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| Simplified Chinese | 七宝古镇 | ||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 七寶古镇 | ||||||
| Literal meaning | Seven Treasures Old Town | ||||||
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Qibao Old Street [1] is a historic area of Qibao in the Minhang District of Shanghai,China. [2]
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| Simplified Chinese | 七宝古镇 | ||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 七寶古镇 | ||||||
| Literal meaning | Seven Treasures Old Town | ||||||
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Qibao Old Street [1] is a historic area of Qibao in the Minhang District of Shanghai,China. [2]
The area is now a tourist attraction,located by the Puhui River with traditional Chinese architecture and a number of attractions,including museums and street food. [3] It is located south of Qingnian Road. [4]
The area was once the residence of the painter and sculptor Zhang Chongren,a friend of the Belgian cartoonist Hergé,on whom the character Chang Chong-Chen from "The Adventures of Tintin" was based. Qibao is also known for crickets (with a "Cricket House") in the Qibao Old Street area. The entire area is pedestrianised.
The following attractions are located in Qibao Old Town,many of which can be visited with a combined ticket: [4]
There are three arched stone footbridges over the Puhui River (from west to east):
Tea houses line the Puhui River and there are boat rides from a wharf. There are many shops selling souvenirs and food,especially street food. [5]
Qibao Old Town can be accessed by taking Shanghai Metro Line 9 to Qibao Station. The most convenient access is from Exit 2.
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