2025 Chongming Island Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in February)

A weekend getaway or a day out the city. Chongming is a quick escape from the big city. For those who like to cycle you can get there with your bikes in a 'Huolala' in around an hour from downtown Shanghai or you can head to Baoshan and get the ferry across to the main town on Chongming. Chongming is mainly farmland and residential. It is ridiculously flat and the main road around Chongming is around 140km There are hundreds of little side streets that head through the farms and trees for a quiet and relatively traffic free ride. We've often taken a picnic or snacks too as there are limited stops for food once out of the main town, but there is a number of nice verandas to sit in and escape the sun. When we've stayed the night in Chongming we've often used the Holiday Inn Express as they accept foreigners without and hassle and have a great breakfast, which even included 'Chongming Cake' when we were there. Around the island there are stop offs and touristy areas. We found an adventure park in the north to play 'Total wipeout' style games and obstacle courses. #shanghai #chongming

Live Horse Show is a spectacular performance that you can not miss if you are around Chongming Island. The whole performance last around 30 minutes. The shows is a combination of beautiful traditional Chinese costumes, a performance with music, sound effects and some acrobatics. Arrive way in advance the starting time to get a favourable position near the stage. Entrance fee is not expensive at all and it is good value for the money. Totally worthy. Kids will love to see the epic scenes and the horses. The stage is enormous. It feels like you are watching a movie. #createwithtrip #holidays #exploring #createwithtrip

Dongtan Wetland park is right on the eastern edge of Chongming Island in Shanghai. It is famous for birdwatching but I must confess at this time of year we didn’t see many birds. The park is well managed with lots of walking paths and easy parking. It’s definitely easiest to visit by car as like Chongming island itself it feels remote. There were lots of serious photographers visiting at the same time as us so I’m sure there is more wildlife to see. We rented a tandem bicycle which was cheap and great fun. There is also an area in the park with goats, rabbits and geese. You can even buy some pellet food in the bike hut next to it to feed the animals. A great day out in the winter because it was so quiet but I’m sure it will be more beautiful and feature more wildlife in the warmer weather. #staycation

Getting There - Boat🛥 Attractions - Dongping National Forest Park🪴 Hotels - Yiqinyuan Resort🌲 Food & Restaurants - Chongming Sugar Cane🎋 Last Chinese New Year, I had the pleasure of spending a week on the relaxing and beautiful Chongming Island🍃 As an island that is technically part of Shanghai, you can escape here and feel like you are in a totally different province🌿 Offering incredible nature, calm countryside and tall forests, this is the perfect place for a weekend getaway🍂 You cannot miss the gorgeous Dongping Forest Park, and be sure to try some delicious local food while you are there🪵🌳 #explore #travel #china #expat #adventure #forest #photography #beautiful #ChristmasGiveaway

A perfect array of flowers 🌺 mixed up nicely with some huge dolls and cinematic 📽️ creatures makes this flower park inside the Geo park, a total awesome getaway for family and friends. Chongming island 🏝️ near to Shanghai may not hold the scenery of an island as many may expect from the likes of Philippines or Indonesia or Thailand. But it definitely hold something natural and soothing 😇 for you to relax. The best way to reach to this island would be using a car; you can either rent it or use the normal taxi 🚕 hailing app. A secret sauce 🤫 there's also car pooling apps in China, which may put your Mandarin skills to test to get your way through and book. You can drop off straightaway to this place and don't forget to bring some nice picnic 🧺 stuffs with you !! #mapletrees #momentsmission #nationalpark #shanghai #thanksgiving

Getting There - Bus ride from shanghai Attractions - Igloo rooms Food & Restaurants - on site breaksfast 5/5 stars very well kept, lots of activities and the.rooms are really cool and relaxing. Great group activity

Every weekend, visitors from Shanghai and its surrounding cities visit the rural island of Chongming, China, a beautiful island that draws local tourists for its ecology and agriculture. Together, designers and students collaborated to construct a pavilion that would activate public space in this rural area. The choice of bamboo as the primary material for the project gave literal and figurative shape to the design: the pre-material production, processing, and on-site installation were all important considerations. Bamboo is a local resource that, after being subjected to high-temperature cooking, carbonization, and corrosion treatment, is easily transported to the construction site. #themepark#nationalpark#lakes

This bubble hotel is great for kid’s gatherings…There are many activities for kids and parents don’t need to worry as it is private area and No car will drive through this park. We have a great time during the barbecue at evening. Inside the bubble room is so clean. #nationalpark

The place was right in Shanghai ,very convenient to get there with a Didi. I opted for a didi to get there,it was affordable. even more so with a dida. it took about 2 hours to get there. The place was very serene,very good for relaxing. we went peach picking the one day and the staff were very helpful in calling a nearby peach 🍑 farmer. They drove us there,it was less than 5 minutes away. The second day we did quad biking and went all around the land. this was tons of fun and we got too see other parts which we could have not reached while walking. The food was pretty standard for breakfast,could grab some eggs,toast and fruits. The Chinese food was also yummy. I especially enjoyed the sweet pork ribs,even had a take away. On one of the other nights,we also got BBQ,my first time “braaing”. A portion for two,that’s for sure!! Living in a bubble was amazing!! I even got to see it rain which was amazing in the bubble. #summervacation

Shanghai’s green backyard 🌳 ⠀ Chongming Island is the third largest island in China, and is a great place to go for a day trip when you want to explore lakes, mudflats, endless reef marshes and picturesque cycling routes.⠀ ⠀ Just don’t go during a public holiday....it gets busy, and what would normally have been a 1.5 hour drive back to the city turned into 5 with all the traffic on the road 😧 ⠀ 📍Chongming Island, Shanghai, China #leaveyourmark

🏡 Huazhu·Chongming Shanshui Homestay Chongming Island is located in the eastern part of Shanghai, the third largest island at the mouth of the Yangtze River, and Shanghai's ecological oasis. Chongming Island is known for its rich natural scenery and long history and culture, making it an ideal leisure and vacation destination. Chongming Island Forest Park Covering a vast area of forests, lakes, and wetlands, it is a large nature reserve. With trails and bike paths, it is suitable for hiking and cycling; you can see various wild birds and plants. There are also multiple bird watching spots in the park, especially suitable for bird lovers. Dongtan Wetland An important wetland ecosystem at the mouth of the Yangtze River, with rich biodiversity. You can go hiking and explore the ecology, the natural scenery of the wetland and the rich bird resources make it a paradise for photography lovers. Chongming Museum Showcases the history, culture, natural ecology, and folk customs of Chongming Island. You can learn about the historical evolution and cultural heritage of Chongming Island, exhibits include ancient artifacts, folk art, and natural specimens. Chongming Island Ancient Town A well-preserved ancient town that retains its traditional architectural style and way of life. Stroll through the ancient town streets and experience the historical charm and ancient customs. There are many traditional handicraft shops and snack stalls in the ancient town. · Food recommendations Chongming Island specialties: such as Chongming cake, Chongming green tea, and Chongming rice, all of which are local delicacies. Seafood: There are fresh seafood markets around Chongming Island, and it is recommended to try various seafood, such as hairy crabs, shrimp, and shellfish. Local snacks: such as Chongming Island-style snacks, which are usually found at local snack stalls and restaurants.

Chongming Area in Shanghai is one of the districts which are Islands. By car you need around 2hrs from the city center to get to Chongming Island. You can find many hotels in the island as well as many nature activities and parks. Great to get a hotel with outdoor swimming pools or renting a house villa if you are going with many people. Very convenient if you have a car to explore the island and go to many more places. If you don't wanna leave Shanghai but want an scape from the business of the city this is a good place. #100WaysOfTravel #trip #shanghai

After spending a day at this 'no-frills farm'... The person in charge of 'Chun Ting Pu Men' on Chongming Island in Shanghai, Brother Xiong, is an architect by trade. Wearing an apron, slim and dark, he looks very capable. When our colleagues call him 'young man', he seriously corrects them, 'Is there such a thing as a young man over 50?' Brother Xiong and his wife have built this 18-acre farm. They often disappear into the farm, promoting 'natural ecology, no service' and 'self-sufficiency'. After spending a day there, I suddenly reconnected with the original way of life: - Green bean soup and jasmine tea for cooling off are in glass bottles, but you have to pour them yourself; if the cup is dirty, you wash it yourself; - If you want coffee, there are beans, but you need to grind and brew by hand to experience the process from nothing to something. For those of us accustomed to the convenience of electric coffee machines, this seems slow, but from this moment, my focus returned to the coffee itself, to the matter of how to enjoy a good cup of coffee. - There's a very tasty farmhouse dinner, with pink wildflowers from the farm in a blue clay vase, and clean large bricks as our dinner bowls; simple dishes like tiger-skin peppers, eggplants, malantou, Chongming cakes are delicious, as well as tender free-range chicken and fragrant chicken soup. The key point is, the dishes are prepared and cooked by the farm, but after eating, you need to clean up the bowls and table yourself, then wash each bowl clean. In the process of cleaning up, everyone cooperates, some collect food, some throw away trash, some bring the dishes to the kitchen, and someone is responsible for washing dishes. Night has fallen, and everyone is busy in the light, returning to the essence of a family feast: sharing, labor. - There are looms here, and the bed sheets and covers in the wooden houses are made of homespun fabric; - There's a warm light incubator where you can see newly hatched quails huddling together for warmth and play; - There's a tractor chugging along, tilling the land, ready to sow; - There are simple but clean wooden hut toilets, clean and ventilated, equal for everyone; - There are handmade woodworking pieces, beautiful wooden boats that can be put into the river to row; - When night falls, it's very quiet around, so light a bonfire, everyone sits around talking, playing the guitar, dancing a simple, happy dance - There are wooden cabins filled with the scent of pine for rest, sleeping on the floor, covered with cotton quilts with homespun covers, in the dark and quiet rural atmosphere, letting sleep be just sleep. Yes, there's not much service here. But it makes me feel that here, everyone sheds their social status and masks, and only those with the most sincere love for life can enjoy it, because what flows here are only the most basic but also important needs of life: labor, harvest, feed oneself, warm oneself, and rise with the sunrise and rest with the sunset. And these are precisely what we need to constantly awaken and revisit in our busy, competitive, demanding, materialistic modern life.

Shanghai one-day team building🍒Chongming Island farmhouse fun team building, relaxed and comfortable Shanghai Team Building | Shanghai Team Building Day Trip . Endless nine-to-six routine Desperately need a 🍃relaxing and team bonding🍃 🔸Cooking party🔸Giant mahjong🔸Fishing and crabbing🔸Lawn garden tour Get√ variety show style slow life team building~ · 🌈【Team Building Details】 ⛳️Team building location: Chongming·Yingdong Village 🧡Suitable for: 20-300 people ⏱Team building duration: 1 day/2 days and 1 night 🚌Team building transportation: Equipped with luxury bus transfer, 1h from the city center 💫Team building recommendations: ☑Intended for relaxation, promoting team communication and integration ☑Department team building/theme team building (Dragon Boat Festival, meetings, etc.) . 🌈【Farmhouse Fun Team Building Activities】 ✅Cooking party Freshly caught and stewed firewood chicken, DIY cooking competition, everyone joins the kitchen🍳 to enjoy the fun of self-sufficiency in farming, tasting the magical skills of companions · ✅Fifty Kilometers Peach Blossom Grove Variety show style garden tour, challenge N+ fun games🌸 exchange for cool equipment for a refreshing water gun fight! Super fun💦~ . ✅Giant mahjong Pro max version of playing mahjong🀄️, shouting for cards, throwing for moves, and using an excavator for shuffling, focusing on playing cards while losing fat~ · ✅Real-life CS Jungle warfare with multiple terrains for cover🪖, camp confrontation, and alliance cooperation, offline version of real-life battle royale . ✅Camping and barbecue INS style canopy + picturesque lawn🏕️, lying in the shade waiting for the sunset orange sea, night talks around the stove, barbecue concert✨ . 🌈【Yingdong Village Team Building Activities】 Fishing and crabbing🦀️, catching chickens and picking eggs🥚, farmhouse wild cooking🌽 Archery experience🏹, real-life CS🪖, handmade Chongming cakes🍡 Self-service barbecue🍗, bonfire party🔥, chess and card games🃏 Dragon boat paddleboarding🏄‍♀️, water gun fight💧, melon cooling party🍉 . 🌈【Shanghai Farmhouse Fun 1-Day Team Building】 09:00 | Gather and depart 10:00 | Real-life CS/Fishing and crabbing/Picking eggs 11:00 | Cooking party 12:30 | Group lunch 14:00 | Fifty Kilometers Peach Blossom Grove 16:30 | Ultimate water gun fight🔫 17:00 | Sunset carnival ▷Frisbee, cycling, paddleboarding, playing mahjong 18:30 | Barbecue BBQ 20:00 | Starry sky concert 21:00 | Return trip . 🌈【Farmhouse Fun Team Building Pairings】 🔹Want team cohesion👉Recommend 'Fun Sports Meeting' Reject boring expansion, variety games + inflatable props + team challenges, games help boost team cohesion up . 🔹Want to frolic in the mountains👉Recommend 'Forest Evolution' Play variety show style games in Dongping Forest, card predation + alliance confrontation + skill suppression, enjoy the scenery while guessing identities, open-minded camp confrontation .

First day at Chongming Island and we went directly to Wild Wide World where there are lots of alpacas and llamas that adults and kids can interact with. Entrance fee is 98 yuan. It includes strips of carrots to feed to the animals. Not much people so you can really have a good time hanging out with these very gentle animals. They provide resting areas for visitors and a cafe to get good quality refreshments. #alpacas #llamas #wildpark #Chongming #Shanghai Getting There - Less than 2 km walk from Dongping National Forest Park Attractions - Alpacas and Llamas; Play area for Kids Food & Restaurants - Cafe is available inside the park Shopping - alpaca products are available near the entrance/exit

I knew about Chongming Island because of the movie 'Cry Me a Sad River', but I never thought that after going there, I found out that Chongming Island is so big! I drove around for two full days to cover every corner, 📷 sharing the shooting spots with everyone: · 1⃣️Ding Dam I didn't know until I went to Chongming Island that there are several Ding Dams, which are quite far apart. I will share them all, and those on the way can go and see: ✔️Huhu Road Ding Dam It used to be a very niche spot. After the tide recedes, it is the best place for children to catch the sea. 📍Navigation: Ding Dam ✔️Fort Town Port The most popular check-in Ding Dam, a large area of green reeds wrapped around is very healing. 📍Navigation: Fort Town Wharf ✔️Xi Jia Port This is the closest spot to the Yangtze River Bridge. 📍Navigation: Chongming Maritime Supervision Wharf ✔️Xianghua Town Fishery Village The same small white tower as Hengsha Island. 📍Navigation: Xianghua Town Fishery Village ✔️Yingnan Village A niche embankment, a large embankment and a wide view. 📍Navigation: Yingnan Tenth Team 💰Ticket: All the above Ding Dams are free 2⃣️Xisha Pearl Lake Scenic Area There are a lot of Metasequoia here. When the leaves turn yellow, walking on the wooden ecological trail is very romantic. There is also a 📍No Top Art Museum nearby, you can go and see. Ticket🎫: Free 3⃣️Dongtan Wetland Park The natural oxygen bar where the water and sky are one color. Nearby is the Chongming Dongtan Bird National Nature Reserve, where you can take photos with migratory birds under the blue sky and reeds. Ticket🎫: 50-70 yuan 4⃣️South Gate Scenic Levee The red and white lighthouse by the sea, few people are very photogenic. Navigation to "No. 1, Lane 11, Aoshan Road, Chengqiao Town, Chongming District, Shanghai" can directly reach the lighthouse location. Ticket🎫: Free 5⃣️Sci-fi Forest Elf Island There are some art installations, the most interesting is the doll head, but overall it looks a bit dilapidated, you can go and see if you are on the way. Ticket🎫: Free 6⃣️Changxing Island The filming location of 'Cry Me a Sad River', windmills, cross-sea bridges, and seaside paths are perfectly framed. 💰Ticket: Free 7⃣️Hengsha Island A good place to watch the sunset, you can overlook Shanghai F3, an island that can be checked in on the way to Chongming Island! You can also cycle through the sky and the earth. 💰Ticket: Free 8⃣️Wusongkou Lighthouse The pure white century-old lighthouse stands alone here, full of literary atmosphere. 💰Ticket: Free · 👉The leaves on Chongming Island are starting to turn yellow one after another, hurry up and take your children into the colorful nature to find the romantic autumn🍁

The East Lake tourist area of Chongming Island, with its lake light and water color, and rippling blue waves. Yingdong Village, a pastoral song, with strong folk customs. Sundial, village history museum, men farming and women weaving with white walls and red tiles, fishing gear museum. Various 'intangible cultural heritage' in the folk museum, and the occasional sheep fighting performances, all add a pastoral poetry-like melody to this natural ecological village.

Weekends are perfect opportunities to escape the bustling city and embark on new adventures. Last weekend, my family and I decided to visit the tranquil paradise of Chongming Island, a hidden gem just a stone's throw away from Shanghai. Our two-day excursion was filled with enchanting experiences and cherished memories. Allow me to take you on a journey through our remarkable getaway. Bright and early on a sunny Saturday morning, I hailed a taxi from Changning, eagerly accompanied by my children. The daytime taxi ride to Chongming Island cost us 160 yuan, offering a scenic drive through the charming countryside. Meanwhile, my wife, who was tied up with work commitments, joined us later in the evening. Due to the time and rain in Changning, her taxi fare to the island amounted to 300 yuan. Our home away from home for the weekend was the exquisite Ruyi Garden Hotel, where we had booked a cozy family suite. The original price of ¥4896 was remarkably reduced to ¥3184 due to several enticing discounts, including the Diamond Tier Deal, flyer exclusive, and a special discount. The hotel's prime location, nestled amidst lush greenery, captured our hearts instantly. The delightful amenities such as a refreshing pool, a lively playground for the kids, and even a KTV added an extra touch of magic. The spacious rooms and exceptional customer service left us truly impressed. We wholeheartedly recommend this haven, especially for families seeking an ideal retreat. Eager to immerse ourselves in nature's embrace, we ventured out from the hotel, hopping into a taxi that whisked us away to the enchanting Dongping National Forest Park. The round trip cost us around 250 yuan, but the picturesque journey was worth every penny. As we set foot in the park, it instantly became apparent why it was considered an absolute must-visit on Chongming Island. Dongping National Forest Park unfurled before our eyes, revealing a vibrant tapestry of lush greenery and captivating landscapes. Every corner we explored unveiled breathtaking scenes that seemed plucked from a fairytale. From serene meadows to dense forests and tranquil lakes, the park offered an abundance of visual delights. To make the most of our time and cover more ground, we decided to rent a gold-cart to navigate the sprawling park. The rental fee was 180 yuan per hour, a small price to pay for the freedom to discover the park at our own pace. The joy on our children's faces as we drove through the winding paths was priceless, making every moment unforgettable. Our weekend escapade to Chongming Island exceeded all expectations, leaving us with cherished memories that will last a lifetime. The tranquil beauty of the island, coupled with the warm hospitality of Ruyi Garden Hotel, made our trip truly remarkable. Exploring Dongping National Forest Park and witnessing its awe-inspiring vistas brought us closer to nature and rejuvenated our spirits. Without a doubt, we will be visiting the island again!

Hotsprings is an excellent choice if you go Chongming Island to escape from the busy city-life style in Shanghai. It is not near so I will take you about two hour’s drive from Shanghai city center. I don’t know the English name of this place but you can get there using this address in Chinese: 竖新镇纬九路前卫村801号. I recommend to stay overnight so you can enjoy the hot spring all night without rushing. The place is well maintained, it is clean, garden are tidy and beautifully decorated with plants and flowers. This place gets very crowded over the weekends so if you have the chance to go during weekdays you will avoid big groups. It has a restaurant, outdoor pool, a hotsprings with different temperatures. An advantage is that it closes late so you can fit this in your itinerary at any time. It is open until 10:00 PM. #createwithtrip #holidays #exploring #createwithtrip

Xiyuan park is the perfect plan to spend a lazy morning or afternoon in Chongming Island. It is easy to walk around this place as there are no many stairs. The recommended sightseeing time is between one to two hours. The place is very well maintained, clean and beautiful ornate buildings. This is an incredible experience for those who love history and culture as you will see an evolution of Chinese furniture, specially Luxurious beds. The carving design on the wood will let you impressed. Entrance fee is not expensive at all and it is good value for the money. Totally worthy. #createwithtrip #holidays #exploring #createwithtrip

I went for cycling in Chongming Island on Oct 4, 2021. I joined local tour to come to here. And the view is so amazing and really nice to cycling around the island, total 30-35 km. #chongmingisland #cycling #shanghai #travel2021 #naturalwonders #scenicspotguide #lakes #discoverchina #china #triplocal

Chongming Island is all about sustainable green farming, and there are a few eco-farms for you to visit. Along the main road, you can find a few eco-stores in the road. This particular store had a great variety of succulent 🌵, some of them even blooming! This was the first time I ever saw a stone cacti’s flower (pic 1), one of my favorite plants. So beautiful! Not only succulents, but also several flowers 🌸 and plants 🪴 you can buy for yourself. There are many nice natural scenic spots around this area, if you are thinking for one day road trip locations, this area is perfect for you. There are many places and activities you can do in this area. As for me, I took one part of it with me. 📍Chongming Island, S128 #cacti #roadtrip #succulent #cactus #plants #ecofarm #sustainable #chongming #chongmingisland #shanghai #shanghaistyle #nature #wetland #onedaytrip #criskotsu #explore #weekendrecommendations #weekendaway #easylife#loveflowers#naturalwonders#roadtrip#summervacation#urbanexplorer