Junshan Island Scenic Area
Junshan Island Scenic Area is an official 5A scenic area in Shanghai, China.
Visitor information
- Also known as
- 君山岛景区
- Scenic area grade
- 5A
- City
- Shanghai
- Coordinates
- 31.3982341, 121.4361406
About Junshan Island Scenic Area
The Junshan Island Scenic Area is located in Liulinzhou Street, Junshan District, Yueyang City, Hunan Province. Situated in the southwestern part of Yueyang’s urban area, it comprises Junshan Island, the waters of Dongting Lake, and Feishan Mountain, with a total area of 14.5 square kilometers. The main island covers an area of 0.96 square kilometers and faces Yueyang Tower across the lake; it is an integral part of the “Yueyang Tower – Junshan Island” National AAAA-level Tourist Scenic Area. Historically known as Dongting Mountain or Xiangshan, this island was listed as one of the Nine Auspicious Lands in Daoist classics. Today, it boasts historical sites such as the Tombs of the Two Consorts, Liu Yi’s Well, and the Flying Bell Clock. Since the Tang Dynasty, literary figures and poets like Li Bai and Liu Yuxi have left behind works such as “A green snail in a silver plate.
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More attractions in Shanghai
- Oriental Pearl Tower (Radio & TV Tower) — 5A
- Shanghai Wildlife Park — 5A
- Shanghai Science and Technology Museum — 5A
- Memorial Hall of the Site of the 1st, 2nd & 4th National Congress of the CPC — 5A
- Xisha Pearl Lake Tourism Area (Chongming) — 5A
- The Memorial Site of the 4th National Congress of the Communist Party of China — 5A
- Century Park (Shanghai) — 4A
- Changfeng Park & Changfeng Ocean World — 4A
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Frequently asked questions
How do I visit Junshan Island Scenic Area with a local guide?
Open the Shanghai page on MeetPanda, choose a local guide, and send your date. The guide buys tickets, plans the order with nearby sights and explains what you are seeing.