2026 Shanghai Tourism Festival summer season: Countryside highlights

The summer season of the 2026 Shanghai Tourism Festival runs from July 8 through Aug 31, featuring 170 cultural and tourism activities at venues across the city.

This guide showcases a range of countryside experiences, including farming, fruit picking, camping concerts, and forest night tours, highlighting Shanghai's countryside scenery.

Songjiang co untryside getaway

This program offers a range of countryside activities across Songjiang district. Highlights include family night tours, camping and stargazing, pet interactions, water sports, and nature education.

Participating sites include Shanghai Chenshan National Botanic al Garden ( 上海辰山国家植物园 ), Shanghai Happy Valley ( 上海欢乐谷 ), Playa Maya Water Park ( 上海玛雅海滩水公园 ) , Guangfulin Cultural Relics Park ( 广富林文化遗址 ), Xinbang Lotus Park ( 新浜荷花园 ), and Tianma Xingkong village ( 佘山天马星空村 ).

When: Through Aug 31

Where: Shanghai Ch enshan National Botanical Garden and other sites in Songjiang district

Summer lotus f est ival at Gucun Park

Gucun Park is hosting a lotus-themed summer event featuring flower viewing, photography, cultural experiences, and science education. The lotus flowers rea ch their peak in mid-July, creating stunning views across the ponds.

When: Through Sept 15

Where: Gucun Par k ( 顾村公园 ), Baoshan district

Tickets : Available through the Gucun Park WeChat or Alipay mini programs

Jinshan peach feast

This year's event integrates AI technology into rural celebrations for the first time. Hu manoid robots perform mechanical dance routines, while robotic dogs also make an appearance. Other highlights include dragon dances, folk m arkets, and live music. Visitors can also indulge in fresh peaches and local specialties, rounding out an event that combines local flavors, performances, and rural fun.

When: July 19 to Aug 19

Where: Lyuxiang F ruit Park ( 吕巷水果公园 ), Jinshan district

Tickets: Available throu gh the " 吕巷全域文旅智慧平台" (Lyuxiang Tourism) WeChat mini program

Bamboo ra ft night tour

A summer highlight at Swan Lake, this bamboo raft tour takes visitors across the water, with lotus views by day and enchanting lights by night. The central island hosts retro-style Chinese cultural performances, while swans glide alo ngside the rafts, creating a quintessential summer experience on the lake.

When: Throug h Aug 31

Where: Daqia n Swan Lak e Manor ( 上海大千天鹅湖庄园 ), Qingpu district

Tickets: Available thro ugh the resort's WeChat mini program, Meituan, Trip.com, and other platforms

Qingxi Old Street summer night market

The night market at Qingxi Old Street offers food, shopping, and entertainment. Visitors can explore stalls featuring flowers and plants, fresh fruits, intangible cultu ral heritage products, and cultural and creative items, while also enjoying lively water activities.

When: July to Au gu st

Where: Qingxi O ld Street ( 青溪老街 ), Fengxian district

Admission : Free

Mutton feas t an d soccer nights

Centered around lamb delicacies and soccer, this event offers a whole-lamb feast, outdoor screenings of soccer matches, live music on the lawn, family ric e-planting activities, and summer camps. The program combines the nig ht economy with educational tourism.

When: Through Aug 31

Where: Cha ngxin g Island Country Park ( 长兴岛郊野公园 ), Chongming district

Admission: Free ; addit ional fees apply to some activities

(Sources: Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism, tourist attractions mentioned above)

Source: Intl Services Shanghai