Fengxian District
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Fengxian District of Shanghai
has a land area of 704.68 km² (272.1 sq mi) and a population of 1,083,400 as of 2010. It is famous for its beaches and ocean resorts. "碧海金沙"（which means "blue sea and golden beach"） is a famous place for Shanghainese to spend their weekend.
Nanqiao (南桥)is a major town in Fengxian district. Of particular interest is Guhua Park which contains the "San Nu Temple" ("三女祠"，three women temple). During the Zhou dynasty
, the King of Wu's three daughters hung themselves rather than be caught by the King of Yue's soldiers. About three to five years ago,the town was easily navigable on foot. But after development, it become a town larger than 31.9 km2, which will be 2.5 times larger than the old one. The town is also a short taxi ride from Xinghai Beach which has a Howard Johnson Hotel and other resorts. It is set for major development.
Nanqiao Town can be reached by catching the subway to Xinzhuang and then a public bus (XinNan) or going to Jing Jiang Park by subway and taking Public Bus (NanMei - the fastest way))from there to Nanqiao. There is also a bus from Shanghai South Railway Station South Square (ShangFeng). Alternatively, you can change over from metro line 1 to line 5 at Xinzhuang. Get off line 5 at Dongchuan Lu. It will cost 30-40rmb for a taxi from here. It will take you 1~2 hours from Shanghai downtown.
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
has a land area of 704.68 km² (272.1 sq mi) and a population of 1,083,400 as of 2010. It is famous for its beaches and ocean resorts. "碧海金沙"（which means "blue sea and golden beach"） is a famous place for Shanghainese to spend their weekend.
Nanqiao (南桥)is a major town in Fengxian district. Of particular interest is Guhua Park which contains the "San Nu Temple" ("三女祠"，three women temple). During the Zhou dynasty
Zhou Dynasty
The Zhou Dynasty was a Chinese dynasty that followed the Shang Dynasty and preceded the Qin Dynasty. Although the Zhou Dynasty lasted longer than any other dynasty in Chinese history, the actual political and military control of China by the Ji family lasted only until 771 BC, a period known as...
, the King of Wu's three daughters hung themselves rather than be caught by the King of Yue's soldiers. About three to five years ago,the town was easily navigable on foot. But after development, it become a town larger than 31.9 km2, which will be 2.5 times larger than the old one. The town is also a short taxi ride from Xinghai Beach which has a Howard Johnson Hotel and other resorts. It is set for major development.
Nanqiao Town can be reached by catching the subway to Xinzhuang and then a public bus (XinNan) or going to Jing Jiang Park by subway and taking Public Bus (NanMei - the fastest way))from there to Nanqiao. There is also a bus from Shanghai South Railway Station South Square (ShangFeng). Alternatively, you can change over from metro line 1 to line 5 at Xinzhuang. Get off line 5 at Dongchuan Lu. It will cost 30-40rmb for a taxi from here. It will take you 1~2 hours from Shanghai downtown.