Chongming Island: A silent poem to be read

Where the Yangtze River meets the sea lies Chongming Island, an oasis of waterways and rice fields. Its deep, quiet charm is found beneath the curved eaves of timeless structures, inviting visitors to explore.

Chongming Xuegong (Chongming Academy)

One of Shanghai's three remaining Confucian temples, with red walls and black tiles, tells stories of centuries. Ancient cypresses and a silent pond evoke the solemnity of Confucian culture.

Location: No 696 Aoshan Road, Chengqiao town

Chongming Xuegong is one of Shanghai's three remaining Confucius temples. [Photo/WeChat account: shchongming]

Shou'an Temple · Jin'ao Hill

This scenic area provides a peaceful corner where temple incense and garden artistry intersect. The adjacent Jin'ao Hill Park, featuring winding paths and picturesque scenes, encapsulates the delicate artistry of classical Chinese gardens within a compact space.

Location: No 9 Jiangfan Road, Chengqiao town

The Shou'an Temple · Jin'ao Hill scenic area offers an integration of temple incense and garden artistry. [Photo/WeChat account: shchongming]

Yingzhou Park

It is a modest yet charming Jiangnan-style garden, named after the fairy island in Chinese mythology. With its lush greenery, vast lake, and meandering pathways, it serves as an ideal destination for morning exercise, walking, and bird watching.

Location: No 679 Aoshan Road, Chengqiao town

Yingzhou Park is a modest but charming Jiangnan-style garden. [Photo/WeChat account: shchongming]

Xi Yuan (Garden of Joy)

A unique museum dedicated to traditional Chinese wedding culture, showcasing exquisite Ming and Qing dynasty wood carvings, particularly a remarkable collection of antique bridal beds filled with symbolic meaning.

Location: No 805 Qianwei Village, Shuxin town

Xi Yuan is a museum showcasing traditional Chinese wedding culture. [Photo/WeChat account: shchongming]

An exhibition hall of Xi Yuan, exhibiting traditional wedding supplies. [Photo/WeChat account: shchongming]

Song Hotel

The hotel is a blend of traditional Chinese design and modern comfort, offering an immersive stay amidst nature, from rice paddy walks to stargazing.

Location: No 66 Xingque Road, Changxing Island

The Song Hotel in Changxing Island is a blend of traditional Chinese design and modern comfort. [Photo/WeChat account: shchongming]

The view of the garden within the Song Hotel. [Photo/WeChat account: shchongming]

Source: Official WeChat account of Shanghai Chongming Media Center at "shchongming"