Ancient towns are representative of the local ancient culture and, in the old town of Fengjing, this culture is represented by water, bridges, and ancient dwellings. Join us on this day trip to Fengjing, located 70 km southwest of Shanghai and with a history of more than 700 years. The village has 39 ancient Ming and Qing dynasty bridges that cross the river, long narrow lanes, red lanterns swaying under the eaves, wooden boats, tea houses, and grannies weaving bamboo baskets – we will feel lost in time.

We will also visit nearby Donglin Monastery, originally known as Guanyin Hall. In its 700-year history it has experienced wars, fires and reconstruction. Rebuilt and expanded in 2007, it now houses the largest indoor Buddha statue in Asia, which is about 34 meters high.

DATE:

Wednesday, January 19

TIME:   8:45 AM Registration, 9 AM to 4:45 PM

COST:   RMB 650 (includes guide, bus transfers, entrance tickets, and lunch)

MEET:

In front of Baker & Spice, Shanghai Center

1376 Nanjing Rd. (W)

(metro line 2 or 7 to Jing'an Temple station, exit 6)

南京西路1376号，上海商城

Please complete the online registration by January 12. The event costs must be paid in cash only. SEA coordinator is Christy Chen Moeller, WeChat: christychenmoeller.

Cancellation Policy

If you are unable to attend the event after receipt of confirmation, please notify us immediately by emailing SEA@shanghaiSEA.com. If it's the day of the event, please ALSO notify the coordinator listed on the event by phone, text, or WeChat.

If you need to cancel after January 12, our SEA cancellation policy applies which states you might still have to pay for your registered event, depending on the vendor. SEA will notify you to either collect or let you pay it at your next registered event.