Shanghai Hanxiang Water Garden

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

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

❤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

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

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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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

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