Jinshan District Travel Guide & Tips, Shanghai

Jinshan District is not only an outer suburb of Shanghai, but also the birthplace of modern Chinese folk paintings, Chinese stories and Chinese folk culture and art.


Fengjing Town and Zhujing Town, as ancient towns with a history of more than 800 years, have retained rich cultural heritage. With its unique artistic style and bright colors, Jinshan peasant paintings are known as the world's artistic treasures.


Shanghai Fengjing ancient town

Overview of Jinshan District


Population: 823,000

Area: 586 square kilometers

Location: Located in the southwest of Shanghai, East China

Area code: 021

Postal Code: 201599


Tourist Attractions


1.Fengjing ancient town

Features: Typical water town, river through the town, ancient buildings well preserved.

Main attractions: Ancient Corridor, Ding Cong Cartoon Pavilion, Eastern Fire Station, cruise Wharf.

Activities: Take a boat trip to the river and experience the water town style.


2.Jinshan City Beach

Features: 1.6 km long coastal landscape promenade, rich entertainment projects.

Entertainment: Sea motorcycles, water bikes, Ferris wheels, sailing boats, and the world's only water swimming pool.

Shopping and dining: The Waterfront Leisure Street offers specialty goods and snacks.


3.Jinshan farmers painting leisure park

Features: Display and experience the creation process of Jinshan farmer painting.

Activities: Watch peasant artists paint and buy certified original paintings.


Best time to visit


Best season: From March to June, with an average temperature of 10.0℃ - 25.0℃, the weather is pleasant enough to enjoy the countryside.

Rainy season: mid-June to early July, with an average temperature of 22℃ - 30.0℃.

Hot season: July to September, the average temperature is 25℃ - 35℃.

Winter: December to February, with little rain and temperatures around 5℃ - 10℃.


Traffic guide


Flight: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, then transfer by bus or subway.

Train: Take the bullet train from Shanghai South Railway Station, about 1.5 hours to Jinshan District.

Transportation within the city: Metro, buses, taxis.

Taxi fare: About 200-220 yuan to Hongqiao International Airport, about 300-320 yuan to Pudong International Airport, about 200-220 yuan to Shanghai South Railway Station.




Learn more about Jinshan District: 

Jinshan District Living and Travel Guide

Expats in Shanghai: A Guide to Living in Shanghai



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