[2025 Pinghu Attraction] Travel Guide for Mingyue Mountain Tang (Updated Apr)

|A bridge across two provinces. After staying in the hustle and bustle of Shanghai for a long time, you may feel that your soul is covered with dust and want to escape from this "magic city" occasionally. Whether you go hiking every week or ride around the surrounding area, you can relax your mind for a while. Today, I would like to recommend a great treasure - Mingyue Shantang💕, where there is a bridge across two provinces (Jinshan District, Shanghai - Pinghu City, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province). There are many parking spaces in Shantang Village, and they are free🆓. There is charming rural scenery and an ancient village that has not been commercially developed. 📍Address: At the junction of Jinshan, Shanghai and Pinghu, Jiaxing. You can choose the following destinations when navigating, which are very close to Shantang Old Street: ① Navigate to [Mingyue Shantang] to reach the Mingyue Shantang Parking Lot in Jinshan District, Shanghai, next to the Tourist Center and Congpu Cultural Park. Many local villagers will set up stalls to sell vegetables here. ② Navigate to [Shantang Village Committee] to reach the Village Committee Parking Lot in Pinghu City, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province. There are many roadside parking spaces along the way. There are charging piles in the Village Committee Parking Lot, and friends driving electric cars can charge here. 🚗Transportation: Friends in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai can drive there and enjoy the scenery along the way. Basic Overview: Shantang Village is located at the junction of Jinshan, Shanghai and Pinghu, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, separated by a river, and is divided into North Shantang Village and South Shantang Village, collectively known as Mingyue Shantang. History and Culture: In the second year of the Shunzhi period of the Qing Dynasty (1645), there was a military institution called "Shantang" along the river, which gradually formed a market and has a history of more than 300 years. 🌟Scenic Spot Features: [1] Shantang Bridge: This is a three-span pier beam bridge, originally built in the Qing Dynasty and repaired in 1954 with funds from Jinshan and Pinghu. The bridge is made of granite, runs north-south, and spans the West Shantang River. It is the boundary bridge between Jinshan, Shanghai and Pinghu, Zhejiang, and is an important witness to the harmonious coexistence, integration, and trade between the two places. It is now a cultural relic protection unit in Jinshan District. 🌉A Bridge Across Two Provinces: This is definitely a landmark check-in point in Mingyue Shantang! Standing on the bridge, you can really experience the wonderful feeling of stepping across two provinces. [2] Congpu Cultural Park: It is restored from the original "Shantang Primary School" site with a history of 100 years. You can learn about the connotation of traditional Chinese culture and folk crafts here. Food Recommendations: You can taste delicious food such as Pinghu pickled eggs, begonia cakes, shepherd's purse wontons, grandma's braised pork, and old dried bamboo shoots with pork. If you want to escape from Shanghai for a short time but don't want to go to crowded places, come here to experience the unique charm of a bridge across two provinces and the tenderness and romance of the water town in Jiangnan. Tips: [1] The degree of commercialization here is not high, and it is more inclined to the original rural style. It is very suitable for a short escape from the magic city, but it is relatively deserted and not so lively. [2] There is [Maple Leaf Island] nearby, but now the maple leaves🍁 have fallen off. You can wait until next year when the maple leaves🍁 bloom again. [3] There is also [Langxia Country Park] nearby, which is suitable for taking children to relax.

Mingyue Mountain Pond Travel Notes Shantang Street on weekdays is like a quiet old man, with less hustle and bustle. Parking is convenient at the entrance of the village. After crossing the bridge, the old street is a little deserted, with few restaurants, only a few hens for sale. While wandering around, the maple leaves are like fire, the vegetable fields are green, and the small scenery is scattered, which has a unique charm. The only drawback is that the stinky ditch is a big disappointment. If this place wants to become a health resort, water purification is imperative. The gurgling stream replaces the filth, so that the name of Shantang's health care is worthy of the name, so that tourists can enjoy the leisurely time between the green mountains and green waters, and let their body and mind get real rest and nourishment in the fresh and quiet.

🎇 Shanghai Shantang Old Street: A hidden gem on the border of Shanghai and Zhejiang✨ 💁 No need to envy Suzhou for having Shantang Street, because Shanghai has one too! It straddles the border between Zhejiang and Shanghai, allowing you to experience the thrill of crossing a provincial border in an instant. 🏯 Shantang Old Street dates back to the Tang and Song dynasties. After renovation, it has been transformed into a great place for tourism and leisure, with restaurants, homestays, and cultural and creative elements. It is a peaceful and quiet place, perfect for relaxation and stress relief. 💃 Be sure to walk across the 200-year-old Shantang Bridge, which connects Jinshan in Shanghai and Pinghu in Jiaxing. Standing on the bridge and looking out at the old street, you will feel as if you have traveled back to the 1980s. To the west, you can see the river view of the Jiangnan water town, and the distant Three-Arch Mingyue Bridge is as beautiful as a fairyland. The name "Mingyue Shantang" comes from this view. 🤗 The street is lined with many retro-style shops, such as supply and marketing cooperatives, post offices, and grocery stores, all of which are full of the charm of the 1980s and are perfect for taking photos. 😘 Food is a must. You can eat your way from one end of the street to the other, with classic childhood flavors such as begonia cake, stinky tofu, rice cake, radish cake, wontons, and glutinous rice balls. 🦀 The crabs, whitefish, and small river shrimp at the farmhouses are also worth trying, as well as the drunken eggs from Pinghu, which are marinated in rice wine. Why not buy one and try it? 🌿 In addition, you can experience intangible cultural heritage at the Qingyan Print Art Park, or visit the Red Base Hero Shantang Exhibition Hall. There are many local aunties and grandmas selling their homegrown produce along the roadside, and their simple and lovely presence is also a unique sight on Shantang Street. 🎫 Tickets: Free all day (shops are closed at night, but there are lights, so you can still stroll around) 🚗 Transportation: There is a parking lot at the entrance, and parking is free.

Mingyueshantang is located in Langxia Town, Jinshan District. On one side of the bridge is Jinshan, and on the other side is Jiashan Pinghu. Different from the bustling and bustling atmosphere of Fengjing Ancient Town! Shantang Old Street is a quiet and sparsely populated village in the south of the Yangtze River! Take a stroll in the quiet ancient streets, away from the hustle and bustle, and enjoy the slow life! Residents here can travel between Shanghai and Zhejiang by just crossing a bridge! The development here is not very mature yet. There are small shops selling crabapple cakes on the street, as well as coffee shops. It is a good choice to sit in a coffee shop and take a rest when you are tired of shopping! There are also small restaurants on the old street, it's nice to have a quick meal here~ There are also vegetables and fruits sold by local grandmas on the street, they are all grown by themselves, very fresh! The town is not big, so it is not recommended to drive there from the city, but you can visit the Langxia Ecological Park next door or the Maple Leaf Island to enjoy the maple leaves! 🅿️Free parking, there are parking lots on the roadside 🚗Self-driving is recommended

I wonder if you have ever heard of 3A-level scenic villages? This means that villages that meet certain standards of tourism service quality and environmental quality. When you are in them, 3A-level scenic villages not only have beautiful scenery, rich cultural heritage, a large number of folk customs and delicacies, but also have the ability to receive tourism. With the in-depth tourism over the years, With the rise of self-driving tours, 3A-level scenic villages have gradually become the mainstream, attracting a large number of tourists to visit! So the question is, where should I go if I want to go to a unique 3A-level scenic village? It is recommended that everyone visit the scenic spots in Shanghai and Zhejiang with a history of more than 300 years. A bridge spans two provinces, making it a natural and leisurely place! What I want to talk about is Jiaxing Mingyue Shantang Scenic Area, also known as Shantang Village, a 3A-level scenic village! Looking through history, we can find that in the second year of Shunzhi in the Qing Dynasty (1645), Shantang Village had a military institution named "Shantang" along the river, and gradually formed a market. It has a history of more than 300 years. In the scenic area, a Shantang Bridge spans the Shantang River, connecting Jinshan in Shanghai and Pinghu in Zhejiang. It is known as "one bridge, two mountains and ponds". The north side of the river belongs to Beishantang Village in Shanghai, and the south side of the river belongs to Nanshantang Village in Zhejiang Province. The north and south mountain ponds are combined into one, collectively called "Mingyue Shantang"! Moreover, there is another saying about the name of "Mingyue Shantang", that is, "Mingyue" has two "moons", which represent the south and north mountain ponds, forming the word "friend". The two mountain ponds are built and shared together. This is also It is consistent with the spirit of integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta. In particular, this Shantang Bridge is a three-span pier-type beam bridge. It was first built in the Qing Dynasty and was renovated in 1954 by a joint venture between Jinshan and Pinghu. It is made of granite, runs north-south, and crosses the Xishantang River. The total length is 23.70 meters, and the bridge deck is made of 12 long stones. The bridge is the boundary bridge between Jinshan in Shanghai and Pinghu in Zhejiang. It is also an important witness to the harmony, integration and commercial exchanges between the people of the two places for hundreds of years. It is now a cultural relic protection unit in Jinshan District. To officially start the tour, you can follow the route of Shantang Bridge - Shantang Old Street - Congpu Cultural Garden. Among them, Shantang Old Street is a lively market with a residential style of "Guanyin Pocket with pink walls and black tiles" and a dazzling array of teahouses, small shops, vegetable shops, butcher shops, etc. Now we are gradually adding cultural and creative categories, food categories, farmhouses, B&Bs, study camps and other businesses. I believe that in the near future, this place will become more and more amazing! Congpu Cultural Garden was restored from the site of the century-old original "Shantang Primary School". After careful design and transformation, children can learn about the connotation of traditional Chinese culture and folk crafts. After wandering around, you can also learn about Pinghu Bozishu, formerly known as "Shuo Cao Cao", which is a rap art performed in Pinghu dialect. It originated during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty and was formed in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. It integrates speaking, singing and performance. In 2008, it was included in the national intangible cultural heritage list. After communicating with fellow tourists, everyone felt that the Mingyue Shantang Scenic Area is a natural and leisurely place. Clear water surrounds the mountain pond, the wind is clear and the moon is bright, and the scenery is infinite. It is as if you are in a beautiful landscape painting. Walking around, everything is full of paintings, the melodious sound of the market echoes in my ears, and my eyes are filled with the spectacular scenery of fireworks and people, not rushed, not noisy, just right! Those who like to nostalgic can also look for old-style life sculptures in the old streets, especially the half-acre square pond, which makes people think about the past! Instructions for visiting Zhejiang-Shanghai Mingyue Shantang Scenic Area: Ticket price is 0 yuan. It is located at No. 1045, Shantang Village, Pinghu City, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province. Take Pinghu 207 Shantang branch; Pinghu 307; Pinghu 308 and get off at the [Shantang Village] station. Self-driving and chartered tours are recommended. How about it? Are you interested in Mingyue Shantang Scenic Area? Welcome to leave a message for discussion!

A bridge spans two mountain ponds, one step north across is Jinshan, Shanghai, and one step south across is Pinghu, Zhejiang. At first glance, the ordinary old street in the south of the Yangtze River, because of a bridge linking the two "Shantang Villages" in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, has also been able to leave its own name in the history of a hundred years, perhaps this is also a kind of favor of fate. Shantang Village's Shantang Bridge, under the Shantang Bridge is the Shantang River. The river and bridge are shared, the village name is the same, but the village indeed belongs to the jurisdiction of two different administrative regions. For a hundred years, the villagers on both sides have been friendly, and it is common to have a "cross-border" marriage. Now, they are also working together to manage the river area and develop tourism products, and it seems that they are going to carry out the "cross-border" to the end. The name of Mingyue Shantang is nice, and the environment seems to be going for the small and fresh. There are not many ancient relics in the village, the most highlight is probably the two hundred years old Shantang Bridge. Only twenty-two meters, twelve long stone slabs are pieced together, simple and sturdy. The light sense of the stone after years of grinding, just like the rural life here, there are highlights in the ordinary. The old street is only a hundred meters short, and it has gathered various common shops in the south of the Yangtze River. There are snacks, groceries, haircuts, and even a rowing club, but I don't know if it's because it's not a holiday, most of the shops are not open. It feels like Nanshantang is developed better, and as I walked, I saw a half-acre pond, and the large lotus leaves finally brought a bit of visual refreshment to the hot afternoon. The entire old street has not been fully developed, so it is not recommended to go there specifically. If you go to Jinshan or Pinghu, you can come and see it by the way, and it's quite good to leave a Zhejiang-Shanghai cross-border group photo on the Shantang Bridge. Tips: Friendly to self-driving, free parking at the entrance of the village🆓