Shangdu Alley (also known as Shangduli) is a stylish cultural and commercial block in Zhujiajiao Water Town, Shanghai. Designed by five well-known architects, it features sloped roofs, grey bricks, and combines old-style elements with glass and steel. The alleys are winding and not straight, making every turn a new view. It’s full of creative shops, cafes, bookstores, boutique hotels, and art spaces. It’s a popular spot for visitors to experience a mix of ancient charm and modern fashion in Shanghai’s famous water town.

The Town God Temple (Chenghuangmiao) is a Daoist temple dedicated to Guanyin, the goddess of mercy. Authentic worship still goes on, but like most temples in tourist destinations, it's pretty exploited. It's located on the middle of Caohe Street, in front of the Qijin bridge.

The bridge was originally built in 1571 with funds collected by monk Xingchao (Chinese: 性潮) from Cimen Temple (Chinese: 慈门寺). In the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368–1911), local monks would hold a ceremony on the bridge, releasing live fish into the port. It had been on the list of "The Ten Views of Zhujiajiao". It was rebuilt in 1812, in the ruling of Jiaqing Emperor (1796–1820) of the Qing dynasty(1644–1911). On November 17, 1987, it has been designated as a municipal level cultural heritage by the Shanghai Municipal Government.

Huimin Bridge (also called Lang Bridge) is a famous wooden covered bridge in Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, Shanghai. Location: It stands at the southern end of North Street, crossing the Market River. East connects to busy North Street; west leads to Caohe Street. Features: It’s the only wooden bridge in the town, with wooden railings, tiled roofs, and upturned eaves. It shelters people from sun and rain, so it’s named “Huimin” (meaning benefiting the people). History: First built in the Qing Dynasty; rebuilt in 1996. View: Walking on it, you can see classic Jiangnan water town scenery—stone banks, white walls, black tiles, and local daily life by the river.

Tai’an Bridge "Tai’an Bridge, located in the northern Zhashan area of the 25th administrative district, commonly known as Hejia Bridge, was built by the local community in the 12th year of the Wanli reign of the Ming dynasty (1584).” The Qing scholar Chen Jianglin also wrote a poem titled “Tai’an Bridge in Evening View”: "The sun sets, summer heat retreats, A faint moonlight fills the pond. Songs drift from the market streets, Fishermen’s flutes echo east of the creek. Palm fans sway away the lingering warmth, Short summer robes catch the cool breeze. In this tranquil evening, I wander alone, The ancient temple connects to the bridge."

Traditional entrance to the Handalong Sauce and Pickle Shop with large black calligraphy characters. Zhujiajiao, China - Jul 25 2019: Traditional entrance to Handalong Sauce and Pickle Shop features large black calligraphy characters on white walls and an ornate gold-lettered sign above red doorway

Caogang River Boat Ride A boat ride along the Caogang River in Zhujiajiao Ancient Town offers a scenic, traditional way to experience Shanghai’s "Venice of the East". Visitors can glide past historic, Ming-and-Qing-dynasty buildings and under iconic bridges like the Fangsheng Bridge. Rides typically cost around 120 RMB as part of a package.