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  • 21 Aug, 2019

  • By, Wikipedia

Qibao Old Street
Qibao Old Street is a historic area of Qibao in the Minhang District of Shanghai, China.

Overview

The area is now a tourist attraction, located by the Puhui River [zh] 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.

Attractions

The following attractions are located in Qibao Old Town, many of which can be visited with a combined ticket:

  • Bell Tower
  • Cotton Textile Mill
  • Shadowgraph Museum
  • The Old Trades House
  • Cricket House
  • Zhou's Miniature Museum
  • The Pawn Shop
  • The Memorial Hall of the Artist Zhang Chongren
  • Qibao Calligraphy Arts Room

There are three arched stone footbridges over the Puhui River (from west to east):

  • Kangle Bridge
  • Puhui River Bridge
  • Anping Bridge

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.

Transport

Qibao Old Town can be accessed by taking Shanghai Metro Line 9 to Qibao Station. The most convenient access is from Exit 2.

See also