Shanghai's Hidden Autumn Gem｜Changxing Island Countryside Park Free Check-in Guide

I've found the fairy-tale autumn spot! Arrive at 10 AM on a weekday, parking is easy~ Walking into this secluded paradise truly amazed me!! On the left, an orchard: kids can pick honey tangerines just by standing on tiptoe On the right, dawn redwoods: golden fallen leaves form a cinematic avenue It’s not that we don’t love autumn, we just hate the crowds! Why recommend Changxing Island? 5,400 acres of wild countryside park Completely free! Parking only 10 RMB Weekdays almost exclusively yours in the orange groves Red tangerines + dawn redwoods double the beauty Autumn color schedule: Late October｜Dawn redwoods start to yellow, tangerines slightly orange → great for photos and tasting ✅ November peak｜Dawn redwoods fully yellow + tangerines super sweet → best time to visit! Late November｜Fallen leaves carpet the ground like a golden rug → perfect for wabi-sabi style photos Two must-shoot scenes: Dawn Redwood Avenue 800-meter golden corridor Side light from 9-10 AM is stunning Shoot from low angles for depth / use telephoto for tree canopy arches 2️⃣ Tangerine Orchard Juletian Garden area Gongchuan honey tangerines sweeter than first love Kids can easily pick them too Best value for money: ▪️ Admission: 0 RMB (reservation required) ▪️ Parking: 10 RMB/day ▪️ Picking: 20-30 RMB per jin (500g) ▪️ Simple meals: starting at 15 RMB, surprisingly affordable compared to downtown One-day healing itinerary: 8:30 Park your car instantly → 9:00 Dawn redwood light and shadow → 10:00 Pick tangerines → 11:30 Tangerine-scented picnic → 15:00 Second check-in Tips: ▫️ Bring cloth bags for tangerines to be eco-friendly ▫️ Wear non-slip shoes! Muddy paths after rain ▫️ Remember to brew tangerine peel tea after picking~ Final golden quote "This place doesn’t do live streams or sales, it just quietly beautifies the whole autumn" Address: No. 800 Fengwei North Road, Changxing Town, Chongming District, Shanghai Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (arrive early recommended) Transport: 1.5-hour drive / Metro Line 6 plus bus