Do you want to go on a quiet trip in the suburbs far from the city?

If you want a simple journey without too much traffic, just come to Chongming.

Take this short-distance tourist route to sweep away your boredom.

In Yingdong Resort located at the easternmost end of Chongming, you can experience the pastoral scenery, harvest fresh food, and have fun.

Let’s spend a wonderful time on this short-distance tourist route for pastoral leisure.

Destination: Yingdong Resort

Reason for recommendation: Yingdong Village is located at the easternmost end of Chongming Island and at the intersection of the Yangtze River and the East China Sea. It is the first village on the island to welcome the sunrise. You can feel the first touch of warmth of the rising sun on your face. The ecological environment in the resort is advantaged by nature. Here, the sky is blue, the water is clean, and the grass is green. The resort, rich in water resources and aquatic products, offers a variety of activities in various forms.

Places to visit: Yingdong Village History Museum, East Lake Scenic Area, East Lake Fish Restaurant with Lake View, Xiyue Book Bar, and Folk Custom Experience Center.

Where to Go

First stop: Yingdong Village History Museum

When you enter Yingdong Ecological Village, you will first see the Village History Museum and the stone tablet engraved with four Chinese characters meaning the spirit of Chongming Island. You can stop for a while and learn about the pioneering history of the Yingdong people and their hard work through the old pictures.

Second stop: East Lake Scenic Area

When you enter the East Lake Scenic Area and stand on the bridge, the first thing you can see is the East Lake. It is said that the East Lake is an artificial lake dug out by the Yingdong people for nearly a year. It is a ring-shaped lake with clear water. The colorful words meaning Yingdong Ecological Village on a plate beside the lake are vivid.

You can take a boat on the East Lake. From time to time, you can see many birds looking for food on the lake. You can also see the anglers sitting on the bank leisurely. Close your eyes and feel the atmosphere of ecological nature, and leave your troubles behind. There is also a children's amusement park in the scenic area. If you love ecology, angling, and boating, you can visit Yingdong Village for all the fun.

Third stop: East Lake Fish Restaurant

After you walk around the East Lake, it will be time for lunch. You can have food at the cafeteria of the East Lake Fish Restaurant, which is located by the lake. In addition to the tasty food, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery around the lake.

The fresh food from the East Lake, the local ingredients picked from the vegetable garden, the eggs laid by the farmers' hens, and the special Chongming desserts are all delicious. You can order the dishes one by one or choose the more affordable buffet. The tourists’ favorite is the big pot, in which the unique smell will linger around your nose when the pot cover is removed and the steam arises from the pot.

Fourth stop: Xiyue Book Bar and Parent-Child Park

After dinner, go to Xiyue Book Bar and the outdoor parent-child park for leisure and entertainment projects. If you prefer quietness, you can read in Xiyue Book Bar. If you bring your kids, enjoy your time in the outdoor parent-child park.

Fifth stop: Folk Custom Experience Center

When you are tired of reading and playing, you can walk into Bubu Hand Workshop in the Folk Custom Experience Center, accompanied by the cheerful tune of light music. Here displays Chongming's farming culture, intangible cultural heritage, and folk customs. Visitors can make handicrafts of intangible cultural heritage, including homespun cloths, bamboo woven baskets, and movable type printing. Come here and harvest your Chongming memory.

If you like this route, you might as well arrange it now!