What hotels are near Thames Town?

Hotels near Thames Town: (0.32 mi) Finity Resort Hotel (0.37 mi) Liston Hotel (2.97 mi) InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland, an IHG Hotel (3.20 mi) Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Songjiang Fangta, an IHG hotel (4.29 mi) The Yuluxe Sheshan, Shanghai, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel View all hotels near Thames Town on Tripadvisor

What restaurants are near Thames Town?

Restaurants near Thames Town: (0.32 mi) 2046 Hong Kong Tea Restaurant (0.05 mi) Mi Dou Jing CaiGuan (0.08 mi) ShangJing Japanese Restaurant (SongJiang) (0.08 mi) Ciao (SanXin North Road) (0.69 mi) Hua TingHu ShiDai Restaurant View all restaurants near Thames Town on Tripadvisor

What attractions are near Thames Town?

Attractions near Thames Town: (8.81 mi) Miki Tours & Transfer and Tickets Service (1.02 mi) Red BAR Shanghai (4.51 mi) Happy Valley of Shanghai (1.05 mi) Lan Qiao XiuXian ShangYeJie (3.18 mi) Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Gardens View all attractions near Thames Town on Tripadvisor

Thames Town - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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“Not a must see if you’re in Shanghai for a short time.”

Nov 2023

It worthwhile to visit if you’re in Shanghai for longer than a week. You’ll have to spend more than one and half hours to travel to the place. As of November 2023 the best way to get there is to get on to Metro Line 9 and then get out at Songiang University Town station and then from outside the station on Tram 2 which takes you there. The Taxi can also get you from that station there but will probably take as much time and will be much more expensive. I paid 50 Yuen.

“Feel like I’ve stepped back into the UK”

Apr 2021

I decided to visit Thames Town on a Saturday. It wasn’t very busy, but still busy enough! I had to take 3 subways & a didi to get here! The town is very nice! It really does feel like I’ve stepped back into the UK! Lovely little town to just walk around and escape Shanghai! I wasn’t able to find any cafes or restaurants that sold British foods (fish & chips) unfortunately! There is a Starbucks and a corner shop! I found a cute little cafe called The Elephant House (just round the corner from Starbucks) which I recommend. The owner speaks perfect English! The food is delicious (western food)! The lady in the tourist information didn’t speak any English! Although they had a map in English!

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Jo-Ann

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia15,996 contributions

Awesome replica of a British town!

Nov 2020 • Couples

It is NOT a ghost town at all!!! When we arrived, it was crowded with people just enjoying a day there. Thames was built beautifully. Lots of couples taking their wedding pics there. Families were taking their dogs for a walk. Great to enjoy the architecture and statues there. Yes, you can get fish and chips there!!! Plenty of restaurants, wine bars, cafes, ice cream shops there! There’s even a replica of Bristol’s Christ Church there! It was a long ride for us coming from Pudong, a good 1.5 hours. But worth the visit.

Written November 29, 2020

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KodoDrummer

Buenos Aires, Argentina64,824 contributions

The feel of Oxford Street [London, England]

Nov 2019 • Business

In Shanghai, you can meet the exotic and all-encompassing scenery, which will definitely make you want to return. Here in Thames Town, one gets the feel of being in London, England.

Written November 16, 2019

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InnaYYZ

Toronto, Canada1,489 contributions

Walking on a floor of books

Nov 2019

Very London-like feeling from the classic red phone booths, Victorian architecture, European style statues, street names, statue of Sir Winston Churchill, and much more. Great cafes and restaurants in the area.

Written November 23, 2019

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Andrew D

Shanghai, Shanghai, China11 contributions

Superficial English Experience

Aug 2014 • Couples

As a British guy living in Shanghai, I was curious about this place after seeing it on UK TV a few years ago. Getting there is a bit of a hassle without a car, take subway Line 9 to Songjiang Xincheng, then a taxi ride (about 15RMB). The town was bigger than I expected with an attractive residential area along a canal, where it is easy to imagine you are in middle England, without the ducks. The central area of the town is very faded, however, and could do with some TLC. The town is popular with couples taking wedding photos, but few others. There are a couple of overpriced tea shops which looked nothing special. Most other shops were closed, though there was a decent bookshop with a few students lounging around. Thames Town is worth a visit, though it could be so much better. A good opportunity for a budding entrepreneur. Afternoon tea and cucumber sandwiches anyone?

Written August 24, 2014

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Ruth C

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Good place to visit if you live in Shanghai

Oct 2016 • Friends

I quite enjoyed visiting Thames Town and seeing the Chinese version of a UK market town. I am British, so I found it fun comparing Thames Town to the real thing. As far as an attraction goes, it is a collection of buildings in a vaguely British style, many outdoor statues, and full size English-style church, some canals and a place where you can hire bikes, tandems and tridems to cycle around the cobbled streets. Many of the shops were closed or empty when I visited, but there were still plenty there, and many restaurants too, ranging from British to Italian to Chinese. There were several convenience stores and coffee shops too, so really I don't think you'd find any problem getting something to eat or drink. We had a good quality gastro-pub style lunch in a place called Glo London.
The main attraction of visiting is to wander around the streets and enjoy the architecture and buildings, and I also enjoyed watching the Chinese couples having their wedding photos taken (it is a favourite spot for them!) It was quite busy when I visited, during the Chinese National Holiday, but nowhere near as crowded as other Shanghai attractions are during that time.
Although there aren't that many British-themed attractions per se in the town, the Songjiang Art Museum is within the town - I didn't visit, but it looked large and new and a visit there would probably make Thames Town a day long outing.
I've rated it 4 stars, but I think it's a good place for Shanghai residents to visit and I had a good time there. It's not really a must-see for tourists just spending a short time in the city, because it's such a long way from the centre of Shanghai!
To get the Thames Town you need to take the metro to Songjiang University Town station, and then take a taxi (about 22RMB, 10 minute ride) to the Thames Town area. The taxi drivers won't understand if you give English names (e.g. Thames Town, or any of the English road names inside), so bring the name and address in Chinese, or a map of where you want to go.

Written October 4, 2016

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Wanassanon K.

Thailand135 contributions

Beautiful - Impress

Dec 2016 • Couples

I really love this place. It is elegant and the feelings fulfill of European style.

Take the line 9 to Songjiangzhongxin 松江中心, then take the 2 exit --->> cross the road --->>> turn right walk along the foot path --->>> catch the bus no.16 about 5 bus stop ---->>> after that, walk along the footpath pass the road with the red-orange walls along 2 sides --->>> finally, you will see a sign ''Thames town''.

Written December 10, 2016

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MattwalesNorthWales

Chengdu, China2,162 contributions

Unusual, but a bit tired

Jul 2013 • Couples

Thames town is an area of the Shanghai suburbs built in an English style. The idea is good and the place really does look like a piece of suburban England complete with red phone boxes but.... There really isn't a great deal to do. There are many bars and restaurants but all are quiet and most shops are closed. The whole place has an air of neglect and it appears to be a forgotten experiment. It is a bit of a distance from downtown Shanghai, but if you fancy a day out and a bit of a walk give it a try

Written July 31, 2013

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Jeremy G

Singapore547 contributions

Nice cozy western town

Located about 1 hour drive from city centre. Nice cozy town. Looking for a parking lot during weekend may be a challenge. Many eateries there, and reasonably priced. Good place for some architecture photography.

Written March 7, 2015

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ShanghaiKatesC

Jakarta, Indonesia34 contributions

A quiet stroll through little England

Sep 2014 • Family

This place is worth a visit with the kids on an afternoon when the city gets too much! Surreal escapism, China-style! Don't expect shops and restaurants but take a packed lunch or picnic and enjoy the architectural efforts that have gone in to making a housing estate feel like a small English market town. Complete with church (larger than we thought it would be) and the requisite photo shoots for weddings etc, are in abundance here. My little girl loved all the princess outfits.
The traffic was kind to us during the October holidays and it only took around 40 minutes to drive out to Songjiang New City.

Written September 29, 2014

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AroundSH

Kelowna, Canada12 contributions

Shanghai of London

Apr 2013

Thames town is a bit of a trek from the centre of Shanghai. From line 9 it's another 7-10 minutes by taxi. That being said, it's a quiet and relaxing place to go. Really it's the novelty of the place that is worth seeing. The whole place tries to live up to its name and looks a lot like a European village. On a Sunday afternoon the place is packed with wedding photographers shooting pictures. They're worth watching too. Not a place to bring the kids as they'll find it boring.

Written April 28, 2013

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