Residential housing development is the main source of local government revenue.

Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena (旗忠森林体育城) is located in Ma Qiao Town (马桥镇).

Of particular note is Qibao (七宝), a tourist attraction in the northern part of the district, and Maqiao, which hosted the Shanghai ATP Masters tennis tournament and is the site of the Neolithic Ruins of Maqiao.

[4][5] The fast food chain Yonghe King has its headquarters in Minhang District.

[7] International schools include: Closed: Minhang is currently served by six metro lines operated by Shanghai Metro: Minhang has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa).