Culture and Travel
There is a big "peach blossom" festival (桃花节) held in Nanhui from March to April every year. More than 100,000 travelers come here and enjoy the beautiful scene.
There is a famous safari park in Nanhui. It is established by Shanghai Government and State Forestry Administration in 1995. It is also an AAAA national visiting spot.
Important Culture Sights: Zhang Wentian's Residence.
Famous calligrapher: Su Juxian (January 1, 1882 – December 30, 1991). Su Juxian was the 28th offspring of the great poet Su Dongpo. He was the oldest man in Shanghai (110 years old), and also the oldest poet and calligrapher in China. He donated his body to be researched in science field after he died in 1991.
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