Tourist Route
Tourist route: Vermilion Bird Gate – Golden Bell Terrace – Ji Xian Square – San Yuan Palace, Zhi Ye Zen Temple – Red Wall wintersweet – YOUNG Dust-Brushing Hermitage Art Museum – Duo Yun Academy – Guan Yu Temple, City God Temple – Archaeological Site Exhibition Hall – Guangfulin Cultural Exhibition Hall (Water Museum) – Fuling Tower.
Guangfulin Landmark
A triple-eaved tower building in the style of the Han and Tang Dynasties, with a three-story, four-cornered wooden structure pavilion.
Zhi Ye Zen Temple
Rebuilt to commemorate the good deeds of Zhi Ye Zen Master, who was known for his medical treatments and rescues among the people.
Ji Xian Square and San Yuan Palace
Where the internet-famous reflections are captured; wearing Hanfu to take photos here is very beautiful, with the pink walls and black tiles reflecting in the pool water like a mirror.
YOUNG Dust-Brushing Hermitage Art Museum
Next to Zhi Ye Zen Temple, is easy to miss, but this century-old residence has a unique courtyard that is free of charge.
Duo Yun Academy
Originally known as ‘Jiufeng Academy’, established by Cao Tai, the son of Cao Chen, a resident of Guangfulin, as a place of seclusion upon returning to his hometown. It exudes an antique charm with its courtyards ideal for photography. If time permits, one can enjoy a cup of coffee and bask in the sun.
Giant Bone Needle
A massive cylindrical
Guangfulin Cultural Site
Location: Guangfulin Cultural Site, Songjiang District, Guangfulin Road, Lane 3260
Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00
Admission: Free, no reservation required (museum charges a fee)
Transportation: Subway Line 9 Songjiang University Town Station.
Tianma Mountain
Tianma Mountain, referred to as the ‘Shanghai Leaning Tower of Pisa’, is often joked about for not being very high, with an elevation of just over 100 meters. Climbing it can be surprisingly tiring due to the steep slopes. The mountain, one of the Nine Peaks of Yunjian, has lush vegetation and a serene environment. It features cultural landmarks such as the Memorial Park of the Three High Officials, Sword Viewing Pavilion, Flute Listening Pavilion, and Pine Lying Pavilion, as well as the Hu Zhu Pagoda, also known as the Hu Zhu Bao Guang Pagoda. Built during the Northern Song Dynasty with a brick and stone structure, the seven-story octagonal tower stands at 18.82 meters tall, with a lean that surpasses that of the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy. It is a protected cultural site in Shanghai. Legend has it that Emperor Gaozong of the Southern Song Dynasty once donated relics that emit light, hence the name Hu Zhu Bao Guang Pagoda. An ancient ginkgo tree to the east of the pagoda, with branches resembling dragon claws, is said to have been planted by Zhou Wenda and is known as the ‘mountain god’s hand’, supporting and protecting the Hu Zhu Pagoda for thousands of years.
