Songjiang Cultural Exploration Weekend Trip
Duration: 2 days, Time: April, Cost per person: 500 yuan, Companions: Friends, Activities: Cultural exploration, free travel. Published on 2024-04-03 01:27.
Discovering the Origins of Shanghai
How many times have you visited Shanghai, but do you know where the city’s origins lie? Let’s venture to Songjiang in Shanghai to uncover the answer. It is said that a decade in Shanghai is seen in Pudong, a century in Puxi, and a millennium in Songjiang. Songjiang boasts a rich history, with its indigenous people thriving in the Guangfulin area as early as 6000 years ago. The Guangfulin site today preserves 4000 years of local culture.
Historical Significance of Songjiang
Established as a town in the Qin Dynasty, a county in the Tang Dynasty, and a prefecture in the Yuan Dynasty, Songjiang is the cradle of ancient Shanghai’s culture and the birthplace of its historical heritage. One could say that this place is brimming with cultural relics, with the saying ‘From Tang to Qing, from ancient times to the present’.
Cultural Relics and Attractions
- The Tang Dynasty’s 陀罗尼经幢 is the oldest existing structure in Shanghai.
- The Yongfeng Bridge is one of the largest ancient bridges still standing.
- Among the five classical gardens of Shanghai, the Zui Bai Chi is a must-see.
- Yao Jia Quan, Guangfulin, Tang Village Temple, and Pingyuan Village all represent the ancient cultural essence of Songjiang.
Natural Beauty and Historical Landscapes
Songjiang is not only steeped in rich and profound historical and cultural heritage but also offers the grand landscapes of mountains and waters rarely seen in modern Shanghai. On weekends, families can come here to climb high and look far, hike through the greenery, return to nature’s embrace, and feel the pulse of history.
Itinerary for a Weekend Trip
Sharing a weekend trip to Songjiang with historical materials to ensure you don’t get lost:
- Saturday: Guangfulin Cultural Site → Tianma Mountain
- Sunday: West Sheshan → East Sheshan → Yuehu Sculpture Park
Guangfulin Cultural Site
Open the door to Guangfulin’s history; it was Guangfulin before there was a history of Songjiang. Guangfulin culture is the crystallization of the intersection of the Yangtze River Basin civilization and the Yellow River Basin civilization, and it is also the source of Shanghai’s inclusive urban spirit.
