Tianma Mountain, Shanghai, China

Standing: High
Rank: Rank 166 of 10,894

Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

About Tianma Mountain

Tianma Mountain, known in ancient times as Ganshan, is in Sheshan town, Songjiang District, Shanghai, 5 km south-west of Sheshan and 11 km from Songjiang town. At 98.2 metres, its summit is the highest point of Shanghai's land area, and it is the tallest and most extensively wooded of the Nine Peaks of Songjiang. The whole hill is now the Tianma section of Sheshan National Forest Park, and a ticket is required to enter. There are two temples on the hill; the largest is Yuanzhi Temple, north of which stands the Huzhu Pagoda, famous for leaning 7 degrees. Legend says the old name comes from Gan Jiang, a swordsmith of the Spring and Autumn state of Wu, who forged swords here.

Checked 2026-11-05 · Source

Place details and sources

Type of place: Peak OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
Elevation: 98.2 m OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09

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Common questions

How high is Tianma Mountain?

98.2 metres; its summit is the highest point of Shanghai's land area.

Do I need a ticket?

Yes. The hill is the Tianma section of Sheshan National Forest Park, and entry requires a ticket.

What is the Huzhu Pagoda?

A pagoda north of Yuanzhi Temple on the hill, famous for leaning 7 degrees.

Where it is

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