Sheshan National Forest Park
佘山国家森林公园
One of the few hilly forest scenic areas in Shanghai, with the Our Lady of Sheshan Basilica and an observatory on the summit, plus Happy Valley nearby.
Sheshan, in Songjiang District, consists of East Sheshan and West Sheshan and is one of the few hilly forest areas on land in Shanghai. On the top of West Sheshan stand the famous Our Lady of Sheshan Basilica, renowned in the Far East, and the Sheshan Station of the Shanghai Observatory, which includes an astronomy museum. East Sheshan is mainly covered with bamboo groves and garden trails. The hills are not high, and the climb takes about 30 minutes. Admission to East Sheshan is about RMB 10, and West Sheshan is free. Nearby attractions include Shanghai Happy Valley, Chenshan Botanical Garden and Moon Lake Sculpture Park. Take Metro Line 9 to Sheshan Station.
Opening hours
06:00–17:00 (varies by area)
Nearby sights
- Shanghai Happy Valley
- Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden
- Guangfulin Cultural Relics Park
- Zuibaichi Garden
- Zhujiajiao Water Town
- Shanghai Film Park (Chedun)
- Qibao Ancient Town
- Oriental Green Boat (Oriental Land)