Zhujiajiao is a small water town about 50 minutes by bus from central Shanghai. In the 6 years I had not seen it, real estate developments have been encrouching land around it, ticket offices have been set up, and roads have been built. The small area that still retains its original look is overcrowded with tourists during the day and residents of the town are busy selling local delicacies and souveniours. Only at dusk or down, when outsiders are mostly gone or not yet here and the shops are closed, one can stroll along the waterways and indulge in the charm of the town in its peacefulness. (Photos taken with Fujifilm X100, 35mm lens)
朱家角是一个小水城，从上海市中乘巴士50分钟可达。六年没来过，小城被新地产包围了，卖起了参观票，附近的道路也翻新了。维持原貌的小小中心白天游客众多，人满为患，本地的人家也家家做起了游客生意。只有黄昏和黎明，人去街空，才可安安静静地延水道漫步，体会原有的小镇风情。