The Fake-British Ghost Town In China: Thames Town
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Welcome to Thames Town, the fake-British ghost town in China. Why did they build it? Who lives there? And why is it all so quiet? Today, Collin from the Collin Sphere Travel Vlog is guesting on this channel to investigate!
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SHOULD YOU VISIT THAMES TOWN?
Should you visit Thames Town? Whilst visiting Shanghai, we decided to visit this popular Shanghai tourist attraction - an England town in China.
Some common Q&A
What is in Thames Town China?
This London town in China includes phone boxes, old styled English cathedrals, tea houses, street names, trafalgar square and even a fake harry Potter - all celebrating England.
Do people live in Thames Town?
A few. We saw many people visiting to take photographs and it seemed some of the homes were occupied but very few. No where near the number that I am sure China wanted in the area.
Can I visit Thames Town and where is Thames Town?
You certainly can - Thames town is just outside of Shanghai in a place called Songjiang District. You can get a taxi (40 minutes) from Shanghai city centre or jump on the metro to Songjiang New City Station on Metro line 9.
Is Thames Town a ghost town?
Yes and no. It is clear people live there so it isn't completely .a ghost town. However, hardly anyone is there and it looks like there are a lot of areas/shops/homes that have never been used. It feels almost like a ghost town.
Should you visit Thames Town?
if you are short on time in Shanghai, maybe not but if you are in Shanghai for a little and want to do something different, Thames Town definitely makes for a fun day out.
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China's Ghost Cities | Thames Town, Shanghai
China's ghost cities - Thames Town, Shanghai.
Come with me as I explore one of China's ghost cities - Thames Town, Shanghai and see the abandoned ghost town city that was made to be a replica of London!
One of the easiest abandoned cities in China to see from Shanghai!
Thames Town in Shanghai HD! 泰晤士小鎮
1 day trip to Thames Town in Shanghai.
Thames Town (Chinese: 泰晤士小鎮 is the English name for a new town in Songjiang District, about 30 kilometres (19 mi) from central Shanghai, China. It is named after the River Thames in London, United Kingdom. The architecture is themed according to classic British market town styles. There are cobbled streets, Victorian terraces and corner shops.
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Thames Town Shanghai - China Ghost Cities Don't Always Fail!
Thames Town Shanghai is a Chinese ghost city done right! If you ever find yourself in Shanghai, looking for things to do in China, go check out China's little England or Fake London!
It's very accessible and a wonderful place to have a nice relaxing day out of the hustle and bustle of the big city.
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THAMES TOWN China builds FAKE British town
Thames Town 泰晤士小鎮; pinyin: tài wù shì xiǎo zhèn is a new town in Songjiang District, about 30 kilometres (19 mi) from central Shanghai.
It is named after the River Thames in London, United Kingdom. The architecture is themed according to classic British market town styles. There are cobbled streets, Victorian terraces, corner shops and red telephone boxes.
The architectural firm of Atkins was given responsibility for planning Songjiang New City and designing Thames Town. The main developers for the town were Shanghai Songjiang New City Construction and Development, and Shanghai Henghe Real Estate. Thames Town was completed in 2006, occupying an area of 1 square kilometre and designed for a population of 10,000.
It cost 5 billion yuan to construct.
An imitation of English market town styles
The town consists mostly of low-density, single-family housing, with few commercial premises or community facilities. Although the houses sold rapidly, most purchases were by the relatively wealthy, as investments or second homes, and house prices rose to a high level. The proportion of owners taking up permanent residence was low, and Business Insider described it as a virtual ghost town. Nevertheless, a similar English-style town is planned near Beijing.
Some of the architecture has been directly copied from buildings found in England, including the church (modeled on Christ Church, Clifton Down in Bristol) a pub and fish and chip shop (copied from buildings in Lyme Regis, Dorset). and The Cross in Chester.
The town has become very popular as a location for wedding photography, with the church and main square often used as a backdrop.
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A piece of England in Shanghai (Thames town)
This time I have come to Thames town which is a planned community in the suburbs of Shanghai. If you want to see a traditional British town in Chinese rendition, then watch the vlog!
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'Thames town (泰晤士小镇) ' in Shanghai ค่ะ !!! ปรบมือรัวๆ
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นี่เป็นครั้งที่2ที่เราได้มาเยือน. มารอบนี้ ก็ยังคงสวยเหมือนเดิม555 (เคยมาครั้งแรกตอน คริสมาสต์อีฟปี2016.. นานเหมือนกันนะเนี่ย)
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น่าจะมีคนคุ้นเคย ชื่อ Thames Town พอสมควรนะ
ใช่เลย ที่นี่จำลอง River Thames จากอังกฤษล่ะ เรียกได้ว่า ทุกอาคาร สะพาน ชื่อถนน แม้กระทั่งประติมากรรม รูปปั้น นี่เหมือนยกอังกฤษน้อยๆ มาไว้ใจกลาง เขตซงเจียง กันเลยทีเดียวเชียว...
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ซึ่งเขตซงเจียงนี้ก็ห่างจากใจกลางเมืองเซี่ยงไฮ้เพียงแค่ 30กิโลเมตรเท่านั้น. การจราจรก็สะดวกสบาย สามารถนั่งรถไฟฟ้าใต้ดิน สาย9มาลงที่ 松江大学城 (songjiang university) exit4 แล้วต่อรถเมล์ สาย15 มาลงป้าย 三新北路新松江路 (ซานซินเป่ยลู่ซินซงเจียงลู่) ก็ถึงที่เลยค่ะ
มาที่นี่ แนะนำ ว่า ลองอ่านประวัติคร่าวๆของ River Thames มาก่อน. ละจะเก็ท ว่า ตรงนี้คืออะไร ตรงนั้นคืออะไรค่ะ555
และถึงแม้ที่นี่ตึกรามบ้านช่อง จะดูเหมือนร้าง ... แต่มีคนอาศัยอยู่จริงๆนะ แต่อาจจะเพราะมีนักท่องเที่ยวเยอะมาก จนไม่ทันสังเกต
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□ กิน fish & chips ,นั่งร้านกาแฟ
□ เดินกินลมชมสถาปัตยกรรม และรูปปั้น
□ แวะร้านหนังสือ zhongshuge
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□ ถ่ายรูปกับปราสาท windmill castle
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ร้านอาหารแนะนำ ด้านใน
■ร้าน 大象屋Cafe&Restaurant
(泰晤士小镇 咖啡厅,三新北路900弄107)
■THINKER CAFE&BAR思想家咖啡书廊
(泰晤士小镇 西餐,三新北路900弄泰晤士小镇伯克大街1050号)
■ร้าน素影, (泰晤士小镇 素菜,三新北路900弄1043-1)
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With its red phone boxes, statue of Winston Churchill and anglicized church, Thames Town looks just like an English city, but it was built to house suburban residents of Shanghai. For more video content from The Economist visit our website:
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It was a cute place to visit !
A STROLL THROUGH THAMES TOWN | RAISING SHANGHAI
This week we spend an afternoon in Thames Town watching soon to be married couples get their wedding photos taken.
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