Gongqing Forest Park
共青国家森林公园
An urban forest park on the banks of the Huangpu River, with dawn redwood groves, lawns, and amusement facilities. A good spot for spring outings and picnics in the city.
Gongqing Forest Park is on Junshi Road in Yangpu District, right along the Huangpu River. It covers about 130 hectares and is mainly covered by dawn redwoods, camphor trees, and swamp cypresses. Its small streams, lawns, and lake make it one of the few forest landscapes in Shanghai. In late autumn, the swamp cypresses turn red and are especially beautiful. The park also has an amusement area, a horse-riding ground, barbecue areas, and camping grounds. Its northern side connects to the Shanghai International Sports Park (the former North Section). Admission is about 15 yuan. Opening hours are roughly 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Take Metro Line 8 to Nenjiang Road Station and transfer to a bus for about 10 minutes. It is well suited to weekend outings and picnics.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Yangpu Riverside
- Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum
- Lu Xun Park & Lu Xun Memorial Hall
- 1933 Shanghai (Old Millfun)
- Duolun Road Cultural Street
- Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
- Oriental Pearl Tower / Lujiazui
- Shanghai World Financial Center Observatory