Shanghai Gongqing Forest Park｜A One-Day Urban Green Wonderland Guide Basic Information Address: No. 2000 Jungong Road, Yangpu District

🌿Shanghai Gongqing Forest Park｜A One-Day Urban Green Wonderland Guide✨

🎯 Basic Information

📍 Address: No. 2000 Jungong Road, Yangpu District (West Gate)

⏰ Opening Hours: 5:00 AM - 7:30 PM (Extended closing time in summer at West Gate)

🎫 Admission: Free! No reservation needed, just go～

🚇 Transportation Tips

Subway Fans: Line 8 Xiangyin Road Station Exit 2 → transfer to Bus 102 directly to West Gate; or Line 4 Hailun Road Station → transfer to Bus 147.

Self-Driving: Exit at Minxing Road on the Middle Ring Road → straight to Jungong Road, parking 5 RMB/hour (arrive before 9 AM on weekends, parking is tight!).

📸 Must-Visit Spots

1️⃣ Pine Wave Valley: Climb the 15-meter hill⛰️, 1,700 cedar trees rustling, overlooking the entire park’s beautiful scenery.

2️⃣ Jungle Wilderness: A secret primitive forest🌳, encounter squirrels🐿️ and wild rabbits, oxygen levels off the charts!

3️⃣ Ying Lake Boating: Electric boats 60 RMB/hour🚤, shimmering waves at sunset, swans accompany for a super romantic ride.

4️⃣ Monet Garden: The “Flower Staircase” art installation at Camphor Plaza🎨, magical light and shadow at sunset.

🎢 Activities & Food

Thrill Seekers: Roller coaster🎢, go-karts🏎️, rapids ride💦 (20-50 RMB each).

Family Fun: Children’s playground🎠, forest mini train🚃, electric slide (kids can sit in front!).

Picnic BBQ: North Gate BBQ area🍖, tent rental 120-200 RMB/2 hours, ingredients can be pre-ordered and delivered.

Snack Recommendations: Stinky mandarin fish🐟 at the park’s Anhui restaurant, Lakeside Café☕, about 80 RMB per person for a great meal.

💡 Super Useful Tips

✔️ Gear: Sun hat🧢 + mosquito repellent🦟 + picnic mat🧺 + camera📷 (telephoto lens perfect for bird photography).

✔️ Off-Peak Visits: Few people on weekday mornings for exclusive space, arrive before 7 AM on weekends.

✔️ Hidden Spots: Red House at Liao Feng Pavilion🏠, Wooden Hydrangea Trail🌿, East Gate Poppy Flower Sea.

🌿“Away from the city’s hustle and bustle, this is a place to breathe freely.” Quickly gather your sisters/kids and unlock your green adventure at Gongqing Forest Park!✨