Sheshan Observatory, Shanghai

Name: Sheshan Observatory
Address: Xishen Hill, Sheshan Town, Songjiang District, Shanghai, 201600, China
Telephone: +86 21 5765 1723

#60 among attractions in Shanghai

Museum, Observatories and planetariums

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The Sheshan Observatory is an observatory on Sheshan Hill in Shanghai. ()

Local name: 佘山天文台 Coordinates: 31°5'46"N, 121°11'13"E

Address

Xishen Hill, Sheshan Town, Songjiang District松江 (song jiang)Shanghai 201600 China

Contact

+86 21 5765 1723

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Sheshan Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Happy Valley Shanghai, Sheshan Golf Club, Guangfulin, Sheshan Basilica.

1.4 miE
Amusement, Amusement park
Happy Valley Shanghai, Shanghai
35 min walk • Happy Valley Shanghai stands as a beacon of entertainment and thrill in the bustling city of Shanghai, China. This sprawling amusement park, opened in 2009, has quickly become a must-visit destination for families, tourists, and adrenaline junkies alike.
1.9 miNE
Golf
Sheshan Golf Club, Shanghai
50 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Shanghai, China, Sheshan Golf Club stands as an oasis for golf enthusiasts and a testament to the sport's growing popularity in the region. This premier golf course, known for its meticulous design and challenging layout, offers golfers...
2.3 miS
Archaeological site
Guangfulin
58 min walk • Nestled within the bustling cityscape of Shanghai lies a significant archaeological and cultural heritage site known as Guangfulin. This ancient settlement, believed to date back over 5,000 years, provides a window into the Neolithic era of the Yangtze Delta region.
~1620 ftE
Church
Sheshan Basilica, Shanghai
8 min walk • The Sheshan Basilica, officially the National Shrine and Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Sheshan and also known as Basilica of Mary, Help of Christians is a prominent Roman Catholic church in Shanghai.
1.3 miE
Amusement park, Amusement ride
Family Inverted Coaster
33 min walk • Family Inverted Coaster is a steel roller coaster at Happy Valley Shanghai in China. It is the first Family Inverted Coaster manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard.
0.7 miE
Observatories and planetariums
Shanghai Astronomical Observatory, Shanghai
19 min walk • Shanghai Astronomical Observatory, is an astronomical observatory in Shanghai. It has a long history of astrometry, and also operates the 25-meter Sheshan radio telescope as part of the Chinese VLBI array and the European VLBI Network.
1.6 miE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Wooden Coaster - Fireball, Shanghai
41 min walk • Wooden Coaster - Fireball is a wooden roller coaster located at Happy Valley in Songjiang, Shanghai, China. The coaster was designed by American wooden coaster designers The Gravity Group and manufactured by Martin & Vleminckx.
1.7 miE
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Diving Coaster, Shanghai
43 min walk • Diving Coaster is a steel Dive Coaster at Happy Valley Shanghai in Songjiang, Shanghai, China. It is manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard and opened on August 16, 2009.
0.4 miSE
Nature, Hill, Natural attraction
Sheshan Hill, Shanghai
11 min walk • Sheshan, formerly known as Zose, is a pair of hills in Songjiang District in western Shanghai, China. The two hills are distinguished as East and West Sheshan, although the more important western hill is also called Sheshan on its own. East Sheshan has an elevation of 100.8 m...
4.8 miSE
Area
Songjiang University Town, Shanghai
122 min walk • Songjiang University Town or Songjiang University City is a tertiary education hub located in the outskirts of Shanghai in Songjiang District. The university town was established in 2000 and had its foundations built in 2005. It has an area of 8000 mu.
6.1 miSE
Neighbourhood
Songjiang Town
156 min walk • Songjiang was a large town and the seat of Songjiang County in Shanghai. In 1998, Songjiang County was changed to Songjiang District and, in 2001, Songjiang was abolished to become Yueyang Subdistrict.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sheshan Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Sheshan Basilica, Shanghai (8 min walk), Sheshan Hill, Shanghai (11 min walk), Shanghai Astronomical Observatory, Shanghai (19 min walk).