Changxing Dao Island
Island in Shanghai, mixed industrial and recreational areas
Changxing Dao at a Glance#
About Changxing Dao#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 1° - 7° | 1° | 37 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.2h |
| February | Acceptable | 2° - 8° | 2° | 51 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 6° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.9h |
| April | Good | 11° - 17° | 14° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.8h |
| May | Very Good | 16° - 22° | 19° | 95 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.6h |
| June | Good | 20° - 26° | 23° | 157 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.0h |
| July | Very Good | 24° - 30° | 31° | 131 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.8 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.8h |
| August | Very Good | 24° - 30° | 30° | 138 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.8 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.1h |
| September | Very Good | 21° - 26° | 23° | 133 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.2h |
| October | Very Good | 16° - 22° | 19° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 4.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.3h |
| November | Very Good | 10° - 16° | 13° | 44 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.1 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.4h |
| December | Good | 4° - 11° | 4° | 34 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 4.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |