Songjiang District is situated approximately 46 kilometres southwest of Shanghai and the upper reaches of Huangpu River covering an area of 604 square kilometers. In the ancient times the area was know as "Huating" and was renamed as Songjiang County in Tang Dynasty (751 A.D.). Before Shanghai opened its trade ports to foreign countries, Songjiang was the political, economic and cultural center of Shanghai area. The main attractions for living in Songjiang include living next to the National Tourist Resort and the largest manmade lake in Shanghai. The National Tourist Resort of She Shan comprises some 47 square kilometres and is the only area in Shanghai that offers scenic mountain views. A fusion of Chinese and foreign cultures, Sheshan National Tourist Resorts attracts tourists and residents to it natural and cultural significance. At the northwest part of the new urban area of Songjiang there is a growing modern town of universities. In the near future it will be a world-class advanced area of academics and research. The Songjiang district has become a popular weekend destination for many tourists with its natural beauty and sprawling landscapes.
Living AreaSheshan National Tourism Park. Sheshan is the crown jewel of nature reserves in Shanghai. Sheshan is surrounded by lush hills, green mountains and winding rivers. At the top of Sheshan residents can see rolling hills, forest land, scattered ponds and swinging bamboos.