Free to visit! The treasure destination for flower viewing in Shanghai
by KAMRYN JENSEN
Apr 8, 2024
Hey friends! Today I’m recommending a hidden gem park in the city center—New Hongqiao Central Garden🌸 A perfect weekend relaxation spot for office workers, so grab this check-in guide now!👇
📍Address: No. 97 Yili Road, Changning District, Shanghai
🕰️Opening Hours: Open 24 hours all year round (night visits are super romantic too~)
🌳Area: 130,000 sqm of vast green space + 10,000 sqm central lake
🎫Admission: Free! Free! Free!
🌿This place is truly an urban paradise!
Construction started in 1999 and officially opened in 2000. It has even been rated a "Shanghai Four-Star Park"✨
✨Five must-visit spots:
1️⃣ Central Fountain: Perfect photo spot📸
2️⃣ Both sides of Yan’an Elevated Road: The city’s green lungs and oxygen bar🌱
3️⃣ Pavilion in the lake: The perfect match of Nine-Bend Bridge + lake water💕
4️⃣ East Hill: Heavenly Pool + rock landscaping with great artistic conception🏞️
5️⃣ West Hill: A great place for hiking and exercise⛰️
🌲Plant lovers rejoice!
Canary Island date palms, beech trees, ginkgo, camphor... you can easily snap forest-like shots! Plus, various flowers bloom in rotation all year round🌸🌺
🚶Walking TIPS:
✔️The park paths wind and twist, full of little surprises everywhere
✔️Wear comfortable shoes, please
✔️Bring a picnic mat, picnicking by the lake is super cozy
✔️At dusk, the lights reflecting on the lake are incredibly romantic🌆
Truly a model of modern garden design! Walking here really lets you feel the beauty of "harmony between people and nature"—a peaceful oasis in the busy city, waiting for you to discover!💚
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