Shanghai to Chongming: Ecology, Culture & Hands-on Tour Guide for Spanish, French or Russian

Escape Shanghai for a day on Chongming Island - explore ancient temples, a Confucian academy, lush forest trails, and enjoy hands-on rural activities from soy milk making to kayaking.
Shou’an Temple: Begin your journey with the peaceful charm of Shou’an Temple, a Tang Dynasty-era Buddhist sanctuary. The temple’s ancient halls, stone carvings, and centuries-old camphor trees create a serene retreat from the city’s bustle. Light a stick of incense and feel the calming spiritual atmosphere.

Chongming Confucian Academy: Step into the cultural heart of Chongming at the Confucian Academy, first built during the Ming Dynasty. Walk under elegant stone archways, explore the main hall honoring Confucius, and learn how ancient scholars studied, debated, and shaped local culture.

Dongping National Forest Park: Immerse yourself in nature at one of China’s largest man-made forests. Stroll or bike under tall poplar and gingko trees, breathe in fresh air scented with wildflowers, and, if you’re lucky, spot egrets or squirrels along the paths. It’s the perfect escape into the wild.

Agricultural & Cultural Park: a charming rural retreat in the heart of Chongming Island, blending hands-on farming, traditional crafts, and eco-friendly leisure. Depending on the season and your interests, you can try fun activities like stone-grinding fresh soy milk, making traditional Chongming rice cakes, picking seasonal fruits and vegetables, crafting natural handmade soap, fishing for crabs, or paddling a kayak along tranquil country waterways. It’s a perfect place for visitors to experience authentic rural life, savor local flavors, and slow down amid beautiful natural surroundings.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.