Qibao Old Street

At night, more people started to come

It is basically the style of the old water town street. It feels very comfortable after the rain. Although it is summer, it is not hot at all.

There are all kinds of snacks on both sides of the street, but there are not many local snacks.

Qibao Old Street is not very big, but it is crowded with people. After all, there are many delicious foods.

The architectural style of the restaurant inside is Jiangnan style~

Qibao Old Street is still very beautiful at night. After the rain, it adds a touch of Jiangnan misty feeling.

Because the rain was so heavy and intermittent, everyone was holding umbrellas, and we were all soaked. We had no hands to hold food, so we just walked around in a hurry and didn’t buy anything. However, after looking at the prices, it was indeed more affordable compared to other attractions. However, the location is far from the city center, so you can arrange your itinerary according to your time.

Qibao is the closest ancient town to downtown Shanghai, reaching it in less than an hour by subway from the city center—really convenient. But because it's so close, it's inevitably crowded. It was packed early in the morning, which was quite boring. In my opinion, the water towns in and around Shanghai are all copies of each other, differing only in size. Besides the standard ancient town snacks, Qibao's signature dishes are lamb and tangyuan, neither of which I enjoy. So, I bought some fried dough sticks (youdunzi)—5 yuan, quite pricey, but quite delicious, a taste of my childhood.

Qibao Old Street is an old street belonging to the thousand-year-old ancient town. The old street is filled with a wide variety of local snacks, attracting countless tourists. The most famous snack on the old street is still the local snack - Qibao mutton; when I posted photos of Qibao Old Street on WeChat Moments, a middle school classmate who lives near Qibao Old Street said, "It doesn't look like anything special when I look at it normally, but I didn't expect it to look so beautiful in your hands, ha!"

Shanghai attractions ranked 11th

About 300 meters walk from Exit 2 of Qibao Subway Station, Minhang District, Shanghai

Opening hours: 09:00-18:00

Visiting time: May Day holiday (November 2) 2:00 PM

Number of players: 4

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Arriving at Qibao Old Street, we queued for a while (friends in Shanghai do not recommend choosing a holiday like May Day to go shopping like me). Normally, there might not be a queue, but during the May Day holiday, there were so many people that it was simply a squeeze (a few more words, I won’t complain about the crowds later)

After entering, the first thing we saw was an open space with two forks to choose from. The left side didn't look interesting, so we chose the right side (because it was busier and full of alleys selling things). There were Shanghai specialties for sale, cheongsams, snow creams, pastries, bags, fans and some small gadgets. The alley had the flavor of Shanghai's ancient houses, but we didn't stroll around properly. We were in a hurry to go to the front to eat, so we just followed the flow of people and walked for a long time. When we got out of the alley, there were food for sale, green rice balls and pastries. I forgot the name of the one I bought (there are photos above, if you know, please tell me, but I don't think it's very delicious, so I won't buy it next time. You can try it when you go, after all, the taste is different)



We continued walking and found a bridge inside. The scenery here was really beautiful. Looking over there was a residential area. It must be very happy to live here. There were many people taking pictures on the bridge, so we didn’t stay for long.

Looking back, it seems like I’m back in Houhai in Beijing. Yes, it is somewhat similar, but I think Houhai is more pleasant to visit, a little bigger, and I was more looking forward to it. It may also be that my mood at that time was completely different from now... Well, let’s get back to the topic and continue crossing the bridge. There are snack shops. We ate at the one selling hot and sour noodles. We were so hungry that we ate directly and forgot to take pictures. It was not bad. There were still many foods inside, which were more suitable for a simple bite. We were planning to eat in the evening, so everyone ate something they liked and then we were ready to go out.

The dogs raised by the street vendors are really super cute and friendly. They won’t get angry if you touch them. I even took photos of them. It’s also a small scenery.

In general, Qibao Old Street is still worth a visit. It is a good place to stroll around at your leisure. Of course, it is more suitable for couples to go there. By the way, there is a small juice shop across the bridge. It is very popular. Don’t buy the grapefruit juice there unless you like super sour juice. Haha, that’s it.

Free attractions. If you want to experience the ancient town for free and are in the city center, Qibao is the first choice.

For souvenirs, you can go to the Tulai Bell Tower to have a look. The ancient town now attaches great importance to special souvenirs and has designed many Qibao-related special souvenirs, bookmarks, and postcards. Here we recommend Qibao's special wine glasses and Qibao legend puzzles (wooden). They are practical and have ornamental value. They are also very good and meaningful gifts for family or friends. And upstairs is the Tulai Bell. Ringing three times prays for peace, happiness and good luck.

Qibao Old Street in Qibao Ancient Town, located in Shanghai's Minhang District, offers a wide variety of local snacks and quaint architecture. Qibao is a millennium-old town in the Taihu Lake Basin, Jiangnan. With its picturesque scenery and flowing water, it's a classic "town within a city," and the closest ancient town to downtown Shanghai.

Today the sun is bright and brilliant, shining on my face, cool and transparent

The wind is warm and the clouds are light

I found a quiet spot in the ancient town and sat down to admire the beautiful scenery. The town is full of alleys, and it still has that "small bridges, flowing water, and houses" feeling. The lotus flowers blooming in the stream and the Jiangnan-style buildings around it are all good to appreciate. After all, in such a big city, there is another kind of scenery.

There were snack shops, but it was crowded and hard to walk around. There wasn't much space, so I finished it in no time. It's a water town close to the city center.

If I had known this earlier, I would have spent more time visiting Zhujiajiao.

Qibao Old Street has the feeling of a water town and the scenery is quite good. If you have to choose between Shanghai Old Street and Qibao Old Street, I would recommend Qibao Old Street.

A relatively ordinary water town with many shops in the old street and quite a lot of tourists. Located in the city, it is relatively close.

When I was in school, I was interning at the Qibao campus of Tongji University and lived next to Qibao Old Street. I would go there every day and it left me with many memories.

Qibao Old Street is located in Qibao Ancient Town, but the commercial atmosphere is too strong

If you're in Shanghai, you absolutely must visit Qibao Town and try the street food. It's accessible by bus 803, 513, 87, 91, 92, the Xinbei Express Line, Metro Line 1, or Tourist Lines 1 and 10. You can skip breakfast and visit the snack shops, which are open early. You can also skip dinner and grab a bite at each stall as you go.

I like it very much. This is my favorite ancient town in Shanghai. There are many delicious foods with reasonable prices. You can eat as you walk along the way without repeating anything.

Qibao Old Street is the closest ancient town to my home. I've been visiting there since I was a kid. Now, with the increasing commercial development, the North and South Streets have lost their ancient charm, leaving only rows of newly decorated shops. The boiled lamb sold on the old street isn't as good as in the countryside, so if you like it, buy some. Of course, Shanghai's ancient towns and old streets are always crowded, so avoid going on holidays as the traffic is so congested that it's almost impossible to move around.

I haven't been here since December 2015, but the time I spent there for more than a year is still vivid in my mind. On lonely nights, walking alone on the old street, my worries will be reduced a lot.

If you have time, you can go shopping. There is nothing special, just some snacks and shops.

I went there with her on November 7, 2017. There are so many memories. I'm sorry, I lost you in the end.

It's average for the old town, with a heavy commercial feel. However, the wide variety of food makes it suitable for foodies and couples. The trip takes about two hours. I recommend trying the Xianwu ice cream, starting at 18 yuan. It's located in an indoor, air-conditioned snack area with public seating. There's a Nanxiang steamed bun place on the old street, which isn't listed on the map. The xiaolongbao (small dumplings) are delicious, but the lack of large soup dumplings is a shame. The internet-famous sesame seed cakes are 5 yuan each and taste okay. I wouldn't recommend the restaurant near the bridge; it's not worth the money, but the local snacks and teas are more than enough to fill you up.

It's rare to find such a tranquil ancient town amidst the bustling city. The breeze was soothing. The crab roe buns and the huge seven-treasure rice dumplings were a must-try. We spent about three hours wandering around, practically finished. We also bought some souvenirs in the residential area behind the ancient town and sent them home—inexpensive.

Qibao Street is a bit winding, not straight, so it's worth checking a map before you get there to avoid unnecessary detours. While the route isn't particularly regular, the north and south sides have slightly different themes. The north side of Qibao Street has many shopping options, offering souvenirs and local Shanghai handicrafts, while the south side is mostly focused on snacks. The Qibao glutinous rice balls and candied haws (candied haws) here are both delicious, and the mutton is also famous.

It's become a unique sight within the metropolis. It's not a big place, just a few streets long and short, and if you walk quickly, you can walk through it in less than an hour. Yet, it possesses its own unique characteristics, making it worth spending half a day exploring. Transportation is quite convenient: exit Qibao on Line 9, and there are signposts outside. It takes about ten minutes to get there, and admission is free. Old streets are bound to have delicious food, and Qibao is no exception. However, compared to other food courts in other old streets, Qibao's doesn't really stand out. The offerings are pretty much the same: 30 skewers of duck intestines for ten yuan, large Changsha sausages for fifteen yuan, pig's trotters, and a variety of milk teas and drinks—all standard food court fare. The prices on individual items are quite reasonable, but they can still be quite steep. You'll find yourself quickly spending nearly a hundred yuan while enjoying the food. Still, enjoying the food while strolling through the ancient streets is a worthwhile experience.

If you live nearby, you can go and have a look. It is similar to the ancient town pedestrian streets in every city. It is relatively small, the facilities are not very complete, and the toilets are hard to find. There is no need to go there specifically. Only the view on the bridge is okay, and the food is not too impressive. It is not worth going there specifically.

Qibao Old Street is the closest Jiangnan ancient town to downtown Shanghai. We tried Qibao tangyuan (glutinous rice dumplings)—meat, shepherd's purse, and peanuts—highly recommended. The quail eggs were also delicious. Qibao Old Town is a great place for photos, and it's packed with people every day. But what really impressed me most was the Old Chengdu Ear Cleaning Experience Hall at the entrance to Qibao Old Street. The alley is a bit hard to find, but it's directly across from the archway at the Qingnian Road entrance to Qibao Old Street. It was amazing! They dug out years of earwax, and they were huge. It was incredibly comfortable, though my eyes did itch a bit after washing. It felt like I'd opened up a whole new world. The price was very affordable: 68 for half an hour of ear cleaning. A veteran Sichuanese technician provided one-on-one service, very kind and attentive. It felt like my ears had been reborn. It was completely different from the few minutes of ear cleaning you get at those typical foot massage parlors. It was a wonderful experience. I was very satisfied with my visit to the ancient town. I hope to visit Qibao Old Town again next time I'm in Shanghai.

Qibao Old Street is the closest old street to downtown Shanghai. While small, it boasts a few unique and beautiful sights. The most beautiful spot is probably near the bridge between North and South Streets. The lotus flowers in the river are a unique sight. Don't expect to find food on Qibao Old Street, though. I tried the qingtuan (green rice dumpling), and it wasn't authentic. If you don't have time to spend a day in the original ancient town, you might consider visiting the more nearby Qibao. However, it's incredibly crowded, always packed.

Experience a different kind of quaint Shanghai! Qibao Old Street requires both the subway and bus to get there. The famous Laowu scallion pancakes are delicious and affordable—don't miss them! The vegetarian rolls are also good, priced at 15 yuan each, though they're not as good as the scallion pancakes, so you can choose to buy them. The weather was beautiful, and the scenery was lovely.

Qibao Old Street is the tourist center of the ancient town. Its buildings, rich in the architectural style of the Ming and Qing dynasties, are quaint and charming. A variety of snacks are available everywhere, and there are also folk attractions such as the Qibao Pawn Shop, the Distillery, and the Cricket Thatched Cottage. It's a perfect place to stroll and experience the charm of this ancient Jiangnan town.

After arriving in Shanghai, since I stayed near the airport last night, I went to Qibao Old Street, which was not far from the hotel, in the morning. Unfortunately, it rained, so I came back without doing much shopping.

It's too commercialized and the things they sell are pretty much the same.

After walking a few hundred meters, eating something, I went home.

If it weren't for the girl's classmate being there and meeting in Qibao, I wouldn't have known there was such a beautiful place in Shanghai. It's very beautiful, and relatively not crowded.

It is said to be the ancient town old street closest to the city center. Although it is not large in area, it is really worth a visit.

In fact, the bridge is the dividing line between the two steps. One street market sells small commodities, and the other street market sells snacks. In general, it is a bit small, and I feel a little bit unsatisfied after visiting. If you are nearby, you can go shopping. If it is too far, it is not worth making a special trip.

Divided into two main streets, South Street specializes in local snacks, while North Street offers tourist crafts, antiques, and calligraphy and paintings. Due to its proximity to the city center and convenient transportation, the area is bustling with activity both weekdays and weekends, with snacks particularly popular, including Old Street glutinous rice balls, square cakes, pork knuckles, stinky tofu, and pickled vegetables.

Getting There: A dozen years ago, I took bus No. 92 or No. 92B from the Shanghai Stadium area to Qibao. Later, I discovered it was less than an hour's bike ride along Caobao Road, so sometimes, on a whim, I'd ride there for a snack and return. Now that Metro Line 9 is open, even more people are coming.

Qibao Old Street is divided into two sections. On the bridge side, shops sell a variety of gadgets, antique bags, souvenirs, and more. The shops change quickly, giving the impression of selling whatever's trending. The other side of the bridge is primarily focused on food, offering everything from glutinous rice balls (tangyuan), stinky tofu, various cakes and dumplings, mutton shops, and grilled skewers. Most shops have only a single storefront, while a few, like Tianxianglou, occupy larger spaces.

There were always so many people that I never seemed to enter the several ticketed attractions. The overall layout was becoming increasingly elaborate, and the prices of various items were rising. For example, the famous tangyuan (glutinous rice balls) went from one yuan each in June 2009 to three yuan each in June 2017, and then to 3.5 yuan each in February 2018. In comparison, the price of stinky tofu, which increased from 5 yuan to 10 yuan per portion, seemed quite reasonable.

The Jiangnan Ancient Town closest to Shanghai city has some characteristics, but there are too many people and some commercial talk. For those who have not been to the Jiangnan Ancient Town, it is still worth a visit.

The wind was strong when we went there, there were too many people, and the food was average.

Why does it take fifteen words? I was so full in there back then (I should burp here)!

The town has beautiful scenery and the characteristics of Jiangnan water town, but it has a strong commercial atmosphere.

Everyone knows the old streets, from Nanluoguxiang to Tianzifang, from Kuanzhai Alley to Gulangyu Island. While the locations may vary, the offerings are largely the same due to over-commercialization. There are many snack vendors, but I didn't try anything unique or available nationwide. In Qibao Old Street, I tried the legendary salty glutinous rice balls, with shepherd's purse, fresh meat, and shrimp. Northerners find them unacceptable. The small bridges, flowing water, and Qibao's ancient temple add a touch of waterside charm and rustic charm to Qibao Old Street. I visited during the day, and I imagine the night view will be even more graceful and exquisite. The old street itself isn't large, but it's conveniently located right outside Qibao Metro Station. There's even a shopping mall above Qibao Station, perfect for some shopping.

Qibao Ancient Town is a thousand-year-old ancient town in the Taihu Lake Basin in the south of the Yangtze River. It is picturesque, a typical town within a city, and the closest ancient town to the city.

The dirty and messy place, the messy houses and the roadside all gave off a foul stench that I couldn't escape in time 😱 😱

The ground is covered in black grease. The main streets are mostly filled with junk food vendors. The air is filled with the smell of low-quality oil, smoke, and other odors.

Never go there again in this life!

The small street for eating and strolling has a bit of the feeling of Jiangnan water town, but only a little bit. It's okay, a place for entertainment and recreation.

The place is not big, there are many snacks, and the river view is good

There are too many people. The Internet celebrity food is not amazing. I just came here to check in and try the vegetarian chicken. It is considered delicious.

There are so many delicious things that my stomach is not full. The fresh meat dumplings and pig's trotters are delicious.

Qibao makes people feel as if they are in Qinhuai, Suzhou and Hangzhou, hidden in the bustling downtown of Shanghai. If you are accustomed to the prosperity of Shanghai's Bund, feel the petty bourgeoisie of Tianzifang New World, and touch the historical memory of Sinan Meeting Site, you can quickly see the fast-food options with a Jiangnan flavor.

The transportation is relatively convenient. Take Line 9, exit 2 and walk for about 5 minutes.

There are mostly jewelry shops and snacks, and there are about seven or eight attractions to visit. The ancient atmosphere is quite good. Some streets are sunny, but there is no sun in the latter half.

Most of the food is good. I recommend the Longpao soup dumplings and hot and sour noodles. You can visit the Shadow Play Art Museum [star in the picture], the ticket price is 5 yuan per person. There is a shadow play on Saturday afternoon from 13:00 to 17:00

The subway is fast. Walking on the ancient streets, slowly appreciating

There are many snacks and people here.

It felt like a struggle to get here. My legs were numb by the time I arrived, and I was sore and tired. Qibao Old Street is small, and the water is very green, making it look dirty. It's roughly divided into two sections: one for food and one for small businesses. I had the old duck vermicelli soup, which had a strong duck flavor. There was no duck meat, just gizzards and intestines. It was a bit strong, and I didn't really enjoy it. Overall, it was average, nothing special.

There's not much to see here, just two main streets: one selling general merchandise, the other selling a variety of snacks. There's a green, smelly river with flies swarming along its banks and a strong stench of urine. The best photo spots are all occupied by cafes, teahouses, and restaurants. I wouldn't recommend going there.

So cool! This is a paradise for shopping and eating. It's delicious, with lots of small things to buy and take away. There are many specialties and small things here that are very good. After shopping here, there is a small Catholic church behind it that you can take a look at.

The main thing here is to eat and drink, a feast for the taste buds, hahahaha

Too many people, too many people, too many people, too many people, too many people

It's too commercialized and lacks character! The snacks are so greasy that I don't want to eat them! Everything else is okay, nothing worth seeing. For attractions, buy your own ticket. I didn't buy a ticket because I didn't find it interesting! The water towns and old streets in Jiangnan are basically the same. I prefer Shanghai Old Street and Yu Garden!

It's quite close to the subway station and is actually no different from other ancient towns. It's quite commercialized.

Walk, walk, walk. In a word, just walk. There are many people and the scenery is nice. I quite like that kind of house.

It's lively and lively, with a great atmosphere. Just wandering around, the narrow streets are lined with delicious food. Qibao Old Street is famous for its stinky tofu, large glutinous rice balls, tofu pudding, crabapple cakes, mutton, cloud cakes, and green rice dumplings—it's a true food paradise. The street itself isn't very long, but just strolling along is a joy.

I tried shepherd's purse green rice dumplings, durian cake, Grandma's pig's trotters, Mrs. Guan's stinky tofu, and sugarcane juice. The prices were a bit cheaper than what I had at the Old City God Temple yesterday, and they were also much better! The Mrs. Guan's stinky tofu surprised me the most. It was absolutely delicious, the best I've ever had. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, paired with their sweet sauce, it had a unique flavor. I finished it even with a full stomach! The sugarcane juice was very sweet, squeezed from a machine. I only bought Grandma's pig's trotters, which felt like they'd been pickled, a bit salty and a little fishy.

I have been to Shanghai three times, but this was my third time there, and I stayed at the Elan Hotel (Hongqiao Airport Branch) which is close to Qibao Ancient Town, so I went to stroll around Qibao Ancient Town.

The impression that Qibao Old Street gave me at night was that there were a lot of snacks, but most of them were not cheap. The price of candied haws was twice that of candied haws at the Beijing temple fair.

Qibao Old Street is the closest old street to the city center and feels more commercial, but the Guan Lao Tai stinky tofu there is so delicious that I think I would go there again just for the stinky tofu.

It's kind of an ancient town, with the touristy area consisting of a square and two streets. There are many snack shops along the street, and the other products are all local specialties from around the country. I wouldn't recommend it, but it's a convenient stop on Metro Line 9.

I was on my flight from Pudong to Hongqiao, so I decided to go for a stroll since I had some free time. It's like a miniature version of the City God Temple, a bit shabby, but the alleys are bustling with people at noon. You can enjoy a wide variety of snacks here, all at relatively low prices. It's a real treat to stroll along the rippling river or sip tea by a riverside window in a teahouse.

My homestay is just across from the old street and can provide accommodation for tourists. Please add my WeChat ID 2131485. Welcome to Qibao Old Street.

Qibao Old Street is very short. The basic impression is that it is a street of glutinous rice balls, pig's trotters, and stinky tofu.

Mutton plus some small items that can be seen in tourist attractions

I like local food, not things that are specially made for tourists.

So I bought some pickles from Zhiyuan (following the steps of the Shanghai aunt)

Lando recommends steamed shepherd's purse dumplings (Laojie Food Square)

I also coveted the rice cakes and authentic glutinous rice balls from the old street, as well as the fresh meat mooncakes from the alleys. However, I rushed there just after dinner, so my ability was limited.

It's very small and there's nothing fun to do. You'll be gone in a moment. The things they sell are sold everywhere.

Qibao Old Street, also known as Qibao Ancient Town, is located in Shanghai's Minhang District. It's divided into two main streets: South Street, which specializes in local snacks, and North Street, which features tourist crafts, antiques, and calligraphy and paintings. The entire street is well worth a stroll, as it's often crowded on weekends and holidays.

This is the place we went to on the first afternoon. The ancient town in the city is very nice.

The small ancient town didn't feel very big because I walked around it in a short while.

You can take Line 9 directly to this street. It's quite unique, but it's always crowded! There are also many snacks! Just buy a little of each and you'll be full! I recommend the Old Street Tangyuan!

Qibao Old Street, not much, with small shops selling specialties on both sides

Foodies should definitely check it out. Compared to other ancient towns and old streets, it's nothing special. Its most distinctive feature is the flavor of old Shanghai.

The next day, we set off at the same time, had a full breakfast, and then went to Qibao Old Street. To be honest, it was really crowded here and I didn’t take many photos. If you don’t have enough time, I suggest you don’t come here. However, it is very close to Hongqiao Airport, so friends who get off the plane may want to stop by and take a look.