Completed in 2006, it is named after the River Thames, which flows through London, United Kingdom. The architecture is themed according to British market town styles.

Aug 13, 2025 · Located in the core area of Songjiang New City, Thames Town with British style is a free and wonderful place to walk around, take photos and see free art exhibitions.

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.

Feb 21, 2022 · Did you know there’s an enormous pretend British town in China? Thames Town features pubs, period architecture, fish-and-chip shops – and even statues of historical figures

Jul 1, 2025 · The quaint Thames Town looks like a scene from Downton Abbey, but is actually a short trip from Shanghai, China. Here's what to see and do.

Aug 5, 2024 · Well, welcome to Thames Town, a surreal slice of England nestled in China, specifically located in Shanghai’s Songjiang District. From cobbled streets to their very own red telephone …

Located in Songjiang District on the outskirts of Shanghai, China, Thames Town was designed as a replica of an English market town, featuring British-style architecture, cobblestone streets, and …

Jan 29, 2025 · A look at Thames Town, an attempt to build a English heartland village in Shanghai, and a few ways they could make its English experience more authentic.

Aug 11, 2025 · A purpose-built suburban community outside Shanghai, Thames Town had a unique selling point: it was a copycat British market town right down to its mock-Tudor homes, red phone …

Completed in 2006, Thames Town is an amalgamation of British culture and history across one square kilometer (slightly less than half of a square mile). It showcases landmarks from all over the United …