Guangfulin Cultural Site

It is not a wise choice to come during the May Day holiday. I feel that this attraction will be popular for a while, so I suggest you not to come during holidays.



The main attraction of the scenic area is the exhibition hall known as the "Underwater Museum", which requires a separate ticket. The whole place is full of man-made scenes, recreating the historical appearance of Songjiang and even Shanghai. The circulation is well designed and it is quite worth seeing.



The entire building complex is modeled after the dwellings (straw houses) of the Guangfulin culture, forming reflections on the water surface, which makes for great photos.



The real "Guangfulin Cultural Relics" is actually a paddy field in the scenic area. It is currently under protection. There is a stone tablet on each side of the paddy field indicating the location of the ruins.



In addition to the ruins and exhibition hall, the Guangfulin Scenic Area also includes surrounding resorts, most of which are newly built or renovated, with excellent landscaping. A visit to the core area won't take long, making it a relaxing experience. Restaurants, convenience stores, and other amenities are all reasonably priced, unlike some other scenic areas that charge exorbitant prices.

I went there on a weekday in January...



The weather is good, there are few people, the scenery is beautiful, and I am super satisfied.



Starting from Pudong, we followed the navigation along Shengjiahu Expressway and the journey was very smooth. Note: Guangfulin parking lot is the parking lot at the bottom of the lake, and payment is made using a QR code.

Weekday ticket: 40 yuan (including exhibition hall)

I think you can get a 10 yuan discount if you don't go to the exhibition hall, so I recommend it. The scenes and mannequins inside are very realistic, and they are also very clean... It's like being there... So on a weekday, there were fewer people, so I went with two friends... I was very nervous [covering my face]

It's very big inside and there are many places suitable for taking photos. It's worth coming~



Nearby are Sheshan, Chengshan Botanical Garden, and the popular Shenkeng Hotel. [Strong]

The Guangfulin Site, located north of Guangfulin Road, south of Yinhe Road, east of Shenjingtang, west of Youdun Port, and bordering Guangfulin Village and its northern area in Fangsong Subdistrict, Songjiang District, Shanghai, dates from the Neolithic Age to the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. Discovered in 1959, trial excavations revealed two Liangzhu Culture tombs and cultural relics from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. The Shanghai Museum conducted multiple excavations at the site from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2001 to 2005, naming the late Neolithic cultural remains the Guangfulin Culture. Its discovery holds significant research value for Shanghai, a city primarily populated by immigrants, and provides crucial material for studying the formation of the city.

I looked it up online and it turns out this scenic spot cost 20 billion yuan and took 10 years to build. Such a large-scale ancient architectural complex is quite rare. The cultural center is worth visiting, and the underwater walk is quite rewarding. The ruins museum is optional. The park is truly vast, so plan ahead to avoid walking too much.

The Guangfulin Site is located north of Guangfulin Village, Fangsong Subdistrict, Songjiang District, Shanghai, west of present-day Longyuan Road, south of Yinze Road, north of Guangfulin Road, and on the east bank of Chenshan Pond. It is a Neolithic site covering approximately 150,000 square meters. The site's cultural layers are divided into three: the upper layer, representing the Wuyue culture from the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period; the middle layer, representing the Maqiao culture from the Xia and Shang Dynasties; and the lower layer, representing the Liangzhu culture from the Neolithic Age.



The Guangfulin site is the largest archaeological site ever excavated in Shanghai, yielding the richest collection of cultural relics. The discovery of the Guangfulin site, earning it the archaeological designation "Guangfulin Culture," fills a gap in the cultural spectrum of the Late Neolithic period in the lower Yangtze River region, proving that Shanghai was not a mere beach but a city with a rich and profound history. This also demonstrates that Shanghai's earliest towns dated not to the Tang Dynasty, as documented, but to the Han Dynasty, dating back over 2,000 years. Pottery fragments characteristic of the Henan Yuyoufang culture unearthed at the Guangfulin site suggest that the earliest ancestors of Shanghainese were from Henan. Remains from the Majiabang and Songze cultures bear witness to the prehistoric life of Shanghainese residents. The discovery of the Guangfulin site clarified the stratigraphic relationships between the Songze and Liangzhu cultures, and the Guangfulin culture, enriching the cultural spectrum of the Late Neolithic period in the Taihu Lake area.



1. Park opening hours

9:00-17:00, with no admission to the park or museum from 16:30 on the same day. The commercial area will operate normally.



2. Open entrances and exits

The pedestrian entrance and exit is located at Zhuque Gate, Lane 3260, Guangfulin Road, and the vehicle entrance and exit is located at the lakeside garage, No. 1377, Longyuan Road. The other entrances and exits are temporarily closed.



3. Make an appointment to visit the park

Free admission is available to the park's public areas by appointment only. Visitors entering the park must register for an entry reservation in advance through the park's official account, "Guangfulin Cultural Relics Service Account," and must check the reservation code before entering.



4. Purchase tickets and enter the museum

Visitors can purchase exhibition hall tickets through the "Guangfulin Cultural Relics Service Account", the official website or offline ticket booths. Tickets must be checked before entering the museum.



5. Epidemic prevention requirements

Visitors must provide a negative nucleic acid test certificate within 72 hours and a body temperature of less than 37.3℃ before entering the park.

There are group purchases available for tickets. The area is quite large, but only the southeast and middle sections are open; the west and north sections are closed. Aside from the lakeside exhibition hall, there's not much to do, and there aren't many places to eat.

The attractions exceeded my expectations, allowing me to learn about the history of both Shanghai and Songjiang. The fusion of Buddhist and Taoist temples makes this a truly worthwhile site for both exploration and learning. The affordable entrance fee allows for a leisurely day spent exploring. If you have extra time, you can also visit the adjacent East China University of Political Science and Law; the stunning architecture of the campus buildings above will make for beautiful photos.

Guangfulin is known as the root of Shanghai's history and culture. There's a saying among the people that "Songjiang Prefecture came first, then Shanghai; Guangfulin came first, then Songjiang history." The ruins are very unique. I went there during the May Day holiday in 2017, and it wasn't fully open at the time. The ruins were built next to a river and are a typical example of the Liangzhu culture of the late Neolithic period. It was the first time I saw a building exposed in the middle of the water. From the outside, it was quite shocking and had a strong visual impact. The buildings floating in the lake are especially beautiful at sunrise and sunset. —May Day Travelogue 2017

The scenery is okay. It was built later, so young people can go for a walk. However, it is almost the most unfriendly park I have ever visited for the elderly and disabled. The road surface in the park is mostly made of stone blocks, which makes walking on it difficult. The wheelchairs provided by the park are portable folding ones with small wheels, so they are almost useless on this kind of road surface. There is no elevator in the underground parking lot, and you have to walk up a large slope of about 50 meters to reach the ground. By the way, people over 70 years old and disabled people are not exempt from tickets, but half-price tickets are available.

Those who go there on weekdays are mostly students on spring outings. The main attractions are crowded, while some remote places are not crowded. You can avoid the peak time of groups to go to the main attractions.

Guangfulin is quite worth visiting. The place is not too big, but not too small either. It is quite tiring to walk around it for a whole day.

There is still a large undeveloped area outside, looking forward to better development in the future☺️☺️☺️

There are not many people on non-holidays, and the service items need to be followed up

If you want to understand Shanghai, you must understand Songjiang👍🏻

The design and layout are very attentive. There are not many comparable ones in Shanghai...

He said that many things in his house were acquired, not ancient buildings or antique things.

The Guangfulin Cultural Site is worth a visit, as it offers authentic traces of ancient life and historical relics underwater. The scenery above water is even more captivating. It's truly a truly unique place.

Guangfulin is a newly built area, so it has a lot of traces of human activities, but it is worth a visit. It is also close to Chenshui Botanical Garden.

The newly opened park has a heritage park where you can visit the historical and cultural changes of Shanghai. The exhibition hall is built under the lake, which is very unique.

The antique buildings, pavilions, towers, bridges and flowing water provide an elegant environment, which is nice to take a walk and have a look.

This newly built cultural attraction on the outskirts of Shanghai is unique for its underwater exhibition hall, with its roof emerging above the surface. While the Guangfulin Culture site is a prehistoric site, it boasts a few artifacts, exhibits on Shanghai history, and a display of archaeological excavations. The actual cultural site, located behind the exhibition hall, has been backfilled and preserved after the excavations.

It is said that it was opened at the end of last year. It is an antique building complex + cultural exhibition hall, a must-take photos.

It is a new landmark of Shanghai and also a rare archaeological site in Shanghai.

The newly built water house looks very unique. It is a good place to relax and learn about culture and history.

It's very good. The adult ticket is 50 on weekends, which is enough for a whole day. It is very big and the scenery is great. There is a different world in the cultural theme hall.

Nice place worth coming to experience different scenery

Songjiang is the root of Shanghai, and Guangfulin has pleasant and unique scenery.

The characteristics of Guangfulin indeed show the original appearance of Songjiang as an ancient birthplace of Shanghai.

The newly built park is very beautiful, especially the roof floating on the water, which is very unique.

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Although Guangfulin is not officially open to the public yet, I sneaked in through the back door during the rapeseed flower season last year to get a sneak peek. The entire ruins park is divided into several parts, including a Zen temple, archaeological sites, and an unfinished museum. The overall planning is very good and very artistic. If the ticket price is ok after the official opening, it will still be worth a visit.

It's more beautiful than I thought, and you must go into the cultural exhibition hall. It's quite impressive.

It was completely unexpectedly great! The scenery was amazing, and there was so much to see. Even though half the area was under construction, there was still so much to see. The archaeologists in the cultural center were so lifelike, it gave me goosebumps! The rest of the place was great to visit, including Buddhist and Taoist temples. 🏯 The wind chimes were also beautiful. Who says it's not fun? Five-star recommendation, the cultural atmosphere and scenery are both amazing!

For company activities, come to Guangfulin to experience old Shanghai!

I didn't have any hope at first and just wanted to complete the mission, but after going in, I didn't expect that it was quite worth it!

Because of the tight time and following the main group, I didn’t have a good time exploring.

The interior is worth visiting, but unfortunately you can't take photos. The decoration is a bit heavy. It is very suitable for the older generation to come here for a walk on weekends.

Look at the pictures. The park is huge and there are many things to visit, but it's too far away.

Flashy but not practical, a disgrace to Songjiang





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The weather is very good, very beautiful, not many people, and the vegetarian noodles are very delicious😋

It focuses on the display of cultural relics and cultural heritage, and focuses on creating a series of humanistic landscapes.

Compared to this trip to Shanghai, I think this attraction is still worth a visit.

First of all, this site is basically modern and has no aesthetic appeal. The 30 yuan ticket is for you to take a walk, but there is not a single ancient monument, it's so fake. It has been said for many years that it is under construction. Don't look at the map. Everything on the map is not open to the public except for the underwater buildings that cost extra. The leaders here are even more orphans. When we were looking for the Glass Palace, we walked outside and there was not even an exit sign. When we asked the security guard if we could go in directly, we found out that there was an elderly man in his 70s. If we went around the original route, we would have to walk a long way and the weather was hot. They refused to let us in. Who doesn't have an elderly person at home? The behavior of the scenic spot is chilling. It was a very bad travel experience. Giving 1 point is really too much.

Overall it's good, but it's too hot in the summer. The trees are relatively small, and walking on the road makes you sweat constantly. The archaeological research exhibition hall is closed, and the tomb of Chen Zilong is also closed. The underwater museum has a sign that says no photography is allowed. Most of the things are replicas, and taking photos is also not allowed. It should be good to go in spring and autumn. Walking on the road in the summer is really too hot.

The Guangfulin site is located in Guangfulin Village, north of Guangfulin Road, south of Yinze Road, east of Shenjingtang, and west of Youdun Port in Guangfulin Subdistrict, Songjiang District, Shanghai. Since its discovery in 1959, numerous archaeological excavations have uncovered cultural relics from the Liangzhu Culture period and the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods. The site's primitive civilizations have been identified as primarily the Songze Culture, the Liangzhu Culture, and the Guangfulin Culture. The discovery of the new Guangfulin Culture completes the series of ancient cultural structures in Shanghai, creating a four-plus-one archaeological structure: the Majiabang Culture dating back 7,000 years, the Songze Culture dating back 5,000 years, the Liangzhu Culture dating back 4,500 years, and the Maqiao Culture dating back 3,800 years. The emergence of the Guangfulin Culture between the Liangzhu and Maqiao Cultures adds a new cultural relic from the Late Neolithic period to the region surrounding Lake Taihu. There is a saying among the people that "Guangfulin came first, then Songjiang Prefecture" and "Songjiang Prefecture came first, then Shanghai Bund".

After years of waiting, the Guangfulin Cultural Site finally opened to the public for trial operation on June 26. Currently, the first phase is open, and some venues and facilities are still being improved.

Class A tickets are 40 yuan on weekdays and 50 yuan on weekends and holidays (including the Guangfulin Cultural Exhibition Hall). Class B tickets are 30 yuan on weekdays and 40 yuan on weekends and holidays (excluding the Guangfulin Cultural Exhibition Hall). After all venues are open, I don’t know whether the ticket prices will be adjusted.

Take Subway Line 9 to Songjiang University Town Station, exit at Exit 2, walk 100 meters to Songjiang Passenger Transport Center, transfer to Songjiang Bus No. 15, and get off at East China University of Political Science and Law Station (six stops). You'll see the Guangfulin Cultural Relics right after you get off the bus. Located at 3260 Guangfulin Road, near Zhuque Gate.

If you drive, enter and exit the lake bottom garage at Longyuan Road.

The roots of Shanghai. It's okay to go now, but it might not be as exciting once it becomes more commercialized. The underground cultural center is really great.

All of them are imitations and there are no real ones. The road signs and maps are wrong, and there are all kinds of copywriting errors... The ticket price is 50, which is not interesting.

During the trial run, many facilities still need to be improved and there are few places to drink water.

Guangfulin Ruins Park, located in Guangfulin Subdistrict, Songjiang District, is a National Cultural Heritage Site. Discovered in 1958, the site has been the site of ancient people cultivating and growing rice for 4,000 years. Preserved relics dating from the Neolithic Age to the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, it is known as the "Roots of Shanghai." The park opened to the public in July 2018. The architecture is distinctive, and the museum, located underground, is innovative, though the exhibits are relatively crude. Take Subway Line 9 to Songjiang University Town Station (Exit 4), walk to Songjiang Passenger Transport Center Station, take Bus No. 98 or No. 15, get off at East China University of Political Science and Law, and walk. Admission is 50 yuan.

The underwater museum and the lake bottom parking lot are really amazing at first sight

I just went there on May 27th, and it's not fully open to the public yet. You need a ticket to enter. The ticket said it was issued by the Songjiang government, but they haven't sold tickets yet. I waited in line for a long time to get into the parking lot. At the door, the security guard said, "Oh my god, can't they just put up a sign?" There's also Guangfulin Country Park, which is not in the same place. It seems to require a ticket and is quite a distance away.

A relatively quiet spot with unique architecture, including underwater scenery. I never expected there to be a sheep shed here. The distant view of a golden wheat field brought back memories of the song "The Wind Shakes the Wheat Waves." It's quite relaxing. A great place to relax.

It's worth a visit. It wasn't fully completed when I went there, and it was very beautiful.

I took the bus to the University of Political Science and Law and got off. When I reached the entrance, I was stopped by staff. I then walked around the perimeter of the site and found that there were many interesting sights to see: some people were strolling, some were taking photos, and some were fishing.

The newly planned Guangfulin Heritage Park, located in Songjiang New Town, is quite unique. It reflects the roots of Shanghai in Songjiang. Across the street is East China University of Political Science and Law.

When I went there, it was not yet open to the public. It looked OK from a distance, but I just took a look.

This is a man-made thing, so tourists should avoid it. If you live in Shanghai and haven't been there for a day trip over the weekend, it's okay.

When I went to East China University of Political Science and Law, there was no parking around the place, which was full of history.

The scenery of the Guangfulin Ruins is quite unique. The top of the building is exposed above the water. After dark, the lights are on and it looks very beautiful. However, it is currently under maintenance and you can only enter in 2018. Now you can only view it from the outside.

It's opposite the Songjiang campus of Huazheng University, so you can go to both places at the same time.

Compared with the water buildings, I prefer its Tang-style buildings. If it were full of cherry blossoms, you can imagine the scene yourself.

The perfect fusion of architecture and water, very close to Songjiang University Town. Each building is very charming.

The building has some unique features, mainly because the Guangfulin ruins were excavated here.

I was recently recommended this water building. I can only say that it was quite stunning at first sight, but it was too windy when I went there and there was no reflection. I saw a colleague take a photo with reflection, it was really beautiful.

It's just opposite Huazheng. When I was in school, I didn't need a ticket to go there. That's it. There are fewer people. It's not as good as the school.

We are still waiting for the full opening, and are currently only enjoying the surrounding area. Of course, we are all very much looking forward to the moment it opens.

We are still waiting for the full opening, and are currently only enjoying the surrounding area. Of course, we are all very much looking forward to the moment it opens.

It was okay. There's a Thames Town nearby where you can walk around, but I recommend using a mobike... you don't have to walk until your feet hurt. The tourist attraction is just for show. Nothing special.

It was closed for a while, and now there are tour groups coming in by bus. There are still many buildings under construction nearby.

We went during the day, and the main underwater attractions of the ruins weren't open yet. They say the first phase will open sometime next year. The illumination of the underwater ruins at night is also a tourist attraction...

The Guangfulin site is located in present-day Guangfulin Subdistrict, Songjiang District. Around 4,000 years ago, during the late Neolithic period, floods inhabiting the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River forced the ancient people, who had migrated to the Yangtze and Huaihe River basins, to settle in the area south of Sheshan in Songjiang, Shanghai. This resulted in the present-day Guangfulin cultural heritage. Since its initial discovery in 1959, the site, preserving traces of human life dating back 4,000 years, has undergone three excavations. Recently, authorities are preparing to open the site as a park. The park's most distinctive feature is its underwater exhibition hall, recreating 4,000 years of civilization. A canal will be excavated around the museum, creating a 200-acre expanse of water, where the museum will "float," effectively creating the Guangfulin Museum.

Beautiful, suitable for the whole family to hang out, and the air is good

It's not finished yet, but it's really good. The design of the temple, ancient buildings and modern buildings are integrated with each other without any sense of disobedience. There is still a large area under construction, and it is estimated that there will be more people after it is completed.

I'd long been drawn to the park's water structures and had been wanting to see them. Taking advantage of the National Day holiday, I drove here! However, upon arrival, I discovered the Guangfulin Ruins Park was still under construction and not fully open to the public, so there were no parking spaces available. I quickly got out of the car and took a quick look around the area. I was completely done with the weeds, and I'd been there before!

The waterside buildings look a bit old up close, but you can't go inside the facade. You can visit the ancient buildings nearby, and you can also visit the exterior of Zhiye Zen Temple. It's a good place for photos, but we just had a quick look and left quickly! It's said that this place has been under construction for two years and is still not completed. I hope they can complete it and officially open it soon!

Under construction, looking forward to the completion and opening of the park

In Songjiang University Town, it has not been fully built yet, but it should be very good after it is completed.

The root of Shanghai, charming Songjiang, worth a visit

The ruins aren't officially open to the public yet, so you need to exchange a "code" with the security guard to enter. There aren't many tourists, but it's nice to just wander around. The Zhiye Zen Temple inside is quite charming.

It’s still under construction, but the theme already has a light show, which is beautiful!

It's still under construction, so just take a look from the outside, ten minutes is enough.

The architecture of this scenic spot is very unique. I didn't know it before.