Shanghai Fangta Garden

上海方塔园

Shanghai, Songjiang·31.2732°N, 121.5441°E

Ticket Price

CNY 80 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)

Duration

2-3 hours

About Shanghai Fangta Garden

A historic garden in Songjiang named for its Square Pagoda, a brick tower from the Song dynasty. Beyond the pagoda lie Ming- and Qing-era courtyards, ponds, and an intricate carved-brick screen wall beside the Temple of the Heavenly Concubine.

Highlights

• Song-dynasty Square Pagoda (Fangta), the site's namesake landmark. • Ming and Qing classical gardens with ponds and pavilions. • Intricate brick-carved screen wall and the Tianfei Palace.

Suggested Route

Enter through the main gate and follow the path to the Square Pagoda

Food & Lodging

then stroll the garden courtyards; allow 1.5-2 h.

Facilities

Nearby Songjiang Old Town offers local noodles and Shanghainese snacks; budget hotels are available in Songjiang town center.

Travel Tips

Dress modestly. Be quiet inside temple halls. Do not point at Buddha statues. Incense is available on-site.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (October-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

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Opening Hours

06:00-18:00 (summer), 07:00-17:00 (winter)

Getting There

Metro Line 9 to Songjiang Sports Center (or Songjiang University Town) then bus; nearest HSR: Songjiang South Railway Station ~15 km; Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station ~40 km; PVG ~55 km.

Reservation

No advance booking required; on-site ticketing (CNY 12). Online booking via official platform advised.

Ticket Price

CNY 80 (≈ $11) (peak season), CNY 40 (≈ $5.6) (off-season)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

上海方塔园

31.2732, 121.5441

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