing water, gardens, corridors, and art shops each have their own charm.

It's a relatively ordinary ancient town without much special features.

The Guyi Garden next to it is still worth a walk. The old street is still quite commercial.

Are the Nanxiang Xiaolongbao here the most authentic? Is there a street full of authentic Xiaolongbao? If you think it's authentic, go there. I don't think it's anything special.

The old buildings are preserved, but they are mainly small shops and food stores with a strong commercial flavor. The Five Dynasties brick tower is also among them.

The old street is located in Nanxiang Ancient Town, about ten kilometers away from my home. I went there when I was a child with my father to eat dumplings and visit Gucci Garden. Now there are basically no old houses. Like Qibao Old Street, it has a strong commercial atmosphere, but it is still quite distinctive. It is also very convenient to go there after the subway is opened. You can see the twin towers, the ancient well, the small bridges and flowing water, and the houses. You can go there occasionally.

Nanxiang Old Street is located in Nanxiang Town, Jiading District, northwest of Shanghai (No. 206 Jiefang Street, No. 48 Renmin Road, Nanxiang Town), 18 kilometers from downtown Shanghai. This thousand-year-old town is one of Shanghai's four ancient towns (along with Jiading Town, Songjiang Town, and Zhujiajiao Town). It boasts attractions such as the Twin Pagodas (formerly part of Yunxiang Temple), Yunxiang Temple (Liuyun Zen Temple), Guyi Garden (4A), and Tan Garden. As a 4A scenic area, no entrance fee is required. Take Metro Line 11 to Nanxiang Station (Exit 1), transfer to Bus No. 62 to Yunxiang Temple Station, and walk to Nanxiang Old Street.

Shanghai has many old streets, each with its own unique character. Nanxiang Old Street, with its various snack shops, is quite large, housing the Tan Garden and Yunxiang Temple. Adding Guyi Garden, you could easily spend a day there. The experience is great when it's less crowded, but we arrived too late, so both Tan Garden and Yunxiang Temple were closed. It was a shame, but I'll definitely go back next time.

Shanghai's old streets each have their own unique character, but Nanxiang Old Street stands out as one of the best. Yunxiang Temple, boasting over 1,000 years of history, is now open to the public with no entrance fee, a truly remarkable feat. As we all know, over 90% of temples today have become commercialized, no longer truly serving the purpose of preaching and chanting. Others, like the Twin Pagodas and the ancient well, are also of particular historical significance. While the main street is short, there are many noteworthy attractions surrounding it. Nanxiang Xiaolongbao (small steamed buns) is undoubtedly the most popular snack, but unfortunately, the oldest shops no longer retain the same flavor they once did. It's not the fault of the shops themselves, but rather the environment itself, punishing those who disrupt the ecological balance.

I decided to go to Nanxiang Old Street on a whim. I took Line 11 and walked there using the map. It took about 20 minutes to get there. From the outside, there are some ancient buildings. After entering, there are several streets selling food, clothes, etc. There are still quite a lot of people. The ground is all bumpy stone roads, so you must wear sneakers. 👟 Overall, you can still walk around for a long time, but the twin towers are really monotonous. I took a photo and left. Remember to try the crab roe dumplings. Lao Changsheng's soup dumplings are good. 👍 Because of the bad weather, I didn't go to Guyi Garden. I will make up for it next time.

An old street with Jiangnan characteristics, very beautiful

The old street is quite small. Since I live about 5 kilometers away, I drove there. I could park my car on the rooftop of the nearby RT-Mart, but street parking is inconvenient. They have local specialties like tofu, roasted pig's trotters, and roasted gluten. It's quite small, mainly focusing on snacks, and there aren't many attractions, so it's a nice place to wander around.

After visiting Gucci Garden, you can stroll around the old street at night, where you can enjoy the authentic Xiaolongbao and the ancient old town.

Nanxiang Xiaolongbao, No. 137, the most authentic. You will know after you eat it.

The ancient town is not big, the scenery is average, there are many snacks, the commercial atmosphere is strong, the prices are not cheap, the handmade hot and sour noodles and Nanxiang steamed dumplings taste great

The birthplace of Nanxiang Xiaolongbao, the core area of the ancient town, the street is not long, but it is worth a visit.

There aren't many authentic things. The soup dumplings are delicious but a bit pricey. The night view of Nanxiang is not as good as expected.

It's a more commercial ancient town, but you can still go and have a look.

Nowadays, every ancient town has an old street, and this place is no exception.

When I went there, there was a painting exhibition by Zhang Anpu to the east of Bazi Bridge and outside the old street, commemorating the 800th anniversary of the founding of Jiading County. It mainly included pen drawings of Nanxiang attractions, as well as some signed stamps designed by this person.

Crossing the Bazi Bridge leads to the Old Street, where most of the food is sold. There are countless grilled gluten stalls (I don't know what they mean), as well as roujiamo (Chinese roujiamo). This Old Street is also quite diverse. The most popular ones are xiaolongbao (small steamed buns), and the prices are uniform, except for Changxinglou, the westernmost one, which is a bit more expensive.

The grass head cake is good, 3 yuan each, worth eating.

There is a north-south road near the Twin Towers. There is nothing to eat here. Tanyuan and the Historical and Cultural Exhibition Hall are both on this road. It is a bit unfair that the Historical and Cultural Exhibition Hall requires an entrance fee.

Nanxiang Old Street is only about 100 meters long, but there are many shops on both sides of this old street, most of which are snacks and small commodities. However, the most abundant one is the intangible cultural heritage here - Nanxiang Xiaolongbao, which is the origin of this place. After eating one bite, you will want to eat a second bite.

I stopped by Guyiyuan on my way to the temple. It's quite commercialized, mostly with snacks and small restaurants. Only the small bridges and flowing water still have a bit of an old street feel. There's a shop near the Twin Pagodas where you can watch live wooden mallet pastries being made, which is quite interesting. Next to the Twin Pagodas are the ruins of the old city, which you can see mentioned there. The temple there was also built later, so I didn't go see it.

The small bridge and flowing water have the flavor of an old street, but it is very commercial

I went there a long time ago. It is a relatively unpopular tourist attraction, but there are still many tourists. The architecture of the old street is still very unique, and the snacks are also very delicious. If you are tired of visiting traditional big attractions, you might as well come to the old street.

It's just average, with a heavy commercial atmosphere, a bit like Zhujiajiao Ancient Town. There are no special surprises.

The center of Nanxiang Ancient Town has a very Jiangnan style. There is no entrance fee. There are many snacks on the old street, and the xiaolongbao is the most famous.

There are fewer tourists than in Chenghuang Temple, but the whole block is still very clean. It is a very quiet ancient town. After all, it is not as famous as Wuzhen. As for the food, it is just so-so. I don’t like it very much. Maybe it’s because I have a heavy taste.

The center of Nanxiang Ancient Town has a very Jiangnan style. There is no entrance fee. There are many snacks on the old street, and the xiaolongbao is the most famous.

The old street is not big, with many local specialties. The grass head cake is delicious, but it is a bit far from the city.

It's an ancient town, but you must eat Xiaolongbao here, it's delicious, recommended

Nanxiang Old Street is generally well maintained, but it has a strong commercial atmosphere.

In the center of the ancient town, there is a sense of architecture from the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China.

The old street is very small and short, in fact it is not really an old street. It is full of newly built small shops.

The ancient alleys are full of ancient charm. It’s really fun to take a walk around Nanxiang and eat some dumplings.

I went there just to eat the legendary xiaolongbao. The baozi were delicious and the old street scenery was just average.

Nanxiang Old Street is not big, and an hour is enough to walk around it. I went there to find the authentic Nanxiang Xiaolongbao.

Although it no longer has the true characteristics of an ancient town, it is still quite good. I recommend the xiaolongbao.

The birthplace of Nanxiang Xiaolongbao in Chongqing is worth visiting by subway. It takes about 30 minutes to visit.

The architecture of Nanxiang Ancient Town is worth seeing, and it has the charm of Jiangnan water towns.

Located in the center of Nanxiang Ancient Town, the hometown of Nanxiang steamed buns

Lanxiang Old Street is most famous for its Lanxiang Xiaolongbao, but it doesn’t really taste anything special, probably because I’m not a professional foodie.

I stopped by on my way to Guyi Garden. Maybe it was because I went a little early, many shops were not open yet, so it was a little deserted, but later on, more and more people came.

There are twin towers and ancient temples, and overall it feels a bit older than Qibao Old Street.

The center of Nanxiang Ancient Town has very Jiangnan characteristics. There is no entrance fee, but a private garden inside requires an additional ticket. There are many snacks on the old street, and the xiaolongbao is the most famous.

Shanghai is a place I am about to visit, 3 stars for now, waiting for my return

Located in the heart of Nanxiang Ancient Town, Nanxiang Old Street encompasses Renmin Street, Gonghe Street, Jiefang Street, and Shengli Street, serving as a traditional commercial and residential area. After renovation, it has restored the historic atmosphere of "Silver Nanxiang" from the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China: whitewashed walls and black tiles, houses of varying shapes and sizes, and shops of all sizes line the streets. Small bridges, flowing water, gardens, long corridors, and art shops each offer their own unique charm.

If you go to Nanxiang, you absolutely must go to Nanxiang Old Street for xiaolongbao (steamed dumplings). I really like the crab roe stuffed dumplings. The old street flavor is only around the small bridge. Once you enter, you're surrounded by shops, and then outside, you're at the market selling small goods. Besides the dumplings, there's not much else that would have drawn me back a second time. Also, a classmate said the dumplings at City God Temple weren't as good as the ones in Nanxiang. I'll try that next time I go.

There are not many people, and the scenery is no worse than other old streets. It is close to Guyi Garden and is on the way.

Nanxiang Old Street (also known as the Shuangta Historical and Cultural Protection Zone announced by the municipal government) is located in the central area of Nanxiang Ancient Town, with a planned area of 143,400 square meters.

Nanxiang Old Street, Xiaolongbao is very famous, and there are many snacks

The old streets in Shanghai are all similar in style. Nanxiang Old Street is relatively good. If you like Nanxiang Xiaolongbao, there is a shop next to Guyi Garden. You can go and try it without having to queue up at Chenghuang Temple.

I live near Shanghai West Railway Station, and there's a direct bus to Nanxiang (I prefer the bus to the subway because I can see the scenery along the way, though sometimes there's not much to see). Nanxiang Old Street is said to be most famous for its Nanxiang Xiaolongbao (small steamed buns), but it's actually quite poor. The old street is quite small, and if you don't go into any shops, it only takes about 20 minutes to walk around. The small shops along the street are all snacks and small stores, but I'm not particularly interested in that kind of thing. I do stop to admire the bridges, pavilions, and inscriptions. The pavilion along the river is a great place to sit, listen to music, and watch the sunset.

It's free to visit, and it's not bad. The night view is also beautiful. It's a nice old street with a lot of delicious food. You will definitely be greedy after seeing it, haha. Eating and drinking are the characteristics of the old street.

Basically, I will go there every Chinese New Year and burn incense at Yunxiang Temple. That's it. It's similar to Qibao Old Street, with fewer food options. By the way, there is a grass head cake shop at Qiaokou that seems to be pretty good. Although it is greasy, it tastes okay and many people buy it.

Nanxiang Ancient Town is located in Jiading District. It's easily accessible via Nanxiang Station on Metro Line 11, then transfer to Nanxiang Bus No. 5. This ancient town boasts a wealth of unique features, including Nanxiang Xiaolongbao (small steamed buns), caotoubing (grass-head pancakes), Liuyun Temple, and the Twin Pagodas. This vibrant blend of history and culture offers a unique opportunity for foodies. Compared to other Shanghai ancient towns like Zhujiajiao, Fengjing, and Qibao, Nanxiang offers a distinct character, both bold and reserved. The town blends classic and modern elements, offering warm hospitality alongside cozy cafes and bakeries. Enjoy sizzling chicken kebabs and refreshing ice cream. With the towering Twin Pagodas and Liuyun Temple alongside charming bridges and flowing water, it's a perfect place to enjoy a stroll with friends or loved ones on a pleasant, yet subdued day.

Nanxiang Ancient Street feels no different from other ancient streets. Just take a walk.

Take a walk in the old street and try the Nanxiang Xiaolongbao there!

My favorite thing about the old town is the ancient fragrance of the old street

It's actually a very small place, let's eat Nanxiang Xiaolongbao

Commercialization is not very serious. Although it is not big, there are many delicious foods. I strongly recommend the Nanxiang Xiaolongbao main store and the Tangyuan shop, as well as Xiaozhang Huajia. The five-grain porridge at Super Daddy is also very thick and delicious.

It feels more charming than Qibao Old Street, but you should go there on weekdays, not on weekends or holidays.

If you are here for tourism, I don’t recommend going there, and I don’t recommend eating the famous Nanxiang Xiaolongbao, because it’s really not tasty...

The scenic area houses cultural relics and historical sites such as the Yunxiang Temple and ancient well from the Liang Dynasty, the twin towers from the Five Dynasties, the Tan Garden and bridges from the Ming Dynasty, the imperial stele of Emperor Qianlong from the Qing Dynasty, and the tomb of Mr. Xu Sumin from the Republic of China; as well as legends such as the White Crane Nanxiang, the Imperial Bridge, and Liu Bowen's clever breakthrough of the dragon's lair, which epitomize the history, commerce, and culture of the ancient town of Nanxiang.

The architecture has the charm of Jiangnan ~ you can go and see it!!!

I went there a long time ago. It is more like an old street than Qibao Old Street. I ate and walked around.

Old streets across the country are pretty much the same, with only the so-called specialty shops being different. There's a storytelling hall on the street that performs Suzhou Pingtan, but I didn't have much interest so I skipped it, but I think that's what makes it special. I remember the crosstalk museum at Tianhou Temple in Tianjin, which is also hidden within the so-called old street.

Located in Jiading District, Shanghai, this is the place where you can find authentic Shanghai Xiaolongbao. Don’t miss it.

In March 2013, I was visiting relatives in Nanxiang. After visiting Guyi Garden, I naturally decided to visit Nanxiang Old Street. The Nanxiang Xiaolongbao (small dumplings) weren't as delicious as I'd imagined, probably because I didn't find the right place. Back then, I didn't rely so much on Dianping.com; I just went into any crowded place I saw (I've forgotten which one).

...All the ancient streets and towns are the same. I had just finished visiting Qibao Ancient Town, where there were plenty of food and people, so it was a bit quieter than Nanxiang Ancient Street. The brick pagoda is steeped in history, and tourists occasionally come to take photos and look at the well next to it. That's fine.

......As the sun sets, the ancient street becomes deserted, with only a few scenic spots occasionally available for quiet enjoyment.



TIPS:

1. One hour is enough to take in the sights and eat some snacks, which are common in the ancient town. It is still quite cold in early March.

2. I recommend visiting Guyi Garden together. Exit from the north gate and take the bus. It's a little over a kilometer on foot, but there's not much to see along the way. The bus is faster.



2013.03.10 17:30-18:00

I don't recommend it. It's a very small street and the place is very far away. If you are here for tourism, I don't recommend going there, and I don't recommend eating the famous Nanxiang Xiaolongbao, because it's really not tasty...

This ancient town is very close to Shanghai and still has some flavor. It is suitable for a weekend self-drive to relax.

Nanxiang Old Street feels less crowded than Qibao Old Street and Zhujiajiao Old Street. It's not as crowded, and especially for the food, there's rarely a line or wait for a table. Nanxiang also has many local specialties, including xiaolongbao (small steamed buns), mung bean soup, stinky tofu, glutinous rice grass head cakes, wooden hammer pastry, and roasted pig's trotters. The most famous Nanxiang dish is the xiaolongbao (small steamed buns), a must-try. They're 30 yuan for 20 pieces—well, just to soak up the old street atmosphere, haha. The grass head cakes and stinky tofu are also quite popular and worth a try. The area isn't large, so it's easy to explore.

Not bad, just like Qibao, with lots of delicious food haha

Nanxiang Xiaolongbao is authentic and tastes much better than the southern Xiaolongbao.

It's just like an ordinary ancient town. The two towers and the well where you can throw coins are the most impressive. I didn't go into Nanxiang Temple because it seemed too small.

It is still very convenient after Line 11 is opened. There are snack stalls on the old street. Remember to try the famous Nanxiang Xiaolongbao.