What do you get by combining Shanghai's countryside with scenic spots? The answer is Shanghai Langxia Countryside Park. As a village, it offers authentic rural experiences. As a park, it has scenery that is achingly beautiful.

An aerial photograph of Shanghai Langxia Countryside Park. [Photo/Official WeChat account of Shanghai Langxia Countryside Park]

1. Langxia Countryside Park

In Langxia Countryside Park, visitors can appreciate classic Jinshan architecture, which is known for its white walls, black tiles, and guanyindou-style gable roof (an architectural style that features tiles laid on top of the walls to create a flat-backed surface). A range of events, such as half marathons, cycling competitions and Spring Festival galas, are held in the park throughout the year.

Tourists appreciate peony flowers in the park. [Photo/Official WeChat account of Shanghai Langxia Countryside Park]

2. Mingyue Shantang

Mingyue Shantang, which literally translates to Moonlit Mountain Pond, is a space that inspires relaxation and fun. The history of Shantang Old Street dates back 300 years to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). With the Shantang Bridge connecting what is now Shanghai and Zhejiang, the old town is a special link between the historic Wu and Yue states. The mountain pond is also the birthplace of Bozishu, a national-level intangible cultural heritage that involves playing the cymbal with a chopstick.

The Shantang Bridge connects Shanghai and Zhejiang. [Photo/Official WeChat account of Mingyue Shantang]

3. Zhonghua Village Agritainment

The agritainment offers visitors a wide range of accommodations and activities to choose from. In the themed hotels, visitors can explore rural lifestyles and indulge in nature's beauty. In agritainment restaurants, the rustic cuisine is ready to satisfy the taste buds of all food enthusiasts.

A view of the agritainment restaurant. [Photo/Official WeChat account of Shanghai Langxia Countryside Park]

Sources: Official WeChat account of Shanghai Langxia Countryside Park via "gh_d1572a4a6aa3", official WeChat account of Mingyue Shantang via "gh_29a812f6091f"