Come here to brew a pot of tea by the lake and enjoy a meal of fish-flavored local stove-cooked dishes. Shanghai also has a gentle side

【2 days 1 night, about 7800 RMB per person! Chongming Island Guide: The Green Lung of Shanghai · A Pastoral Poem and the Flavor of Life at the Yangtze River Estuary】 Day 1: Drive early in the morning (via Shanghai Yangtze River Tunnel + Bridge, about 1.5 hours one way) to **Chongming Island Dongtan**. Check in at [Yuehu Xinlu Resort Hotel] or [Hidden North Lake Villa Homestay] (lakefront private villa, including breakfast and dinner, about 5800 RMB/night). In the afternoon, take a stroll in [Dongping National Forest Park] (entrance fee 40 RMB), cycle along forest trails, and check in at the popular "Forest Mini Train." In the evening, head to [Nanmen Fishing Port] for a walk and watch the sunset sink into the Yangtze River Estuary. Day 2: In the morning, visit [Xisha · Mingzhu Lake Scenic Area] (entrance fee 60 RMB), walk the wetland boardwalk to observe migratory birds and swaying reeds, and experience this ecological secret. Then drive to [Farmhouse Food Street], where you must try Chongming lamb, white goat soup, shredded pumpkin, and salted fresh stew—all ingredients are local and seasonal, fresh enough to make your taste buds dance. After the meal, shop for souvenirs: Chongming rice wine, aged white liquor, and reed cake. Return in the afternoon. 💰Budget breakdown: Transportation (fuel + tolls) 500 + Accommodation 5800 + Meals 800 + Tickets 100 + Miscellaneous 100 ≈ **7800 RMB** 📌Tips: - It’s recommended to leave early and return late on weekends to avoid holiday traffic; - Many homestays include courtyard tea rooms, perfect for photos & daydreaming; - Must-capture spots: Mingzhu Lake morning mist, forest mini train, fishing boat silhouette at sunset. ⚠️Warnings: ❌ Don’t trust “low-price one-day tours” at scenic area entrances to avoid detours and extra charges; ❌ Confirm prices before ordering at farmhouse restaurants to avoid disputes over expensive seafood; ❌ Accommodation is tight during holidays, booking at least one week in advance is better. Two days and one night, escape the metropolis. In Chongming, there are no neon lights like the Bund, but rice fields ripple with the wind; no hustle and bustle like Lujiazui, but you can hear birdsong and the tide. Come here, brew a pot of tea by the lake, and enjoy a meal cooked on a local stove in the countryside—Shanghai has such a soft side after all.