Shanghai Chongming Dongping National Forest Park

🌳The ultimate backyard garden of the Magic City! Step into a forest fairy tale world straight out of a Studio Ghibli film.

Enter the largest man-made forest in East China🌲, where every snapshot looks like a masterpiece! A hidden gem vacation spot near Shanghai, refreshingly unlike the bustling city. The park is huge, so walking plus renting a bike is the best way to explore the highlights~

📍Address: No. 2188, Beiyan Highway, Chongming District, Shanghai
⏰Opening Hours:
Weekdays 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM)
Weekends 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM)

🔥Two hidden experiences:
1️⃣ Forest Mini Train Loop
Pretend you’re in Switzerland! The vintage red mini train 🚂 runs through cedar forests, starting near the Peacock Garden, lasting about 20 minutes. Visit in April to catch the cherry blossom tunnel along the way!

2️⃣ White Flower Corridor Castle
👉🏻The must-visit spot! A secret European-style archway surrounded by a sea of roses (most beautiful in May), with stunning light and shadow effects at 3 PM📸 Wearing light-colored dresses makes for even better photos.

📌Easy route:
Enter Gate 1 → Rent a bike → Forest Bathing Area → RV Campground → Peacock Garden → Grass Skiing Field → Huaxi Scenic Area → Exit Gate 1

🌭Food Tips:
• At the park entrance, try the farmhouse restaurant’s “Grandma’s Braised Pork” and freshly caught river seafood
• Inside the park, there’s a camping coffee truck—an iced Americano paired with the forest oxygen bar is unbeatable

⚠️Notes:
• Bring mosquito repellent in advance! The woods have many bugs
• Weekends are crowded; it’s best to enter before 10 AM