Looking for a quick watertown excursion that's not too far away from Shanghai's city centre? Zhujiajiao (朱家角) is the place. CNNGo throws the spotlight on the apo zongzi (阿婆粽子) or "grandma rice dumplings" that the watertown is famous for, and the women who make them.
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We were itching to get out of the city for the weekend. Every couple months, you need to escape the pollution and noise for a few days to somewhere quiet and outdoorsy, just to catch some peace and oxygen. But getting out of Shanghai can be a little tricky. Hopping on a plane to Sanya or Boracay is perhaps the most hassle-free option too, but you need longer than a weekend for those trips. more ›