"Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, from ancient times to the present"
Songjiang is known as the "root of Shanghai".
It is a "house of cultural museums"
Today, with Komatsu
Stroll along the ancient bridge and look at the ancient pagoda
Check in the ancient buildings
Explore the history of Songjiang
Attractions
delicacies
Hotel
Punch in line
01 The first floor of the cloud room
02 Square Tower, Wangxian Bridge
03 The first bridge between the clouds
04 Okura Bridge, To's carved building
05 Tianma Mountain Pearl Tower
06 Shower Tower
The first floor of the cloud room
The first floor of the clouds, according to legend, is the point of the Three Kingdoms period of the Eastern Wu general Lu Xun. According to historical records, this building is the gatehouse of Huating County Bureau, which was built in the first year of Yuanzhen (1295), and then underwent many repairs, and is now the school gate of Songjiang No. 2 Middle School.
Today's "first floor in the clouds" is about 20 meters high, with an arch passage on the brick pedestal, like a city gate, and a two-story brick and wood structure stands firmly on it, surrounded by green bricks, and the eaves are warped, simple and elegant. Because Songjiang was called "Yunjian" in ancient times, it was named "the first floor of Yunjian".
Address: No. 250, Zhongshan East Road, Songjiang District
Square Tower, Wangxian Bridge
The square pagoda garden is a garden built around the square tower, which brings together many historical buildings of the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, and is known as the "Shanghai Open-air Museum".
Square Tower
The square pagoda, also known as the Xingshengjiao Temple Tower, is located in the central area of the Shanghai Square Pagoda Park, and is a national key cultural relics protection unit. It was built in the Northern Song Dynasty during the Xining and Yuanyou periods, and has a history of more than 900 years.
The body of the tower is square, and it is smelled for its beautiful shape. The Qing Dynasty poet Huang Ting once praised in "Bamboo Branches": "Thirty-six floating pictures near the sea are as exquisite as the square tower." ”
Wangxian Bridge
The earliest surviving ancient bridge in Shanghai is located in the Square Pagoda Garden, called Wangxian Bridge. It was built in the Shaoxing period of the Southern Song Dynasty (1131-1162), more than 800 years ago. It is not only the oldest stone beam slab bridge in Shanghai, but also a unique typical Song Dynasty beam-and-pillar wood-and-stone structure bridge in Shanghai, so it is also known as Song Bridge.
Wangxian Bridge has a total length of 7 meters, a width of 3.2 meters, and a height of 2.2 meters. The bridge runs north-south and shines with the square tower.
There are also brick carved on the wall, Lanrui Hall, Chen Huacheng Ancestral Hall, Tianfei Palace and other buildings in the park, the lake is winding, the tower shadow is shining, the bamboo forest is elegant, the ancient trees are upright, the flowers and trees are lush, and the ancient cultural relics and buildings contrast with each other, the whole garden is elegant, simple, quiet, clear, with the charm of the Tang and Song dynasties and the atmosphere of modern gardens.
Address: No. 235, Zhongshan East Road, Songjiang District (Shanghai Square Tower Park)
The first bridge in the clouds
The bridge is located at the west end of Zhongshan West Road in Songjiang, spanning Guputang. It was built in the Song Dynasty and was originally known as "Anzhuo Bridge". It was rebuilt during the Ming Dynasty and became the largest stone bridge in Songjiang at that time, and the east side of the top of the bridge was engraved with the five characters of "the first bridge in the clouds".
Today's "First Bridge in the Clouds" is a large three-hole arched stone bridge with bluestone for the arch ring and granite for the deck and stone steps, with a length of 49.3 meters, a width of 3 meters, and a height of about 8 meters. The bridge maintains a dignified and majestic, classical and elegant style, highlighting the unique charm of the ancient bridge in the south of the Yangtze River.
Address: West Yushu Road, Zhongshan West Road, Songjiang District
Okura Bridge, To's carved building
The city river is surging, and the past is long. An ancient arch bridge, a waterway, and a group of century-old buildings...... In the golden autumn season, Cangcheng looks particularly simple and quiet under the light of the warm sun.
Okura Bridge
Okura Bridge was originally named Yongfeng Bridge, named after the Caoyun Cangcheng Castle on its south side near the Ming Dynasty Songjiang Mansion. Founded in the Ming Dynasty, this bridge spans the Gushi River and is one of the largest Ming Dynasty ancient bridges in the Shanghai area.
As a witness to history, Okura Bridge is not only an important transportation hub, but also carries a profound cultural heritage. Dong Qichang, a famous calligrapher and painter in the Ming Dynasty, once wrote "The Story of Xicang Bridge" with this bridge as the title, praising its magnificence and natural scenery. Walking on the Okura Bridge, you can feel the depth of history and the inheritance of culture.
Du's carved building
The Dushi carved building was built in the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty, showing the elegant four-entry courtyard-style architectural style. Its third entry - "carved building" is the essence of the whole courtyard, the waist eaves are exquisitely carved with the pattern of double dragons playing with pearls, and the hall is carved with beams and paintings, showing exquisite craftsmanship. On the decorative components such as railings, hanging, finches, and bucket arches, vivid woodcut reliefs such as flowers, moire, figures, birds and beasts are painted, showing the delicate beauty of the water town in the south of the Yangtze River.
Today, the Dushi Carving Building has become a base for the transmission of intangible cultural heritage in Songjiang District, and a variety of cultural activities are regularly held to inherit and display this precious cultural heritage.
Address: No. 266, West Zhongshan Road, Songjiang District (Du's carved building)
Tianma Mountain Pearl Tower
The Pearl Pagoda is located in the middle peak of Tianma Mountain, also known as the Baoguang Pagoda or the Jewel Guarding Light Tower, which was built in the Song Dynasty. Over the past millennium, due to the change of the foundation, the tower has gradually tilted to the southeast. As of 2015, the tower deviates by 2.28 meters and has an inclination of 7°1′, even surpassing the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy.
On the east side of the tower, there stands an ancient ginkgo tree, which is said to have been planted by Xuanfu Zhou Xian, the envoy of the Yuan Dynasty. Its branches stretch out to the tower like dragon claws, and it looks even more quaint and charming in autumn and winter.
Address: No. 460, Liujiashan Village, Songjiang District (in Tianma Mountain Park, Sheshan National Forest Park)
Showman Tower
The Showman Tower, also known as the "Moon Shadow Tower", was built in the Northern Song Dynasty during the Taiping Xingguo period, the tower is 29 meters high, adopts a brick and wood structure, and has a seven-storey octagonal design. The graceful shape and upright tower brake make it still stand after thousands of years of wind and rain. The tower base is surrounded by a corridor, and each floor is equipped with a small gate in the north and south, which is convenient for passage.
As a typical pavilion-style tower building in Shanghai, Xiudaoist Tower showcases the unique charm of ancient Chinese architecture. Elements such as the upturned eaves, the tower on the roof, the bucket arches, the wooden balustrades and the lookout pillars together constitute the characteristic symbols of its artistic value.
Address: No. 9260, Qingsong Road, Songjiang District (in West Sheshan Park, Sheshan National Forest Park)
Taste Songjiang cuisine
While checking in the tourist attractions, you can also experience the food culture with Songjiang characteristics, adding unforgettable memories to this trip full of historical charm.
01 Hairy crab in the Huangpu River
The autumn breeze rises, the crab roe is fat, and it is the season to eat crabs. Songjiang Real Estate Huangpu River hairy crab has the characteristics of green back, white belly, golden claws, yellow hair, bright color and fast rampant, etc., which has a strong recognition in appearance and is also its "ID card". For the best quality Huangpu River hairy crabs, boiling is the best way to taste them. If you get closer, you can smell the rich aroma of crab.
Crab tasting spots
Western fishing village
Address: No. 299, Kunmao Road, Xiaokunshan Town, Songjiang District
Phone: 021-57765579
Maotian style
Address: No. 9, Aquatic Road, Maogang Town, Songjiang District
Phone: 021-57875333
02 Zhang Ze mutton
Zhangze mutton has a history of more than 700 years. Nowadays, mutton has been integrated into the daily diet of the locals, and mutton with soju is a classic breakfast in the hearts of the older generation.
Zhang Ze mutton check-in point
Xinming wooden barrel lamb
Address: No. 315, Zhennan Road, Yexie Town, Songjiang District
Contact: 021-57887252
Zhangze Mutton Hotel
Address: No. 22, Zhennan Road, Yexie Town, Songjiang District
Contact: 021-57882190
Stay at Songjiang Quality Hotel
When traveling in Songjiang, you also need to have a comfortable place to stay, and these high-quality hotels can relax and unwind!
01 Shanghai Guangfulin Prime Minister's Mansion Hotel
The Prime Minister's Mansion Hotel is located next to the Guangfulin Cultural Site, which integrates the 500-year-old lifestyle of the national tide. The hotel has a variety of dining places, with a total of about 1,200 seats, and is equipped with a lobby bar, chess and card room, water center, children's playground, book workshop, cute pet paradise and fitness center and other rich leisure facilities.
Contact: 021-67688999
Address: No. 10, Lane 3260, Guangfulin Road, Songjiang District
02 Shanghai Songjiang New Century Grand Hotel
New Century Grand Hotel Shanghai Songjiang is located in Songjiang New Town, next to Eastern Mediterranean New Century Plaza, and within a 20-minute drive of famous attractions such as Guangfulin Cultural Site, Chenshan Botanical Garden, Happy Valley, Smurfs Theme Park, Shanghai Film and Television Park, Thames Town and Shanghai Zuibaichi Park.
Contact: 021-37668888
Address: No. 1799, Renmin North Road, Songjiang District
03 Shanghai Xinhui Hotel
Shanghai Xinhui Hotel is adjacent to Thames Town, surrounded by a number of large business districts, with convenient transportation.
Contact: 021-37662666
Telephone: No. 765, Wencheng Road, Songjiang District
Contributed by: District Bureau of Culture and Tourism Workstation
Part of the picture: data map Yuan Jian (correspondent) Ye Yi (correspondent)
Editor: Zhou Zhenghao