Discovering Fengxian: Your adventure guide
Discover the lively side of Fengxian district, Shanghai with this travel guide. Find the most popular tourist spots, unique museums and a boutique rural tourism route you won't want to miss.
Main tourist attractions
Sunny Beach (Bihai Jinsha)
As one of the city's few beaches, Sunny Beach (Bihai Jinsha) attracts tourists with its vast beach area, diverse dining options, water sports, and thrilling aerial tours.
Hours: Daily from 8:30 am to 5 pm, with the last entry at 4 pm. It is currently undergoing maintenance and will reopen after April 1.
Best time to visit: June-September
Location: No 6 Haihan Road, Haiwan Tourist Area
Shanghai Urban Vegetable Garden
Shanghai Urban Vegetable Garden features over 200 fruits and vegetables, hands-on planting and tasting experiences, and educational insights into farming practices.
Additionally, visitors can enjoy recreational activities such as a mini train ride, off-road go-karting, and a children's playground.
Hours: Daily from 8 am to 6 pm, with the last entry at 5 pm.
Location: Lane 888 No 1 Haixing Road, Haiwan town, Fengxian district
Shanghai Haiwan National Forest Park
Shanghai Haiwan National Forest Park spans 1,000 hectares and boasts a diverse array of vegetation. Visitors can enjoy serene lakes, rolling hills, and meadows. The pet-friendly park offers various zones for thrilling rides, water sports, and cultural exhibitions, as well as a plum garden with 40,000 trees.
Hours: Daily from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with the last entry at 3:30 pm.
Location: No 1677 Suitanghe Road, Haiwan town
Huami Zhuanghang scenic area
Zhuanghang town is famous for its history, culture, and agricultural heritage, attracting millions of visitors annually with its scenic landscapes, agritainment experiences, rural charm, renowned Hanguang porcelain, golden rapeseed flower fields and tasty local cuisine.
Hours: Daily from 8:30 am to 5 pm
Location: No 4399 Nanzhuang Road, Pandian village, Zhuanghang town
Transport: Bus Fengxian No 26, Zhuanghang No 2
Niche museums
In addition to Fengxian Museum, one of 12 national first-class museums in Shanghai, there are many lesser-known niche art museums in the district.
Chunzhi Contemporary Porcelain Museum
This museum is a hidden gem showcasing over 1,000 contemporary porcelain pieces on the second floor. It offers a unique experience blending porcelain culture with DIY and daily life.
Open from 9:30 am to 4 pm on weekdays and summer vacation and from 2 pm to 4 pm on weekends.
Location: No 188 Guanwu Road, Xidu subdistrict
Free admission on the first floor, paid admission for the second floor and hands-on experiences
Contact: 150-0011-1533
Shenxian (Immortal) Brewery Exhibition Hall
The Shenxian Brewery Exhibition Hall entices visitors with its rich history, ancient brewing tools, and diverse wine collection, offering a journey through the area’s brewing history. Guests can taste exquisite wines and experience the essence of centuries-old alcohol traditions.
Location: No 2888 Xinsiping Highway
Hours: Monday to Friday 8 am to 3:30 pm
Reservation required.
Contact: 180-4999-4152
Bees' Museum
Shanghai's first bee-themed museum, the Bees' Museum, spans 5,000 sq m with interactive displays, real objects, and opportunities to explore bee culture. Visitors delve into ancient beekeeping, modern processing techniques, and hands-on beekeeping experiences.
Location: No 999 Fagong Road, Zhelin town
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Free admission
Contact: (＋86) 021-5745-9999/158-0030-9617
Rolling Lantern Art Exhibition Hall
Discover the captivating history of Fengxian's 700-year-old rolling lantern tradition at this exhibition hall. Boasting award-winning performances, cultural heritage, and dazzling lantern displays, it's a must-visit for lantern enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
Location: No 689 Qiansheng Road, Nansheng village, Zhelin town (relocation in progress)
Contact: (＋86) 021-5744-2513
Salt-making Technique Exhibition Hall
Discover the ancient art of salt-making at this exhibition hall in Zhelin, Fengxian. Witness the dedication of salt makers through live demonstrations, tool displays, and historical narratives, offering a deep dive into the coastal community's salt production legacy.
Location: No 689 Qiansheng Road, Nansheng village, Zhelin town (relocation in progress)
Contact: (＋86) 021-5744-2513
Boutique rural tourism route
Finally, scan the following QR code for a boutique rural tourism route in Fengxian. It's one of the boutique rural tourism routes curated by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Sources: Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism, Fengxian district government website, WeChat account of Fengxian district administration of culture and tourism, WeChat account of Shanghai Haiwan National Forest Park, Dazhong Dianping, RedNote account@MOUSE
