Songjiang District

Located in the southwest of Shanghai of Yangtze River Delta area and along the upper and middle reaches of Huangpu River, Songjiang District, blessed with natural resources and rich historic relics, is the backyard garden and cultural root of Shanghai. It boasts cultural heritages such as Guangfulin archaeological site, Fangta and Zuibai Pond parks, Xilin Temple, Sheshan Basilica on the top of Sheshan West Hill and many more. It’s the backyard garden of Shanghai, supplying the city crops, fresh fruits and vegetables. At the same time, Songjiang’s economic development is taking the lead among other suburbs. It’s positioned to be a high-tech innovation base in the Yangtze River Delta Region.
Located in the southwest of Shanghai of Yangtze River Delta area and along the upper and middle reaches of Huangpu River, Songjiang District, blessed with natural resources and rich historic relics, is the backyard garden and cultural root of Shanghai. It boasts cultural heritages such as Guangfulin archaeological site, Fangta and Zuibai Pond parks, Xilin Temple, Sheshan Basilica on the top of Sheshan West Hill and many more. It’s the backyard garden of Shanghai, supplying the city crops, fresh fruits and vegetables. At the same time, Songjiang’s economic development is taking the lead among other suburbs. It’s positioned to be a high-tech innovation base in the Yangtze River Delta Region.
'City Growth' looks back at Shanghai's evolution over decades - District in China
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'City Growth' looks back at Shanghai's evolution over decades

The exhibition titled "City Growth" at Art + Century Museum is a look back on what Shanghai has gone through, and how the city has evolved over the decades through over 130 works.
Xilin Temple, an idyllic ancient structure in modern surroundings - District in China
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Xilin Temple, an idyllic ancient structure in modern surroundings

Xilin Temple sits amidst bustling streets and shopping malls in Shanghai's suburban Songjiang District, a Buddhist shrine with a history dating back more than 700 years.
A cake with centuries-old history is the pride of Yexie Town - District in China
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A cake with centuries-old history is the pride of Yexie Town

Yexie cake, which has been included in Shanghai's cultural heritage list of products, recipes, and folk arts, is best enjoyed during springtime.
Songjiang offers incentives, attracting overseas students and new innovative start-ups - District in China
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Songjiang offers incentives, attracting overseas students and new innovative start-ups

With incentives and strong access to resources, Songjiang's G60 High-tech Corridor is attracting young talent from overseas, returning to Shanghai to start innovative businesses.
Songjiang ranks second among Shanghai districts for forest cover - District in China
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Songjiang ranks second among Shanghai districts for forest cover

Almost 20 percent of Songjiang has been forested, ranking second to Chongming Island among all Shanghai districts, according to the latest report from the city's forestry bureau.
Songjiang designer revives, embellishes native homespun - District in China
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Songjiang designer revives, embellishes native homespun

Gu Chenlu is bringing the old Songjiang homespun back to life.
It's spring! It's time to savor the famed Sheshan bamboo shoot snack - District in China
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It's spring! It's time to savor the famed Sheshan bamboo shoot snack

Nicknamed “the garden of bamboo shoots and orchids,” Sheshan Hill in Songjiang District has its own mountain delicacy to offer in this season of blossoms — Sheshan sundou.

Tower stands reminiscent of Sonjiang's ancient history - District in China
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Tower stands reminiscent of Sonjiang's ancient history

Named after Li Ming, the ancient tower in Songjiang District dates back over a thousand years, standing witness to the history of a bygone era.
Songjiang town gets ready for hairy crab breeding season - District in China
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Songjiang town gets ready for hairy crab breeding season

If the autumn is the golden time to gobble the celebrated freshwater crustaceans, the best season to farm the crab larva is right now.
Songjiang pipeline incorporates modern techniques and materials - District in China
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Songjiang pipeline incorporates modern techniques and materials

An all-encompassing 14-km underground pipeline in Songjiang District should solve the problem of repeated digging and benefit its 300,000 residents.
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