Qingnian Road
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Qingnian Road is the first in Minhang to be designated as a Shanghai municipal-level tourism and leisure block.
This 800-meter-long street feels like a time tunnel, connecting Qibao Ancient Town to the north with a modern cultural park to the south.
Here is an ideal haven for relaxation where visitors can discover where history meets contemporary trends and escape the humdrum of daily life.
Qingnian Road is situated in the heart of Qibao Ancient Town and lies just 3 kilometers from the Hongqiao Comprehensive Transport Hub.
As a pivotal node in Minhang District’s “north and south pathway”, the area is also a cultural landmark embodying both traditional and contemporary appeal.
Strolling through the area, visitors can encounter a vibrant blend of attractions, including fashion and creativity, leisure and entertainment, dining, and shopping.
Young travelers can explore the time-honored Qibao Ancient Town at leisure, immersing themselves in its millennia-old cultural heritage, or embrace contemporary living within modern commercial spaces.
A Zen Cafe sits on the Qibao pagoda’s northern side, and one can behold the ancient town’s vistas in perfect harmony while taking the window seats.
The neighborhood successfully hosted a cultural parade centered on floral hairpin artistry during the Labor Day holiday in May 2025.
Through immersive floral installations, intangible cultural heritage (ICH) interactive experiences, and opening ceremony parade performances, the event connected and blended distinctive cultural venues and activities.
The Fragrance Pavilion and Lingzhu Daguan Dwarf Bamboo Gallery stood out as special attractions where visitors were able to appreciate traditional floral hairpin craftsmanship while gaining deeper insights into Qibao’s ICH.
This also enhanced cultural engagement and participation from visitors, effectively invigorating regional cultural and tourism consumption.
The Qibao Ancient Town Cultural Festival and the International Light Festival were held in the neighborhood between September and October last year.
Key attractions and events included the Bell Tower Light Show and the Water Screen Light Show that created a harmonious blend of ancient cultural heritage and modern lighting technology.
The Lingzhu Daguan Dwarf Bamboo Gallery showcases nearly a thousand bamboo-woven artifacts, including walking sticks, tea trays, and armchairs. Each piece undergoes 32 meticulous processes — like mould and insect resistance treatments and shaping — to preserve the natural beauty of bamboo joints while showcasing the contemporary design.
The gallery regularly hosts bamboo weaving workshops where visitors can handcraft small items such as bamboo lamps and pen holders.
During the day, one can stroll along the ancient town’s age-old paths while there are dreamlike light art installations in the night.
Here, traditional ICH crafts meet modern creative spaces, and food lovers can also get a taste of authentic local cuisine and the most popular snacks.
Access: Qibao Station of Metro Line 9
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