Shanghai Chongming! It feels like falling into a summer in the South of France! Stunningly beautiful

Escape the bustling city, Chongming Island just 1 hour away is the perfect way to enjoy spring🌿 Here’s a 2-day 1-night travel guide for Chongming Island, with fewer crowds, beautiful scenery, and great photo spots! 🌅Day 1: Nature Healing Journey 📍Dongtan Wetland Park (Dongwang Avenue, Chenjia Town, Chongming District) Shanghai’s largest wetland park, renting a bike to ride around is super relaxing~ In March, you can see flocks of migratory birds; in September, the vast reed fields are breathtaking, and the windmill clusters along the way are perfect for photos! Don’t miss climbing the Seaview Tower in the park for an amazing view of the Yangtze River estuary. 📍Popular Dingba (1 km south of Baozhen Bus Station) Filming location of "Cry Me a Sad River"! The lonely dam that can only be reached at low tide. It’s best to visit between 4-6 pm when the sunset turns the river golden, creating a perfect atmosphere. For navigation, set the destination to "Baozhen Pier" and enter via the small path next to the bus station. 🌄Day 2: Artistic Countryside Experience 📍Xisha Pearl Lake (Mingzhu Lake Road, Lvhua Town) A hidden gem lake with few people and beautiful scenery! The 70,000 sqm lawn is perfect for picnics and kite flying. There’s a super long wooden boardwalk by the lake, and the transparent bubble houses in the dawn redwood forest look like a fairy tale world. Secret tip: stargazing here is amazing too. 📍Qianwei Eco Village (Qianwei Village, Shuxin Town) A real-life happy farm! You can pick strawberries (March-May) and catch crayfish (June-September). The village’s popular homestays all have small courtyards and swings. Highly recommend trying Chongming cake at the "Old Flavor" stall at the village entrance, freshly steamed and super sticky warm. ‼️Must-Try Foods ✔️Braised Goat Meat (Recommended restaurant: Lao Mao Farmhouse) ✔️Chongming Cake (Tricycle stall at Qianwei Village entrance) ✔️Golden Melon (Super sweet, available June-August only) ✔️Freshwater Crab (Must-eat from September to November) 🚗 Transportation Tips Self-driving is most convenient, but the Shen-Chong bus line also reaches the island. Ferry: Shidongkou Pier - South Gate Pier (car ferry available) Attractions are spread out on the island, remember to save the taxi driver’s number. 💡 Practical Tips • Bring mosquito repellent in April-May • Essential sun hat + sunglasses on sunny days • Book homestays 2 weeks in advance, weekends get fully booked • Strawberry picking prices vary by farm, remember to compare Chongming Island in spring is truly full of healing power! Fewer crowds, no squeezing, and you can pretend you’re in Kenting. Time to update your photo collection, ladies~