This is not only the southernmost coastline of Shanghai but also a gentle haven of pastoral poetry and intangible cultural heritage.

【3 days 2 nights, about 5800 RMB per person! Jinshan Guide: Coastal Slow City, Encounter the Fireworks and Romance of Shanghai】

Day 1: Take the high-speed train to Jinshanwei Station (about 30 minutes from Shanghai South Station), check in at [Jinshan City Beach Plateno Junting Hotel] or [Langxia Ecological Garden Homestay] (750 RMB/night × 2 = 1500 RMB). In the afternoon, enjoy [Jinshan City Beach] (entrance fee 10 RMB) — walk on the sand and wade in the waves, overlook the cross-sea dike, and try sailing or beach volleyball. In the evening, taste salted shrimp, braised mullet, and Jinshan old white wine at [Seafood Street].

Day 2: Visit [Langxia Countryside Park] (free) — Shanghai’s first open countryside park, pick fruits and vegetables, cycle through the fields, and check in at the rammed earth art gallery. In the afternoon, head to [Fengjing Ancient Town] (entrance fee 50 RMB, combo tickets available) — stroll through the Three Bridges and Eight Views, try Fengjing pig’s trotters, yellow wine lees eggs, and osmanthus sugar lotus root. Stay at the original hotel, dinner recommended at a farmhouse: herb pancakes, stir-fried snails in sauce, and free-range chicken hot pot.

Day 3: Explore [China Farmer Painting Village] (entrance fee 40 RMB) — admire the vividly colored intangible cultural heritage Jinshan farmer paintings and experience DIY creation. Or visit [Donglin Temple] (entrance fee 30 RMB) to discover the “world’s tallest bronze Buddha statue.” Before returning, stroll through [Jinshanzui Fishing Village] old street and shop for souvenirs: handmade fish balls, seaweed crisps, blue printed fabric, and Jinshan flat peach dried fruit.

💰 Budget details:
Accommodation 1500 + Food 1400 + Transportation 400 (round-trip high-speed train + local taxis) + Attractions and experiences about 200 + Shopping reserve 2100 ≈ **5600 RMB**

📌 Tips:
- It’s recommended to visit the city beach in the evening to avoid the scorching sun and enjoy the beautiful night lights;
- You can take a water bus to Fengjing Ancient Town for a more charming experience;
- The Farmer Painting Village has resident artists on weekends with strong interactivity.

⚠️ Warnings:
❌ Confirm prices before weighing seafood at stalls to avoid being overcharged;
❌ “Free tasting” in fishing villages often comes with bundled sales, consume rationally.

Three days and two nights, roaming Jinshan. This is not only the southernmost coastline of Shanghai but also a gentle haven of pastoral poetry and intangible cultural heritage. Come here, listen to the sea breeze whisper, savor the lingering rural flavors, and at the edge of Shanghai’s suburbs, encounter the authenticity and romance of life.

Post by ANTHONY LARSON | Oct 16, 2025