【Complete Guide to Panlong Tiandi in Shanghai】New Ways to Explore the Ancient Town, All You Need for Food, Stay, and Travel in One Article!

"Who says Shanghai is only about modern skyscrapers? This millennium-old water town, accessible directly by subway, hides the last traces of Jiangnan’s authentic local life! Follow me and enjoy Panlong Tiandi with just 300 RMB per person~"

🏮【Must-Visit Photo Spots】
1️⃣ Panlong Temple (Free)
- A rare "temple within a temple" architecture in Shanghai, with red walls and bamboo shadows perfect for photos
- Come at 7 AM to listen to sutra chanting and experience true Zen

2️⃣ Cheng Ancestral Hall (Free)
- A cultural space converted from a Qing Dynasty ancestral hall
- Every Saturday offers intangible cultural heritage handcraft experiences (highly recommend plant dyeing)

3️⃣ Night Boat Tour (50 RMB/person)
- Stunning after the lights turn on at 6 PM! Best photo spot is the misty rain corridor bridge
- Private boat proposals have a very high success rate (don’t ask me how I know)

🍜【Foodie Must-Try List】
🔥 Must-eat for 50 RMB per person:
- "Fenghe Noodle House" Eel Noodles (a local favorite with a 20-year queue)
- "Wangjiasha" Crab Roe Soup Dumplings (bite carefully, the juice is spicy!)
- "Xia’s Dim Sum" Fermented Rice Balls (made with real osmanthus honey)

🍵 Budget Afternoon Tea:
- "Cat’s Sky City" Ancient Town Concept Store (exclusive Panlong stamps)
- "COCOFFEE" Riverside seats (recommended bamboo tube milk tea)

🏨【Best Value Accommodations】
💤 200-300 RMB range:
1️⃣ GreenTree Inn (Line 17 Panlong Road Station)
- 8-minute walk to the scenic area, family rooms with kids’ playground
- Secret perk: say "boat tour" at the front desk to get a free breakfast voucher

2️⃣ Manxin Hotel (Water View Room)
- Open the window to see the black-awning boats, free dessert at night
- Popular service: Hanfu rental (30% cheaper than in the scenic area)

🎁【Hidden Gems】
- Immersive murder mystery games every Friday night at Cross Street
- 10 RMB tricycle ride to Lavender Park 2 km away
- Get a booklet at the visitor center to collect stamps of Panlong’s twelve scenic spots