Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees

Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees is located in Moganshan Road, Putuo District, Shanghai, with Suzhou River in the north and M50 Art Industrial Park in the east. It used to be the former site of Rongshi Fufeng Flour Factory. With a total construction area of about 300,000 square meters, Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees was built by the famous British designer Thomas Heatherwick.

Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees is a shopping mall with unique design, which is like the Hanging Garden of Babylon. With its combination of buildings and plants, it is a popular landmark in Shanghai. There are many open terraces at the Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees, where you can see the plants. Overlooking the Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees, it is just like a floating forest.
 

Inspiration of Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees

The inspiration of the design of Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees comes from the Yellow Mountain(Huangshan Mountain) in China. The architectural complex of Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees is the combination of natural landscapes and buildings.
 

Unique Structure of Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees

This large commercial complex building is about 60 meters high, with 9 floors above ground and 3 floors underground. About 1,000 "flowerpot columns" rose from the ground to the top of the building, creating a unique architectural style. The overall shape of the Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees is like two mountains, which are covered with green vegetation visually. It is just like the urban "green island" that blends in with the surrounding environment. Compare with the common buildings, the structure of Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees is totally different.
 

Greenery at the Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees

The greenery at the Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees are planted on the flowerpot columns. The columns are in different heights, making the shape of the whole Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees like a mountain. And inside the architecture you can see the columns. There are different trees planted in the top of the columns and their irrigation systems are different. The trees at the Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees are perfectly selected, and the plants at Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees remain green throughout the year.
 

Things to Do at Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees

Have a Panoramic View of the Suzhou River

With the terraces at Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees, you can have panoramic view of the Suzhou River and the buildings on the opposite of the Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees. Suzhou River has a long history and it witnessed the development of Shanghai. In spring, the cherry blossoms near the Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees will bloom, which make the Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees more beautiful. Generally speaking, late March to April is the best time to admire the cherry blossoms of Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees.
 

Riverside Walk

To appreciate the beauty of the Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees, you can stroll around the riverside footpath on the both sides of the Suzhou River near the Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees. In spring, you can enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms. And you can also find a location see the whole shape of the Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees.

Admire the Graffiti Wall

There is graffiti wall in the Moganshan Road, where you can experience the street art. These graffiti works are painted by artists in the world. And Moganshan Road has customs of graffiti. At Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees, you can admire the graffiti works of different artists. These graffiti makes Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees more artistic and attractive.
 

Take photos of the Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees

To view the total design of the Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees, you can find a best location to have a panoramic view of it. You can walk on the opposite of the Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees and find locations to take photos. Standing on the Changhuanlu Bridge, you can see the terraces by the Suzhou River, columns and the plants in the columns. You will find that Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees is the combination of architecture, gardens and landscapes.

Enjoy the Night View of the Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees

At night, the lights of the Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees will be on, and the night view of the whole building is beautiful. And the Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees will be reflected on the Suzhou River. At night, you can stroll around the footpaths on the both sides of the Suzhou River near the Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees and enjoy the night view of it.

Best Time to Visit the Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees

The Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees is always beautiful in different seasons, and the plants in the Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees are always lush. If you prefer the cherry blossoms in spring , you can visit the Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees in March or April.
 

How to Get to Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees

The Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees is near the subway station, which is convenient to reach by subway or taxi.

Taking Subway

You can take Subway Line 13 and get off at the Jiangning Road(江宁路) Station, then walk to the Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees from Exit 1.

You can also take Subway Line 3 or Line 4 and get off at the Zhongtan Road(中潭路) Station, then walk to the Shanghai Tian An 1000 Trees from Exit 2.