Fangta Garden｜The perfect time for spring outings and flower viewing, free admission for women on International Women's Day

Fangta Garden is a comprehensive park integrating history, culture, and natural scenery. It preserves a large number of historical buildings and cultural heritage, serving as a historical microcosm of Songjiang Ancient Town. It is the ideal season for spring outings and flower viewing, and the spring scenery of Fangta Garden is exceptionally beautiful. Visitors come here continuously for picnics, flower viewing, and camping⛺️. Come quickly‼️

Good news‼️ From March 8 to 9, Shanghai Fangta Garden offers free admission to female visitors. No reservation is needed; just enter directly.

🌈 Highlights:
🟣 Most of the buildings here were relocated during the garden reconstruction in 1974, preserving the original charm of each building while integrating new garden features, creating a unique blend of ancient and modern landscapes.
🟡 The ancient wells, long corridors, pavilions, and sculptures in the garden all tell long-standing stories. This place is not only an open-air museum but also a vibrant leisure destination where you can feel the weight of history while enjoying modern conveniences.

👍 Recommended Attractions:
✅ Xingsheng Jiaosi Pagoda (Fangta): The most prominent building in the garden, originally built during the Northern Song Dynasty’s Xining to Yuanyou period (1068–1094). It is a nine-story square brick-wood structure, 42.5 meters tall, reflecting Tang Dynasty style. Despite the passage of a thousand years, it remains well-preserved. In 2019, it was listed as part of the eighth batch of "National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units."
✅ Lanruitang (Nanmu Hall): A Ming Dynasty building relocated here, its nanmu wood beams and columns remain intact. It now serves as an anti-corruption education base.
✅ Screen Wall: Built in the third year of the Ming Hongwu era, it was originally the screen wall of the Songjiang Prefecture City God Temple. The brick carvings are exquisite, featuring patterns of the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, and greedy beasts, symbolizing profound meanings and considered an artistic treasure.
✅ Tianfei Palace: Originally built in the ninth year of the Qing Guangxu era (1883) as Shunji Temple, it was relocated from the Suzhou River bank in 1980. It was once a sacred place for worshiping the sea goddess Mazu, reflecting ancient people's reverence and dependence on the ocean.
✅ Wangxian Bridge: A Ming Dynasty bridge spanning time, 7 meters long and 3.2 meters wide. It was an important bridge on the north-south main road in Songjiang City before the Qing Dynasty.
✅ Chen Gong Ancestral Hall: Built to commemorate Chen Huacheng, originally constructed in the 22nd year of the Qing Daoguang era (1842) and rebuilt in the 34th year of the Guangxu era (1898). It was originally located at the bottom of Xita Alley in Songjiang District and was relocated to Fangta Garden in June 2000, restored to its original form.
✅ He Lou Pavilion: A tea pavilion with a thatched roof, blue brick floor, and bamboo pillars. Its name is inspired by Liu Yuxi’s "Inscription of the Humble Room" from the Tang Dynasty. The design blends the imagery of suburban Shanghai four-courtyard houses with Baroque style.

🎫 Ticket: 12 RMB
🚗 Transportation: Take Metro Line 9, then transfer to Songjiang Bus 26/33/17/11, all accessible.
💟 Tips: At Fangxin Station near Fangta, you can get 9 stamps for free. Remember to bring your notebook‼️