Gongqing Forest Park
A “forest-style” park north of the Yangpu riverfront: named after the woods planted by Communist Youth League volunteers in 1958, opened in 1986, with lush trees and crisscrossing waterways
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 06:00-17:00
- Ticket
- CNY 15
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
A “forest-style” park north of the Yangpu riverfront: named after the woods planted by Communist Youth League volunteers in 1958, opened in 1986, with lush trees and crisscrossing waterways. Horse riding, barbecues, the forest mini-train and boating are traditional activities; the autumn dawn-redwood forest and sunflower fields draw big crowds. It is one of the rare large tracts of forest green space in the city, drawing campers, cyclists and wedding-photo shoots year-round, and is known as the “green lung” of the main urban area.
Getting there: Metro Line 8, Xiangyin Road Station, then bus
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