Journey with Xu Xiake

Xu Xiake's Sheshan story

Super traveler Xu Xiake (1587–1641), who traveled through China for 35 years, visited the Sheshan area in Shanghai's Songjiang district five times during his travels from 1624 to 1636.
Follow Xu Xiake's footsteps around Shanghai Sheshan Resort

Chinese super traveler Xu Xiake (1587–1641) visited several places in the Sheshan area, which is now the Shanghai Sheshan National Tourist Resort in Shanghai's Songjiang district, and his travel route, known as the "Xiake Ancient Route", has attracted many followers.
Sheshan traces path of geographer Xu Xiake's journeys there

The Sheshan National Forest Park – located in the Songjiang district of East China's Shanghai – saw the recent debut of the visitor walking exploration event called Follow Xu Xiake to Explore Sheshan.
Explore glorious wonders of Shanghai's Sheshan Resort

Located in Jiangnan – the southern region of the Yangtze River's lower reaches – the Sheshan National Tourist Resort in East China's Shanghai boasts rich historical and cultural heritage that dates back centuries.

Explore Shanghai's exquisite historic Songjiang district

Nestling in East China's Shanghai lies the enchanting Songjiang district – a place steeped in history and revered as the ancient cultural birthplace of Shanghai.
Explore Shanghai's roots at Guangfulin Cultural Relics Park

The Guangfulin Cultural Relics Park is a must-see attraction at the Shanghai Sheshan National Tourist Resort – offering visitors the chance to explore the origins of Shanghai and the city's ancient way of life through a series of well-preserved artifacts.
Tianma Mountain's leaning pagoda in Shanghai stands firm

On top of Tianma Mountain in the Shanghai Sheshan National Tourist Resort – located in the Songjiang district of East China's Shanghai – stands a pagoda, thought by many to be the world's most leaning tower of its kind.
Sheshan forest park is Shanghai natural, cultural treasure

The Sheshan National Forest Park, the only natural mountain forest resort in East China's Shanghai, celebrated the 30th anniversary of its opening to the public recently.