Hengsha Island
横沙岛
The easternmost small island at the Yangtze Estuary and the least developed of the three islands, with farmland, fishing harbors and tidal flats, ideal for cycling around the island and eating seafood.
Hengsha Island lies east of Changxing Island. It is the smallest and least developed of the three islands at the Yangtze Estuary. Its landscape is dominated by farmland, fish ponds and small fishing harbors, and guesthouses and farmhouse restaurants are gradually increasing. Visitors can take a ferry from Changxing Island, rent a bicycle and ride around the island in about 2 to 3 hours. The route passes the Dongtan silt-accretion zone and riverside embankments, where you can watch large ships entering and leaving the Yangtze Estuary, and enjoy seafood at the fishing port. Public transportation on the island is limited, and ferry schedules depend on the weather, so check before you go.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Yingdong Village
- Shanghai Yangtze River Tunnel-Bridge
- Changxing Island Country Park
- Chongming Dongtan Bird Nature Reserve
- Dongtan Wetland Park
- Shanghai Disney Resort
- Gongqing Forest Park
- Yangpu Riverside