Ancient Jiading drives into the future

Car-themed events draw an influx of tourists.[Photo by chen di/for Shanghai Star]

The festival will feature xiao long bao cooking classes and a xiao long bao dining gala. Tickets for the feast can be booked at dianping.com, meituan.com, ly.com and ctrip.com.

Jiading’s fruits and vegetables are harvested in the fall months. At the Huating Modern Agriculture Park, you can experience rural lifestyles and enjoy pastoral life by picking fruits, appreciating flowers, fishing and drinking tea.

Jiading truly has something for everyone. You can design your own tour route to suit your interests. For more information about Jiading tour packages, consult http://jdly.jiading.gov.cn, or call 021-5991-2999/5991-8114

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Upcoming races

2014 Dream-Speed Festival

This is the biggest auto culture festival in China and a rare chance to see more than 300 world-class super cars, 100 Harley Davidson, and Chinese film stars and celebrities. Sept 27-28

World Touring Car Championship & China Touring Car Championship

The top-quality cars on the track are all for sale. CTCC is the leading brand of motor sports in China. Oct 11-12

Sports Car Champions Festival

This festival brings together six brands of Volkswagen subordinates: Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini and Porsche. Oct 18-19

FIA World Endurance Championship

This six-hour-long endurance game is regarded the toughest individual event as it is very difficult for cars and drivers. Nov 2

old charm: Nanxiang Old Street is famous for old houses and xiaolongbao restaurants. LI ZHUOXIANG / for shanghai star The 72 stone lions at Confucius Temple represent the sage’s 72 disciples. provided to shanghai star