Shanghai’s Secret Leaning Tower (Yes… It Exists!) ✨🌿

Move over, Pisa — Shanghai has a leaning tower too, and she is dramatic, ancient, and leaning with conviction. 😌📐

Deep in the peaceful Tianma Mountain area of Songjiang sits the Huzhu Pagoda, casually leaning at over 7° — actually more than the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Like, imagine balancing your life this confidently. Goals. 😌🙌

I hiked up thinking,

“Cute little pagoda adventure.”
And instead found myself in a mystical forest scene straight out of a Studio Ghibli movie — bamboo, temple bells in the distance, and locals strolling like it’s their private mountain retreat. 🌲🕊️

The tower itself?
A beautifully weathered 900-year-old queen just… leaning gracefully into her era.
Me too, girl. Me too.

🧭 Travel Tips for Fellow Adventurers
• 📍 Location: Tianma Mountain, Songjiang District — about 1 hr+ from central Shanghai
• 🚇 Nearest metro: Songjiang station + short Didi/taxi ride (don’t try hiking from the station unless you want a surprise cardio day)
• 🎟️ Entry fee: Usually minimal or free for the pagoda area
• 🕒 Best time: Morning or late afternoon for that magical nature-glow
• 🥤 Tip: Bring water — not every magical forest comes with a convenience store

🧚♀️ Why You Should Go

If you love:
✔️ Hidden gems
✔️ Nature escapes from city buzz
✔️ Architecture with personality
✔️ Slightly chaotic historical structures that inspire you to “lean but never fall”

This spot is your whimsical wander-moment. 🌼✨

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