🚗🌊 Dianshan Lake & Panlong Tiandi Day Trip (Shanghai)*

**📍 Itinerary Highlights** - **Morning**: - Cycle or stroll around **Dianshan Lake Scenic Area** - Visit **Dianshan Hu Park** for lakeside relaxation - Optional: Climb **Zhujiajiao Lookout** for panoramic views - **Afternoon**: - Drive across **Dianshan Lake Bridge** (stop for photos) - Lunch: Try local *silver fish omelet* or *braised lake crab* at lakeside restaurants - **Evening**: - Explore **Panlong Tiandi**’s canals, boutiques, and art galleries - Dinner at *Xinbang Restaurant* (river-view dining) **🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions** - Dianshan Lake (kayaking/sunset cruises) - Panlong Tiandi’s moonlit canal boats - Qingpu Countryside (seasonal fruit picking) **🚇 Transportation** Dianshan Lake 淀山湖 - Take metro line 17 to dianshanhu avenue and get a taxi - Self-drive: ~1hr from Shanghai (free parking at Dianshan) - Taxi: ¥150-200 one-way from downtown Panlong Tiandi 蟠龙天地 **English:** No. 1888, Panlong Road, Qingpu District, Shanghai **导航搜索:** "蟠龙天地" (or "Panlong Tiandi") 1. Take **Shanghai Metro Line 17** (towards Oriental Land). 2. Get off at **Panlong Station (蟠龙站, Exit 3)**. 3. Walk **15 minutes** straight south (follow signs to Panlong Tiandi). - *Or take a taxi from Exit 3 (5 mins, ¥12-15) **📷 Top Photo Spots** - Dianshan Lake Bridge at golden hour - Panlong’s lantern-lit canals (night) - Lakeside reed marshes (autumn/winter) **🍜 Local Food to Try** - Dianshan: Silver fish, hairy crab (fall), lotus root dishes - Panlong: *Shengjianbao* (pan-fried buns), craft beer **🏠 Accommodation Pick** - **Sofitel Shanghai Sheshan Oriental** (5★) - Near Sheshan Mountain, 15min to Dianshan - Price: ~¥1,000-1,500/night **💡 Pro Tips** - Weekdays > weekends (avoid crowds) - Spring/fall for best weather - Bargain boat rides at Panlong (standard ¥50/person) **📌 Hashtags** #dianshanlake #panlongtiandi #shanghaidaytrip #watertown #lakelife #exploreshanghai #chinatravel #scenicdrive