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'''Nanxiang''' (南翔) is one of the districts in the [[Shanghai]] [[Jiading District]].

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'''Nanxiang''' ({{zh|s=南翔 |p=Nánxiáng}}) is a [[Town (China)|town]] in the [[Jiading District]] of [[Shanghai]].


==Sights==
==Sights==
It is home to [[Guyi Garden]] (古漪园), a large [[Ming Dynasty]] [[Suzhou]]-style park. One of the biggest temples in [[Shanghai]], Yun Xiang Si (云翔禅寺), is located in the middle of the town, attracting a large number of tourists all around the world.
The town is home to [[Guyi Garden]], a large [[Ming dynasty]] [[Suzhou]]-style park. One of the biggest temples in [[Shanghai]], Yun Xiang Si ({{zh|s=云翔禅寺|labels=no}}), is located in the middle of the town, attracting a large number of tourists from all around the world.


==Food==
==Food==
Nanxiang is home to the original Nanxiang Xiaolongbao (Nanxiang xiaolong mantou) that eventually became known as Shanghai-style [[xiaolongbao]].<ref name=Shanghai-snacks>{{cite web|title=Shanghai Dining - Shanghai Snacks: Nanxiang Steamed Stuffed Bun|url=http://www.china.org.cn/travel/2012-07/18/content_25944840.htm|work=People's Daily Online|publisher=[[china.org.cn]]|accessdate=10 February 2013|date=July 18, 2012}}</ref> [[Nanxiang Bun Shop]] is well-known across China.
Nanxiang is home to the original Nanxiang Xiaolongbao (Nanxiang xiaolong mantou) that eventually became known as Shanghai-style [[xiaolongbao]].<ref name=Shanghai-snacks>{{cite web|title=Shanghai Dining - Shanghai Snacks: Nanxiang Steamed Stuffed Bun|url=http://www.china.org.cn/travel/2012-07/18/content_25944840.htm|work=People's Daily Online|publisher=[[china.org.cn]]|accessdate=10 February 2013|date=July 18, 2012}}</ref> [[Nanxiang Bun Shop]] is well known across China.


The dish was also made more widely known after being featured in the film ''Leaving Me, Loving You'', which was set in Shanghai and starred the Hong Kong pop singers [[Leon Lai]] and [[Faye Wong]].
The dish was also made more widely known after featuring in the film ''Leaving Me, Loving You'', which was set in Shanghai and starred the Hong Kong pop singers [[Leon Lai]] and [[Faye Wong]].<ref name=Shanghai-snacks/>


==Transportation==
==Transportation==
It is connected to downtown [[Shanghai]] by the Hujia Expressway (coded A12 in the Shanghai expressway system; A12 is now S5), which was the first [[Controlled-access highway|expressway]] in [[China]]. It is about 18&nbsp;km away from downtown.
It is connected to downtown Shanghai by the Hujia Expressway (coded A12 in the Shanghai expressway system; A12 is now S5), which was the first [[Controlled-access highway|expressway]] in China. It is about {{convert|18|km}} away from downtown.
You can also reach Nanxiang through [[Line 11, Shanghai Metro| Shanghai Subway line 11]].


The [[Nanxiang station (Shanghai Metro)|Nanxiang station]] on [[Line 11, Shanghai Metro|Line 11]] of the [[Shanghai Metro]] is located to the northeast of the old town.
==References==
{{Reflist}}


== See also ==
{{Coord missing|Shanghai}}
* [[List of township-level divisions of Shanghai]]


== References ==
[[Category:Neighbourhoods of Shanghai]]
{{reflist}}


{{Authority control}}


[[Category:Towns in Shanghai]]
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Latest revision as of 22:39, 4 August 2023

For other uses, see Nanxiang (disambiguation).
Nanxiang
南翔镇
Town
Guyi Garden
Guyi Garden
Nanxiang is located in Shanghai
Nanxiang
Nanxiang
Location in Shanghai
Coordinates: 31°17′37″N 121°19′16″E / 31.2937°N 121.3210°E / 31.2937; 121.3210
CountryPeople's Republic of China
MunicipalityShanghai
DistrictJiading
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)

Nanxiang (Chinese: 南翔; pinyin: Nánxiáng) is a town in the Jiading District of Shanghai.

Sights

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The town is home to Guyi Garden, a large Ming dynasty Suzhou-style park. One of the biggest temples in Shanghai, Yun Xiang Si (云翔禅寺), is located in the middle of the town, attracting a large number of tourists from all around the world.

Food

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Nanxiang is home to the original Nanxiang Xiaolongbao (Nanxiang xiaolong mantou) that eventually became known as Shanghai-style xiaolongbao.[1] Nanxiang Bun Shop is well known across China.

The dish was also made more widely known after featuring in the film Leaving Me, Loving You, which was set in Shanghai and starred the Hong Kong pop singers Leon Lai and Faye Wong.[1]

Transportation

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It is connected to downtown Shanghai by the Hujia Expressway (coded A12 in the Shanghai expressway system; A12 is now S5), which was the first expressway in China. It is about 18 kilometres (11 mi) away from downtown.

The Nanxiang station on Line 11 of the Shanghai Metro is located to the northeast of the old town.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Shanghai Dining - Shanghai Snacks: Nanxiang Steamed Stuffed Bun". People's Daily Online. china.org.cn. July 18, 2012. Retrieved 10 February 2013.
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