Gucun Park

顾村公园

Gucun Park is a large park in the northern suburbs of Shanghai. It is lush with flowers and trees and is a popular outing spot for locals.
There are tens of thousands of cherry trees of more than 20 varieties planted in the park, including some that are over 50 years old and have great ornamental value.
There aren't many visitors to the park on normal days, but when the weather is nice, you can often see a family of three with their children having a picnic and basking in the sun.
In addition to setting up tents on the grass for picnics, flying kites, riding battery boats, and having barbecues, the park also has many recreational facilities and a dinosaur park.

Attractions Location: No. 4788, Hutai Road, Baoshan District, Shanghai

Tickets:
Tickets: Adults 20 RMB / Seniors 60-64 16 RMB (Monday-Sunday, January 1st - December 31st)
Half-price ticket: Full-time undergraduate students and below with student ID
Free tickets: Military personnel, seniors aged 65 and above, people with disabilities, and medical staff

Opening hours:
06:00-18:00 (Monday-Sunday, January 1st-December 31st)

Contact Details: 021-56045199;021-36621019

Transportation:
Take bus No. 1605/Baoshan No. 29 to Jingpohu Road Baoju Road (bus stop) and walk to the destination.
Take Metro Line 15/7 and get off at Gucun Park (subway station). It is within walking distance.

Time reference: 1-3 hours


Recommended itinerary for Gucun Park tours

1-Day Itinerary: Gucun Park Exploration

Spend a relaxing day immersed in nature at Gucun Park, one of Shanghai’s largest green spaces, famous for its cherry blossom festival in spring.

  • Morning: Arrive at Gucun Park (take Metro Line 7 or Line 15 to Gucun Park Station, Exit 1 or 2; ~5 min walk).
  • Late Morning: Explore the Cherry Blossom Avenue, Bamboo Garden, and Lake Area (~3 hours).
  • Afternoon: Have lunch at the park’s food court or local restaurants nearby such as “Gucun Old Taste Restaurant (顾村老味道)” (~10 min walk).
  • Evening: Stroll through the Children’s Park and Sculpture Garden before leaving (~1.5 hours).

Accommodation/Food: Stay nearby at Holiday Inn Express Shanghai Gucun or Greentree Inn. Dinner at “Gucun No.1 Hotpot” is a local favorite.

Souvenirs: Gucun Park gift shop offers cherry blossom-themed bookmarks, silk fans, eco-friendly tote bags, and local flower honey.


2-Day Itinerary: Gucun Park + Nanxiang Ancient Town

Enjoy Gucun Park’s nature on day 1, and explore traditional Jiangnan architecture and cuisine in Nanxiang Ancient Town on day 2.

  • Day 1: Follow the 1-Day Itinerary above.
  • Day 2 Morning: Take Metro Line 15 to Zhenru, transfer to Line 11 to Nanxiang Station (~45 mins). Walk 10 minutes to Nanxiang Ancient Town.
  • Day 2 Afternoon: Visit Guyi Garden, Yunxiang Temple, and snack on Nanxiang Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings).

Accommodation/Food: Overnight near Nanxiang or return to Gucun area. Try “Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant” for authentic dumplings.

Souvenirs: Handcrafted sesame cakes, Nanxiang porcelain, and calligraphy art from Nanxiang’s artisan stalls.


3-Day Itinerary: Gucun Park + Nanxiang + Shanghai Circus World

Combine nature, heritage, and performance arts. After relaxing and exploring, enjoy a mesmerizing acrobatic performance.

  • Day 1: Gucun Park as per Day 1.
  • Day 2: Nanxiang Ancient Town as per Day 2.
  • Day 3 Morning: Metro Line 15 to Yanchang Road Station (~30 min). Walk to Shanghai Circus World (~5 mins).
  • Day 3 Afternoon: Watch the famous "ERA – Intersection of Time" show (~2 hrs).

Accommodation/Food: Stay at Jinjiang Inn near Yanchang Road. Enjoy nearby dining at “Shanghai Time-Honored Restaurant”.

Souvenirs: ERA show merchandise, traditional puppets, and Chinese opera masks.


4-Day Itinerary: Nature and City Culture Combo

Blend natural scenery with cultural and urban attractions including museums and historic sites in central Shanghai.

  • Days 1–3: Follow the 3-Day Itinerary.
  • Day 4 Morning: Metro Line 1 from Yanchang Road to People’s Square (~20 mins). Visit Shanghai Museum and Urban Planning Exhibition Center (~3 hrs).
  • Day 4 Afternoon: Walk to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street and shop (~2 hrs).

Accommodation/Food: Book a hotel near People’s Square. Dine at “Xin Wang Hong Kong Café” or “Jesse Restaurant” for Shanghainese cuisine.

Souvenirs: Chinese brush painting kits, museum replicas, and local snacks from Nanjing Road.


5-Day Itinerary: Gucun Park + Traditional + Modern Shanghai

Explore the contrasts of Shanghai – from tranquil parks and historic towns to glitzy shopping streets and the Bund skyline.

  • Days 1–4: Follow the 4-Day Itinerary.
  • Day 5 Morning: Take Metro Line 2 from People’s Square to Lujiazui Station (~20 mins). Visit the Shanghai Tower or Oriental Pearl TV Tower (~2 hrs).
  • Day 5 Afternoon: Visit Shanghai Ocean Aquarium nearby or walk along the Bund promenade (~2 hrs).

Accommodation/Food: Stay at Pudong’s “Grand Kempinski Hotel” or “IFC Residence”. Have dinner at “Lost Heaven Bund” or “Din Tai Fung”.

Souvenirs: Pearl Tower models, Shanghai Tower memorabilia, and local candies (White Rabbit, etc.).


6-Day Itinerary: Add Zhujiajiao Water Town

This itinerary introduces Zhujiajiao – an ancient water town known as the “Venice of Shanghai”, offering a peaceful day trip to soak in canals, bridges, and local culture.

  • Days 1–5: Follow the 5-Day Itinerary.
  • Day 6 Morning: Take Metro Line 2 to Hongqiao Railway Station, then take Qingpu Line Bus or taxi to Zhujiajiao (~1.5 hours).
  • Day 6 Afternoon: Explore Kezhi Garden, Fangsheng Bridge, and enjoy a boat ride on the canals (~3 hrs).

Accommodation/Food: Overnight in Zhujiajiao at a waterside guesthouse. Eat at “Xincheng Restaurant” or “Shanghai Grandma”.

Souvenirs: Handmade rice paper fans, canal-themed postcards, local rose-flavored fermented beans, and old Shanghai photo albums.


7-Day Itinerary: Culture, Nature, and Shopping Finale

Round out the trip with a mix of greenery, old-world charm, and luxury shopping and relaxation in Xintiandi and Tianzifang.

  • Days 1–6: Follow the 6-Day Itinerary.
  • Day 7 Morning: Return to Shanghai and take Metro Line 10 to Xintiandi Station (~1 hr). Visit Xintiandi’s Shikumen Museum (~1 hr).
  • Day 7 Afternoon: Taxi (~10 mins) to Tianzifang – shop for artsy and creative gifts, explore cafes and galleries (~2 hrs).

Accommodation/Food: Stay at “Andaz Xintiandi” or “InterContinental Ruijin”. Enjoy French-Chinese fusion at “Villa du Lac” or craft beer at “Boxing Cat Brewery”.

Souvenirs: Artisan jewelry, modern calligraphy, tea sets, vintage posters, and handmade soaps from Tianzifang shops.


User Reviews

By Haohao Zhang HHZ |

Enjoy cherry blossoms in Shanghai Gucun Park!



After a stroll through the cherry blossom garden, I remembered the Daikanzakura, which is the most beautiful!

You can skip the other cherry blossoms, but you can't miss the Daikan cherry blossoms.



The park is very large and you can spend a whole day there. It is best to come early and bring a tent. You can set up a tent inside the park and take a rest when you are tired.



The Cherry Blossom Festival is held from March 15th to April 15th! During this period, various activities will be held every day, such as a cherry blossom fashion show, cherry blossom afternoon tea, and a cherry blossom festival photography competition. It is a great place to enjoy the cherry blossoms.

By xy |

The 18 yuan ticket is fine for a visit, but don't go to the Dinosaur Park; it's a waste of money; there's nothing much to see there. There's only one 3D movie, which is kind of like a roller coaster, but the scenery is nothing special. The barbecue costs 150 yuan per table, plus a 100 yuan deposit, and you have to buy the ingredients separately. It's a bit too expensive, and not worth it if you're not in a big group.

By Bean sprouts |

After being cooped up at home for nearly three months, we finally ventured out with some trepidation. Having missed the cherry blossom season last year, we checked and found that the cherry blossoms were still in bloom at Gucun Park during this year's Qingming Festival holiday, so we decided to make it our first stop.



Despite the pandemic, enthusiasm for cherry blossom viewing remains undiminished, and visitors are still plentiful. Reservations must be made a day in advance through the official WeChat account, with 30,000 tickets available per day. By the time we arrived at noon, 14,000 people had already entered the park, but this pales in comparison to the 220,000 visitors who visited the park in one day last year.



Gucun Park, located in Gucun Town, Baoshan District, is Shanghai's largest suburban park. In recent years, it has become renowned for its cherry blossoms, adding a new dimension to the development of Shanghai's surrounding urban ecosystem and the city as a whole. The annual Cherry Blossom Festival is held from March 22nd to April 21st.



There are many varieties of cherry blossoms here, including the pale pink, single-petaled American cherry blossoms; the Surugadai cherry blossoms with large, white, single petals and a strong, fragrant aroma; the Yae-bene cherry blossoms with naturally drooping branches and rich flowers; the Yoshino cherry blossoms, Japan's representative cherry blossoms; the umbrella-shaped, double-petaled, pale pink red cherry blossoms; and the double-petaled, drooping, deep red cherry blossoms...

By Ruiya |

A year's plan begins in spring

I suddenly had the urge to go out and relax, and luckily caught the tail end of the Cherry Blossom Festival, where I quietly strolled alone. The last time I was this close to nature was probably last year's Qingming Festival. Following family tradition, picking up shoes is a must for any outing. Walking barefoot on the dirt, I felt a connection between body and mind, a sense of relaxation and comfort.

Willows and cherry blossoms are planted on both sides of the river. The fluffy willow catkins flutter in the wind, like a gentle snowfall, carrying the scent of spring, and are magnificent.

Spring is naturally a season when flowers bloom in profusion. Along the way, there are gorgeous cherry blossoms, wild irises, pure daisies, and scattered but colorful wild flowers. They are all interesting in their own way, yet complement each other and never stand out from the crowd.

Listen to the birds in spring, the cicadas in summer, the insects in autumn, and the snow in winter. Closing my eyes, I lie on the lawn, the warm but not scorching sun falling on me, quietly listening to the crisp birdsong and inhaling the scent of the earth. From time to time, a gentle breeze wafts by, carrying the scent of green grass – a truly delightful experience. It truly feels like stealing a moment of leisure from the hustle and bustle of life: tranquility, naturalness, comfort, freedom, purity, and ease.

By Alcoholic |

On weekdays, there are not many tourists, so it is the perfect time to enjoy the cherry blossoms.

By Bunny |

Shanghai's largest park is a great place to run and exercise if you live nearby. The park is divided into several large areas with different functions, including a playground, barbecue area, and flower viewing area. The facilities are very complete.

By Mr. Li and Xiao Ganjiang |

The cherry blossoms won't bloom until the end of March, but there are a few early blooming cherry trees in the cherry blossom garden near Gate 3. Also, the traffic is quite heavy, and the roads are congested, making parking quite inconvenient.

By China-TravelNote users |

It's too early to go now! You should be able to see the sea of flowers if you go early next month.

By Lijiang Aladdin Tourism |

Shanghai Gucun Park has the largest cherry blossom area, variety and number in Shanghai, covering more than 1,200 acres, nearly 90 flower types and more than 12,000 trees, distributed in the Suburban Forest Garden Cherry Blossom Viewing Area, Children's Carnival Cherry Blossom Viewing Area, Forest Sports Park Cherry Blossom Viewing Area, Forest Walk Garden Cherry Blossom Viewing Area and Gate No. 3 Cherry Blossom Viewing Area. Among them, Dayuzha, Kawazu and Tsubaki-kanzakura are at their best viewing period. The 2019 Shanghai Cherry Blossom Festival will be held in Gucun Park from March 15 to April 15.

By chencurl |

Every spring, Gucun Park is filled with cherry blossoms.

By Big Bad Wolf |

Gucun Park is a new green lung and also forms a commercial district. It is one of the largest parks in the northern suburbs of Shanghai. The park is lush with flowers and trees and is a popular outing destination for locals.

By Heart in the sea of stars |

Gucun Park is quite nice during the flower season. It's also very crowded. Driving is possible via the Outer Ring Road, but traffic can be very congested near the park, and you can't expect to find parking in the park's parking lot. You can park in a nearby shopping mall and then walk a short distance. If you don't drive, taking the subway is also very convenient—at least more convenient than the Shanghai Botanical Garden! The park is quite large, with a dedicated cherry blossom area and affordable admission, making it a great place for families to relax. Bring some snacks, set up a tent, and on a nice day, you can spend a beautiful afternoon lounging. The park has children's facilities like a miniature train, which are quite expensive, and there's also a small, medium-sized dinosaur park.

By Lulu |

It's very crowded, you can only see people. It would be more comfortable if there are fewer people.

By Henry |

It happened to be the Cherry Blossom Festival when I went there, so there were a lot of people. Transportation was relatively convenient (a bit far), but it was not as good as I expected. I felt that there was nothing to see. There are food stalls, amusement parks, etc. Overall evaluation: a place suitable for a family barbecue

By Daffodil |

The order is well maintained. It is very big inside, with many cherry trees and is very tidy.

By Ruodi |

Fortunately, there were not many vehicles near Gucun Park, and I entered the parking lot closest to Gate 1 smoothly as planned. After parking the car, I walked 200 meters to the ticket office!

I bought my tickets directly at the ticket office. Adult tickets are 20 yuan each, and my two children don't need tickets depending on their height! There are brochures and maps for the Cherry Blossom Festival on the table on the right hand side of Gate 1. You can pick them up!

Gucun Park has food stalls like the Food Street, as well as a barbecue area (you can bring your own ingredients). Find a good spot in the cherry blossom forest, spread out a mat, and have a picnic! It's simple and hygienic, and the kids will have a blast!

I'll tell you all about the route at once! I suggest you go early.

My suggestion is to go in through Gate 1 and walk a short distance along the main road. There are signs leading to the suburban cherry blossom viewing area. Go in from the left side of the main road and follow the cherry blossom avenue to the suburban cherry blossom area!

The cherry blossom viewing area of the Children's Forest Carnival is a series of small hills. You can find a good spot to spread out your picnic mat, eat and drink, and rest while enjoying the flowers!

Personally, I think if you're just looking to see the cherry blossoms and take photos, there's no need to rent a bike. First, it's inconvenient with crowds, and you'll have to find a place to park and lock your bike when you're taking photos! Walking through the cherry blossom forest is the most comfortable experience! Of course, if you're tired after the second half of the tour or just want to drive around the entire park, renting a bike is much easier!

The rental price for two or three people is 50/hour, and for 4-6 people, it is 100/hour!

By #.BaoA |

It's a nice place. Although it was tiring, it was worth it. I took some beautiful photos. It was just so crowded and hot. If you go, be sure to bring a hat and be careful to protect yourself from the sun.

By The Powerpuff Girls |

On March 28, 2018, I spent half an hour strolling around Gucun Park. Even though it was a weekday, it was still packed with people. Driving was also very congested. If you take the subway, take Line 7 to Gucun Park Station. Adult tickets are 20 yuan.

By Mushroom Green |

Gucun Park is often associated with cherry blossoms. But that's not the case! As someone who lives right next to it, I find it even more beautiful when it snows! It's pretty deserted, with only a few tourists here and there, and you can wander around with your camera in hand – every spot is stunning! Wait until the next snowfall – I'll never tire of going!

By Snow Creek |

Recommended play time: 2 hours, 10 am to 2 pm is the peak period, if you want to take beautiful photos, you can avoid the peak period

Ticket price: Adult ticket is 20 yuan on site, and it seems to be 18 yuan when buying tickets online

Food and Drinks: There are drink vending machines in the park, as well as a barbecue area and a cherry blossom food court, but the food isn't very good. There's a shopping mall near Exit 2, next to the underground station, that sells food, perfect for a meal after viewing the cherry blossoms.

P.S. The cherry blossoms are in bloom now. The park is quite large and the willow trees are quite beautiful, but most of the flowers have not yet opened. Friends, please wait until the end of March or early April to come back.

By Dancing wild horses |

There are many people but few cherry blossoms.

By katydid |

The ground was covered with cherry blossoms, and I missed the people I missed. It was April 10th, a rainy day, so there weren't many people. The wind blew, and the cherry blossoms on the ground were stained with raindrops, making them crystal clear. (It turns out that you really need to wear the right clothes to see and take pictures of the cherry blossoms.)

By Climb high and look far |

It's similar to a country park, not particularly good, not particularly bad, rather spacious, and just average overall.

By Clouds are the hometown of rain |

This is Shanghai's largest suburban park, three times the size of Century Park in Pudong. Year-round, it's a vibrant spectacle, boasting cherry blossoms in spring, lotus flowers in summer, osmanthus flowers in autumn, and plum blossoms in winter. Staying at the adjacent Beijiao Hotel offers free admission.

By Ye Hongze |

A large country park, characterized by cherry blossoms in spring, but it also has a unique charm in autumn.

By Yijinjing |

Every April when I go there, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom and it is so beautiful!!!

By Caotangjun |

I went to Gucun Park during the Cherry Blossom Festival. It was packed with people, but the pink cherry blossoms against the blue sky were really beautiful. Walking through it, it felt like the Japanese cherry blossom season.

By Qingqing |

The scenery is beautiful and the park is very large. Unfortunately, I went there for the cherry blossoms, but I didn't see any. It was the end of April when I went there, and there were no cherry blossoms.

By Mango Man |

I went there during the Qingming Festival, and the Cherry Blossom Festival was opening. The crowds were overwhelming. The cherry blossoms in the park were not as dense as I imagined, but rather sparse. Of course, there are more than just cherry blossoms in the park, there are also large areas of tulips.

By Snow 3 Flying Who |

The cherry blossoms in Gucun Park are really beautiful and spectacular

By jyun2001 |

I wanted to see the cherry blossoms during the Cherry Blossom Festival, but it turned out that the early cherry blossoms had already faded and the cherry blossoms had not yet bloomed, which was a perfect time for viewing.

Line 7 is very convenient, and the signs outside are very clear. Just follow them and you will reach Gate 2.

Because there are several ticket offices, both front and back, there is no queue. There are many people from travel agencies at the door. Scan the code to buy tickets for 2 yuan cheaper, but I have already bought it online. Group purchase tickets are collected in the small room on the far left, and there are not many people there.

There weren't many people in the park in the morning, but more and more visitors came at noon.

I went to the cherry blossom garden on the east side. There were not many cherry blossoms, but there were quite a few tulips in various colors. Some of them had not yet bloomed, and of course there were no black ones.

There are quite a few people in the children's playground, but there is no need to queue up, you can buy and play as you please.

The morning is almost over. I came here just for the cherry blossoms, which is a bit of a pity.

By Chen Beiji |

I went there for the cherry blossoms. Here is a certain tranquility in the city, a kind of occasional comfort.

By leaf |

Gucun Park, a National AAAA-level scenic spot, is a large-scale urban suburban forest park integrating ecological protection, landscape appreciation, leisure and fitness, cultural entertainment, and tourism and vacation facilities, fostering an ecological environment where humans and nature coexist in harmony. It is also the largest suburban park in Shanghai, equivalent to three Century Parks in size. It is a key component of the Shanghai Outer Ring Ecological Project. Its planned total area covers 430 hectares. The park's water systems, wetlands, and plant communities intersect with rural scenery, integrating and inheriting historical and cultural heritage, embodying the concept of harmonious coexistence between man and nature. The park is located north of the Outer Ring Road S20 in Baoshan District, Shanghai, stretching from Hutai Road in the east to Chenguang Road in the west. Gucun Park Station on Metro Line 7 is located within the park, offering convenient transportation and a short drive from the city center. The park's most notable features are its annual Cherry Blossom Festival and Lotus Festival. Admission is 20 yuan (a very affordable price, compared to the 105 yuan for the Cherry Blossom Festival in Yuantouzhu, Wuxi).

The second phase of the park is planned to cover an area of 245.6 hectares, of which the Liuzhong Lake Scenic Area will have about 10 hectares of lake surface and coastal forest wetlands. The coastal areas include water docks, bird islands, wetlands, fishing, cable bridges and other attractions; in the future, in the orchard area, tourists will be able to experience various agricultural activities, including digging bamboo shoots, picking fruits and growing vegetables; the health care area will build a Chinese herbal medicine garden of more than 100 acres and a health care garden for traditional Chinese medicine; in the agricultural experience area, a number of stylish wooden houses will be built where tourists can stay and participate in various farm activities.

By I'm willing to give up the whole world for you |

It's not very fun. The environment inside is too bad. The cherry blossoms are not in full bloom, and there are too many people. Other flowers and trees have not grown yet, and the branches are bare.

By style |

Gucun Park is the largest suburban park in Shanghai, equivalent to three Century Parks in size. The park is an important part of Shanghai's surrounding ecological planning system and often hosts events such as the Cherry Blossom Festival.

By ∈ńāβしè |

The park's cherry blossom season is a highlight, so choose a weekday when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom and you won't be disappointed. The subway is easily accessible, and ticket prices are reasonable.

By bread |

Although it is far from the city, you can still go and see the annual cherry blossom exhibition.

By Wenwen |

Gucun Park is the largest cherry blossom viewing park in downtown Shanghai. After years of construction, the cherry blossoms in Gucun Park are now very lush. Every March, it is crowded with tourists, making it a good place for citizens to enjoy cherry blossoms.

Transportation in Shanghai is becoming more and more convenient, and Metro Line 7 and Gucun Park are basically seamlessly connected.

By Jonny |

It's a great place to barbecue, with complete facilities and decent scenery. The company organizes activities very well.

By A shark |

There should be something to see during the cherry blossom season. It is a season of prosperity with lush grass and singing birds. When it is at its busiest, the flowers on the trees are so numerous that they weigh down the branches. You can take pictures of the flowers, or wear Hanfu and take pictures of yourself. At other times, um, I haven't been there either.

By Blurred eyes |

I went there during the plum blossom exhibition. There were so many people climbing trees to take pictures, many of them were girls and children, which was sad.

By Milk tea after get off work |

Ever since the Cherry Blossom Festival, there have always been a lot of people in Gucun Park. I thought that the festival should be over now and there would be fewer people. Maybe I could see some late cherry blossoms, so I went there. Sure enough, all the cherry blossoms were gone. There were still some blooming flowers left, but they were mixed with the green leaves and were not as beautiful as pure cherry blossoms. Fortunately, there were not the most people. However, the barbecue area was really crowded. There were still many people queuing after dinner. The current Gucun Park is much bigger than when I came here a few years ago. I walked for three hours and still hadn't finished visiting the park. No wonder so many people rented bikes. However, the weather is good, so it's also nice to take a walk in a park like this

By To Bubble |

The park is quite large, the air is very good, there are a lot of things to do, and there are many cherry blossoms.

By Yue |

We went there during the Cherry Blossom Festival, but it was a bit late, and all the cherry blossoms except the late ones had already withered. The air was very good, and the park was very large. It took us an entire afternoon to walk around.

By JJ-2317 |

Every March is the Cherry Blossom Festival, and there are many people who come to see the cherry blossoms. Driving may not be as convenient as taking the subway. It is right outside Exit 2 of Line 7. You can book tickets online or buy them on site. It is more cost-effective to buy a combined ticket online. The 7D movie in the Dinosaur Park is actually just like that, and the time is too short. There is a Domino's Pizza restaurant outside the gate and a barbecue area in the park. The prices are similar to other amusement parks. There are also boating on the lake, tandem bicycles and the like. I saw many families bringing their own tents for camping. Generally speaking, it is a good place for a leisure outing.

By MoreSilent |

I've been to the Cherry Blossom Festival at Yuyuantan in Beijing, a certain place in Zhuhai, and the Changge Cherry Blossom Festival in Henan, but they were all disappointing. The Gucun Cherry Blossom Festival in Shanghai is definitely a good choice. The park is large enough with many cherry trees, and of course, there are plenty of visitors. There are snacks and entertainment facilities, and it's easy to take ideal photos. I also unexpectedly saw rapeseed flowers under the cherry trees. It rained halfway through my walk with friends today, but it didn't dampen our spirits. We ended the half-day trip with a screaming pirate ship ride. It's perfect for an outing and exploring the countryside.

By lichgod |

The park is very big, with cherry blossoms, rape flowers and February orchids in full bloom.

By Outstanding achievements in Kuaiji |

The cherry blossom season is from mid-March to early April every year. As a park-level scenic spot, Gucun's cherry blossom scenic trail is indeed quite good, but looking at cherry blossom scenic spots across the country, such as the Wanwei Mountain Cherry Blossom Festival in Shaoxing, Gucun still pales in comparison.

By Fish flower |

This is a large park located in Baoshan District. In spring, cherry blossoms can be seen everywhere in the park, and there is a special cherry blossom forest area that looks like a sea of cherry blossoms.

By xia |

The park is located in the northwest corner of Shanghai, just off Gucun Park Station on Metro Line 7. Gate 2 is the entrance. Opened relatively recently, it was initially marketed as a cherry blossom theme park to attract visitors. A cherry blossom festival is held annually from mid-to-late March to early April. With the expansion of the park's planting area and its continued growth, it has become Shanghai's largest and most famous cherry blossom park. The park boasts a wide variety of cherry blossoms, which begin blooming gradually in early March and reach their peak in late March. Spring is a time of vibrant blossoms, and while the park's peach blossoms, tulips, magnolias, and rapeseed blossoms, though small in scale, all bloom simultaneously, creating a vibrant atmosphere, making the 20 yuan entrance fee well worth the price. The park's most famous attraction is undoubtedly the cherry blossoms. Perhaps due to its relatively short history, while the number of blossoms is considerable, they lack the stunning beauty of a brocade of blossoms covering the branches, making it difficult to rival the cherry blossom spectacle of Japan. However, I believe it will catch up in time.

By Xiao Fei, Lu |

Now is the time to enjoy cherry blossoms. My friends can't wait to go. It's worth a visit. The flowers are in full bloom, and the beauty is beyond words.

By sweet1105 |

Went to the Cherry Blossom Festival

However, it rained a few days before I went there, so the cherry blossoms were sparse.

I saw many people holding selfie sticks in the park. It turned out that many people in the park were buying

By Full of sauce |

Gucun Park is most famous for its cherry blossoms in April. The park is filled with a variety of cherry blossoms, their petals falling in the wind, creating a beautiful spectacle. Because of this, the park is packed with people every April during the cherry blossom season, especially on weekends. Even restaurants outside the park have long waits for tables.

The park is quite large, and walking around is quite tiring. There are bicycles for rent, and there is also a children's playground area with attractions such as a pirate ship. It is very suitable for a family outing in the spring. You can often see tents on the grass, which is quite pleasant to bask in the sun.

Gucun Park is located in a relatively remote area in Baoshan District, but the transportation is super convenient. Just take Metro Line 7 to Gucun Park Station and follow the crowd.

By AndyL |

Gucun Park, located in Baoshan District, is the largest suburban park in northern Shanghai, right off the Outer Ring Road. Access is very convenient; its north gate is right outside Gucun Park Station on Line 7. Tickets cost 20 yuan. Gucun Park's most distinctive feature is the annual spring Cherry Blossom Festival, which attracts large crowds and can lead to crowded subway lines. It's recommended to avoid weekends and holiday peaks during this time. Fortunately, Gucun Park is large, so even with a large crowd, it doesn't feel overly crowded.

By P-duxuan |

Gucun Park is busiest during cherry blossom season, but during that time, there are more people than flowers. So, I chose to visit in the summer to see the lotus blossoms. Gucun Park is divided into different themed areas. We headed straight for the lotus area. The lotuses here are better because the pond is larger, but without the surrounding buildings, the photos of the lotus and pond were rather monotonous. The park is quite large, but we walked around.

By Wuyuan Little Paradise |

Gucun Park is quite famous for its cherry blossoms. When we visited, they weren't in full bloom yet. The subway train near Gucun was incredibly crowded, indicating a significant number of people were visiting. Tickets are 20 yuan each. The park is beautiful, with clean paths lined with cherry blossoms. Near the entrance, there are animated dinosaurs and gorillas—of course, they're fake. There are also benches along the roadside for resting when you're tired. On the day we were there, some people were flying kites, and some had brought tents for camping. The park is so large that we spent over an hour wandering around, finally getting tired of leaving. We sat on the benches, chatting and people-watching, thinking how wonderful it would be to have a place like this back home. There was a small hillside covered in rapeseed flowers, which reminded me of the terraced rapeseed fields back home in beautiful Wuyuan, so I couldn't resist snapping a few photos. It's perfect for an outing, a stroll, or even camping. Great!

By Wendy__Lian |

Gucun Park, of course we have to go barbecue!

There are more and more people now, and it seems that you had to queue up in the past. Bring your own food. There are ingredients there, but it is recommended that you bring some charcoal with you so that you can play for a longer time!

By Happy Little Li |

Gucun Park is located in Gucun Town, Baoshan District. It extends to Shapu in the north and Zhuozaobang in the south. It is adjacent to the outer ring road Huanbei Avenue. It starts from Hutai Road in the east and ends at Chenguang Road in the west. The total planned land area is about 430 hectares (the planned construction area is 350.3 hectares). It has been completed and is the largest suburban park in the city, equivalent to the size of three Century Parks.

By Sherry Liu |

Every year our group goes to Gucun Park for barbecue. In my opinion, if adults don’t bring their children, they usually go there for barbecue.

Because the subway is under construction, you have to walk a long way from the subway station, and then walk a long way into the park. In fact, it is equivalent to returning to the original route, but it is blocked by the construction site.

The price of the grill is acceptable, but the things inside are really too expensive. It is more cost-effective to buy them on Taobao.

By Last years |

I went to Gucun Park to see the cherry blossoms. The environment is nice, but there were too many people and the traffic was very congested when I went there.

By Wow, wow, wow |

I went to Gucun Park during the Cherry Blossom Festival, but I found many things more worth seeing than the cherry blossoms. I felt that it was just an ordinary park and there was no need to go there if I wanted to travel.

By Little Jiajia positive energy |

There are many cherry blossoms, both in number and variety, but the trees are relatively small. Every year during the cherry blossom viewing season, the park is particularly crowded with people.

By Dylan |

Gucun Park is located in Baoshan District, Shanghai. You can take Metro Line 7 to Gucun Park Station. Gucun Park is one of the larger parks in Shanghai. There is also a small dinosaur park nearby that you can take your children to. There are also many amusement facilities such as bungee jumping machines. Gucun has a cherry blossom festival in March. The cherry blossoms are in full bloom and are very beautiful, but there are many people watching, so you need to avoid the crowds on weekends. Gucun is full of various flowers, including tulips. Except in winter, you can see colorful flowers here all the time. When there are no festivals in Gucun, there are not many people. You can bring your children on weekends to ride a four-wheeled bike in the park and enjoy it. There is a special barbecue area in the park. You can bring your ingredients and rent a place there for a BBQ.

By A poetic name |

I went there two or three times with my boyfriend. The environment is good, but it is too far away, and most of the trees are small. When the sun is strong, you will be almost sunburned. It is still good to rent a car to go around. Of course, when there are not many people,

By Paris Left Bank╰Tu Mi Hua Kaiつ |

I went to Gucun Park with some friends that day. I took a few photos. The cherry blossoms are in full bloom and they are beautiful!

By wanmaymay |

I went there by bike in March 2011, during the Cherry Blossom Festival. Gucun Park was quite scenic, with the blossoms in full bloom, and I could have spent 2-3 hours admiring them. The cherry blossoms came in a variety of colors, from the common pink to the rare white and deep red. Besides enjoying the blossoms, you could also barbecue there.



Ticket price: 20 yuan

Transportation: Gucun Park Station, Metro Line 7.

By bjcooling |

Every year, more and more people visit Gucun to see the cherry blossoms, but it's hard to hit the right season. I went twice. The first time, the blossoms were beautiful, and there weren't as many people. The next time, I went a couple of days later, and the trees were all dead. It's truly beautiful when a strong wind blows the cherry blossoms off the trees. Many people bring their own tents to Gucun, and there's a barbecue area where you can relax in your tent while enjoying a meal. But it's just too crowded.

By Victory |

The park is very large and there are many visitors during the cherry blossom festival, but the organization and management of the park are still good.

It's the Cherry Blossom Festival again. To cope with the influx of visitors, traffic police were deployed around the park to direct traffic and create temporary parking spots. More than a dozen temporary ticket booths were also set up at several park entrances. On the first day, over 98,000 visitors arrived (those over 70 are exempt from admission, so they're not counted. There were quite a few grandparents, of course). We arrived early, so the peak season hadn't yet arrived.

By early summer |

Gucun Park has beautiful scenery, with flowers and plants everywhere. In addition to ordinary restaurants, it also has a forest barbecue area full of leisure and wild fun, and an ant restaurant full of childlike fun.

By Backlight. First sight. |

The park is very big. I went there a little late and only saw half of it. There were so many people.

By vicky |

Every year in April and May, there are a lot of people going to see the cherry blossoms.

By Yang Jingxue. |

Most people were carrying tents, blankets, grills, and picnic supplies. It seemed this was a popular spring outing for Shanghai locals. Gucun Park was a beautiful place during the Cherry Blossom Festival, with families gathering, families reuniting, and friends getting together—a scene of joy everywhere. The harmony and tranquility here contrasted sharply with the fast-paced pace of Shanghai, creating a truly relaxing atmosphere.

By Happy Village Grass |

It was pretty good to take some photos during the cherry blossom exhibition.

By Sad Fairy Tale |

We went there for the Cherry Blossom Festival, but the cherry blossoms hadn't bloomed yet when we went. However, it was okay. Many people brought tents to picnic there, and the environment was okay.

By Lin Xiaokai |

I came here with everyone, and there are many kinds of flowers. The tickets are not expensive, and I still recommend it if you have time on weekends.