Countryside Escapes | Jiading: Fruit picking, pottery, and rural art

As part of the 2026 Golden Autumn Consumption Season, Shanghai has introduced countryside travel routes across nine districts.

Discover Changning: Historic villas, greenways, and gardens to explore

Shanghai's Changning district, named one of the world's 40 coolest neighborhoods by Time Out in 2026, features historic villas, ecological greenways, and public parks in its western area.

Discover four countryside retreats in Qingpu district

Qingpu has claimed the most newly certified 2026 five-star rural homestays in Shanghai, leading the city with four of the 12 top-tier recipients released by the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism.

Pink muhly grass blooms in Baoshan district

Pink muhly grass at Xingzhi Memorial Square in Dachang town, Shanghai's Baoshan district, is in full bloom, highlighting the area's transformation from an industrial hub into a livable garden community.

Countryside Escapes | Jinshan: Flower fields, fruit farms, and waterside villages

As part of the 2026 Golden Autumn Consumption Season, Shanghai has introduced countryside travel routes across nine districts. The second installment of this nine-part series explores Jinshan district.

Peak autumn blooms draw visitors to TOP Central Park

Autumn magic is in full bloom at TOP Central Park in Shanghai's Putuo district this October.

Walking Hongkou: riverside, old streets, living stories

From riverfront views to historic streets and cultural landmarks, Shanghai’s Hongkou district offers plenty to explore on foot. Below are three walking routes, each taking around 1.5 to 2 hours.

Five themed travel routes unveil autumn scenery across Qingpu

Featuring waterfront landscapes, ancient towns, rural scenery, commercial districts, and outdoor recreation, five newly released themed travel routes showcase the diverse autumn charm of Qingpu district.

Free shuttle bus connects Shanghai's West Bund attractions

A free shuttle bus now links Longyao Road Metro Station with Gate M Nest Park and Gate M West Bund Dream Center, simplifying access to shopping, dining, and cultural sites along Shanghai's West Bund.

Countryside Escapes | Qingpu: Farms, art, and waterside villages

Three rural routes featuring mushroom picking, ancient heritage, traditional crafts, and village art spaces.