[2025 Shanghai Attraction] Travel Guide for Shanghai Hanxiang Water Garden (Updated May)

For now my favorite ancient park im Shanghai: the Hanxiang Water Culture Park, located approx 30km south-west from downtown. It takes a while to go there, but you definitely will not be disappointed if you like this old architecture from Ming & Qing dynasty with around 30 bridges.

The traditional Chinese Buildings in Shanghai Hanxiang Water Garden are a must to see in person. This whole majestic place was was established by around 3000 local village residents to use as a water ecosystem garden to secure the clean drinking water source from Huangpu river in Shanghai City. You are able to see the tranquil lakes, different types of bridges, various ancient buildings and a wide range of vegetation, but what make this park wonderful is definitely the architecture of every pavilion, building and bridge, it is so typical Chinese which is what as a tourist you are looking for. It is a good place with nice views to visit and relax. Even though the location is not very convenient as it is a bit far from downtown, it is still totally worthy to visit. #passionpassport #holidays #exploring #china #passionpassport

Shanghai Hanxiang Water Garden is one of the largest and most beautiful parks in Shanghai. The whole visit, including walking around and taking pictures should last between 1 to 2 hours. This place is surrounded just with nature and fresh air. There are many trail options which are serene, peaceful, not crowded, lush green and an easy to walk. This is a nice park to stroll around or chill out with friends. The gardens, grass and trees are well maintained and all the park is very clean. Public toilets are accessible and there are some small shops to buy water, ice cream or some basic snacks. This place has a picturesque lake but not for swimming. It is more comfortable to visit this park in the morning or late afternoon as the weather feels extremely hot in summer. Best season to visit should be Spring or Autumn which offer a mild temperature and the colours of the trees are stunning. #passionpassport #holidays #exploring #china #passionpassport

Ancient Gallery Bridge at Hanxiang Water Garden is a place that you can’t miss if you are in the city of Shanghai. The whole visit to this park, including walking around and taking pictures should last between 1 to 2 hours. The park is located in a serene surroundings. There are several walking trails, lots of trees, well kept grass fields and beautiful gardens. Beautiful surroundings, impressive old Chinese architecture are two characteristics that make worthy to visit this place. The price of admission is quite cheap, I totally recommend this place to visit with family or friends. Bring your walking shoes, water bottle and camera as you will love to capture stunning pictures from many angles. #passionpassport #holidays #exploring #china #passionpassport

The benefit Bridge at Hanxiang Water Garden is a place that you can’t miss if you are in the city of Shanghai. The whole visit to this park, including walking around and taking pictures should last between 1 to 2 hours. The park is located in a serene surroundings. There are several walking trails and many trees, grass fields and different types of flowers . Beautiful surroundings, impressive old Chinese architecture are two characteristics that make worthy to visit this place. The price of admission is quite cheap, I totally recommend this place to visit with family or friends. Bring your walking shoes, water bottle and camera as there are many places to explore inside this place Flower spotting in Hanxiang Water Garden must be included in the TO-DO list of activities to try during your visit in Shanghai. This park is located in a serene surroundings. There are several walking trails and many trees, grass fields and different types of flowers . The whole visit, including walking around and taking pictures should last between 1 to 2 hours. The place is very well maintained, clean and beautiful ornate buildings. Spring and early summer seasons are the best times to visit as you will see more colourful flowers. This is an incredible experience for those who love nature and flowers. Bring your walking shoes and camera because there are too many places to explore around. #passionpassport #holidays #exploring #china #passionpassport

The Water Expo Park is located in Pengdu Village, Maqiao Town, Minhang District, Shanghai. It is named after the place name "Han Cang", which is said to be the residence left by Han Xiangzi, one of the Eight Immortals in ancient times. It is a water ecological garden built to protect the safety of Shanghai’s drinking water intake (I didn’t know there was such a garden with this function, I love it! [Cute]) This year, a series of shooting scenes rarely seen in Shanghai have been carefully created in the Water Expo Park. We took some special environmental portraits with themes such as "Fisherman's Evening Song", "Persimmons and Wishful Thinking", "Shepherdess", etc., which was very enjoyable; we hung blessing plaques under the thousand-year-old camphor tree; and placed a river lantern on the bank of the Huangpu River to pray for blessings; As the sun sets, a unique iron flower show is staged at the Water Expo Park. The craftsmen use water as their canvas and iron flowers as their brushstrokes. As they dance, gorgeous light paintings slowly unfold in the water. The iron flowers danced and bloomed in the air, like auspicious fire descending, lighting up the entire night. As night falls, the Water Expo Park is quiet but bustling with occasional noises, from the footsteps of photographers and the clicking of cameras. The Water Expo Park with its light show is so beautiful.

Hanxiang Water Expo Park is located in Minhang District, Shanghai, and is a unique garden. It is based on water culture and classical garden art, and skillfully combines the softness of Jiangnan water towns with the elegance of classical architecture. The park is home to many ancient buildings, such as ancient bridges, archways, and pavilions from the Ming and Qing dynasties. These buildings were relocated from various places, carefully restored and rebuilt, and distributed throughout the garden in an orderly manner. Each ancient bridge carries the memory of history, and its unique shape and exquisite carvings are amazing; the archway shows the culture and glory of the past; the pavilion is a place for tourists to rest, and sitting in the pavilion, you can enjoy the surrounding lakes, green trees, and flowers. The water system of the Water Expo Park is crisscrossed, with lakes and streams connected to each other, and the willows on the banks of the water sway with the wind. Walking along the winding paths, shuttling between ancient buildings and water features, it seems that you can hear the whispers of history and feel the tranquility and beauty of the years. This is not only a place for garden landscapes, but also an important window for inheriting and displaying Chinese water culture and ancient architectural culture, allowing every visitor to immerse themselves in it, appreciate the profound charm of traditional culture, and enjoy an unforgettable cultural and visual feast.

There is an old house not far from home in Minhang, the Jin Family Ancestral Hall. I decided to visit it on a weekend city walk. It is a niche attraction. Apart from the administrator, there were only me and my child (and a cat sleeping inside). - The Jin Family Ancestral Hall is a traditional courtyard with three entrances and five rooms. It was opened to the public in June 2020 after renovation. It was formerly the Jin Family Charity House. The existing building was built in 1918 and is an immovable cultural relic registered in Minhang District. In addition, there are the former residences of Gu Yan and Jin Qingzhang on the short old street of Hexiang Bridge. There is also a beautiful brick-carved gatehouse in the old Jin Family house, but it is surrounded by construction fences. I hope it will be repaired and opened soon. - [One-day Tour of Old Minhang] See Route Map 2 ① Hanxiang Water Expo Park, Ancient Bridge Museum ② Jin Family Ancestral Hall, Maqiao Hexiang Bridge Old Street ③ Ancient Wisteria Garden, Ming Dynasty ancient wisteria with a history of nearly 500 years ④ Red Garden, a low-key park for viewing red leaves in autumn and winter ⑤ Zero Bay Library, a free library and a good place for parent-child activities ⑥ Huayi Wanchuang New Place, a good place for taking photos on sunny days ⑦ Maqiao Ancient Cultural Site, one of the four ancient cultural sites in Shanghai

🌟Hanxiang Water Garden is located in Pengdu Village, Maqiao Town, Minhang District, Shanghai. It is adjacent to the Huangpu River and covers an area of about 400 mu. 🌈When you enter Hanxiang Water Garden, the first thing you will see is the corridor and stone bridge in the lake. They are connected to each other, connecting the pavilions and bridges, forming a picture of Jiangnan classical gardens that integrates nature and culture. 🌟In winter, the park is less colorful and more peaceful.

Hanxiang Water Expo Park (No. 3805, Jiangchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai) is an ancient bridge garden hidden in Shanghai. The entire park is of moderate size. You can stop and take pictures as you walk. You can take pictures at will. Ladies who love taking pictures can wear classical/Hanfu (also provided in the park for a fee) and take beautiful photos.

Here, you can feel the unique charm of the Jiangnan water town. As soon as you enter the park, it feels like you have traveled to another quiet and simple world. Ancient bridges can be seen everywhere in the park, and each one carries its own history and story. Some bridge railings are exquisitely carved, as if they are whispering the prosperity of the past. Strolling along the river, the lush trees on the shore are reflected in the sun, and the tree shadows are mottled, and the scenery is beautiful. The ancient buildings in the park are scattered and full of ancient charm. 📸There are really a lot of photo check-in points! Standing on the ancient bridge, using the river and ancient buildings as the background, you can take a big shot at random. Or in the corridor of the ancient building, the gentle atmosphere is easy to grasp. ✨Play tips: 👉Be sure to choose a sunny day, the light is excellent, and the photos are super out. 👉Remember to wear comfortable shoes, after all, the park is relatively large and you have to walk a lot.

On the first day and the first weekend of June, the popular Maya Beach Water Park and Shanghai Sun Island Beach Swimming Pool are both opening at this time. Water lovers want to go there but are afraid of the crowds, so we went directly PICK out ⬇️these ones 👉 Jigao Tuwowo pancoat paradise Don’t think that his house is only suitable for walking kids, we big kids can still have fun! All kinds of childlike amusement facilities are simply natural and beautiful backgrounds, and they look great no matter how you take them! In fact, there are already 2️⃣Rabbit Nests in Shanghai. This one is located in Yuehu Sculpture Park in Sheshan, Songjiang, which is closer to the city. The other one, although larger in area, is located in Chuansha, which is further away from the city. In Shanghai Lavender Park. And when it comes to water play, Yuehu is even better. Not only does the park come with water play projects such as Happy Water Valley, Cloud Waterway, and Moon Boat, but there is also a beautiful water curtain bridge/water-friendly beach/in the Yuehu Sculpture Park. Water stage. 👉 Hanxiang Water Expo Don’t think that Hanxiang Water Expo is only suitable for taking antique photos, then you must not know that you can also go kayaking here! Traveling between naturally formed rivers, surrounded by ancient Chinese buildings, ancient trees and bridges, this water kayaking experience is so special! What’s even more unexpected is that now the Hanxiang Water Expo Park also offers camping and barbecue facilities. The entire set can be rented by GET, so you can easily carry your bag and play. 👉 Shanghai Jinshan City Beach The crowds at the swimming area in previous summers are still vivid in my mind. However, if you go now, you can go out to sea at different times, buy a more cost-effective combination ticket, and enjoy water karting, sailing experience, and dam sightseeing.

The Hanxiang Shui Expo Garden is located in the southwest of Maqiao Town, Minhang District, bordering the Huangpu River to the south and Songjiang to the west, separated by a stream called Nü'er Jing. It is named 'Hanxiang', and indeed, it has some connection with Han Xiangzi, one of the Eight Immortals. This place was originally called Han Cang, and legend has it that Han Xiangzi once lived here. As to the veracity of this tale, no one has really verified it; in stories, what is said to be true is true, and what is not is also true. However, although the water expo garden was built only more than 20 years ago, its layout and architecture do indeed possess some ancient charm. The uniqueness of the water expo garden lies in its bridges. They are both characteristic and can be considered unparalleled. There are more than 20 ancient bridges built during the Ming and Qing dynasties in the garden, with one every twenty or thirty steps, and in some places, bridges are connected one after another. There are stone arch bridges with hunched shoulders, delicate stone slab bridges, as well as exquisitely small brick bridges and little wooden bridges with painted railings, forming a group of ancient bridges of great ornamental and research value, adding a sense of historical depth and the cultural charm of the Jiangnan water towns to the museum. Among these stone bridges, there is the Xingshi Bridge, which was moved from the banks of the Grand Canal and was originally built during the Yongzheng era; the Longfeng Bridge, which was moved from the countryside of Zhejiang and was originally built in the eleventh year of Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty (1378); the Xiaohuan Bridge, which was built in the seventh year of Qianlong (1742); and the Daiji Bridge, which was built in the second year of Jiaqing (1797). Each bridge has its own story. Walking over different bridges, one feels different emotions. Of course, in addition to bridges, there are ancient trees nearly a thousand years old, and there are also legends of Han Xiangzi. Strolling leisurely through the Hanxiang Shui Cultural Expo Garden, one is surrounded by lush bamboo, weeping willows, towering ancient trees, and elegant and unique pavilions and terraces, feeling as if one is in a Suzhou garden. A clear and winding stream flows through the garden, adding a sense of tranquility and vitality to the quiet atmosphere. Hanxiang Shui Expo Garden

99% of Shanghai residents don't know about this Chinese-style garden~. 🤓 Locals come to Han Xiang Shui Bo Garden for the first time, and are amazed by the beautiful Chinese-style garden scenery! 🌿 Small bridges over flowing water, pavilions, towers, and waterside galleries~ 600 ancient trees are lush and thriving, including a thousand-year-old camphor tree! 56 Chinese-style ancient bridges, of which thirty are ancient stone bridges from the Ming and Qing dynasties collected from provinces such as Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui~ 🖼 In addition to appreciating the poetic and picturesque garden scenery, the garden also has Hui-style architecture teahouses, romantic camping sites for barbecue and tea boiling around a fire, and experiences like feeding small animals and tank driving~ 🚣🏻 Of course, paddling kayaks through the bridge tunnels, offers a different perspective to appreciate the beauty of the garden~ 🍱 There are also dining facilities and 📷 an ancient-style photo studio in the garden~ 💰 Ticket information: 36 yuan 📍 Address: No. 3805 Jiangchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai 🕙 Business hours: Monday to Sunday, all day 8:00—16:00 🚉 Transportation strategy: Transfer from Xinzhuang Subway Station to Subway Line 5, then to Mindong Line or Maqiao No.1 Bus 🚙 Parking information: There is a parking lot at the entrance (5 yuan/hour)

To the east of Songjiang, north of Fengxian, southwest of Minhang, and on the bank of Pujiang River, there is a garden called Han Xiang. The garden is built with bridges as its scenery. Whenever there is a place in Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang, we will explore the bridges. If there is a bridge, we will identify its corridors, beams, arches, cables and floats. Except for the initial boats and beams, all the rest are collected. After years of searching, more than 30 bridges were found, most of which were made of beams and arches, and some had corridors, but none were found during the search. Entering from the main gate, you can see the Nine-Curve Beam Bridge, which is connected to two arch bridges, connecting three continents, which may be a metaphor for Penglai. Going south along the bridge, there are several pavilions and towers connected by covered bridges, scattered over the lake like pearls and jade falling on a plate with stars scattered in between. There are green plants everywhere, including ginkgo, camphor, crape myrtle, papaya, golden osmanthus, silver osmanthus, fraxinus chinensis, red beech, white beech, boxwood and so on. The ancients regarded mountains and rivers as beautiful, therefore: Mountains without water are not beautiful; water without mountains is not majestic. There are lakes, pools, ponds and ponds in the park, and Taihu stones, Sanjiang red, stalactites, volcanic rocks, Lingbi stones, etc. are moved in to present the momentum of mountains and rivers and show the style of Jiangnan. I heard that there are Maqiao Ancient Cultural Relics Simulation Museum, Dong Qichang Painting Academy, etc. in the park. However, I searched everywhere in the park but couldn't find it. Later I searched online but there were only texts but no pictures. Some people said that it had not been built yet. Although the garden is beautiful, it has flaws. The entrance fee is not cheap, and the park only allows picnics and lunch to satisfy hunger. There are no food or snacks to satisfy your cravings. It is a pity that all the food and snacks are sold outside the park. In the year 2023, in the year of Guimao, in Maqiao Town

❤Reason for recommendation: A classical garden built on water, and also a museum of ancient bridges, with about 50 large and small bridges, very charming. Little sisters who love Hanfu photography must not miss it, it's really a great place for photos. When you're tired, you can also go kayaking, the park has a camping⛺️ground, barbecue, and you can also cook tea around the stove, you can spend a wonderful day here. 📍Detailed address: No. 3805 Jiangchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai 🚉Travel strategy: Self-driving🚗 (There are parking spaces at the entrance of the park) 🕙Business hours: 8:00-16:00

|Ancient bridge garden hidden in Shanghai. Happy holidays! Are there a lot of people at various tourist attractions during holidays? Today, Xiao Lajiao recommends everyone to go to a treasure travel destination [Hanxiang Water Expo Park] which has beautiful scenery and few people even on holidays like May Day. 【Address】No. 3805, Jiangchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai [Parking] There is a parking lot at the entrance of the scenic spot, which is free. If it is full, go to the parking lot opposite the scenic spot, which costs 3.5 yuan per hour. [Tickets] Purchase tickets online for 33 yuan per person, and scan the QR code to enter the park. 【Play time】2 hours to half a day [Travel Guide] The entire park is antique and very beautiful, giving it the feeling of a Jiangnan classical garden. There are many ancient bridges inside, and each bridge has an explanation, allowing everyone to learn about history while traveling. It is really very good [photogenic], I recommend wearing [Hanfu] to take beautiful photos!!!! [Entertainment Projects] There are many entertainment projects. However, please note that you are not allowed to bring your own tent to the scenic area unless you pay 80 yuan for the camping fee. But there is a tent area in the scenic area, all of which are set up, so you can just go and sit there. The [Double BBQ] is 228 yuan, for 2 people, including a tent and table. chair. [Tea brewing around the fire] 68 for two people, including a set of tea sets and a 3-hour afternoon tea. There is also [kayaking] 139 per person per hour, and I saw many kayaks in the pool. [Hanfu rental] 1 set without makeup 88 per hour, Jiao goes out to play 2 sets cost 158 ​​per hour, including 268 per hour for the photographer. There is a [beautiful scenery], [few people, and many activities] inside. Couples, families and the whole family can visit the gardens, enjoy the beautiful scenery, camp and kayak. Yes, there are several [farmhouses] at the entrance of the scenic area. It is also quite nice to have some Tujia cuisine at the entrance after playing in the afternoon. good! I wish everyone a happy mood and go out more to play ~ I love you

Shanghai Hanxiang Water Expo Garden is an ancient-style garden created by the farmers of Maqiao Town, Shanghai. As the first group of people in Maqiao who became wealthy during the reform and opening up, with the accumulation of funds, the first thing the town thought of was how to let their 'mud-legged' people enjoy themselves in their own park without having to travel far. After several years of construction, and with the strong support of the relevant departments in the city, it officially opened to the public in 2002. Hanxiang Garden was successful and attracted citizens from the surrounding area to come and take pictures. After more than twenty years of nurturing by the wind and rain, today, the garden is lush with trees and ancient trees cluster together. The eaves of the pavilions are raised, and there are small bridges over flowing water. The scenery is charming and makes people linger. It is said that there are nearly 50 ancient bridges in the garden, which can be called an expo of ancient bridges. Hanxiang Garden can be visited all year round, but the best time to visit is in spring. At that time, the garden is full of greenery and spring is in the air. Visitors entering Hanxiang Garden feel as if they have come to a primitive forest that nourishes the lungs and invigorates the body. Of course, some people in Shanghai also praise Hanxiang Garden as Shanghai's backyard. Why is it called Hanxiang Garden? It is said that the place where the park is located used to be called Han Cang Village, and it is rumored that Han Xiangzi, one of the eight immortals in the myth of the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, once lived here, hence the name of the park today, 'Hanxiang Garden'. In the author's opinion, history is history, and myth is myth. These two are not related at all, it is purely a groundless talk! As we all know, the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea is a myth in Chinese literature. Of course, Han Xiangzi, one of the Eight Immortals, is also a mythical figure that does not exist. Therefore, how could Han Feizi have lived in Han Cang Village? It's really inexplicable! 【Transportation Information】Take Metro Line 1 to Xinzhuang Station, transfer to Line 5 to the terminal station, then transfer to Maqiao Bus No. 1 to Hanxiang Garden

It’s so cool to stroll among the pavilions and towers on a hot summer day! On top. Away from the hustle and bustle, find this fairyland. The park is not very big but it can be described as "a new scene at every step". It’s so cool to stroll among the pavilions and towers on a hot summer day! This can be considered a real summer resort in Shanghai.

#2024TravelWish Hanxiang Water Expo Park, this unique water culture theme park, is famous for its rich water-related exhibitions and beautiful water features. This is not only a good place for leisure and entertainment, but also an ideal choice for learning and experiencing water culture. When I entered Hanxiang Water Expo Park, I was first attracted by its vast lake and ingeniously designed waterscape. There are several exhibition areas in the park that showcase water culture and water ecology. Through interactive displays and educational activities, these exhibition areas allow visitors to gain a deeper understanding of the importance of water and the protection of water resources🌏. In addition to educational exhibitions, Hanxiang Water Expo Park also offers a wealth of leisure activities. There are amusement facilities suitable for families and children, as well as activities such as boating on the lake and viewing the fish pond, which allow visitors to get close to nature and experience the charm of water while enjoying their leisure time🚣♀️. In short, Hanxiang Water Expo Park is not only a good place to appreciate beautiful water scenery and enjoy outdoor activities, but also a treasure land to learn about water culture and understand the importance of water resources. Every visit here brings you a dual experience of knowledge and fun.

Han Xiang Water Park, a pearl of Shanghai! This water park located at the upstream water intake of the Huangpu River is simply a museum of ancient bridges and a conservation area for famous trees and ancient trees. There are not only more than 600 ancient trees with a history of over a hundred years, but also 25 ancient bridges. Each ancient bridge has a unique design and historical background, they are like time tunnels, taking us back to the past. Here, we can appreciate the stones of ten thousand years, the ancient trees of a thousand years, and the bridges of a hundred years, and appreciate the mysteries of nature and the profoundness of traditional culture. The classical garden design in the park is also ingenious, with various pavilions, platforms, buildings, and towers, incorporating the elements of water, bridges, trees, flowers, grass, and wood, making people feel as if they are in a fairyland. The scenery here is very charming, whether it's the sea of flowers in spring, the blue sky and clear water in summer, the red leaves all over the ground in autumn, or the silver-clad winter, all can bring people a wonderful enjoyment. Han Xiang Water Park is not only a tourist attraction, but also a treasure for finding history and nature. Here, we can feel the spirit of exploration in finding the natural ecology and traditional culture lost in history. Therefore, whether you want to feel the charm of history or enjoy the beauty of nature, this is an excellent choice!

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