In August Shanghai, the heat rolls in waves, and nothing comforts the soul quite like a frosty ice cream bar. In Fengxian, the ice cream bar has long since transcended its role as a mere summer cool-down. It has been reinvented as a set of edible cultural mementos, capturing sea breezes, ripening rice paddies, ancient charm, and centuries of history in every creamy, cool bite. Today, join us as we follow Fengxian's cultural-creative ice cream bars on a refreshing and delicious tour of the district's coolest summer escapes.

No summer is complete without the sea, and a Fengxian summer is simply not the same without a trip to the coast. The Bihai Jinsha ice cream bar is a clever fusion of sunshine, sand, and the iconic shell-shaped stage, with two interlocking hearts at the tip recreating the beach's most romantic photo spot. One bite, and you are met with rich milky cream and a refreshing wash of sea breeze.

Once the ice cream bar is finished, the beach is right behind you: 80,000 square meters of golden sand and 650,000 square meters of clear sea water. The 2026 swimming season runs from June 27 to September 6, with daily hours from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (last entry at 7:30 p.m.). Daytime brings kayaks, water bikes, water trikes, paddle boats, and electric boats, while families with children should not miss the colorful water park: water forts, slides, trampolines, and water obstacle courses keep the little ones running wild all day long.

Even more exciting is a brand-new offering at Bihai Jinsha this year, "Starlit Sail." Set sail as the sun goes down, ride out under the stars. The 30-minute private journey, helmed by a professional crew, is limited to six guests: an intimate, romantic escape tailor-made for a date night or a small gathering of close friends.

As evening falls, pitch a tent on the sand, let the sea breeze roll in, and watch the sun sink below the horizon. Wait for the moment the Ferris wheel lights up, snap a photo, and you have a viral post waiting to happen. In the heat of summer, you simply cannot do without the ice cream bar, the sea breeze, and the starlight.