Chongming Island
China's third-largest island and the world's largest alluvial estuary island, formed by Yangtze River sediment: it first surfaced during the Wude era of the Tang dynasty and has alternated between growth and erosion for more than 1,300 years — “Chongming” means “esteeming brightness”
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 08:30-16:30
- Ticket
- Dongping Forest Park CNY 70 · Xisha Wetland Free
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
China's third-largest island and the world's largest alluvial estuary island, formed by Yangtze River sediment: it first surfaced during the Wude era of the Tang dynasty and has alternated between growth and erosion for more than 1,300 years — “Chongming” means “esteeming brightness”. Dongping National Forest Park is one of the largest man-made plain forests in East China; the Dongtan National Nature Reserve for migratory birds is a key stopover on the global migratory bird flyway — autumn southbound migration of shorebirds (plovers and sandpipers) and winter gatherings of geese and ducks are the peak birdwatching seasons; Xisha Wetland is free to enter, featuring tidal flats and reed-marsh scenery. Round-the-island cycling, farmhouse stays, Chongming cake and laobaijiu rice wine together make up an eco slow-travel experience.
Getting there: Metro Line 1, Wenshui Road Station, then Shenchong buses / self-drive via the Yangtze River Tunnel-Bridge
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