

Jiading Zhouqiao Scenic Area is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction located in the center of Jiading Ancient Town. With Fahua Pagoda as its centerpiece, it was the center of Lianqi City, the county seat of Jiading during the Song Dynasty. It has witnessed the rise and fall of the Song, Yuan, Ming, Qing, and Republican periods, and is a gathering place for Jiading's cultural heritage and the historical and cultural core, known as the "root of Jiading."
Zhouqiao Old Street is characterized by "one pagoda, two rivers, three streets, and four bridges." The one pagoda refers to Fahua Pagoda; the two rivers are Hengli River and Lianqi River; the three streets include Nanda Street, Chengzhong Street, and Xiatang Street; the four bridges are Jichuan Bridge, Baoqing Bridge, Defu Bridge, and Zhouqiao Bridge. The scenic area includes attractions such as Jiading Confucius Temple, Fahua Pagoda, Lu Yanshao Art Academy, and Jiading Museum.
Jiading Confucius Temple, built in the Song Dynasty, is one of the best-preserved Confucius temples in China. As a place for worshipping Confucius, the Confucius Temple is not only a holy place for studying Confucian culture but also an important symbol of Jiading's historical and cultural heritage. Fahua Pagoda is one of the iconic buildings in Jiading. It was built in the Southern Song Dynasty and has a history of nearly a thousand years. It is famous for its unique brick and wood structure and exquisite carving art.
Lu Yanshao Art Academy is a cultural and artistic venue established to commemorate the famous Chinese painter Lu Yanshao. Lu Yanshao is an important representative of Chinese painting in the 20th century, and his works are renowned both domestically and internationally. Jiading Museum is an important institution for collecting, exhibiting, and researching Jiading's history and culture. Through vivid exhibitions and educational activities, the museum popularizes historical knowledge and enhances people's sense of identification with local culture.
Jiading Zhouqiao Scenic Area and its surrounding cultural landmarks together form the historical and cultural context of Jiading in Shanghai. Whether it is the Confucian tradition of the Confucius Temple, the historical imprint of Fahua Pagoda, the modern artistic atmosphere of Lu Yanshao Art Academy, or the cultural inheritance of Jiading Museum, they all reflect the profound cultural accumulation and historical charm of this land.