Shanghai's Old Town

In the midst of modern Shanghai there is an area that still retains architecture from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Mainly a tourist precinct now it is a lively area with wonderful old buildings. Most of the old buildings contain souvenir shops and tea houses for the tourists. Nearby are vocal markets that cater for locals rather than the tourists.

The Old Town also contains the Yuyuan gardens built in 1559 to 1577. The gardens contain many rooms that create the illusion of space. The gardens also contain many water features and rock formations. Although plants are minimal the gardens would be spectacular when the cherry trees are flowering. 

On my attempt to get back to a particular street I stumbled upon a local food market and it was interesting to watch locals picking a chicken and then have it killed and feathered in order to take home.

Shanghai Old Town

Huxinting Teahouse

Yuyuan gardens

Yuyuan gardens

Yuyuan gardens

Yuyuan gardens

Shanghai Old Town

Shanghai Old Town

Local market

Street food vendor

Local market

Choose your Chicken