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'''Zhujiajiao''' ({{zh|s=朱家角|p=Zhūjiājiǎo|l=Zhu Family Corner}}; [[Shanghainese]]: ''Chukakoq'') is an ancient town located in the [[Qingpu District, Shanghai|Qingpu District]] of [[Shanghai]]. The population of Zhujiajiao is 95,536.<ref name="census"/>
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'''Zhujiajiao''' ({{zh|c=朱家角|p=Zhūjiājiǎo|l=Zhu Family Corner}}) is an ancient town located in the [[Qingpu District, Shanghai|Qingpu District]] of [[Shanghai]]. The population of Zhujiajiao is 60,000.


Zhujiajiao is a water town on the outskirts of Shanghai, and was established about 1,700 years ago. Archaeological findings dating back 5,000 years have also been found. 36 stone bridges and numerous rivers line Zhujiajiao, and many ancient buildings still line the riverbanks today.
Zhujiajiao is a [[water town (China)|water town]] on the outskirts of Shanghai, and was established about 1,700 years ago. Archaeological findings dating back 5,000 years have also been found. 36 stone bridges and numerous rivers line Zhujiajiao, and many ancient buildings still line the riverbanks today.
[[File:Zhujiajiao stone bridge.jpg|thumb|right|Typical stone bridge in Zhujiajiao|250px]]
[[File:Zhujiajiao stone bridge.jpg|thumb|right|Typical stone bridge in Zhujiajiao|250px]]


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The village prospered through clothing and rice businesses. Today, old historical buildings such as rice shops, banks, spice stores and even a Qing dynasty post office can still be found.
The village prospered through clothing and rice businesses. Today, old historical buildings such as rice shops, banks, spice stores and even a Qing dynasty post office can still be found.


Zhujiajiao has many sights of historic interest, such as Fangsheng Bridge, Kezhi Garden and the Yuanjin Buddhist Temple.
Zhujiajiao has many sights of historic interest, such as [[Free Life Bridge|Fangsheng Bridge]], Kezhi Garden and the Yuanjin Buddhist Temple.
[[File:Upside Down Lion Pavilion in Kezhi Garden.jpg|thumb|right|Upside Down Lion Pavilion in Kezhi Garden|250px]]
[[File:Upside Down Lion Pavilion in Kezhi Garden.jpg|thumb|right|Upside Down Lion Pavilion in Kezhi Garden|250px]]


However, recent overdevelopment threatens the village's authenticity - most notably the current (2012) conversion of its people's square into shops and the large-scale shopping and entertainment complexes being constructed in and around the Old Town.
However, recent overdevelopment threatens the village's authenticity - most notably the current (since 2012) conversion of its people's square into shops and the large-scale shopping and entertainment complexes being constructed in and around the Old Town.

Something which is absolutely worth visiting though, is the Water Heavens performance by Tan Dun. Located by the riverbank in the old town, just a few minutes walking straight from Kezhi garden parking lot.<ref>http://www.waterheavens.org</ref>


==Cuisine==
==Cuisine==
The town is also famous for its cuisine, particularly green soy beans, [[Zarou]], lotus roots and other foods.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.zhujiajiao.com/en/food/index.html |title=Food - ZhuJiaJiao |publisher=En.zhujiajiao.com |date= |accessdate=2011-10-17}}</ref>
The town is also famous for its cuisine, particularly green soy beans, Zarou, lotus roots and other foods.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.zhujiajiao.com/en/food/index.html |title=Food - ZhuJiaJiao |publisher=En.zhujiajiao.com |access-date=2011-10-17}}</ref>


==Transportation==
==Transportation==
Because of its large number of waterways, much of Zhujiajiao's transport is by boat.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zhujj.shqp.gov.cn/gb/special/node_2251.htm |title=江南古镇朱家角欢迎您！ |publisher=Zhujj.shqp.gov.cn |date= |accessdate=2011-10-17}}</ref>
Because of its large number of waterways, much of Zhujiajiao's transport is by boat.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zhujj.shqp.gov.cn/gb/special/node_2251.htm |title=江南古镇朱家角欢迎您！ |publisher=Zhujj.shqp.gov.cn |access-date=2011-10-17}}</ref> Zhujiajiao is within walking distance of [[Zhujiajiao station]] on [[Line 17 (Shanghai Metro)|Line 17]] of the [[Shanghai Metro]].


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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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Latest revision as of 05:17, 2 January 2024

Zhujiajiao
朱家角镇
Town
Zhujiajiao
Zhujiajiao
Zhujiajiao is located in Shanghai
Zhujiajiao
Zhujiajiao
Location in Shanghai
Coordinates: 31°6′46″N 121°3′1″E / 31.11278°N 121.05028°E / 31.11278; 121.05028
CountryPeople's Republic of China
MunicipalityShanghai
DistrictQingpu
Area
[1]
 • Land136.85 km2 (52.84 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)[1]
 • Total
95,536
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Websitehttp://zhujj.shqp.gov.cn/
Aerial panorama of Zhujiajiao from above. 27 December 2023.

Zhujiajiao (Chinese: 朱家角; pinyin: Zhūjiājiǎo; lit. 'Zhu Family Corner'; Shanghainese: Chukakoq) is an ancient town located in the Qingpu District of Shanghai. The population of Zhujiajiao is 95,536.[1]

Zhujiajiao is a water town on the outskirts of Shanghai, and was established about 1,700 years ago. Archaeological findings dating back 5,000 years have also been found. 36 stone bridges and numerous rivers line Zhujiajiao, and many ancient buildings still line the riverbanks today.

Typical stone bridge in Zhujiajiao

Historic sights

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The village prospered through clothing and rice businesses. Today, old historical buildings such as rice shops, banks, spice stores and even a Qing dynasty post office can still be found.

Zhujiajiao has many sights of historic interest, such as Fangsheng Bridge, Kezhi Garden and the Yuanjin Buddhist Temple.

Upside Down Lion Pavilion in Kezhi Garden

However, recent overdevelopment threatens the village's authenticity - most notably the current (since 2012) conversion of its people's square into shops and the large-scale shopping and entertainment complexes being constructed in and around the Old Town.

Cuisine

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The town is also famous for its cuisine, particularly green soy beans, Zarou, lotus roots and other foods.[2]

Transportation

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Because of its large number of waterways, much of Zhujiajiao's transport is by boat.[3] Zhujiajiao is within walking distance of Zhujiajiao station on Line 17 of the Shanghai Metro.

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Huang, Bingxin; 黄秉信. (2019). Zhongguo xian yu tong ji nian jian (xian shi juan xiang zhen juan)(2018) (Di 1 ban ed.). Beijing. ISBN 978-7-5037-8809-3. OCLC 1107517327.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. ^ "Food - ZhuJiaJiao". En.zhujiajiao.com. Retrieved 2011-10-17.
  3. ^ "江南古镇朱家角欢迎您！". Zhujj.shqp.gov.cn. Retrieved 2011-10-17.
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