Shanghai November 1

Today we traveled to Zhujiajiao village. Zhujiajiao is a fishing village on the outskirts of Shanghai, and was formed about 1,600 years ago. Archaeological findings dating back 6,000 years have also been found. 36 stone bridges and numerous rivers line Zhujiajiao, and thousands of ancient buildings still line the riverbanks today. Many centuries-old stone buildings are home to residents today, as they were for many dynasties in the past. These families still live as people did many years ago.
The village prospered through fishing, clothing and rice businesses. Still today, old historical buildings such as rice shops, banks, spice stores and even a Qing dynasty post office can still be found.



These pictures were taken at the entrance of the village. The bike with the canopy was for tours of the village, but I can't imagine that it would have fit in the small streets. They were selling the turtles and crabs. Looking through the mon (round) door at homes was a small dog in the door.