What to do in Shanghai Gaoqiao Ancient Town? An overview of Shanghai Gaoqiao Ancient Town's hit spots

Gaoqiao Ancient Town in Shanghai has a long and distinguished history and has become a unique attraction for Shanghai tourism. Check out all the fun places now!

1, Gaoqiao Historical and Cultural Exhibition Hall

Also known as the "Yangxiantang", from the front like a Chinese-style houses, from the back across the river and have a Western-style villa style. It is a representative building of Shikumen, which can be called the essence of architecture. Built in 1931, the museum covers an area of 1,100 square meters and has more than 600 exhibits, condensing the history of Gaoqiao and reflecting its culture, production life, rural customs and other aspects.

Address: No. 1, Wang Yi Road, East Street, Gaoqiao Town, Pudong New Area

Opening time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. from Tuesdays to Sundays (Closed on Mondays)

Admission fee: Free

2, Gaoqiao Qingxi Party Service Station

This is a multi-functional party service station, a place for initial mission education, a place for spreading the red culture, and a place for party members to punch cards. It is mainly divided into two areas: the red culture heritage area and the party group service area. The important contributions made by Gaoqiao's military and civilians in the War of Resistance against Japan, the War of Liberation and the construction of New China are displayed in the form of pictures, words and objects.

Address: No. 111, 113, 115 West Street, Gaoqiao Town, Pudong New Area

Opening time: 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. from Tuesday to Sunday (closed on Mondays)

Tickets: free

3, Gaoqiao Velvet Embroidery Pavilion

Gaoqiao Velvet Embroidery Pavilion is located in the Huang's former residence, which was constructed at the beginning of the 20th century. For the brick and wood structure of the residence, building area of about 1,000 square meters. Chen_national intangible cultural heritage Shanghai velvet embroidery works have -- pieces. Gaoqiao selected Shanghai velvet embroidery has been exhibited for four consecutive sessions in the China International Import Expo (CIIE), showing the world its unique artistic charm.

Address: 139 West Street, Gaoqiao Town, Pudong New Area. Opening hours: Tuesday through Sunday from 9 to 11 a.m. and from 1 to 4 p.m. (closed on Mondays)

Tickets: Free

4. Xu Jianrong Art Historical Museum

Gaoqiao, a thousand-year-old town, is home to many talented people. Teacher Xu Jianrong is a master of art from Gaoqiao. "Art History Museum" covers an area of more than 400 square meters, is an important place to display Chen, historical research results and achievements in artistic creation. Based on this, facing the whole country, for historical research and calligraphy and painting creation to train excellent talents.

Address: No. 48, West Street, Gaoqiao Town, Pudong New Area

Opening time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. from Tuesdays to Sundays (Closed on Mondays)

Tickets: Free

5. Taijiquan Museum

Taijiquan, a long-standing history of folklore inheritance, is the intangible cultural heritage program unique to Gaoqiao. In order to cooperate with the display, inheritance and development of Taiji culture, Taiji Chuan Pavilion was opened in 2019 with an exhibition area of 500 square meters. It displays historical information, genealogy and martial arts weapons of Taijiquan, Gaoqiao and Chen_, allowing visitors to learn about Taiji culture in Gaoqiao and appreciate the development of traditional Chinese martial arts.

Address: No. 42, East Street, Gaoqiao Town, Pudong New Area

Opening time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. from Tuesdays to Sundays (Closed on Mondays)

Admission: Free

6, Jiangdong Academy

Jiangdong Academy is the first academy officially approved by the officials of Shanghai after the reform and opening up, with the building area of 883.4 square meters. It is a three courtyards integrating Qing Dynasty, Republic of China and contemporary architecture, which has a history of more than 200 years. Shanghai Jiangdong Academy is based on the dissemination of excellent traditional culture, and has the functions of exhibition, lecture and report, cultural exchange and creative seminar.

Address: No. 22 East Street, Gaoqiao Town, Pudong New Area

Opening time: 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. from Tuesdays to Sundays (Closed on Mondays)

Tickets: Free

7, Shanghai Binjiang Forest Park

Shanghai Binjiang Forest Park is located in the northeastern corner of the Gaoqiao Bridge, west of the Huangpu River and the Yangtze River to the north. The two rivers and the East China Sea converge, forming a unique Shanghai "three waters" position. Now covering an area of more than 120 hectares, it has become the gateway landscape to Shanghai by water. The main attractions of the park are: characteristic plant ornamental area (including azalea garden and rose garden), wetland plant ornamental area, ecological forest park

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