As the sun sets on Zhujiajiao Water Town, a captivating transformation unfolds. This 1,700-year-old gem, often called the "Venice of Shanghai," sheds its daytime bustle and unveils a world of ethereal beauty bathed in the soft glow of night.
Strings of lanterns hung along the canals cast a warm, inviting light upon the water, creating a shimmering pathway that winds through the heart of Zhujiajiao.
The crowd was significantly lesser after sunset.
Yuanjin Temple (圆津禅院), also known as Temple of Goddess (娘娘庙), was beautifully lighted up.
As we passed by a row of food stores, we could not resist the temptation. We bought our favourite grilled cuttlefish from one store....
And we dared ourselves by trying out the Smelly Tofu (臭豆腐), for our very first time.
There are two types of tofu (white and black) and the lady boss was so nice to mix the two for us after seeing that we could not decide. It was actually not too bad. In fact, it's not smelly at all, unlike those we "encountered" when we were in Taiwan some years back.
Zhujiajiao at night offers a unique and unforgettable experience. The combination of soft light, captivating reflections, and a tranquil atmosphere creates a magical scene that will remain etched in your memory long after you depart.
The twinkling stars above and the gentle reflection of the lights on the water create a mesmerizing spectacle. This moment of peace offers a chance to truly appreciate the timeless charm of this historic town.
On our way out of Zhujiajiao, we were one of the few visitors still around in the town.
We once again walked through the quiet neighborhood to go to the metro station. It was extremely quiet and all the doors were shut. Frankly speaking, we felt a bit eerie and started to walk a bit faster.
Finally, we reached Zhujiajiao Metro Station and embarked on the 1.5 hours train ride back to our hotel.
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