[2025 Shanghai Attraction] Travel Guide for Sheshan National Forest Park (Updated Jul)

Haven't been to the "Root of Shanghai" yet? That won't do! 😎 Today, I will take you to appreciate the charm of "Shanghai's Back Garden·Sheshan", away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and into the embrace of nature. 🍃This two-day and one-night Shanghai niche travel guide, save it and check in!💌📮 1. Travel route Day❶: Sheshan National Forest Park➠Yuehu Sculpture Park➠Shenkeng Secret Realm Day❷: Chenshan Botanical Garden➠Guangfulin Ruins Park 2. Basic information For details on the tickets🎫, business hours🕐, parking lots🅿️ and transportation🚌 of the five scenic spots, please see Figure ⑤. 3. Check-in Guide 📍❶Guangfulin Ruins Park: This place is known as the "Root of Shanghai"!😃 - The horse-head wall with blue bricks and white tiles⚪️, the same red wall as the Forbidden City🔴, the Hui-style architecture creates a beauty like Chinese paintings, which is super suitable for taking photos and checking in📷. - The Water Museum goes deep underwater, where you can learn about Shanghai's history and culture. It is a great place to take your kids out for a walk in the summer!👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 📍❷Chenshan Botanical Garden: - Mine Garden: You can start an exciting mine adventure in the city! When you cross the mine, you can also take pictures with the mine waterfall, which is great for taking pictures📷. - Exhibition Greenhouse: The three greenhouses are the Rare Botanical Garden, the Desert Plant Pavilion, and the Tropical Flower and Fruit Pavilion. You can see many plants that can only grow in the tropics. It is a good place to increase your knowledge🌵. - Hydrangea Garden: When hydrangeas are in full bloom, the botanical garden is full of hydrangeas, which is extremely beautiful🌸. Tour route: Entrance 1➠Children's Botanical Garden➠Mine Garden➠Exhibition Greenhouse➠Cruise Boat Pier➠Hydrangea Garden. 📍❸Sheshan Forest Park: Sheshan, the highest peak in Shanghai, is very suitable for beginners to hike🏃🏻, and is a great place to get close to nature in Shanghai! - Sheshan Observatory: Tickets🎫12r, there are astronomical telescopes and galaxy knowledge popularization, the scenery of the observatory is very good! You can also overlook the beautiful scenery below the mountain⛰️. - Far Eastern Cathedral & Sheshan Basilica: The highest point of West Sheshan! The interior of the church is open to visitors and it is a great place to take photos and check in. 📍❹Yuehu Sculpture Park: Highlight! There are really very few people here!‼ ️ - The main check-in point is Stonehenge🗿. - Moon Lake, Big Tree Hole, Bird Cage, etc. are all good places to take photos📷. - What is even more amazing is the sunset by the lake, the backlight and silhouettes are beautiful. 🌇 📍❺Deep Pit Secret Realm: There are two playgrounds here. - Smurfland is suitable for preschoolers. 🧚🏻 - The Deep Pit Secret Realm is suitable for older children. If you want to visit both amusement parks, it is best to stay overnight so you can go to one in the afternoon and the other the next morning. There are small trains to pick up and drop off at the two amusement parks. Check-in points include a Ferris wheel, a water park, and a book house with a slide. You can also see the entire hotel from the glass plank road🏨.

This is the perfect day trip from Shanghai if you want to escape the city. 🚖Getting there: About an hour DiDi drive or Bus199 should take you right to the entrance. 🌳Things to do: Climbing steps to two view points overlooking a lake. It is all shaded as it’s through the forest. There are several spots with tables and stools so be sure to pack a picnic. ⏰We spent an hour here. It is in a great area near Sculpture Park and Happy Valley so you could easily do all 3 in a day!

There are no mountains in Shanghai, but if you want to go hiking, go to Sheshan⛰️. To reach Sheshan National Forest Park🌳, we first take the subway to Sheshan Station, then transfer to a taxi and enter at the gate of North Main University. The roads along the way are flat and clean, the mountain roads are quite easy to walk, many 🌳🌳, fresh air, and will pass through several photo spots, such as "Show Roader, "Century Bell Tower" and so on. Sheshan is only 99 meters above sea level, so you quickly reach the top of Sheshan ⛰️, really easily climb to the top of Sheshan 🤣, you can visit the Catholic Church ⛪️ and the Astronomy Museum 🔭👍 Address: Huanshan Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai, China #OverseasTravel #ChinaTravel #ShanghaiTravel #Outdoor good places

#sheshan is about an hour away from downtown Shanghai by Metro. It is the highest natural point in Shanghai. There is Catholic Basilica on top, a few telescopes, and lush greenery around. #nationalpark

There are no mountains in Shanghai. This is what makes me the saddest. If I look at the Shanghai landscape without mountains, I think I now understand why I used to brag about those damn mountains and rivers in my textbooks during my school days. You don't know their value until they're gone. Like the happiness of everyday life lost due to COVID-19... So I went to Seosan. But should I call this a mountain? You can plant a flag(?) at the top in 10 minutes. It's a shame, but I'm grateful that I can look down from above. You have to get off at Seosan Station and take a bus again to get to the entrance. Let's pack a lunch and go with the mindset of going on a picnic. Don't think about anything more or less.

Let's breathe in the fresh forest air! Sheshan National Forest Park (Songjiang, Shanghai) Free admission! Entry closes at 4:00 PM! Please be mindful of the time! It only takes about 20 minutes to reach the summit! Very beginner-friendly for hikers! The entire trip up and down the mountain can be completed in about an hour. However, it's recommended to take your time and enjoy the beauty of nature. The scenery along the way is stunning! Let's enjoy the fresh air together!

Sheshan, a national 4A-level tourist attraction located in Songjiang District, Shanghai, is like a bright pearl 💎, exuding a unique charm. The mountain range stretches for about 13 kilometers, with the highest peak at an altitude of 100.8 meters. The ancient trees are towering, and the green shade is like a cover, making it a "natural oxygen bar" 🌳 in Shanghai. It has a long history and a rich culture, with many related allusions, such as Xu Xiake, who traveled to Sheshan five times, and the name "Xiake" originated here. Must-see attractions • Shanghai Sheshan National Forest Park: East Sheshan Park is a bamboo-themed park. Stroll along the bamboo forest boardwalk and feel the tranquil beauty of nature. You can also visit historical and cultural attractions such as Baishi Mountain Pavilion and Qilong Weir. West Sheshan Park has the famous Sheshan Basilica and Shanghai Astronomy Museum, where you can experience unique architectural styles and explore the mysteries of the universe. • Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden: The garden has more than 20 specialized gardens and several exhibition greenhouses. It is a comprehensive botanical garden integrating scientific research, science popularization, and sightseeing. You can talk to colorful plants and feel the beauty of nature. • Moon Lake Sculpture Park: The park is themed on "Moon Lake", with more than 80 sculptures scattered along the lakeshore. The style is serene, leisurely, and warm. Walking among them, you feel like you are in a palace of art. Travel tips It is recommended to spend 2-3 days. On the first day, you can go to Shanghai Sheshan National Forest Park, visit East Sheshan Park in the morning, and go to West Sheshan Park in the afternoon. On the second day, go to Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden to admire various rare plants. On the third day, visit Moon Lake Sculpture Park to experience the integration of art and nature. Accommodation tips • InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland: The world's first natural ecological hotel built in an abandoned quarry, known as the "miracle of world architecture", offers a unique accommodation experience. • Homestays: There are many characteristic homestays near Sheshan, such as Forest House, where the mountain breeze gently blows, and you can taste the simple farmhouse flavor, which is extremely comfortable. Tips • The park is open from 08:30 to 16:30, and admission is closed at 16:00. Please arrange your time reasonably. • Some attractions in the scenic area require a long walk, so it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes. • When visiting in summer, pay attention to sun protection and mosquito prevention. Come to Sheshan for an unforgettable trip, where you will be full of beauty and surprises 🎉!

📍Attraction address: Shanghai Songjiang Sheshan National Forest Park 🚗 Transportation to attractions: Take the subway to Songjiang and take the public bus to Sheshan National Forest Park. Get off at the entrance. 👍️Must-see attractions: Sheshan Astronomy Museum The Astronomy Museum has a large collection of century-old astronomical instruments 🎟️Ticket related: Sheshan National Forest Park is free🆓 Sheshan Astronomy Museum Tickets: 15 Yuan 💗Other tips: The forest park has a great natural environment and is a natural oxygen bar. However, for people who don’t usually exercise much, climbing up the mountain still requires some effort.

Sheshan National Forest Park is divided into East Sheshan (72.4 m) and West Sheshan (100.8 m). Recommended route: Climb East Sheshan first, then West Sheshan. The whole trip takes about 3 hours, and you won't have to backtrack. Tickets: Free Metro: Take line 9 to Sheshan station, exit 2, then take bus Songjiang 92 to Forest Park station. Enter East Sheshan from the south gate and exit from the west gate. West Sheshan is right across the street. Enter West Sheshan from the north gate and exit from the east gate. Tickets for the planetarium in West Sheshan are CNY 12 per person, CNY 8 for seniors and students. The church is free to visit (when there are no events). Food: There are many restaurants to choose from in the mall next to Sheshan station. Half a day is enough for Sheshan. If you have more energy, you can visit the beautiful botanical garden, Xiaokunshan Park, and Tianma Park. Follow me for more travel guides!

Shanghai's Back Garden, a summer retreat and forest oxygen bar Even the great Shanghai has a national forest park, a weekend retreat from the heat, the true back garden of Shanghai. Sheshan National Forest Park, known as Shanghai's back garden, is located in Songjiang District, 30 kilometers away from Shanghai's city center. It is one of the rare mountainous landscapes in the Shanghai area. Tour Recommendations Divided into East Sheshan and West Sheshan, with 12 peaks, it brings a vast area of forest park to Shanghai. East Sheshan includes Xiao Kunshan, Hengyun Mountain, Xiaoji Mountain, Tianma Mountain, and other peaks. West Sheshan Park has more cultural landscapes Recommended Attractions Sheshan Basilica Also known as the Sheshan Cathedral, the church was founded in 1871 and is also known as the 'First Church of the Far East'. The church is located at the top of West Sheshan and is a typical Western European Baroque and Gothic style building that integrates art designs from the Roman and Greek periods. Admission is free Observatory and Seismological Station The observatory was established in 1900 and is a European-style building. Inside, there is the Shanghai Astronomical Museum, where you can learn about the history of Shanghai's astronomical development while climbing the mountain. Recreational Experience Free hiking trails, glass walkways, boating, forest parks, etc. Accommodation: There is accommodation in Sheshan, with standard rooms starting at around 300 yuan Transportation: Direct access by Metro Line 9

| Sheshan, Encounter Poetry and Romance. 🌳Today, I want to share with you Shanghai's absolutely beautiful backyard garden—Sheshan! ⛰Sheshan, with its rolling hills, is like a natural ink painting, so beautiful it takes your breath away. 🌈Here, in the morning, you can walk along the mountain paths with the first rays of sunlight, breathe in the fresh air, and feel the embrace of nature. 👣On the mountain, there are ancient temples and mysterious ruins, as if telling the stories of time. 💐In spring, the mountains are covered with blooming flowers, making you feel like you are in a sea of flowers. 🌟In the evening, standing on the top of the mountain and overlooking the whole of Shanghai, the contrast between the bustling city and the tranquility of the mountains is truly stunning! 🥰Sheshan is not only a beautiful scenery but also a sanctuary for the soul.

⛰️ Sheshan, the highest mountain in Shanghai, picked a weekend and invited good friends to go together~ 💕 Sheshan is divided into East Sheshan and West Sheshan, with the highest point being 99 meters. For someone like me who doesn't exercise regularly, it wasn't too difficult to climb. 💕 The whole journey took about 2 hours. The main path through East Sheshan is surrounded by trees and is quite serene. The air is exceptionally fresh, like a natural oxygen bar, making it suitable for workers to come and breathe fresh air on the weekends to get rid of the office smell. The Sheshan Basilica and the Shanghai Astronomical Museum are both great, and it's also a good spot for taking photos. ⛰️ Route reference: 1️⃣ East Sheshan: Enter through the South Gate ➡️ 368 hiking trail ➡️ Baishi Mountain Pavilion ➡️ Bamboo Forest Plank Walk ➡️ South Peak ➡️ Fire Watchtower ➡️ Qianlong Pavilion ➡️ General's Pavilion ➡️ Muyu Stone ➡️ Sightseeing Platform ➡️ Exit through the West Gate; 2️⃣ West Sheshan: Enter through the North Gate ➡️ Xiudaizhe Tower ➡️ Wooden Plank Walk ➡️ Shanghai Astronomical Museum ➡️ Church ➡️ Exit through the East Gate. 🎫 Tickets: Free admission 🚗 Transportation: For self-driving, it is recommended to choose the ground parking lot No. 1, located between East and West Sheshan 🚇 Subway: Sheshan Station on Metro Line 9, with free shuttle bus service 🚌 Bus: Get off at Forest Park Station on Songjiang Route 92 or Route 194

Come for a relaxing weekend trip to Songjiang! 👉Shanghai's Songjiang District is located in the southwest of the city. With a long history, Songjiang was part of the Wu state during the Spring and Autumn period, the Tang dynasty established Huating County here, and in the third year of the Republic of China, Songjiang County was established. Below is an introduction to a travel route that includes three attractions. 🛎Attraction Route: Sheshan National Forest Park➡️Tianma Mountain Radio Telescope➡️The Origin of the Pujiang River. 1️⃣Sheshan National Forest Park: Free admission, convenient parking, both East and West Sheshan have their own parking lots, but traffic jams can occur on weekends and holidays. The main attractions to visit are East Sheshan, West Sheshan, the Catholic Church, and the Sheshan Observatory. Note that the highest point of Sheshan, the Catholic Church, and the observatory are all on West Sheshan. The Sheshan Catholic Church was built in the second year of the Tongzhi era of the Qing dynasty and also has a long history. 2️⃣Tianma Mountain Radio Telescope: With a diameter of 65 meters, it is currently the largest radio telescope in Asia. Located next to Jiujiang Highway in Sanjiezhicun Village, Songjiang District, you can drive to the entrance. It's next to a fruit orchard, there are no parking spaces, and it's not open for visits, so you can only look from the outside, but the close-up view is really spectacular. 3️⃣The Origin of the Pujiang River, as the name suggests, is the starting point of Shanghai's mother river, the Huangpu River, and is the source of the river. The Origin of the Pujiang River Park is free to visit. The Xietang River and Yuanxie Jing converge here, forming a delta. A Tang dynasty-style building was constructed on the delta, named Chunshentang, to commemorate the great achievements of Huang Xie, one of the Four Lords of the Warring States period, who dredged the river channels here. After entering, you can see a huge wood carving depicting the water system of the Huangpu River.

#ShanghaiAttractions The verdant mountains float in the air, stacked up to form a thick and powerful green mountain range. Under your feet is a colorful mountain path. The green bamboos and mosses are dotted with beautiful wild flowers and grasses, like colorful waves scattered on the earth, giving the mossy path a vibrant vitality. Following the stream upstream, the sound of gurgling water slowly echoed in the woods, as if a natural sound was flowing through the woods. Occasionally, a wisp of mist rises from the valley, adding a touch of hazy poetry to the green mountain scenery. We walked slowly through it, and saw the gurgling stream flowing into the winding paths, tumbling and rippling among the gravel on the stream bank, outlining silver-like, crystal clear water lines, like a lively and agile white silk dancing in play. Passing through layers of green forests, we arrived at the top of the mountain, where the clear sky and the entire universe were in sight, as if we were in an endless blue ocean. Looking down at the mountainside, you can see a vast expanse of rich and dense sea of ​​clouds, rushing towards the distant mountains and ridges, like a long white dragon swimming and winding among them. In a flash, a ray of sunlight shines through the sea of ​​clouds and falls on the top of the mountain, giving the green mountain a layer of gold, making it look extremely brilliant and moving.

If you're coming to Shanghai to enjoy the spring mountains, Sheshan is the place to be. Those who tremble at the thought of climbing, please don't be afraid, The mountain is only 100 meters high, a rare natural forest in Shanghai. Though Sheshan is not tall, the traveler Xu Xiake visited five times, And four times he met with the famous literary figure and calligrapher Chen Jiru of East Sheshan. Sheshan was also a destination for Emperor Qianlong's southern tours, Boasting a church, the earliest observatory, and a thousand-year-old pagoda... Route Guide Shanghai Sheshan National Forest Park is divided into East and West parts It is recommended to visit East Sheshan first and then West Sheshan Because the exit of East Sheshan is right next to the entrance of West Sheshan Be aware that the entrance to West Sheshan closes early at 16:30 Plan your time in advance East Sheshan → The long stairway is very beautiful, With tall trees and lush foliage on both sides, connecting to the ancient Qianlong trail, At the junction, there is a thousand-year-old banyan tree and blooming camellias. Admission: Free 🚅 Transportation: High-speed train directly to Songjiang South Station Metro Line 9 to Sheshan Station ⛰️ Address: 9258 Waiqing Song Road, Songjiang District

The most beautiful April days in the human world Mountains in spring are lush with green, all things are newly born The greenery of Sheshan Is April's surprise🍀, And a cleanser for the soul🍃. Location: No. 9258, Waiqingsong Highway, Songjiang District, Shanghai Travel tips: 👟Choose loose and comfortable clothing, anti-slip shoes 📸The Cathedral and Xiudaozhe Tower are very photogenic (there's also a rock on the way, as if you've gone to a geological park) 🎫Free🆓 🕑Visiting time - 1 to 2h 🚕Accessible by bus and subway 🌅Attractions: Sheshan Observatory, East Sheshan Park, Cathedral, Tianma Mountain Park, Xiaokunshan Park, Xiudaozhe Tower Tourist density: 🔥🔥 Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Photography index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Green index: 💚💚💚💚💚

As the "First Peak of Shanghai", Sheshan is the top choice for those who want to hike and climb mountains in Shanghai~ 🌈 Sheshan is divided into East Sheshan and West Sheshan, and we usually climb West Sheshan, where the attractions are free and you can enter directly. 🌈 The intensity of the activity in Sheshan is very suitable for children. We enter from the East Gate and it takes about 45 minutes to climb from the foot of the mountain to the top. The mountain paths are mostly slopes and steps, and overall it's not too tiring to climb~ 🌈 It's not recommended for those with very young children who need to push a stroller, as there are stairs after all. 🌈 Right at the entrance of West Sheshan is the Xiudaozhe Pagoda, which was built by Taoist priests during the Song Dynasty. Along the way, there are various bamboo forests and green trees, layered upon each other, like a big oxygen bar. Climbing to the top of the mountain, overlooking the scenery below, is refreshing and uplifting. 🌈 If you bring children, it is highly recommended to visit the Shanghai Astronomical Museum at the top of the mountain. Although a separate ticket is required here, the price is very reasonable at 12 yuan each. 🌸 The Shanghai Astronomical Museum, formerly known as the Sheshan Observatory, was established in 1900 and has a history of over a hundred years. 🌸 The treasure of the observatory is the ancient large astronomical telescope, which you definitely shouldn't miss. 🌸 The observatory also has many exhibits and written records about astronomy, which are especially suitable for children who are interested in astronomy as you walk and browse. 🌈 Separated by just one wall from the Shanghai Astronomical Museum is the Sheshan Catholic Church, but you cannot enter the church from the observatory; you need to return to the entrance of the observatory and enter from another road. 🌸 There is no admission fee for the Catholic Church, and it is free to visit. Photography is prohibited inside the church, and loud noises are not allowed. 🌸 The Sheshan Catholic Church was once known as the "Largest Church in the Far East". The entire building is of Gothic architecture and has been renovated. You can take photos outside the church. 🌈 From the top of Sheshan, following the mountain road down, if you don't want to walk back the same way, you can walk towards the Shanghai Earthquake Science Popularization Museum like we did. The flowers along the way are also in full bloom, and this route is less popular and relatively quiet. 🌈 The Shanghai Earthquake Science Popularization Museum is at the foot of the mountain, not far from Jiaoyou Gate. This is a national science education base. 🌸 The museum displays more than 20 types of geomagnetic and seismic observation instruments with a history of over a hundred years, as well as historical records about earthquakes. 🌸 For children interested in natural phenomena like earthquakes, the Earthquake Science Popularization Museum is worth a visit, with no admission fee and free access. ‼️ The entire Sheshan scenic area prohibits the flying of drones, and there are clear signs at the entrance of the scenic area.

Sheshan National Forest Park This is the only natural mountain forest destination in Shanghai, covering an area of 401 hectares. The twelve peaks within the park stretch from southwest to northeast, winding for 13 kilometers, bringing a spirit of beauty and charm to the flat plains of Shanghai. Sheshan is divided into East Sheshan and West Sheshan, and neither charges an entrance fee. This time we start our climb from West Sheshan, following the trail up the mountain. If you walk fast, it will take about half an hour to reach the top. The greenery coverage is very high along the way, making it very suitable for a spring hike to breathe in the oxygen. The greenery on both sides surrounds you as if you've entered a magical land of green, serene and healing. Sheshan Observatory and Catholic Church This is the birthplace of modern astronomy in China, with the iconic white dome nestled among the bamboo forests. In the 26th year of the Guangxu era (1900), the Yushan Observatory was officially completed. The circular dome and the 0.4-meter astronomical telescope were both purchased from France. The architecture of the French-style villa seems to transport you back a hundred years. The observatory houses several exhibition halls, displaying the history of the development of astronomy in the world and in China. The meridian instrument, the most beautiful star chart, even the cold scientific knowledge seems a bit more romantic in this space. Fanfan keeps asking me what can be seen through this large telescope? Since most of the staff who founded the observatory were missionaries, the red-brick Catholic Church was built next to the observatory. A hundred years later, it still maintains this layout. This was also known as the 'largest hall in the Far East' at the time and is a symbol of Yushan. The building is uniquely shaped, longer in the south and shorter in the north, wider in the east and narrower in the west, round on the inside and pointed on the outside, with stone on the inside and brick on the outside. The exterior is very grand, and many people take photos with the church. You can also visit the inside of the church now. Shanghai Earthquake Museum After visiting the church, if you walk down the trail, you can visit the earthquake museum at the foot of the mountain, which is also free to enter. It is a relatively less popular place, but it has a significant background. The museum is located within the Sheshan Seismic Benchmark Station, which has a history of over 140 years, and is a combined facility that serves as both a science museum and a historical museum. The venue preserves the most and oldest historical seismic instruments and historical geomagnetic and seismic data from both China and abroad. Xiaokunshan Park Xiaokunshan is located at the southernmost end of the 'Nine Peaks' of East Sheshan. During the Jin Dynasty, the brothers Lu Ji and Lu Yun became famous here for their literature. The entrance fee is 6 yuan, and it takes about 15 minutes to walk from the foot of the mountain to the Er Lu Thatched Cottage. It is suitable for family mountain climbing and leisure. The mountain road is not as steep as Tianma Mountain, and the mountain is not large, walking on the forest mountain road is refreshing. Although Xiaokunshan is not high, it has many stories. Lu Ji's 'Ping Fu Tie' is one of the 195 cultural relics forbidden to be exhibited abroad.

Xishe Mountain Scenic Area in Songjiang is the forest park with the best environment and the most distinctive features among the nine peaks of She Mountain. The scenic spots in the park include: the Catholic pilgrimage site, the fourteen Stations of the Cross on the 'Folded Road', the Xiudaozhe Tower, the Congdao Person and Tiger Tree Pavilion, etc. The famous She Mountain Observatory and Seismological Station are also located on Xishe Mountain. Xishe Mountain National Forest Park attracts Chinese and foreign tourists with its beautiful natural scenery, brilliant religious culture, dense bamboo forests, handsome peaks, and majestic mountaintop buildings. Spring, summer, and autumn are the beautiful seasons when Xishe Mountain displays its charming scenery, with the mountain dripping green, the landscape picturesque, making it seem like a dreamy fairyland, giving the feeling of being in a heavenly realm. Entering the north gate, following the mountain road and climbing the steps, the road is quiet, with ancient trees, trimmed bamboo, and green shade covering the sun on both sides, and the Xiudaozhe Tower is located on the hillside here. In the mountains with the tower, all peaks come alive; the tower has seven levels and eight sides, a brick and wood structure, slender and steep, standing tall and elegant, beautifully shaped. For thousands of years, the Xiudaozhe Tower has stood above the shade, adding luster to the She Mountain landscape. Below the tower is the site of Chaoyin, and beside it is the Tiger Tree Pavilion. Halfway up the mountain, there is the Zhongshan Church, with three pavilions standing side by side next to the square. Further up, there is a wide stone road, called the Way of the Cross. At the top of the mountain, there is a reddish building, which is the famous Catholic Church, majestic and spectacular, with an extraordinary momentum. Next to it is a dome-shaped building, which is the She Mountain Observation Station of the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory... The predecessor of the Shanghai Astronomy Museum was the She Mountain Observatory established by French Catholic missionaries in 1900. It was the first modern observatory in China with an astronomical dome and a large astronomical telescope, and one of the important birthplaces of modern astronomy in China. In 2004, the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory established the Shanghai Astronomy Museum on the basis of this excellent building, which is now a national science education base and a national key cultural relics protection unit. The Shanghai Astronomy Museum, built in 2004, is located in the Xishe Mountain National Forest Park Scenic Area in Songjiang. Its predecessor was the She Mountain Observatory established by the French Catholic Church in 1900. It was the first modern observatory in China with a large astronomical telescope and one of the important birthplaces of modern astronomy in China. It is now a national key cultural relics protection unit and a national science popularization base. The Shanghai Astronomy Museum has both historical exhibition and scientific education functions, with rich cultural relics and historical materials displaying the development of modern astronomy in China, as well as various science popularization exhibition halls such as the 'Century Treasure Mirror' exhibition hall and the 'Meridian Instrument Room'.

Visiting Shanghai in spring, Sheshan is the place to go, as it is one of the rare natural forests in Shanghai. For those who tremble at the thought of hiking, fear not, the mountain is only 99 meters high and the slope is not steep! Although Sheshan is not tall, it is the starting point of Xu Xiake's 'Southwest Expedition'. Xu Xiake visited Sheshan five times, four of which were to meet the famous literary figure and calligrapher Chen Jiru, who lived in seclusion on East Sheshan. Sheshan was also visited by Emperor Qianlong during his trips to the south of the Yangtze River, and it boasts a Catholic pilgrimage site, the earliest observatory, and a thousand-year-old pagoda... Shanghai Sheshan National Forest Park is divided into East and West parts. The long staircase pathway of East Sheshan is very beautiful, with tall trees and lush foliage on both sides. It's already so green, and the path connects to the ancient Qianlong Trail. At the entrance, there is a thousand-year-old banyan tree and blooming camellias. Walking from the foot to the top of the mountain, you are surrounded by greenery and fresh air. Standing at a high point and feeling the mountain breeze, one can't help but love the beautiful spring. 📖Tips: It is recommended to visit East Sheshan first and then West Sheshan, as the exit of East Sheshan is right next to the entrance of West Sheshan. However, please note that the attractions in West Sheshan close after the last admission time, so remember to reserve enough time in advance. 🎫Ticket: Free admission. Entry stops before 4:30 PM. 🚅Transport: Take the high-speed train to Songjiang South Station, or take Metro Line 9 to Sheshan Station. ⛰️Address: 9258 Waiqingsong Highway, Songjiang District

She Shan in Shanghai is the highest geographical point in the Shanghai area, located in She Shan National Forest Park. She Shan is divided into East She Shan and West She Shan, which are far apart. West She Shan is famous at home and abroad for the Cathedral of Our Lady of Help and the Shanghai Observatory. The geographical marker of the summit of She Shan is also located on West She Shan. According to the results of the measurement by the Shanghai Observatory and the Ministry of Natural Resources in August 2021, the elevation of the "National Elevation Datum of 1985" at the summit of West She Shan is 99.186 meters. The Cathedral of Our Lady of Help in She Shan is a sacred and solemn place of prayer. It is the only basilica in the Far East that has been canonized by the Pope, hence it is known as the "First Cathedral in the Far East". It is a famous Catholic pilgrimage site in the country and was declared a key cultural relic protection unit in Shanghai in September 1989. The Cathedral of Our Lady of Help in She Shan was built in 1871 and completed its expansion in 1935. It is also known as the She Shan Cathedral and the She Shan Catholic Church. The She Shan Catholic Church cleverly takes advantage of the mountain during its construction, with auxiliary buildings scattered along the way from the foot of the mountain to the top. On May 19, 2023, I took the Songzhu Line from the ancient town of Zhujiajiao in Songjiang and got off at Longyuan Road. I walked for about 30 minutes in She Shan National Forest Park and transferred to Waiqing Song Highway. Looking up at West She Shan during the walk, you can see the Cathedral and the Shanghai Observatory hidden in the green trees on the top of the mountain. The pilgrimage gate of She Shan Catholic Church is located at No. 3 Huanshan Road at the foot of She Shan. There is a stone archway in front of the gate, with "Help of Christianity" engraved on it. Four stone lions stand on top of the archway pillars, one of which hangs "She Shan Catholic Church". Passing through the archway and climbing up the mountain along the Pilgrimage Mountain Road, the Pilgrimage Mountain Road is paved with bluestone. There is first the Zhongshan Cathedral of Our Lady, and then the Pavilion of Our Lady, the Pavilion of Joseph, and the Pavilion of the Sacred Heart (also collectively referred to as "Three Saints Pavilion"). There are already believers reciting scriptures and praying at the Pavilion of Our Lady, the Pavilion of Joseph, and the Pavilion of the Sacred Heart. Leaving the "Three Saints Pavilion", continue to climb the mountain along the winding Via Dolorosa. There are 14 small relief pavilions depicting the suffering of Jesus along the Via Dolorosa, all the way to the Cathedral of Our Lady at the top of the mountain. The Cathedral of Our Lady is 56 meters long from east to west and 25 meters wide from north to south, in the shape of a Latin cross. From the base of the temple to the tip of the cross is 38 meters high, 17 meters to the dome, and 22 meters to the sulfur glass tile. The entire church building is without nails, wood, steel, or beams, known as the "Four No's", which is a model of architecture. The windows of the church building are made of colored glass, with different sizes and different saints. Behind the Catholic Church is the Shanghai Observatory. You can see the back of the Catholic Church building in the Shanghai Observatory. Next to a stone in the Shanghai Observatory, there is a stone with the inscription "Summit of She Shan". On the stone, there is a "Summit of She Shan Bedrock Top Point" marker set up by the Shanghai Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, dated August 2021. Looking down from the top of West She Shan, She Shan National Forest Park is lush and green. The buildings under the mountain are in the green trees, with a neat layout and a relaxed mood.

Spring breeze for miles, this is the most suitable season for enjoying flowers and traveling. Going to Songjiang, climbing the spring mountain, along the way not only the rapeseed flowers are becoming more splendid, but the magnolias are also very beautiful! Of course, the most beautiful are the spring flowers against the scenery, which are particularly pleasing to the eye! 🌞Sheshan National Forest Park is widely known for its spiritually nurturing natural landscapes, rich historical and cultural heritage, and long-standing religious sites. Over the past thirty years since its establishment, it has been developed into a modern forest park with multiple functions including forest ecological protection, ecological culture inheritance, science education and publicity, and urban leisure and vacation. Within the scenic area, there is the 'Huzhu Baoguang Pagoda' known as 'China's First Leaning Tower'; the 'Er Lu Reading Platform', the study site of the Western Jin literary figures Lu Ji and Lu Yun brothers; the 'Xiudaozhe Pagoda' from the Northern Song Dynasty; the Catholic Church known as the 'First Holy Temple of the Far East'; the Shanghai Astronomical Museum, and other attractions.

Sheshan is divided into East Sheshan and West Sheshan National Forest Parks, separated by the Waigang Pine Highway. Neither of these mountains is very high; East Sheshan is only about 70 meters and West Sheshan is about 100 meters at its highest point, so if you hike briskly, it won't take half an hour to complete the journey. The main attraction is to enjoy the scenery along the way. East and West Sheshan each have their own characteristics; East Sheshan has dense bamboo forests, quiet and tranquil, especially suitable for hiking and aerobic exercise with fewer people and beautiful scenery, while West Sheshan has many more famous buildings and attracts more visitors. The recommended route for touring East Sheshan is to walk from Baishishan Pavilion—South Peak—Qianlong Ancient Trail—Long Pavilion—Qilong Weir—West Gate. As soon as you enter the gate, you can see the long hiking trail. West Sheshan has more cultural and natural landscapes, including the famous observatory and Catholic church. The Sheshan National Forest Park is open from 8:00 to 16:00. Admission is completely free and no reservation is needed. For transportation, take the subway line 9 to Sheshan Station, then transfer to the Songjiang 94 bus to Sheshan National Forest Park, and you will arrive at the East Sheshan gate. You can tour East Sheshan first, and after coming down the mountain, the West Sheshan is right across the street. For those driving, parking at the East Sheshan Park parking lot costs five yuan per hour, and after exiting, turn left to go hiking.

She Mountain is located in Songjiang, Shanghai, divided into East She Mountain and West She Mountain. The former has an elevation of 74 meters, while the latter is 97 meters. The two mountains are collectively referred to as Yushan National Forest Park. In 2000, it was approved by the National Tourism Administration as the first batch of 4A-level tourist attractions, and in 2012, it was rated by the National Forestry Administration as the most influential national forest park. Speaking of Yushan, provinces with many famous mountains and rivers may sneer, how can a hill that does not exceed a hundred meters also be called a mountain? In fact, it is not. Although the mountain range is a bit low, the humanistic allusions and historical origins of Yushan are not lost to other mountains. Especially West Yushan, it is the scenic spot with the most, best, and largest area in Yushan National Forest Park. The Far East's largest church located at the top of West Yushan, Yushan Madonna Cathedral is very well-known in East China. The cathedral has 1,000 seats, providing convenience for the faithful to celebrate Mass. Every May's Madonna Month and December's Christmas, tens of thousands of Catholics from all over the country come here for pilgrimage. It is also a landmark building of Yushan; She Mountain Observatory, built by the French Catholic Jesuit in 1900, is also China's oldest observatory; the same is located on the right side of the east gate of West Yushan Park, the over-thousand-year-old Xiudaozhe Tower, its towering tower body straight into the sky, magnificent. The ancient objects such as the stone beasts around the tower set off the ancient tower like stars holding the moon, and the entire tower area is spectacular. On a sunny day, the Catholic Cathedral on the top of the mountain is also a popular choice for newlyweds to take wedding photos. She Mountain is a big green oxygen bar, for the citizens who have been in the city for a long time, it is a good place to cleanse the lungs and moisturize the body. Every holiday, the scenic area is crowded with people. The whole family supports the old and brings the young, friends meet in threes and fives to gather in She Mountain, and spend a relaxed and wonderful day. She Mountain, it is the holy mountain in the hearts of Catholics across the country, and it is also a treasure land for leisure and sightseeing for the people of Shanghai.

Xi She Mountain forest covers an area of over 800 acres, with the main peak at an altitude of 100.8 meters. Attractions in the park include: Catholic pilgrimage site, the fourteen Stations of the Cross on the 'Jingzhe Road', Xiu Dao Tower, Cong Dao Ren and Tiger Pavilion, etc. The famous She Mountain Observatory and Seismic Station are also located in Xi She Mountain. It is the best and most characteristic forest park among the nine peaks of She Mountain.

►The highest altitude of She Mountain is 100.8 meters, located at the summit of the west mountain, which is the second highest peak in Shanghai. After climbing up to the first platform, you will see a pagoda, which is magnificent. The pagoda was built during the Taiping Xingguo period of the Northern Song Dynasty. It is said that there was a Taoist priest who participated in the construction of the pagoda. After the pagoda was completed, he committed suicide by fire. The Taoist priest was named Xiu, so people named this pagoda Xiu Daozhe Pagoda. ►Not far from the top of the mountain, there is a Western-style building, which is the Catholic Church of Our Lady. The church was built in 1871, is a Baroque-style building, and is known as the largest church in the Far East. Continue forward to the viewing platform, where you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Songjiang. Looking up, you will find a small hill on your head, which is the summit of She Mountain. The dome building on the small hill was the former She Mountain Observatory. ►She Mountain Observatory was established in 1900 and was the first observatory in our country with a telescope. Next to the Xujiahui Academy, there is a Xujiahui Observatory, which has a longer history. At that time, the French ordered a telescope from Europe, originally intended to be placed in Xujiahui, but later found that the land there was too soft, so they found the summit of She Mountain in Songjiang and built a house here to place it. After the liberation, it became the Shanghai Observatory, and now there is an astronomical museum. 🚃Transportation You can take Metro Line 9 from the city and get off at She Mountain Station, then take a bus or taxi. 💰Cost She Mountain Forest Park is free to visit, and the Shanghai Astronomical Museum at the summit of She Mountain is a paid attraction, with a ticket price of 12 yuan.

As a local Shanghainese, it's my first time to She Mountain, just taking pictures! It's a 40-minute drive from the city, and it's not congested during the small holiday, which is very suitable! There is a parking lot nearby after arrival, 5 yuan/hour, the price is very reasonable, and there are plenty of parking spaces! She Mountain National Forest Park West Mountain and East Mountain are different, usually go to West Mountain, a full tour of 2 hours is enough. You can also bring children to experience, not tired at all, slightly sweating, very suitable for parent-child leisure tour. Picture 1 is the mountain top viewing platform, doesn't it feel like you're not in Shanghai? Recommendation: You can arrive early, the door opens at 8 o'clock, there are fewer people in the morning, and the air is fresh! She Mountain National Forest Park

She Shan Observatory Hidden at the top of She Shan is a mysterious and fascinating place - Shanghai Observatory. In 1899, the Jesuit Society of France began to build the She Shan Observatory. She Shan Observatory is the first professional observatory in modern China engaged in astronomical science research, and it is also the birthplace of modern Chinese astronomy. The French architectural style is simple and plain, the plane is cross-shaped, the cross point is the astronomical telescope observation room, with a steel structure dome that can open skylights and rotate the roof, which is very elegant and beautiful. Catholic Church On September 12, 1942, Pope Pius XII canonized the She Shan Church as a second-class pontifical sanctuary, which is the first sanctuary in the Far East to be canonized by the Pope. Xiu Zhe Dao Tower The tower is 29 meters high, with brick and wood structure, seven levels and eight sides, with a beautiful and slender shape. After thousands of years of wind and rain, it still stands upright and dignified, and is one of the most famous ancient relics of She Shan.

✅✅✅She Mountain Scenic Spot: ✅✅✅Astronomical Observatory, Church, Bamboo Forest, Muyu Stone, Wishing Koi Pond, and many other lookout points, each of the natural scenery is very beautiful, in addition to the well-planned main road ✅✅✅Hiking Tips: ✅There are many goose soft stone grounds, be sure to wear non-slip hiking shoes, the lighter the equipment the better, there are snack bars at the foot of the mountain and between the mountains, water and food will not be lacking. ✅✅✅Classic Route ⏰⏰⏰Suggested play: 4 hours ✅✅✅Route Features: Beautiful scenery, a good place to relax ✅West She Mountain Garden ✅Three Saints Pavilion ✅Zhongtang ✅Summit of She Mountain ✅Shanghai Astronomical Observatory ✅She Mountain Bell Tower ✅She Mountain Xiuhua Temple ✅Xiudao Ancient Tower ✅Buddha Incense Spring ✅Baishi Mountain Pavilion ✅East She Mountain Garden ✅✅✅Name☞She Mountain National Forest Park ⏰⏰⏰Opening hours☞08:30-16:30, stop admission at 16:00 🕹️🕹️🕹️Address☞9142 Waiqing Song Highway, Songjiang District, Shanghai 🚌🚌🚌Transportation☞Take Songjiang 92 bus from She Mountain Station ⭐⭐⭐Mountain height☞100 meters above sea level ⭐⭐⭐Mountain climbing information☞Duration 30 minutes