Nestled on Chongming Island, a well-known ecological sanctuary, Yuhaitang Scenic Area welcomes visitors with its signature flowering crabapple blossoms. This rural getaway combines natural beauty, cultural experiences, eco-leisure, and sustainable innovation, earning it national AAA tourist attraction status in 2020.

Discover the scenic highlights through its 18 distinctive places, which include:

• A countryside complex that offers cozy container lodgings and quiet walking paths
• A garden filled with crabapple bonsai, displaying 76 different varieties, accompanied by digital guides
• Xin'an Old Street, a charming lane lined with well-preserved traditional architecture
• A creative agricultural zone where imaginative art installations are crafted from straw
• A seasonal floral landscape that shifts in color and mood throughout the year

Beyond sightseeing, visitors can camp under the stars, drive off-road vehicles along muddy trails, and participate in guided tours departing from the visitor center. The area also showcases locally developed products, such as herbal vine-tea items and crabapple-themed crafts, allowing visitors to take home a distinctive reminder of Chongming.

If you go

• Where: No 1999 Beixing Highway, Sanxing town, Chongming district
• Open: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
• Admission: Free entry; some activities may have separate fees. Please refer to on-site notices for details.

(Updated on Dec 9, 2025)

Source: Chongming district government