Jiading · Old-town traditions & food
Nanxiang Guochao FestivalShanghai · 2026 visitor guide
南翔国潮文化节
Sept 29–Oct 7 · Market 10:00–20:00, 2026
Nanxiang Ancient Town & Tanyuan · 南翔古镇、檀园
A goods-peddler market, Jiading bamboo carving and waterside Chinese music bring local traditions into Nanxiang’s lanes. Make time for the town’s famous xiaolongbao.
Event information checked · All times are Shanghai time (UTC+8).
What to see & when to go
The market runs daily by the twin pagodas. Waterside performances at Bazi Bridge are scheduled for 10:30–11:00 and 15:00–15:30. Tanyuan’s bamboo-carving exhibition opens 09:00–16:00; its Oct 3 gathering starts at 14:00. The opening-night dumpling banquet took place on Sept 29.
Our visit suggestion: For a daytime visit, combine the 15:00 waterside music with the market and Tanyuan before its 16:00 closing. Oct 3 also has a 14:00 bamboo-carving gathering. Leave time for xiaolongbao rather than treating this as a quick city-center stop.
Announced schedule
- Sept 29–Oct 7 · 10:00–20:00
- Market near the twin pagodas
- 10:30–11:00 and 15:00–15:30
- Announced waterside music at Bazi Bridge; check the day's program
- 09:00–16:00
- Tanyuan bamboo-carving exhibition
- Oct 3 · 14:00
- Bamboo-carving gathering at Tanyuan
Programs can change. Check the linked announcement and venue before making a special trip.
Getting there
Nanxiang Old Street’s visitor center is at 206 Jiefang Street (解放街206号). Activities are spread across the old town: the market is near the twin pagodas, music is at Bazi Bridge, and the bamboo-carving exhibition is in Tanyuan. Search 南翔古镇双塔 and 檀园 separately in your map app; garden access and tickets can differ from the street market.
Map search: 上海 南翔古镇 双塔 檀园
Official venue & transport guideBefore you visit
Do I need a ticket or reservation?
The program includes separate garden venues and activities. Confirm Tanyuan and Guyi Garden admission, workshop fees and any reservation requirements before visiting; food purchases are separate.
Can I enjoy it without speaking Chinese?
Music & browsing need little Chinese. Lantern-riddle activities require Chinese. Choose the market, bamboo carving or instrumental performances for a visit with less spoken language.