[2025 Shanghai Attraction] Travel Guide for Cenbocun (Updated Sep)

🌊Directly accessible from Shanghai in 1 hour! Have a blast kayaking + BBQ and water fun at "Little Amazon"! A hidden paradise in Qingpu, Cenbu Village can be called Shanghai's Amazon! Both banks of the river are dense with metasequoia forests🌲 Kayak through the water forest, And a casual shot turns into a forest-themed blockbuster photo📸 🚣🏻Must-do Activities Chaofan Kayaking Club Beginner-friendly! Professional coaches provide patient guidance Choose between double or single kayaks You can also experience paddleboarding and dragon boating🚣‍♀️ 📍Address Cenbu Village: Jinze Town, Qingpu District Chaofan Club: No. 428 Tianshanzhuang Village, Liantian West Road 🔥Fun Tips ✅Best experience time: 4-6 PM (best light for photos) ✅Bring a change of clothes + waterproof phone bag Apply sunscreen! No shade on the river ✅Riverside BBQ can be booked (reservation required in advance) 📸Recommended Photo Spots 1️⃣Metasequoia Forest River Kayak through the dappled waterways under the trees 2️⃣Sunset Viewing Platform Taking photos of the golden water surface at dusk is amazing! 🍢Dining Options ✔Bring your own ingredients for riverside BBQ ✔Eat river fresh at a village farmhouse restaurant 🏡Accommodation Recommendations • Cenbu Village characteristic B&Bs • Jinze Ancient Town hotels (10-minute drive)

Dianshan Lake Dianshan Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Shanghai and is known as the "Lake Geneva of the East". In autumn, the trees on the shore turn golden yellow, like a natural oil painting. It is an ideal place for family outings and a paradise for photography enthusiasts. 🌈 - Best photo spots: 🌈 Rainbow Bridge, Liudi Chunxiao, Shicheng Ancient Style Street. - Featured activities: 🚣 Kayaking, 🚴 Cycling, 🔥 BBQ. 🏞️ Beautiful villages nearby: Zhujiajiao Ancient Town: Known as the "Venice of Shanghai", this thousand-year-old town is located on the shore of Dianshan Lake, like a pearl embedded in the lake and mountains. Stroll along the ancient streets, admire the well-preserved Ming and Qing architecture, and feel the rich historical and cultural atmosphere. 🌉 - Highlights: Shuang Bridge, Shen Hall, Zhang Hall, Fu'an Bridge, etc. Cenbu Village: Known as the "Little Amazon of Shanghai", experience ecological farming, leisure and vacation, and enjoy the golden wheat fields and the woods. Dianshanhu Village: Once a small fishing village, it has now become a tourist destination full of artistic atmosphere, where you can experience the local fishing culture. Caibang Village Surrounded by the lake on three sides, with clear water, beautiful environment, and simple folk customs, it is a typical Jiangnan water town. In recent years, Caibang Village has won many honors with the goal of building a beautiful countryside and has become a new favorite for rural tourism. 🌿 - Featured experiences: pastoral scenery, farming, and folk culture display. 🚗 Itinerary suggestions: 1. Morning: - 🚘 Depart from the city to Dianshan Lake, visit Rainbow Bridge or Liudi Chunxiao. 2. Noon: - 🍽️ Have lunch at a lakeside restaurant. 3. Afternoon: - 🚙 Drive to Cenbu Village or Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, visit ancient buildings, and learn about local culture and history. 4. Evening: - 🌇 Return to Dianshan Lake for water sports or camping activities. ⚠️ Notes: - Check the weather forecast in advance and bring clothes suitable for outdoor activities; - Protect the environment and do not litter; - Respect local customs and travel in a civilized manner.

Highlights: Few people and beautiful scenery, perfect for a leisurely stroll 🚶‍♀️. I went on October 3 and had a great time. 🚗Transportation: Self-driving is recommended. There is a short section of narrow road on the way, and when passing by the outer area of a residential area under construction, you need to give way to vehicles coming out of the village. 🅿️Parking: After entering the village, you can find a parking space by yourself, and it's free. 🍜Food: I checked in at "Yichi Garden". The simple meal tasted okay, and there are also private dishes. Sitting in the yard and enjoying the food is very comfortable! The afternoon sun shines down, and the warm colors are full of atmosphere. 😄Entertainment: There is a kayaking project 🚣, but I didn't experience it, so I don't know the price and feeling. Summary❗️: Cenbu Village is a semi-developed southern village. When you don't know where to go, come here for a walk, have a coffee, have a meal, sit in the courtyard and chat, it's very comfortable. Most of the village is still the home of the locals. You can see uncles and aunts taking care of the vegetable fields and crops in the nearby fields. The sun shines on the fields, which is beautiful. In addition to enjoying the scenery, you can also stroll along the country roads, feel the tranquility and beauty of the countryside, and enjoy a leisurely holiday.

Escape the hustle and bustle on the weekend, come to Cenbu Village. The village is not big, but it has everything you need: coffee, homestays, restaurants, water activities, and natural scenery. It's also a great place for a family outing. Yichi Garden Right at the entrance of the village, it's large with both indoor and outdoor seating. Yibu Caotang The environment is elegant and comfortable, with a Zen vibe, located next to Yichi Garden. Uncle Maoxun's Coffee Overlooking a field of rice paddies, drink coffee, read a book, and daydream. Dongdong's Kitchen The food is delicious, but the prices are slightly high. Jishui Club The oldest club in the village, the coaches are serious and responsible. They offer paddleboard and kayaking activities, as well as certification courses. Navigation: Cenbu Village Committee 🅿️: Free roadside parking 1 hour drive from downtown Shanghai

👍️Recommended Reasons: 1/ There are many kayaking clubs in Shanghai, and the reason for recommending Dongbang is its high cost performance. According to the coach, the price hasn't increased for several years. 2/ After entering the river, there are coaches leading the team from the front and back. There are also drones for filming. You can experience the charm of kayaking and become the star of a blockbuster. 📅Travel Tips: There are three sessions a day, one at 10 AM in the morning, and two in the afternoon. If you are afraid of the sun, choose the morning session. If you like the sun, choose the second session. If you want to see the sunset, choose the third session. Choose according to your preference. 🏨Accommodation Tips: There are homestays available in Cenbu Village. If you want to catch the early session but can't get up early, you can stay the night before. Enjoy the beauty of Cenbu Village. 💗Other Tips: 1/ When booking, the customer service lady will inform you of many precautions in advance. She answered many detailed questions, which is quite good. 2/ For those who want to have a water fight, you can bring an extra set of clothes for changing. The river is winding, and kayaking here is very enjoyable.

Cenbu Village is 1 hour away from downtown Shanghai A hidden village known as the "Little Amazon of Shanghai" Unique ecological water system Kayaking through wetlands and jungles🌿 Empty yourself amidst the wild sounds of cicadas, frogs and paddling water While enjoying the quiet summer night🌙 You can also look for opportunities to find the luminescence that is hard to touch in the city🧚 🚣‍♂️【Dongbang Kayak Club】 We chose a 3km section. The instructor was very good, the people were great and interesting. We also took a lot of photos with our mobile phone and drone along the way. ☕【Mao Sun Coffee】 The childlike graffiti on the exterior wall and the retro interior decoration are very photogenic. The store has many varieties of coffee and the owner has many travel stories. It is a very comfortable choice whether you are reading, daydreaming or basking in the sun. 🍜【Dongdong's Kitchen】 This internet-famous restaurant in the village has a history of more than ten years. Its signature rice noodles and mung bean ice are the best partner in summer. 📍【Location】Cenbu Village, Qingpu District, Shanghai 🚗【Transportation】If transportation is inconvenient, it is recommended to drive by yourself ⚠️【Note】Prepare mosquito repellent/anti-itch lotion (otherwise you will become a "gift from nature" in the eyes of mosquitoes), sunscreen products

Make the most of every weekend. This time, my friends and I will continue to explore our Magic City’s niche summer tourist destinations, check in the city’s treasure villages, and have fun on the village walk to avoid the crowds! 👉 Qingpu District, Jinze Ancient Town, Cenbu Village This is Shanghai's water source protection area, and it is also our own little Amazon. Because it is located between Zhujiajiao Ancient Town and Dianshan Lake, the entire Cenbu Village is surrounded by winding rivers, which is very suitable for various kayaking and paddle boarding sports. However, if you want to get the niche gameplay here, you should go to the quiet village at night to look for the fireflies that are rarely seen in Shanghai. On rainy nights during the rainy season, the chance of encountering fireflies is higher. 👉 Qingpu District·Shangta Ancient Town·Caibang Village This village close to Dianshan Lake is perfect for viewing lotus flowers in summer! There is an entire huge and beautiful lotus pond, with almost no end in sight. After walking for half a day, I only encountered a few tourists. 👉 Qingpu District, Liantang Ancient Town, Dongshe Village Still in Qingpu, the previously unknown Dongshe Village has become popular because of its stunning sea of ​​hydrangeas. There were too many people in the sea of ​​flowers, so we avoided the peak hours and went to the Zhuangyan Temple/Ruilong Bridge/Jinshan Tomb Ruins in the village to have a look, which was also very interesting! 👉 Fengxian District, Qingcun Town, Liyao Village Liyao Village and the famous Qingxi Old Street both belong to Qingcun Town in Fengxian County, but this place is obviously more niche and more leisurely than the old street. You can relax and experience farming here, and have a bowl of "Village Li Noodles". It's really a happy place! This time I also stayed at the Qingpu Lexiang Fanghua Li Yao, which just opened this year. Although it is just a homestay, it is well managed and has a fresh style with a strong sense of design. You can also go to the Qingpu Lexiang Wine Shop and Wuyou Xianyuan, and easily enjoy the comfort of coffee in the morning and wine in the evening.

On a sunny and breezy weekend, embark on a spontaneous trip to the so-called 'Little Amazon' of Shanghai, Cenbo Village. Cenbo Village is part of Jinze Town, bordered by Dianshan Lake to the north. The transportation is not very convenient; the roads to the village are under construction, and it's not advisable to go without a car. There are no legendary internet-famous spots here, but still, many people choose to visit on weekends. The first time you step into this place, you'll be captivated by the primitive rural life and might consider staying overnight to experience it next time. The reason why Cenbo Village became famous online is because of the summer fireflies, as it is the only village in Shanghai where you can see fireflies. Coupled with its proximity to Dianshan Lake, the village's river, and the characteristics of the Jiangnan water towns, Cenbo Village has transformed from a typical rural village into a popular 'Little Amazon'. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ✅ How to Play: ⭕️ The village takes advantage of the nearby Dianshan Lake to plan several water sports clubs, with professional coaches available. ⭕️ The most popular are the kayaking routes: a 1-hour lake circuit, a 2-hour 'Amazon' route, and a 5-hour Jinze Ancient Town route. ⭕️ The cost for a two-day, one-night stay is about 1000 yuan per person: this includes three meals, one night's accommodation, a two-hour kayaking activity, and cycling. Most accommodations are double rooms. ⭕️ Just wandering around the village, you'll find farm-style restaurants, guesthouses, entertainment facilities, and residential houses blending together. Many details are well-designed and planned, even the distinctive Shanghai 'One-Foot Garden Coffee' has made its way here. The village's Dongdong's Kitchen is also a must-visit restaurant. ✅ Travel Tips: ⭕️ Exact address: Cenbo Village, Qingpu District, Shanghai ⭕️ Opening hours: All day, year-round (It is recommended to visit after late April when the temperature is more suitable) ⭕️ Ticket price: Free ⭕️ Transportation tips: It is recommended to drive and navigate to Qingpu Cenbo Village. Apart from the main road into the village, you can park on the small roads within the village. ⭕️ Photography suggestions: Bring a sports camera if you have one, as there are many trees in the village. Drone aerial photography is also a great option.

🌈Cenbu Village, located in Qingpu District, Shanghai, adjacent to Dianshan Lake Scenic Area, has a rich water system. The village is built along the river, with small bridges and flowing water, small boats leisurely, on both sides of the river, the dense trees, white walls and grey tiles of the houses are reflected in the clear water, presenting a beautiful picture of the southern Yangtze River.

Autumn tour in Qingpu is just right. The rice in Cenbu Village is yellow, the persimmons in Tangbei Village are red, the thousand-year-old ginkgo in Baoguo Temple is about to turn yellow, and there are redwoods in Qingxi Countryside Park... The most beautiful rural scenery in Shanghai is gradually unfolding in Qingpu. - Since my niche excavator dug into Qingpu, the more I dug, the more I found Qingpu is a treasure land. I have been there no less than 10 times in the past year, and it's not enough to play. Let's count what we can play in Qingpu. Ancient towns: Seven ancient towns in Qingpu led by Zhujiajiao Ancient temples: Yihao Zen Temple, Baoguo Temple, Zhuangyan Temple, Qinglong Temple Coffee: One Foot Garden, Dongzhuang Ji Coffee, Zeli, Three People... Villages: Cenbu Village, Lianhu Village, Tangbei Village, East and West Village... Fishing villages: Small fishing village behind Baoguo Temple Lakes: Dianshan Lake, Yuandang Lake, Dalian Lake, 21 natural lakes Rivers: Dense river network, small boats in Cenbu/East and West Village Gardens: Qu Shui Garden, Zhu Xi Garden, Da Guan Garden Sites: Songze Site, Fuquan Mountain Site Parks: Qingxi Countryside Park, Oriental Green Boat How about it? Isn't there a lot? Can't stop at all. - During the National Day holiday, I drove to Baoguo Temple, Dianfeng Village and Cenbu Village on a whim. The wind and waves on Dianshan Lake were particularly large that day, and the trestle bridge in the small fishing village was not suitable for staying, so I ran to the well-known Cenbu Village. It turns out that there is a different world here, no wonder there is sometimes traffic jam on weekends. There are coffee, restaurants, exhibitions, markets that city workers need, and there are even four tree poetry meetings on weekends! Far from the hustle and bustle of the city, but not lacking the convenience elements of the city, but close to the countryside....... Suitable for a short escape on weekends.

Qingpu Cenbu Village, next to Dianshan Lake, with a developed water system. However, the water quality is slightly worse than that of Thousand Island Lake and Fengxian Bay Forest Park. It has a bit more of the atmosphere of a small town in the south of the Yangtze River.

Weekend and friends half-day outdoor tour, kayaking + watching the sunset + night viewing fireflies + camping, so happy! Location: Shanghai Qingpu Cenbu Village 550 Kayaking Resort Half-day adventure experience: 15:30 Afternoon tea (campsite drinks coffee available) - Water gun bubble battle (self-provided) 16:30 Paddle board knowledge explanation - Water safety course - Warm-up training 17:00 Paddle board experience - Little Amazon adventure Summer evening, watching the sunset while paddling, isn't it too romantic? 18:30 Magic Carpet Sparta (water sports) - Water platform to watch the sunset 19:00 Dinner Cenbu Farmhouse 20:00 Night view fireflies , watching the twinkling stars and fireflies on a summer night, so excited! There is also a foot garden and a national tide street nearby, those interested can also visit. Summer outdoor can bring water guns and bubble machines for children, easily walk the baby all day. Water sports, remember to bring a mobile phone waterproof bag, you can also take pictures during the sports break.