# Qibao Ancient Town (七宝古镇)

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · East China, China · Guidebook rating: 3/5
Canonical: https://cnatrip.com/en/places/qibao-ancient-town
Language: en

## Key facts

- **Admission:** Free
- **Opening hours:** Open all day
- **Time needed:** 2-3 hours
- **Address:** Intersection of Qingnian Road and Hengli Road, Minhang District, Shanghai
- **Getting there:** Near Qibao (bus stop) and Qibao (metro station)
- **Good for:** Architecture, Waterfront

## About Qibao Ancient Town

Located in southwest Shanghai, Qibao is famously described as “ten years to see Pudong, a hundred years to see the Bund, a thousand years to see Qibao.” Its scenery is picturesque, and it is the ancient town closest to central Shanghai. Qibao Old Street, in Minhang District, is lined with a wide variety of local snacks and historic buildings with classic charm.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 990. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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