Jiading is one of the birthplaces of China's automobile industry, a hub for motorsports, a mecca for automobile culture, and a model for new growth drivers in the automobile industry.

Here are tailored routes for a truly unforgettable adventure to experience Jiading's charm — be it speed, history, or nature.

Route one: A two-day automotive journey

Route two: Visiting classical gardens and ancient towns

Route one: A two-day automotive journey

# Day 1: Tech & Thrills

Highlights: Cutting-edge automotive tech, immersive racing experiences, and retro-film nostalgia.

Shanghai Auto Expo Park

Covering an area of 76.8 hectares, Shanghai Auto Expo Park is divided into two main sections: the tour and leisure area and the exhibition and expo area, featuring futuristic car-themed landscapes. Visitors can also test drive electric vehicles and experience China's smart driving innovations at the EV-AI Harbor. 

Shanghai Auto Expo Park

Location: No 7001 Boyuan Road, Jiading district

Contact: 021-6950-2570

Open: Monday to Sunday 6 am – 8 pm (Nov 1 – April 30), 5 am – 9 pm (May 1 – Oct 31)

EV-AI Harbor

Location: No 7565 Boyuan Road, Anting town (Inside the Shanghai Auto Expo Park)

Contact: 021-5956-0999 (Group reservations)

Open: Monday to Sunday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Within the Shanghai Auto Expo Park, visitors can explore over 130 vintage cars from more than 50 brands at the Shanghai Auto Museum, the first dedicated auto museum in China.

Shanghai Auto Museum

Location: No 7565 Boyuan Road, Anting town

Open: Tuesday to Sunday 9:30 am – 4:30 pm, last entry at 4 pm (Closed on Mondays)

Admission: Adults: 60 yuan ($8.29), children: 40 yuan. Single hall admission (excluding 4th-floor playground).

Professional guided tour: 100 yuan per session, reservation required, available for group tours and individual visitors. Individual visitors can purchase tickets on the official WeChat account of Shanghai Auto Museum at "shqcbwg".

Contact: 021-6955-0055

 

Shanghai International Automobile City Miniature Wonderland

Admire intricate train-and-car dioramas at the Shanghai International Automobile City Miniature Wonderland, China's first train–themed miniature landscape park.

Location: Zone A, 4F, Shanghai International Automobile City, No 7575 Boyuan Road, Anting town

Open: 9 am – 5 pm (closed on Mondays)

 

RV campground

This metropolitan-style campground built according to international standards covers an area of nearly 20,000 square meters and includes 50 RV camping sites. Visitors have the chance to enjoy open RV tours, experiences, and visits.

Location: No 7575 Boyuan Road, Anting town

Open: Monday to Sunday, 9 am – 6 pm

Contact: 175-2167-1890

 

Car cinema at night

Enjoy blockbusters under the stars at the largest drive-in theater (80-car capacity) in the Yangtze River region.

Location: No 7575 Boyuan Road, Anting town

Open: Monday to Sunday, 7 pm to early morning the next day

Contact: 400-013-0731

Tickets: Tickets can be purchased on WeChat account "YylqQcyy"

 

# Day 2: Speed & Heritage

Highlights: Automotive tours, immersive metaverse, cultural experiences.

Shanghai Volkswagen Industry Tour – New Energy MEB

A prominent automotive joint venture in China, this site boasts a rich history and is one of the first national industrial tourism destinations. Visitors can explore the entire automotive production process, capture memorable moments at the exhibition hall, and explore the new energy workshop.

Location 1: Volkswagen Plant 3, No 5288 Cao'an Road

Location 2: MEB Plant, No 128 Miquan Road, Anting town

Open: Monday to Friday, 9 am – 10:30 am, 11 am – 3:30 pm

Contact: 021-5956-0999 (Group reservations)

 

Yuanchuangwan Industrial Park

A hub for the automotive metaverse industry, this base brings together diverse sectors like virtual filmmaking, digital content creation, and digital human technologies. Visitors can explore a virtual filmmaking studio, partake in a personalized one-day protagonist experience (by appointment), and enjoy a creative photo opportunity at the graffiti wall.

Location: No 4618 Cao'an Road, Anting town

Open: Monday to Friday, 9 am – 4:30 pm

Contact: 191-0074-5988 (For shooting inquiries)

 

Shanghai International Circuit

China's only Formula One racetrack hosts various events including the F1 Chinese Grand Prix since 2004. Visit the model room, main grandstand, media center, podium, control center, garage, maintenance area, and the 20th-anniversary collection, or stroll around the track (including guided tour).

Location: No 2000 Yining Road, Anting town

Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 9 am – 5 pm (Closed on Mondays and not open to the public during events)

The sightseeing experiences included in different packages vary; for specific details, please inquire by contacting 021-6956-9516.

 

SIC Karting Land

Built to the highest international standard for karting races (International Grade A), this is one of the most challenging tracks in Asia. Experience recreational karting (single karts and parent-child double-seat cars) as well as Birel professional karting.

Location: No 2000 Yining Road, Anting town

Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 9 am – 5 pm (Closed during reserved times, events, and rainy days)

Contact: Recreational karting: 021-6956-9434; Professional karting: 131-2058-9019

Tickets:

Recreational karting: Tickets can be purchased on the "上海国际赛车场旅游景区" (Shanghai International Circuit Tourist Area) WeChat mini-program.

Professional karting: Advance phone reservation required.

 

Porsche Experience Centre

Combining Porsche driving experiences with high-end event facilities, this center comes equipped with flexible spaces and advanced audiovisual equipment. Test drive classic models and experience handling courses, rotating areas, breathtaking low-friction loop water drifting, high-speed starts, an exquisite lunch, and more.

Location: No 2000 Yining Road (Located within the Shanghai International Circuit)

Open: Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 am – 5 pm

Contact: 021-8031-6911

Tickets: Tickets can be purchased on the WeChat account of "保时捷体验" (Porsche Experience) at "Porsche_Experience".

 

Route two: Visiting classical gardens and ancient towns

Embark on a journey through Jiading's timeless gardens and ancient towns: Roam through the Qiuxia Garden and Guyi Garden, immerse yourself in Nanxiang's storied allure, and wander the paths of Anting Old Street.

Qiuxia Garden

One of Shanghai's five classical gardens, Qiuxia Garden is notable for its compact layout, with gardens within gardens and scenery beyond scenery, creating a sense of mountains and forests within close reach.

Location: No 314 Dongdajie Street, Jiading town

Open: Monday to Sunday, 8 am – 5 pm

Ticket: 10 yuan per person

Contact: 021-5953-1949

 

Guyi Garden

One of Shanghai's five classical gardens, Guyi Garden is famous for its bamboo, water bodies, paths, ancient Ming Dynasty buildings, and inscription couplets.

Location: No 218 Huyi Highway, Nanxiang town

Open: Monday to Sunday, 6 am – 6 pm

Ticket: 12 yuan per person

Contact: 021-5912-4916

 

Nanxiang Ancient Town

This ancient town still retains the historical charm of the late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), with houses and shops scattered throughout. Highlights include twin pagodas, a Zen temple, and the Nanxiang xiaolongbao cultural experience hall.

Location: No 206 Jiefang Street, Nanxiang town

Open: All day

Ticket: Free

Contact: 021-5912-5503

 

Anting Old Street

A historic scenic area offering tower climbs, old street views, traditional crafts like dyeing and printing, and experiences such as an automobile cultural art space, intangible heritage encounters, F1 virtual racing, photo ops, and Peking Opera.

Location: Anting town

Open: All day

Contact: 021-3954-2386

Yong'an Pagoda is a landmark building on Anting Old Street, standing at a height of 56.88 meters. It complements the Puti Temple, Yansi Bridge, and Antingjing River, creating a picturesque scene. Inside the pagoda are Buddha statues, bronze carvings, Guanyin lacquer paintings, bamboo carvings, calligraphy, and more.

Location: No 788 Anting Old Street, Anting town

Open: Tuesday – Sunday 9 am – 11 am, 14 pm – 17 pm

Ticket: 20 yuan per person

Contact: 021-3954-2386, 021-6957-0122

 

Sources: WeChat account of Jiading district administration of culture and tourism, "shanghaifabu" WeChat account