Qibao Old Street



Qibao Old Street is a historic area of Qibao in the Minhang District of Shanghai, China.

Overview
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. It is located south of Qingnian Road.

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.

Attractions
The following attractions are located in Qibao Old Town, many of which can be visited with a combined ticket:


 * Bell Tower
 * Cotton Textile Mill
 * Shadowgraph Museum
 * The Old Trades House
 * Cricket House
 * Zhou's Miniature Museum
 * The Pawn Shop
 * The Memorial Hall of the Artist Zhang Chongren
 * Qibao Calligraphy Arts Room

There are three arched stone footbridges over the Puhui River (from west to east):


 * Kangle Bridge
 * Puhui River Bridge
 * Anping Bridge

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.

Transport
Qibao Old Town can be accessed by taking Shanghai Metro Line 9 to Qibao Station. The most convenient access is from Exit 2.