This cache will take you through the East and West SheShan Parks where you can visit nature, the basilica and the Observatory. It is a nice day excursion from Shanghai, easily accessible with public transport ( Line 9 , bus 92/94). the cache probably only takes less than an hour in total, but you will probably spend more time, enjoying the views and visiting the buildings
The SheShan Basilica is a significant pilgrimage site, constructed in 1871 by French missionaries. Dedicated to Our Lady of Sheshan, it blends Western and Chinese architecture, offering panoramic views from SheShan Hill. The annual May 24th pilgrimage attracts visitors seeking blessings. Renovations in the 20th century preserved its cultural and historical importance.
The SheShan Observatory is a historical astronomical site, (entrance fee 12 RMB) established in 1900. It houses a 13.3-inch refractor telescope and mainly historical artefacts. The observatory played a crucial role in early Chinese astronomy and education. Visitors can explore its rich astronomical heritage, witness vintage telescopes, and appreciate the contributions of SheShan Observatory to China's scientific legacy.
To find the Cache
Enter the East Park at the Trail Head.
You will need to collect several numbers from the route.
I recommend you take the Wooden Walkway through the bamboo forest.
The cache will be calculated using the collection of the following numbers. They are in the direction of the walk.
A The number of Hexagonal stools at this location ( search within a wide area)
B The number of Marbles in the path - include broken marbles
C The recorded height of mountain - including the decimal.
D The number of Benches at this location
E The number of round carved stools at this location
F The number of benches at the Wooden Fish Stone
You are now about to descend the east Hill. As a check, all the numbers A to F added together should be of the format XYX.Y
G The official distance in meters to walk to the to north Gate
H Before entering the turnstyles at the main entrace to the West park, record the Building number
Take the steps up to a level area that has Pagoda and a couple of small shops
I The number of Lions ( or similar looking!)
J The Number of Horses
K The number of Bells of the pagoda
L The number of Doors in the pagoda
Time to do some maths!!
N 31 A*G +(B+D*(C+E)-F)*D
E 121 ((L+I+J)*K)-I-J+H
Before you head off to find the treasure, quickly bag the nearby cache
I hope you enjoyed the park as much as I did!