Shanghai Nearby Travel Guide

Basic information Telephone area code: 021 Travel complaint: 021-64393615 Destination overview Destination sketch The suburbs of Shanghai are located in the forefront of the Yangtze River Delta, including Minhang, Baoshan, Jiading, Qingpu, Songjiang, Jinshan, Fengxian, Pudong New Area and a […]

Basic information

Telephone area code: 021
Travel complaint: 021-64393615

Destination overview

Destination sketch

The suburbs of Shanghai are located in the forefront of the Yangtze River Delta, including Minhang, Baoshan, Jiading, Qingpu, Songjiang, Jinshan, Fengxian, Pudong New Area and a suburban county Chongming.

Best travel season

Shanghai has a humid subtropical climate. Cities at roughly comparable latitude (just over 30°) include New Orleans, Cairo and Perth.
Spring can feature lengthy periods of cloudy and rainy weather.
Summer temperatures often get over 35°C (95°F) with very high humidity, which means that you will perspire a lot and should take lots of changes of clothing or plan on shopping for clothing during the visit. Thunderstorms also occur relatively often during the summer. There is some risk of typhoons in their July–September season, however they are not common.
Autumn is generally mild with warm and sunny weather.
During winter, temperatures rarely rise above 10°C (50°F) during the day and often fall below 0°C (32°F) at night. Snowfall is rare, typically only occurring only once every few years, but transportation networks can sometimes be disrupted in the event of a sudden snowstorm.

Consumption level

The suburbs of Shanghai are similar to the city. The cost of travel is mainly accommodation, food, tickets and transportation. If you choose a cheaper international youth hostel or city inn accommodation, you can save a lot of money, the average daily cost will be around 200 yuan.

Practical information

Shanghai Tourism Bureau
Address: 10th Floor, 100 Datun Road, Shanghai, China
Phone: 962020
Lyw.sh.gov.cn

Xinzhuang Postal Branch
Address: 120 Jianjian Road
Tel: 021-5431221
Zip code: 201199

Qibao Post Office
Address: 38 Fuqiang East Street
Phone: 021-64788533
Zip code: 201101

Qiangtang Postal Branch
Address: 1599 West Changjiang Road
Tel: 021-56990245
Zip code: 200431

Intercity traffic

Aircraft

Shanghai Pudong International Airport, PVG
Address: No. 100, Weiyi Road, Airport Town
Arrival: Metro Line 2 Pudong International Airport Station
Phone: 021-96990

Shanghai Hongqiao nternational Airport, SHA
Address: No. 700 Yingbin Road
Arrival mode: Metro Line 2 to Hongqiao Terminal 2; Metro Line 10 Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 can be reached;
Phone: 021-62688899

Train

Shanghai train station
Address: 303 Fuling Road
Arrival: Metro Lines 1, 3, 4 can be reached
Tel: 021-12306

Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station
Address: Shenhong Road, Minhang District, Shanghai
Arrival method: Metro Line 2 and 10 can be reached
Tel: 021-12306

Shanghai West Railway Station
Address: 22 Taopu Road
Arrival: Metro Line 11 is available
Tel: 021-12306

Shanghai South Railway Station
Address: 289 Old Humin Road
Arrival: Metro Lines 1 and 3 can be reached
Tel: 021-12306

Long distance bus

Shanghai Passenger Terminal
Address: No. 1666, Zhongxing Road, Zhabei District
Arrival method: Metro Line 3, Line 4, Line 1 to Shanghai Railway Station; or bus No. 117, 106, 310, etc.
Tel: 021-66050000

Shanghai Long-distance Passenger Transport South Station
Address: No. 666, Shilong Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai
Arrival mode: Metro Line 1, Line 3, Jinshan Railway, or bus 50, 111, 144, 156, etc.
Tel: 021-962168

Water transport

Shanghai Wusong Wharf
Address: No. 5, Taihe Road, Baoshan District, Shanghai
Tel: 021-656018192

Traffic in the city

Bus

In the suburbs far from the center of Shanghai, there are many areas where the subway has not yet arrived, and people can only rely on the ground bus.

Taxi

The starting price of a taxi in Shanghai is currently 14 yuan, and the mileage for renting is 3 kilometers, which is more than 2.4 yuan per kilometer. Over 10 kilometers of the journey will increase the price by 3.6 yuan per kilometer. From 23:00 to 5:00 the next day, the rental price is 18 yuan, which exceeds 3 kilometers per kilometer and the price increases by 3.1 yuan. Over 10 kilometers of the journey will increase the price by 4.7 yuan per kilometer. Like most cities with traffic problems, Shanghai has a hard time getting taxis during peak hours. There are some problems that are currently difficult to solve. If you can’t get a car, you can use the phone to call, or use the taxi software is very convenient.

Attractions

Minxing district

Qibao Ancient Town

As the only ancient town forming part of greater Shanghai, with a history spanning over one thousand years, Qibao is more than just a living fossil of ancient Chinese conurbation and urban planning. The town was built in Northern Song Dynasty (960-1126) and grew into a prosperous business center during Ming (1368-1644) and Qing Dynasties (1644-1911). Qibao Ancient Town is the Chinese for ‘seven treasures’ and there are two popular theories about its derivation. The more reliable one says that the name originates from the Qibao Temple, famed for its good reputation. It was this that contributed to the growth of business and culture of the previously unknown town. The other theory seems more popular among the local people who tell folk tales about seven treasures. These were an iron Buddha made in Ming Dynasty, a bronze bell also dating from the Ming Dynasty but said to have mysteriously appeared from nowhere, a Gold Script Lotus Sutra written by an imperial concubine of the 10th century, a one-thousand-year-old Chinese catalpa tree, a jade axe, a gold cockerel and a pair of jade chopsticks. Actually of these seven treasures, the existence of only first four can be verified while only the Scripture and the bell have survived to this day.
Address: Qibao Town, Minhang District, Shanghai
Arrival method: Metro Line 10 to Qibao, follow the signs on the street and walk about 300 meters toward Qibao Old Street.
Opening hours: open all day
Tickets: Free

China Maritime Museum

The China Maritime Museum is a maritime theme museum with the most exhibits of its kind in China. During your visit, you can learn of the history of Chinese ship manufacture through the various ship models, pictures, written records, as well as navigational instruments and equipment. You are also able to operate a simulated ship, board the imitation Fu Ship of the Ming Dynasty(1638-1644) to aid in understanding ancient ship manufacturing technology. In addition, you can also see an exciting and breathtaking movie in the 4D cinema. It is located in the southeast of Shanghai, on the West Bank of Dishui Lake. Following are the exhibition halls and entertainment programs:
Address: No. 68 Wusongtang Hou Road, Baoshan District (near Baobao Road)
Arrival method: Baoshan 7 Road, Baoshan 11 Road, 90 Road, Ganyu Line, Yongluo Line can be directly reached
Opening hours: 8:30-16:30
Tickets: 35 yuan
Tel: 021-66663295

Tao Xingzhi Memorial

The memorial is a tomb and museum dedicated to the life of Tao Xingzhi.
The memorial is 800 square metres (8,600 sq ft) in area. The roof of the 25 metres (82 ft) building, shaped like a thatched cottage, is made from cement. Within the building is a bronze statue of Tao and two exhibition rooms, with 120 pictures, manuscripts, and more than 200 artifacts.
Address: No. 76, Wuwei East Road, Baoshan District
Arrival method: Metro Line 7 to Dahua Third Road Station, bus 78, 159, 510, 737, 762
Opening hours: 9:00-17:30 (closed on Monday)
Tickets: Free
Tel: 021-66397768

Jiading district

Guyi Garden

Guyi Garden, also known as Ancient Yi Garden, ranks the first among the five classical gardens of Shanghai. The four others are the Drunk Pool Garden, Autumn Sightseeing Garden (Qiupu Garden), Zigzag Water Garden and Yu Garden. Covering over 1.5 ha (17,940 sq yd), Guyi Garden is divided into four main scenic areas: Yi Garden, Flower Fragrance Park, Crane in Stream Pond and Moonlit Bamboo Park. Its main features are Ming Style Architectures, Paths with Motifs, Green Bamboos, Couplets Scrolls and Poems and Tranquil Streams.
Address: No. 218, Huyi Road, Nanxiang Town, Jiading District
Arrival mode: Bus 517, 562, 822, Tour 6A line can be directly reached; or take Metro Line 11 to Nanxiang Station and transfer to Nanxiang 1, 3 Road, two stations
Opening hours: 8:00-16:30
Tickets: 12 yuan
Tel: 021-59122225

Nanxiang Water Town

It’s a business center from old times and was known as Silver Nanxiang. In 1991, it was listed as one of the four famous historical and cultural towns in Shanghai. This old ancient town is the birthplace of the famous Xiaolongbao steamed bun, which are well liked throughout the world. It’s definitely worth trying a few of these delicious buns. The town houses the oldest and original shop selling the famous Xiaolong mantou, which was established in 1900. There are plenty of relics on display that have stayed untouched since the Ming Dynasty days.
Address: Nanxiang Town, Jiading District
Arrival method: There are many direct buses to the subway line 11 to Nanxiang Station.
Opening hours: open all day
Tickets: Free

Songjiang district

Happy Valley

Shanghai Happy Valley is renowned as a theme park of beautiful scenery, huge areas to explore, superb scientific and technological content with breathtaking and exciting amusements. It is located in the central area of Shanghai Sheshan National Holiday Resort, Songjiang District, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) west of the downtown area. Covering an area of 863,500 square meters (213 acres), this Happy Valley is composed of seven major areas, each with different themed zones, such as Sunshine Harbor, Happy Times, Typhoon Bay, Gold Mine Town, Happy Ocean, Shanghai Bund and Shangri-la Woods. There are more than a hundred attractions and 12 top recreational distractions.

The Sunshine Harbor contains Arthur’s Palace and the Soaring Dragon. Arthur’s Palace can host banquets, performances and shows whilst the Soaring Dragon is a cinema that gives the feeling of flying while watching the movie. In the Happy Times area, there is the Wooden Coaster-Fireball. It is the first wooden roller coaster in China, and is shielded against the elements! The Twin-Tower Heroes attraction is also located here. The Typhoon Bay zone has exciting water based adventures, and you would hurtle from 26 meters (85 feet) high to the water in ‘Shoot the Chute’.

The Gold Mine Town is a recreation of American West during the gold rush, with authentic looking trains and saloons. The realistic scenery makes you believe you are really there! There is a mine cart which is known for its high speed, high altitude and high adrenaline thrills. The place at the highest point of this theme park is known as the Treasure Island and has amazing views of Sheshan Mountain and Moon Lake. Apart from these, the OCT (Overseas China Town) Theater is also located in this area and contains lots of performances, including circus, musical and acrobatics shows.
Address: Songjiang District Sheshan National Tourism Resort
Arrival method: bus on the special line (Chuxi Road public transport hub), Shanghai Songkun line, Shanghai-Chan line
(West District Bus Station), Nanxun Line (Nanpu Bridge), get off at Qingsong Road and Linyin Road, about 1 km north of the boulevard
Opening hours: 9:00-17:30 on the field, 17:30-22:00 at night
Tickets: 200 yuan
Tel: 021-333522222

Sheshan National Forest Park

It is rated as one of the first AAAA tourism sites by the National Tourism Administration. It has four tourism sites: East Sheshan Park, West Sheshan Park, Tianmashan (Heaven Horse Mountain) Park, and Xiaokunshan Park.
Address: Songjiang District Sheshan National Forest Park
Arrival method: Shanghai Stadium takes the 1B line, and the West District Bus Station takes the Shanghai-Chan line and the Hu-Kun-Kun line directly to Lushan. The Nanpu Bridge, the North District Bus Station and the Shanghai West Railway Station have direct access to the tourist line. Shanghai
District, Minhang, Songjiang, Pudong can take the rail transit line 9 to Lushan station, Pudong Airport take line 2 at Century Avenue Station and transfer to Line 9 to Lushan Station.

Qingpu district

Zhujiajiao Water Town

Located in a suburb of Shanghai city, Zhujiajiao Water Town, aka Zhujiajiao Water Village, is well-known throughout the country, with a history of more than 1,700 years. Covering an area of 47 square kilometers (11,614 acres), the little fan-shaped town, being regarded as Shanghai’s Venice, glimmers like a bright pearl in the landscape of lakes and mountains.

Endowed with another elegant name – ‘Pearl Stream’ – the Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town is the best-preserved among the four ancient towns in Shanghai. Unique old bridges across bubbling streams, small rivers shaded by willow trees, and houses with courtyards attached all transport people who have been living amidst the bustle and hustle of the modern big city to a brand-new world full of antiquity, leisure and tranquillity.
Address: Zhujiajiao, Qingpu District
Arrival method: Bus Huzhu Expressway, Qingjin Line, Qingshang Line, Qinglan Line, Shangzhu Line, Songzhu Line, Zhuxu Line pass Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
Tickets: 60 yuan
Phone: 021-59240077

Qushui Garden

Built in the 10th year of Qianlong Reign of Qing Dynasty (1745), the Qushui Garden has a history of over 200 years and one of the five ancient gardens in Shanghai. Qushui Garden is located in the Qing Pu District and sitting alongside the city river. It used to be subordinate to Chenghuang Temple and originally consisted of Intelligence Hall, Moon Room, Songs Building, Sunrise Pavilion and added Bank Boat, Sunset Building and Harmony Hall. In the 49th year of Qianlong Reign (1784) when Wang Xiyi was Magistrate of Qing Pu, Lotus Pool, Artificial Hill, Qushui Causeway, Green Pavilion, Brocade Washing Rock, Rain Bridge, Sunrise Pavilion, Flora Hall and the garden was named “Ling Garden”. In the third year of Xiqing Reign of Qing Dynasty (1798), the Scholar of Jiangsu Province Liu Yunfang was invited by the Magistrate Yang Dongping to visit the garden. Seeing the winding water in the garden, he changed the name to Qushui. Qushui Garden contains 24 scenic spots, each stone, water and pavilion presents its own fun.
Address: No. 612, Park Road, Qingpu District
Arrival method: Bus tour 4 lines direct
Opening hours: 6:00-17:00
Tickets: 5 yuan
Tel: 021-59728861

Grand View Garden

Covering a land area of 135 Mu and a building area of 8000 square meters, Grand View Garden is a Shanghai style dream park built according to the description in “Dream of Red Mansions”, the first of its kind in China. The Garden consists of over 20 scenic spots including “Visiting Villa (Grand View Hall), Green Delight, Weeping Bamboo Lodge, Alpinia Orchard, Royal Benevolence Complex, Mid-autumn Studio, Smartweed Breeze Cot, Lotus Fragrance Pavilion, Warm Fragrance island, Paddy-Sweet Cottage, Concave Pavilion, Convex Green Villa, Pear Fragrance Court, Green Lattice Nunnery, Peony Garden, Emerald Dripping Pavilion, Reed Snow Shed, Marble Boat, Fragrance Pavilion (Bridge), and Winding Path, etc. The whole garden is well organized with grand architecture, fine carving, strange stones, ancient trees and bamboos, presenting a royal and elegant style of Jiangnan gardens. It is a recreation of the literature of “Dream of Red Mansions”.Address: No. 701, Qingshang Road, Qingpu District
Arrival mode: Qingpu Bus Station to the Qingshang Line or to the Shanglu, Zhouzhuang direction, CMB has Shenshang Line, Qingshang Line directly to Grand View Garden; Shanghai Stadium Tour 4 lines direct
Opening hours: March to October 8:00-17:00, November to February 8:00-16:30
Tickets: 60 yuan
Tel: 021-59262831, 59262089

Dianshan Lake

Dianshan Lake is the source of Huangpu River, the mother river of Shanghai, and the largest natural fresh water lake in the city. It covers an area of 62 square kilometers (24 square miles), as nearly 12 times large as the West Lake of Hangzhou. It used to be land in ancient times, but later it turned into a lake. It takes its name, Dianshan Lake, due to its proximity to Mt. Dianshan.

With beautiful hills and broad meadows, three golf courses with international levels, several wetland parks and holiday villages equipped with sightseeing and leisure facilities are built on the lakeside. Since the lake is big and the water is clear, it is a place suitable for all kinds of aquatic sports including rowing, canoeing, sailing, windsurfing, and Chinese dragon boat racing.
Address: 15 km west of Qingpu District, across Shanghai Qingpu, Jiangsu Kunshan
Arrival mode: Bus 925 to Hongqiao Road Jiaqiao Road Station, then transfer to Shenshang Line to Daguanyuan Station; Huzhu Expressway at Qingpu Nanmen Station to Qingshang Line, get off at the Rotary Factory Station; in Zhujiajiao Guzhen takes the Qingshang Line and gets off at the Rotary Factory Station; Huqing Line and Tourism Line 4 can directly reach Dianshan Lake Scenic Area

Jinshan district

Fengjing Ancient Town

Fengjing Ancient Town has a history of over 1,500 years. Demarcated by the boundary river in its center, it was governed separately by Zhejiang and Jiangsu Provinces from 1430 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

In the town, one will see many buildings, of which most are of the Ming and Qing style. They are mainly two-story structures of brick and timber with white washed walls and black-tile-covered roofs. Each has wing-rooms, dooryard and walkway. The total area of old residences in the four main streets reaches 48,750 square meters (about 12 acres), and nine locations among these are included in the Shanghai Unmovable Cultural Relics.
Address: Fengjing Town, Jinshan District
Arrival method: Bus Fengmei County, Songfeng Line to Fengjing Bus Station, then transfer to Zhufeng Line, Jinfeng Line at Stop Maple Road Station or Fengjing Station; get off at Fengfeng Line to Fengjing Station
Opening hours: May to September 8:00-17:00, October to April 8:00-16:30
Tickets: 50 yuan

Chongming county

Shou’an Temple

Leaning against the Gold Turtle Mountain, Shou’an Temple has been a prosperous temple since the Song Dynasty (960 – 1279). After hundreds of years’ rebuilding and expanding, it now contains many magnificent constructions, including the Mahavira Hall, Heavenly Kings Hall, Temple of God of Wealth, Saints Hall, and Bell Tower. The jade reclining Buddha enshrined in the west wing is the largest one in Shanghai, with a length of 20 feet (6 meters).
Address: 1188 Taosheng Road, Chongming County
Arrival method: Take the Nantong Line to Xincheng Park and walk for more than 800 meters.
Opening hours: 6:00-17:00
Tel: 021-69698981

Chongming Academy

Chongming Academy is one of the three well-preserved Confucius temples in Shanghai. With an area of 3.8 acres (15,473 square meters), it is larger than the other two temples. In olden days, it not only served as the place to pay homage to Confucius, but also the official local college. Nowadays, it is a comprehensive museum, demonstrating the history, customs, and culture of the island.
Address: No. 696, Aoshan Road, Chongming County
Opening hours: 8:30-17:30
Tickets: 10 yuan
Phone: 021-6969650

Danyuan Garden

It is the only garden construction on this island, following the ancient Suzhou garden style, with halls, pavilions, pools, and bridges dotted within. Rosewood furniture, red lanterns, and porcelain chairs; these decorations inject ancient Chinese elements into the garden.
Address: East of Beimen Road, Chengqiao Town, Chongming County, Intersection of Beimen Road and Dongmen Road
Opening hours: 7:30-18:30
Tickets: 1 yuan
Tel: 021-6924324

Dongtan Wetland Park

Dongtan Wetland Park is in the easternmost part of the island. Visitors can enjoy the fresh air, and seemingly endless reed marshes there. The Sea Viewing Pavilion was constructed at the east end of the park. Numerous visitors will go there to watch the beautiful sunrise. The birds’ migration route in Asia-Pacific region will pass Dongtan Park from November to March. Thousands of birds including wild geese and egrets can be seen during that time. There is an Egret Pavilion in the center of the park for visitors to observe the birds.
Address: Dongwang Road, Chongming Island, the easternmost point of Chongming Island
Arrival method: The bus route to Dongtan Wetland is more complicated. You must first take a boat to Baozhen Town at Wusong Pier or Baoyang Pier, and then take the Fort Front to Dongtan.
Opening hours: 6:00-17:00
Tickets: 80 yuan
Tel: 021-39367000

Pearl Lake

Pearl Lake is in the west of Chongming Island, ranking as the largest natural inland lake in this region, has a surface area of 4.3 square kilometers (1.7 square miles). There is a bridge with flowers grown on the deck, leading visitors to the lake. Many rare trees are planted on the bank. Walking down the woodland path, you will experience intimate contact with nature by hearing birds and insects singing, and watching butterflies dancing around you.
Address: East of Hekou, Luhua Town, Chongming County, the westernmost point of Chongming Island
Opening hours: 8:00-17:00
Tickets: Free
Tel: 021-3963633

Food

Raw fied buns
Steam dumpling
Hairy crab
Pigeon egg
crab meat pork meatballs

Accommodation

In the suburbs of Shanghai, in addition to the holiday in Chongming Island, other places are easy to find place to stay. There are very economical and pleasant hotels in Qibao and Nanxiang Ancient Towns. The cost can be controlled within 100 yuan.

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