Travel Guide to Sheshan National Forest Park in Shanghai

Songjiang District

Scenic spot introduction:

Sheshan National Forest Park has been a famous tourist and leisure destination since ancient times, and is known as the root of Shanghai and a paradise on earth. It is located in Songjiang District, Shanghai, with dense pine and bamboo trees and beautiful scenery. It is a treasure land with the best ecological environment, the most beautiful natural scenery and the greatest development potential in Shanghai.

Attractions distribution:

The main scenic spots in Sheshan National Forest Park include: East Sheshan, West Sheshan, Tianma Mountain, Tangcun Temple Ancient Cultural Site, Erlu Reading Terrace, Erlu Thatched Cottage , Jiufeng Temple , Xia Yunyi, Xia Wanchun’s tombs, etc.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot, National Forest Park

Scenic spot features:

Photography, hiking, rock climbing, leisure, sightseeing, vacation, parks, resorts, famous mountains, forests

Scenic spot map:

Scenic spot map

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China > Shanghai > Songjiang District

How to get there:

1. Tourists can take the 1B line from Shanghai Stadium, the Shanghai-Chenyang Line, or the Shanghai-Sheshan-Kunming Line from the West District Bus Station to Sheshan. There are tourist buses directly from Nanpu Bridge, Shanghai Stadium, North District Bus Station, and Shanghai West Station. There are buses directly to Sheshan from Songjiang, Qingpu, Jiading, Jinshan, and Fengxian.

2. Self-driving route: Shanghai city → Yan'an Elevated Road → Huqingping Expressway into the city section (A9 Highway) → Zhongchun Road → Husong Highway → Shenzhuan Highway → Waiqingsong Highway.

Scenic area map:

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Tickets

Sheshan Ticket Price:

Tickets:

Dongsheshan Park (including sand sculptures, bird garden, butterfly garden) 30 yuan;

Xisheshan Park (including cableway, observatory, church) 40 yuan;

Xisheshan Park (including the observatory and church) 30 yuan;

Yuehu Ecological Park 50 yuan;

Tianma Mountain Park 10 yuan;

Xiaokunshan Garden 6 yuan.

Preferential policies:

Children under 1.2 meters can enjoy a 50% discount, and groups of 30 or more can enjoy a 10% discount.

Scenic area opening hours:

7:30–16:30.

Travel Tips

Tour route:

Recommended tour route:

Moon Lake Ecological Park Scenic Spots→ Dongsheshan Scenic Area → Tianma Mountain Scenic Area → Xishe Mountain Scenic Area.

Best time to visit:

The best time to travel is from March to May and from September to November every year.

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