About Spring in Chongming: Breezes, Wildflowers, and Kites

As the seasons begin and all things revive, spring in Chongming brings gentle breezes, wildflowers, and kites.

The Qingming Festival holiday has begun, so gather your friends and head to Chongming for some fun!

Today, let me recommend some must-visit spots in Chongming. Spring is the best season for an outing.

Shanghai's Changxing Island—a beautiful oasis tucked away behind Shanghai. The Changxing Island Country Park, located in the island's heart, is a must-visit for Shanghai residents to enjoy flowers and spring. As the largest country park in Shanghai, the first to be certified as a national AAAA-level tourist attraction, and among the first batch of all-for-one tourism holiday demonstration zones, the park boasts a rich variety of flowers along its paths and waterways. Visitors can ride bamboo rafts to soak in the blooming scenery along the way.

With spring in full bloom, the park's new large-scale natural landscape viewing areas—'Sea of Plum Garden' and 'Iris Art Garden'—are about to open, taking center stage. These areas are landmark artistic landscapes specially created for Changxing Island Country Park as a sub-venue of the 2021 China Flower Expo and the 2021 Shanghai International Flower Show.

Other floral displays are equally stunning: pear blossoms like snow create a serene spring scene, while rapeseed flowers, peach blossoms, and distant woods together paint a beautiful spring tableau.

In the park's Peach Blossom Land, mountain peach blossoms have quietly bloomed—their innocent beauty softening the spring light. And of course, the crabapple flowers are still going strong~

In Qianwei Village, Shuxin Town, Chongming District, there is the 'Xi Yuan' (Happiness Garden) on Sea Flower Island. This is a cultural and museum tourism park themed around Chinese 'happiness culture,' displaying hundreds of exquisitely carved antique items from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Among them, 28 ancient beds are especially precious—their weathered wood grain and intricate carvings embody profound traditional Chinese culture. Let's take a look inside~

Stepping into Xi Yuan, you'll find tiered antique-style buildings forming three courtyard complexes: the 'Red Dowry and Wedding Celebrations' exhibition area, the 'Shared Dreams' area, and the 'Hundred Sons' Paradise' area. Each area uses a matrix layout and immersive storytelling to progressively showcase the charm of Chinese happiness culture.

In the 'Red Dowry and Wedding Celebrations' area, exhibits are all related to marriage. The betrothal gift baskets used by the groom's family, the wooden dowry chests, hexagonal jewelry boxes, fruit trays for offerings, and wedding certificates... Most of these items and documents date from the Qing dynasty onward, preserving precious historical and social details about the marriages they once celebrated.

Every object in Xi Yuan is steeped in cultural significance. If you want to learn about centuries of Chinese traditional happiness culture, it's well worth a visit.

Chongming's Xisha Flower Valley (formerly the Lotus Expo Park) has undergone a new upgrade, featuring a vibrant display of colorful windmills. Take a leisurely stroll and enjoy some relaxing time.

A grand kite flying show features ocean-themed kites and more, chasing and playing in the blue sky, where clouds and kites stretch out together—truly magical and beautiful.

The Hundred Beasts Zoo makes a stunning debut, gathering creatures from the African continent, the Ice Age, and the dinosaur era—an immersive science adventure about to begin.

Chongming's Shou'an Temple, located at the southern end of Jin'ao Mountain, five li east of Chongming county, is one of the four great ancient temples on Chongming Island. Built during the Chunyou period of the Song Dynasty, it has a history of over 700 years.

After seeing so many sights, let me recommend a unique restaurant. You need to eat well while having fun, after all~

Good food and beautiful scenery always go together. The Qianwei 1966 Restaurant inside Changxing Island Country Park is offering seasonal spring creative dishes for a limited time. Spring chives, bamboo shoots, and local freshwater delicacies from Changxing Island combine to create unique, fresh flavors. Since their launch, gourmets have been quick to book.

A perfect trip is when both heart and body are on the road. Your 'spring good luck' is now being delivered—keep your spirits high!

Travelogue Contents: 1. Changxing Island Country Park 2. Sea Flower Island 'Xi Yuan' (Happiness Garden) 3. Lotus Expo Park 4. Shou'an Temple 5. Qianwei 1966 Restaurant Travel Information Hotel Index Guide Index Flight Index Website Navigation Tour Index Cruise Index Corporate Travel Index Partnerships Affiliate Program Friendly Links Corporate Gift Card Purchases Insurance Agency Agency Cooperation Hotel Joining Destination & Scenic Area Cooperation More Partnership Opportunities About Ctrip About Ctrip Ctrip Hot Topics Contact Us Careers User Agreement Privacy Policy Business License Security Center Ctrip Content Center Intellectual Property Trip.com Group Algorithm Disclosure