The exclusive autumn photo spots in Magic City are here!

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This year, Shanghai's unbeatable summer is coming to an end‼️
Autumn 🍁 is coming next.
I've picked some free and beautiful autumn spots I've visited in recent years
to share with everyone~
Divided by location into urban and suburban areas.

🔴【Urban Hidden Autumn Gems】
1️⃣ Lu Xun Park
📍Address: 2288 Sichuan North Road, Hongkou District
⏰Best viewing period: Late November to early December
A slow-paced autumn park in the city, with beautiful red leaves and plane trees, and elderly choirs singing everywhere 🎤

2️⃣ Yanzhong Green Space
📍Address: Near Jinling West Road, Huangpu District
⏰Best viewing period: Late November to early December
A hidden gem park in the city center! Red leaves and ginkgo trees in abundance, perfect for photos 📸 Best in the morning when fewer people and good light

3️⃣ Ruijin Hotel
📍Address: 118 Ruijin Second Road, Huangpu District
⏰Best viewing period: Late November to early December
British countryside-style architecture with great vibes 🏡 Low red leaves + century-old ginkgo trees, every shot looks cinematic!

4️⃣ Plane Tree-lined Streets
⏰Best viewing period: Early December
Not limited to any one street, just walking around is beautiful! Recommended route:
🍂 Fuxing Middle Road → Wukang Road → Fenyang Road → Nanchang Road → Sinan Road

5️⃣ Dabaisu Metro Station
⏰Best viewing period: Late September to early October
Early autumn’s golden raintrees make this metro station romantic 💖 Check-in here and you can also visit Lu Xun Park nearby

6️⃣ Suzhou River - The Bund
⏰Best viewing period: Late November to early December
The autumn scenery along the Suzhou River remains romantic 🌁 Best light from 3 to 5 pm

7️⃣ Wenshui Road Metro Station
⏰Best viewing period: Early December
Step off the metro and be surrounded by a golden world! The ginkgo path is perfect for photos 🍃

8️⃣ Jumen Road
⏰Best viewing period: Early December
The ultimate ginkgo street in Shanghai! The whole street is golden yellow ✨

🔴【Suburban Autumn Must-Sees】
1️⃣ Gongqing Forest Park
📍Address: 2000 Jungong Road, Yangpu District
⏰Best viewing period: Late November to early December
This place fulfills all your autumn imaginations! Every shot looks like a masterpiece 📸

2️⃣ Shanghai Zoo
📍Address: 2381 Hongqiao Road, Changning District
⏰Best viewing period: December
Cute animal interactions + autumn scenery = super healing power 💕 Don’t miss the plane tree avenue and the dreamy aquarium

🎀 Little tips:
Remember to wear light-colored clothes for better photos
Best to visit on weekday mornings when it’s less crowded
Bring a power bank + tripod

Post by ALEAH STRICKLAND | Oct 18, 2025

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