A giant Ferris wheel at Sheshan National Tourist Resort
Sheshan National Tourist Resort in Songjiang District will roll out a lineup of golden autumn and National Day holiday celebrations, featuring nonstop themed activities across forests, heritage site, botanical garden and amusement park which offer diverse experiences for families, young visitors and culture enthusiasts.
Through October 7, Guangfulin Relics Park presents traditional Chinese-style celebrations, light art displays and festive market events. Shanghai Tourism Festival themed floats are on display at the ancient heritage site from September 29 to October 6, delivering immersive cultural visuals for holiday visitors.
Chenshan Botanical Garden will host the 2026 Chenshan Nature Lifestyle Season from October 1 to 7, featuring autumn flower and fruit exhibitions, live music performances, creative markets and popular science tours. The 2026 Sheshan Forest Tourism Season runs through October 25 at Sheshan National Forest Park, integrating popular science education, outdoor sports, art experiences and wellness activities amid lush autumn woodland scenery.
Shanghai Astronomical Museum
Chenshan Botanical Garden
Shanghai Happy Valley has launched space-themed kid zones, parades, drone light shows and festive fireworks for the holiday period.
Sheshan National Tourist Resort has also launched an innovative dual tourism campaign with Shanghai Tower, unveiling a reciprocal ticket benefit policy that links Shanghai's serene mountain ecology and bustling modern urban glamour.
Visitors with valid Shanghai Tower tickets will enjoy free entry to Tianmashan and Xiaokunshan scenic areas, discounted tickets at local theme parks, price cuts for Shanghai Happy Valley and exclusive offers at high-end resort hotels in Sheshan.
InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland
Tianma Starry Sky Village
In return, tourists holding valid tickets or hotel vouchers from Sheshan venues can purchase Shanghai Tower admission tickets at a discounted price of 160 yuan (US$24) per person. The mutual benefit program allows travelers to experience both Shanghai's pristine mountain nature and prosperous urban landmarks in one trip.
A newly launched four-day parent-child travel route connects core highlights from Sheshan's natural landscapes and cultural heritage to Shanghai's most iconic urban views. The comprehensive itinerary covers Sheshan National Forest Park, Guangfulin heritage site, Chenshan Botanical Garden, the Bund, Huangpu River cruises and Shanghai Tower, paired with featured rural cuisine, underwater banquets and sky-high dining experiences.
A special Sheshan landscape exhibition and cultural and creative product display zone were set up on the 118th floor of Shanghai Tower, allowing urban visitors to experience suburban mountain charm at the landmark tourist attraction in Lujiazui area.