Landmark
Fangsheng Bridge
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Fangsheng Bridge, meaning 'life-releasing bridge,' is a five-arched stone bridge that spans one of Zhujiajiao's main canals. Built during the Ming Dynasty, it is the largest bridge in the water town and a popular spot for the Buddhist practice of releasing captive animals, such as fish or turtles, as a merit-making act. The bridge offers excellent views of the canal and surrounding traditional buildings. Visitors can watch locals perform the release ceremony or simply admire the bridge's elegant stonework and the reflection of its arches in the water.
Don't miss
- Watch the traditional animal release ceremony from the bridge
- Photograph the five arches reflecting in the canal water
- Walk across the bridge for panoramic views of the water town
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Fangsheng Bridge
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inZhujiajiaoWaterTown+Yu Garden+City GodTemple+the Bund(Waitan)Tour4.7★ · 26 travelers~7 hoursFree cancellationFrom$67 per personSee dates →
Best full dayZhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour5★ · 1,090 travelers~8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$246 per personSee dates →
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