Qibao Old Town, Shanghai, China

Standing: High
Rank: Rank 626 of 10,894

Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

About Qibao Old Town

Qibao Old Town (Qibao Old Street) is the historic core of Qibao in Shanghai's Minhang District, south of Qingnian Road by the Puhui River. Now a tourist area, it has traditional Chinese architecture, museums and street food, and is entirely pedestrianised. The painter and sculptor Zhang Chongren, a friend of Hergé and the model for Chang in The Adventures of Tintin, once lived here. It is reached by Shanghai Metro Line 9 to Qibao Station, most conveniently from Exit 2.

Checked 2026-11-10 · Source

What's inside

The old town's sights, many covered by a combined ticket, include the Bell Tower, the Cotton Textile Mill, the Shadowgraph Museum, the Old Trades House, the Cricket House (Qibao is known for crickets), Zhou's Miniature Museum, the Pawn Shop, the Memorial Hall of the artist Zhang Chongren and the Calligraphy Arts Room. Three arched stone footbridges, Kangle, Puhui River and Anping, cross the river; tea houses line its banks and boats leave from a wharf. Many shops sell souvenirs and street food.

Checked 2026-11-10 · Source

Place details and sources

Type of place: Attraction OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09

Common questions

How do I get to Qibao Old Town?

Take Shanghai Metro Line 9 to Qibao Station; Exit 2 is most convenient.

Is Qibao Old Town car-free?

Yes, the entire area is pedestrianised.

Where it is

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