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Escape Shanghai for a day on Chongming Island - explore ancient temples, a Confucian academy, lush forest trails, and enjoy hands-on rural activities from soy milk making to kayaking.

Highlights

• Discover Chongming Island’s temples, academies, and lush natural landscapes
• Step into history at the well-preserved Chongming Confucian Academy
• Stroll through one of China’s largest and most scenic forest parks
• Create your own local snacks, crafts, or try kayaking in the countryside
• Enjoy a personalized rural experience with 4 hands-on activities of your choice

Description

Shou’an Temple: Begin your journey with the peaceful charm of Shou’an Temple, a Tang Dynasty-era Buddhist sanctuary. The temple’s ancient halls, stone carvings, and centuries-old camphor trees create a serene retreat from the city’s bustle. Light a stick of incense and feel the calming spiritual atmosphere. Chongming Confucian Academy: Step into the cultural heart of Chongming at the Confucian Academy, first built during the Ming Dynasty. Walk under elegant stone archways, explore the main hall honoring Confucius, and learn how ancient scholars studied, debated, and shaped local culture. Dongping National Forest Park: Immerse yourself in nature at one of China’s largest man-made forests. Stroll or bike under tall poplar and gingko trees, breathe in fresh air scented with wildflowers, and, if you’re lucky, spot egrets or squirrels along the paths. It’s the perfect escape into the wild. Agricultural & Cultural Park: a charming rural retreat in the heart of Chongming Island, blending hands-on farming, traditional crafts, and eco-friendly leisure. Depending on the season and your interests, you can try fun activities like stone-grinding fresh soy milk, making traditional Chongming rice cakes, picking seasonal fruits and vegetables, crafting natural handmade soap, fishing for crabs, or paddling a kayak along tranquil country waterways. It’s a perfect place for visitors to experience authentic rural life, savor local flavors, and slow down amid beautiful natural surroundings.

Includes

Convenient Pickup: Pickup and drop-off from anywhere in Shanghai city. Your dedicated staff will confirm pickup details the evening before. Group Size: 1-12 people. Language: Guided in your selected language for a smooth experience. Tour Duration: Approximately 10 hours. Ticket: Dongping National Forest Park, Agricultural & Cultural Park (4 hands-on activities of your choice).

Important Information

• Tips: Wear comfy hiking shoes, as there are some walkings during the day.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund