During the dry season, locals dig up mud from the low-lying waterlogged areas and pile it up on higher ground, creating small island-like fields known as "Duo Tian" (pile fields). Hundreds of these mound-shaped fields float on the water, shrouded in mist and clouds, forming a spectacular sight. Gliding gracefully through the intricate waterways among the flower-covered fields by wooden boat offers a truly picturesque experience. Every spring...
Starting from Sipailou, this area is Xinghua’s old street, divided into two sections: West Street and East Street. Compared to other ancient towns, it’s not very large, with scattered old residential buildings and many small restaurants. It’s also a commercialized street. Most of the historic buildings here have been rebuilt. There are boat tour options around the old street—just take a stroll and have a look. …
The current building of Xinghua Museum was constructed in 1993. It is a three-story building in a traditional Chinese architectural style, featuring white walls, black tiles, and horse-head walls that give it an antique charm. Inside, the museum showcases sculptural murals, small bridges over flowing water, elevated walkways, connecting corridors, lush bamboo and trees, and a rich fragrance of flowers. In front of the main entrance lies a square, at the center of which stands a four-sided pavilion with double eaves and upturned corners — the Four-Brand Tower (Sipailou).…
• A sea of rapeseed flowers formed in an archipelago style—admire the breathtaking golden blooms shrouded in mist. Scenic spot introduction: Legend has it that Qianduo was an Eight Trigrams formation set up by Yue Fei, then prefect of Taizhou, when battling the Jin army. With an average elevation of less than 2 meters, Xinghua’s farmland is prone to waterlogging. In dry seasons, locals would dig up silt from low-lying areas…
Xinghua Lixia River National Wetland Park is located in the northwest of Xinghua, primarily concentrated in Lizhong Town and Zhoufen Township, covering a total area of 1,304.8 hectares, with a current wetland area of 1,268.56 hectares, making the wetland coverage rate 97.22%. In January 2017, the "General Plan for Jiangsu Xinghua Lixia River National Wetland Park" was officially approved after review and public announcement by the National Forestry...
Distributed across various towns in Xinghua City, including Duotian, Linhu, Chengdong, and Zhuhong. The core conservation area is located in the southeastern part of Duotian Town, around Luzhou, Zhengbei, Gaojiadang, and Yangjiadang, covering a total area of over 5,000 mu. Xinghua is situated in the central part of the Li-Lower River region in central Jiangsu, characterized by low-lying terrain and continuous lakes and marshes, historically formed from the siltation of a lagoon. Today, in Duotian…
The Cheng Family Mansion is located on the north side of Pailou East Road in Xinghua City. Initially built during the Yongle era (1403–1424) of the Ming Dynasty and renovated in the first year of the Hongxi reign (1425), it originally had eight sections along both the east and west axes. Today, 15 sections remain—six on the east and seven on the west—all featuring grey-brick walls, black tiles, and horse-head gables, largely preserving the original scale. Eleven courtyards still exist…
Wanshing Grand Mansion is located at No. 64-70, Beichengwai Street, Xinghua City. Originally built during the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty, it covers an area of nearly 4,000 square meters, with a construction area of 2,736 square meters. The entire complex was constructed from premium fir timber and large blue bricks. It includes seven courtyards of varying sizes, nine patios, 64 upper and lower floors of buildings, and 12 auxiliary single-story rooms...
Jiashu Lane Ancient Residential Complex is located in Jiashu Lane outside the eastern city wall of Xinghua City. Originally built as mansions by descendants of Shu Chu, an imperial censor from the Ming Dynasty, the lane was named Jiashu Lane to distinguish it from Shujia Grand Lane in the southern part of the city. Since the Qing Dynasty, the properties have been sold or renovated into residences. The eastern side of the lane mainly consists of the former residence of Zhao Haixian (Lü’ao, 1830–1904), a renowned physician of the Qing Dynasty, while the northern section on the western side...
The Xie Family Ancestral Hall is located in Shichang Lane on Dongchengwa Street in downtown Xinghua. It is a Ming Dynasty structure built with brick and wood. The hall consists of an east wing, west wing, central hall (main hall), side rooms, main gate, second gate, and rear gate (que gate). Currently, three two-story buildings along the east-west axis and the west side room remain, totaling 18 rooms. At the eastern end, there is a two-story stairwell building...
Zhongyuan Talents' Archway is located on the southwest side of today’s Confucianism Square. It is made of stone, has four pillars and three gates, a double-eaved brick-and-wood structure, and runs east-west, sitting above the former Confucianism Street. The archway was first built in the 29th year of the Jiajing era (1550) in honor of Zong Zhou, who was the top scholar in the Classics category in the 10th year of Jiajing (1531) and later served as Prefect of Mapu in Sichuan, and his son...
The Yang Family Courtyard in Xinghua is located on Fushunhe Lane outside the eastern city of Xinghua. It is an ancient building dating from the Qing Dynasty to the Republican era. The Yang Family Courtyard in Xinghua is a cultural relic protection unit of Jiangsu Province. …
The Jiangzhuang Site is located at the border between Xinghua and Dongtai, two cities in Jiangsu Province, spanning Jiangzhuang Village in Zhangguo Town of Xinghua City and Wuxing Village and Shuangxi Village in Shijian Town of Dongtai City. The site was initially discovered by local heritage enthusiasts. In 2010, due to the need for the widening project of the Taidong River water conservancy system, the Archaeology Department of the Nanjing Museum investigated and confirmed the site. The area of the site located within…
Wansheng Bridge, located in Di’eduo Village, Di’eduo Town, Xinghua City, Jiangsu Province, stands as a remarkable feat of engineering in the water-rich yet mountain-free region of Xinghua. Constructed in the fifth year of the Daoguang reign during the Qing Dynasty (1825), the bridge spans 24 meters in length and 1.35 meters in width, built from stone and oriented east-west. Its surface is paved with three sets totaling nine long stone slabs, each measuring 5 meters in length,…
The largest Neolithic cultural site in the Jianghuai region of China. One of the most important Neolithic sites in the Jianghuai region of Jiangsu Province. Dated to approximately 5,500 to 6,300 years ago. It was discovered during the third national cultural relics survey conducted from April 2007 to November 2009. On January 18, 2010...
China's third-largest island—Chongming Island—is rich in tourism resources. It boasts historical sites such as the Chongming Confucian Temple, Shou’an Temple, and Tang Yicen’s Tomb built during the Ming Dynasty, as well as the Golden Turtle Mountain constructed in the Qing Dynasty. It also features the Dongping National Forest Park, which is arguably the largest national forest park in East China. The park is covered with lush forests, crystal-clear lakes, abundant wildlife, and...
• Go cycling around the park, grass skiing, playing paintball, or spend a night camping in a tent to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
The Xisha Wetland in Chongming covers a total area of 4,500 mu and is currently the only natural wetland in Shanghai featuring natural tidal phenomena and large tracts of coastal forested land. Starting last September, through ecological bird attraction, diverse plant configurations, and water purification projects, the wetland has been restored on the foundation of the original site to create a multifunctional wetland ecological demonstration area integrating science education...
The two islands of Changxing and Hengsha outside Wusongkou are probably the most naturally beautiful areas in Shanghai. They are located between Chongming Island and Pudong New Area, and administratively belong to Baoshan District. Surrounded by forests and water, with fresh air and shaded greenery, they are a great destination for leisure and vacation. Changxing Island is the closest of the three islands to the city center, just a half-hour...
Chongming Confucius Temple is one of only three surviving Confucian temples in Shanghai today. The current site is also known as the Chongming Museum and is a municipal-level cultural heritage protection unit. It is located at Nanmen Wharf in Chongming, Shanghai. Originally, the temple grounds measured 144.2 meters from east to west on the eastern side, 148.3 meters on the western side, and 80 meters in width from north to south. The complex included halls, palaces, chambers, halls, ancestral shrines, and pavilions,...