Located in Aocun Village, Houjia Town, Shanghai, adjacent to Shou’an Temple, Golden Turtle Mountain combines the charm of an ancient temple with the beauty of a classical garden, making it a prime leisure destination on Chongming Island. As you approach the mountain gate, you’ll see the powerful characters “Golden Turtle Mountain” inscribed on the Ming-Qing style gatehouse by Zhou Gucheng, below which is a depiction of Ming-Qing era figures and customs, rich in historical flavor. Walking along the western wall of Shou’an Temple…
Shou'an Temple is located at the southern end of Jinao Mountain, five li east of Chongming County Town, and is one of the Four Great Ancient Temples of the Treasure Island. Originally built during the Chunyou era of the Song Dynasty (approximately 1241 to 1252), it has a history of over a thousand years and is the oldest temple on Chongming Island, having survived through the most dynasties and undergone the most construction, demolition, expansion, and changes. Shou'an...
The Chongming County Martyrs Memorial Hall is located at the eastern end of Xinhé Town in central Chongming, on the south side of Tuánchéng Highway. It was first built in 1951 under the original name Martyrs Memorial Tower, and was renamed Chongming County Martyrs Memorial Hall in 1957. The memorial hall covers an area of 14,520 square meters. In June 1988, it was designated by the Chongming County People’s Government as a “County-Level Key…”
In June 2002, construction began on the Yangshan Deep-Water Port and Donghai Bridge projects. By May 2005, the first phase was completed. On December 10, 2006, the second phase was finished. Since then, the bridge has cut through the waves of the East China Sea, and Yangshan has built a major port to welcome and send off vessels. The five deep-water berths of the first phase of Yangshan Port cost approximately 10 billion yuan...
The Xu Genbao Football Base is located at the southern end of Chongming Dongping National Forest Park. It was initiated by the renowned national-level football coach Xu Genbao, covering a total area of over 70 acres. The base features three and a half standard football fields, an indoor football pitch with German-imported artificial turf, and a football hotel spanning 7,000 square meters. In total...
Qianwei Village in Chongming is located in the central-northern part of Chongming Island, north of Dongping National Forest Park. It currently has 3,671 acres of land and 284 resident farming households. The village has been designated as a national agricultural tourism demonstration site by the China National Tourism Administration. Covering an area of 2.5 square kilometers with a population of 753, the village was reclaimed from a tidal flat in 1969...
The Chongming Dongtan Bird National Nature Reserve is a wetland-type nature reserve primarily aimed at protecting migratory birds. Located at the mouth of the Yangtze River on the easternmost tip of Chongming Island — China’s third-largest island — it was formed by the large amounts of silt deposited by the Yangtze River. It is the largest and most well-developed estuarine tidal...
Chongming Island, known as the "Island of the East China Sea" and the "Pearl of the Yangtze River," saw the full completion of another major people-oriented project jointly funded by the municipal and county governments — the Nanmen Riverside Scenic Dyke (also referred to as the Seawall Compliance Project) — on October 20, 2000. With an investment of over 10 million yuan, the scenic dyke was officially opened to the public on the eve of the new century. The scenic dyke stretches from the west...
Jinao Mountain is a historic site and scenic gem of Chongming. With its long history, the passage of time has shrouded it in mystery, and many beautiful legends about the mountain have been passed down through generations. One story says that Zhao Yanwei of the Song Dynasty mentioned Jinao Mountain in his *Eastern Patrol Record*: “There was originally Jinao Mountain and Shanzhou facing each other across the sea, with the auspicious...”
Yingdong Village in Chenjia Town, Chongming County, is located at the southeasternmost tip of Chongming Island. Since ancient times, Chongming has been known by the beautiful name "Yingzhou," making Yingdong Village the easternmost part of "Yingzhou" and the first to greet the rising sun. Starting in 1985, under the leadership of Lu Wenzhong, the village Party branch secretary, all the Party members and villagers worked tirelessly to reclaim 4,2...
Tanchi Garden is the only classical-style garden of note on Chongming Island, featuring both traditional flower house designs and classic Suzhou-style garden scenery, earning it the nickname “The Miniature Park of the Pearl of the Treasure Island.” The exterior is enclosed by walls with upturned eaves, terracotta tiles, and red railings adorned with bronze rings. On the east and west sides stand the Fengle Lou buildings, double-eaved and octagonal, exuding an ancient charm. Inside the garden, the Xinghu Lake shimmers with clear waters, and serene structures such as the Ningjing Hall…
The park features lush forests, crystal-clear lakes, a strong sense of wilderness, and a beautiful environment. It is known for its tranquility, serenity, beauty, and wild charm, making visitors linger and forget to leave. The main service facilities include a uniquely designed multi-functional conference center shaped like a "crab" house, a forest bar, a forest rehabilitation center, a sandy beach bathing area, a water park, a youth camping...
Yingdong Village Fishing Homestay is located at the easternmost tip of China’s third-largest island, where the Yangtze River meets the East China Sea. It is the first village on Chongming Island to greet the sunrise. Visitors today would find it hard to imagine that just over a decade ago, this place was a desolate expanse where “incoming tides brought endless white waters, and receding ones left behind vast fields of reeds.”…
The Green Island Reed Maze is located in the vast reed marshes of Yuansha Tidal Flat at the northeast corner of Changxing Island. It is divided into three main play areas. The first area is the boating zone, where thousands of acres of reeds form a labyrinth of winding waterways, shrouded in green. As visitors paddle through the endless water paths, they feel an air of mystery and wild charm.
Qianwei Ecological Village in Chongming is located in the central-northern part of Chongming Island, covering an area of 2.5 square kilometers with a population of 753. Established in 1969 by reclaiming land from tidal flats, after more than 30 years of hard work, it has developed from a once desolate and quiet border village into an ecological community that boasts both modern rural features and pastoral charm, where humans and nature coexist in harmony...
Dongtan Wetland Park is an integrated wetland ecological park developed by Shanghai Dongtan International Wetland Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Shangshi Group. It combines nature conservation, scientific research, science education, eco-tourism, and leisure vacation. The park is located within the internationally significant Ramsar Wetland and adjacent to a national nature reserve. The park...
Mingzhu Lake Park is located at the southwestern tip of Chongming Island. Built around the island’s largest natural lake, Mingzhu Lake, it boasts beautiful scenery. The deep, clear waters of Mingzhu Lake are surrounded by lush trees and offer expansive views. Supporting amenities include water sports, lakeside dining, leisure cafes, a breeding and research base for rare resources in the Yangtze River estuary along with an exhibition hall, boat rentals, and more.
Hanshan Temple has a history of nearly 374 years. In the fourth year of the Tianqi era of the Ming Dynasty, Madam Zhu, wife of General Yang, arrived in Chongming from Suzhou by boat. She became a nun on the island, taking the Dharma name Dianxiu, and built a temple named Hanshan Temple, enshrining statues of Hanshan and Shide. The original Hanshan Temple extended north to the moat (now the road in front of Chongming Middle School), south to Renmin Road, west to the boundary along the moat…
Tang Yicen, a successful candidate in the imperial examinations from Lingui County, Guangxi Prefecture, was appointed as the magistrate of Chongming County in the 33rd year of the Jiajing reign (1553) during the Ming Dynasty. At that time, Japanese pirates frequently harassed the county seat of Chongming, killing, burning, looting, and causing great suffering to the local people, who harbored deep hatred for them. Upon taking office and learning of these issues, Tang Yicen quickly fortified defenses, trained local militiamen, and implemented...
Chongming Island National Geopark was established on September 19, 2005, with the approval of the Ministry of Land and Resources of the People's Republic of China. The park covers the entire Chongming Island, stretching approximately 76 kilometers from east to west and about 13–18 kilometers from north to south, with a total area of around 1,200 square kilometers. The park is situated at the mouth of the mighty Yangtze River, …