When it comes to ancient towns in Shanghai, besides Zhujiajiao and Qibao, you absolutely cannot miss Nanxiang Ancient Town, which boasts 1,500 years of history. Not only is it the birthplace of Shanghai Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), but it also perfectly preserves the authentic charm of a Jiangnan water town. In this episode, I will take you on a half-day trip to Nanxiang via Metro Line 11. We will not only dive into the old streets to find the most authentic Xiaolongbao taste but also visit Guyi Garden, one of Shanghai's five classical gardens, to see how 400-year-old scholar gardens create "changing scenery with every step," and uncover the moving historical story behind the "Missing Corner Pavilion."

Timeline
00:00 Video Introduction
00:57 How to get to Nanxiang Old Street?
01:27 Origins of Nanxiang Ancient Town
03:53 The Millennium Nanxiang Twin Pagodas & Xiaoliang Ancient Well
04:31 Yunxiang Temple: Tang Dynasty Style Architecture
05:47 The Story of Xiaolongbao: The origins of "Changxing Lou" & "Nanxiang Bun Shop"
06:55 Current status of Nanxiang's branding as "China's No. 1 Guochao Town"
08:43 Food Battle: Time-honored Intangible Heritage vs. Local Street Stalls
11:31 Exploring Guyi Garden: A 400-year-old Classical Garden in Shanghai
13:52 The Story Behind the Missing Corner Pavilion
16:06 Outro

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