Changxing Dao
Island Island in Shanghai, mixed industrial and recreational areas
Changxing Dao (Changxing Island) is an island in the Yangtze River estuary under Shanghai Municipality administration, situated close to Chongming Island. The island forms part of the estuarine island group used for a mix of industrial, infrastructural and development projects.
The island has been developed in recent decades with transport links to neighbouring islands and the Shanghai mainland and hosts port-related and industrial facilities as part of the wider Yangtze estuary urban and logistics zone.
Geographically it lies in the northern estuary of the Yangtze River within Shanghai’s municipal boundaries, adjacent to Chongming Island and near the mouth of the river where it opens to the East China Sea.
- Location within the estuary: Part of the Yangtze River estuary island group administered by Shanghai Municipality and located near Chongming Island.
- Transport and development: Connected by major bridges and transport links to the Shanghai mainland and neighbouring islands, supporting industrial and port-related development.
How to Get to Changxing Dao #
Changxing Island is reached from Shanghai via the Yangtze bridges and expressways connecting to Chongming and the nearby islands; local ferry services and road links (via bridges) vary - check current transport options from Shanghai’s Pudong and Chongming districts.
Tips for Visiting Changxing Dao #
- Changxing Dao (Changxing Island) is part of the Chongming-Changxing island group near Shanghai - travel schedules can change with tides and ferry timetables.
- Combine a visit with a cycling route: islands in this region are popular for bike tours with flat, scenic roads.
- Check local ferry timetables and any permit requirements for access - transport services can be seasonal.
Best Time to Visit Changxing Dao #
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable times to visit the islands around Shanghai when temperatures are moderate and skies clearer.
Weather & Climate near Changxing Dao #
Changxing Dao's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1012 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (157 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (131 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (138 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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