Shanghai Jinshan off-the-beaten-path tour, avoid the crowds and have a blast!

😫 Still stuck in the crowd at the Bund? Try these lesser-known routes in Shanghai Jinshan with fewer people and beautiful scenery, perfect for photos, and you can even check out the newly opened LEGOLAND! Wish I had found this guide sooner! Super smooth 2-day itinerary: Day 1️⃣: Fengjing Ancient Town → LEGOLAND → Huakai Marine Ecological Park Day 2️⃣: Donglin Temple → Caojing Countryside Park → Jinsha City Beach 🌟 In-depth highlights: Fengjing Ancient Town: More original than Zhujiajiao, ride a black-awning boat, try Ding’s pig trotter cake, and take ink-wash style photos. Huakai Marine Ecological Park: Sea of flowers all year round, from late September to late October the earth skin grass and sunflowers bloom, great for cycling, camping, and panoramic shots. Caojing Shuike Scenic Area: Free wetland secret spot, reed marshes and dawn redwood forest at sunset, best light after 4 PM. Donglin Temple: The most stunning ancient temple in Shanghai, the Thousand Buddha Gate and Guanyin statue are spectacular, touch the blessing plaque and enjoy vegetarian noodles for a healing experience. Jinsha City Beach: Shanghai’s version of “Little Sanya,” with blue artificial sea, white sandy beach, and coconut trees, perfect for photos, daydreaming, and handmade crafts. Shanghai LEGOLAND: Newly opened landmark in Shanghai, recreates the Bund and Oriental Pearl Tower, must-visit Mini World area with German-style castle. 🍜 Food to try: Grandma’s meat zongzi in Fengjing Ancient Town, vegetarian noodles at Donglin Temple, blue citrus soda at Jinsha Beach, and LEGO block cake at LEGOLAND. 💡 Handy tips: Take the train from Shanghai South Station to Jinshan Railway, stay near Jinshan Wanda, wear light colors or Hanfu, book LEGOLAND tickets in advance, buy afternoon tickets for the ecological park. 💬 Which Jinshan spot do you most want to visit? Let me know in the comments!👇🏻