Scenic spot introduction:
Dianshan Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake in Shanghai. It belongs to the Taihu Lake Basin and is the source of the Huangpu River, the mother river of Shanghai. There is a pleasant scene of "wind blowing reeds down, fishing boats floating on the lake, and lotus flowers smiling in the pond". Dianshan Lake, also known as Xuedian Lake, is located in the west of Qingpu County, Shanghai, adjacent to Jiangsu Province. The lake is gourd-shaped, with an area of 63 square kilometers and a water depth of about 2 meters. The lake water is as clear as a mirror, and the trees along the coast are hazy, full of Jiangnan water village scenery. Dianshan Lake is connected to Taihu Lake in the west and Huangpu River in the east. The water is hazy and the blue waves are vast.Attractions distribution:
The lake is dotted with famous Zhujiajiao Ancient Town , Shanghai Grand View Garden , Oriental Green Boat , Shanghai Sun Island , Chen Yun Memorial Hall There are 5 national AAAA-level scenic spots; 3 international standard golf courses; as well as lakeside trails, wetland parks, Water Sports Field , tourist resorts, sightseeing and leisure facilities are complete, and the ancient and modern temperaments blend together. In addition, there are rich historical and cultural landscapes in the edge areas of Dianshan Lake, such as the 6,000-year-old Songze Ancient Cultural Site and Fuquanshan Ancient Cultural Site.Scenic spot features:
Photography, vacation, leisure, lake sightseeing tour, historical and cultural tour, historical sites, lakeBest time to visit:
Spring and autumn seasons.
Shopping recommendations:
(Local specialties) Jiading bamboo carvings, Jinshan peaches, Fengxian yellow peaches, Chongming aged white wine, jade carvings, and asparagus.
(Special food) Dianshan Lake crab feast, Nanxiang steamed dumplings, Zhuangyuan cake, Fengjing pig’s trotters, knife fish, Gaoqiao pancakes.
Scenic spot location:
China > Shanghai > Qingpu District
How to get there:
(Directions)
Departing from Shanghai: You can take the Shanghai-Qingdao Line or the Tourism Line 4.
From Hangzhou: Take a train or bus from Hangzhou to Shanghai, and then take a bus or taxi to the scenic spot.
From Nanjing: Take a train or bus from Nanjing to Shanghai, and then take a bus or taxi to the scenic spot.
(Driving Directions)
From Shanghai: Downtown - Yan'an Road Elevated Road - A9 (Shanghai-Qingping Expressway) - Get off at Xicen Toll Station - Turn right along Lianxi Road - Shanghai-Qingping Expressway
Road (National Highway 318) - Scenic Area.
From Hangzhou: Shanghai-Hangzhou Expressway - turn to A30 (Anting direction) - A9 (Shanghai-Qingping Expressway) - get off at Xicen Toll Station - turn right along Lianxi Road
Turn - Shanghai-Qingping Highway (National Highway 318) - Scenic Area.
From Nanjing: Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway - turn to A30 (towards Xinnong) - A9 (Shanghai-Qingping Expressway) - get off at Xicen Toll Station - turn right along Lianxi Road
Turn - Shanghai-Qingping Highway (National Highway 318) - Scenic Area.
Scenic area map:
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Dianshan Lake Ticket Price:
free.
Scenic area opening hours:
Open all day.
