Shanghai Underwater 5000 Years｜Guangfulin Red Maples, Soaking in a Thousand Years of Autumn Charm

Here lies the oldest cultural root of Shanghai, where the red maples fill the air with gentle warmth as soon as autumn arrives. On a clear morning stroll, the underwater ruins lie quietly beneath shimmering waves, bearing the years of the southern migration of the royal court; the ancient temple bell sounds drift with the wind, red maples blaze over dark tiles, golden willows hang by the shore reflecting clear ripples, and small boats row gently on the river carrying the tenderness of lifelong companionship, full of the healing sense brought by the passage of time. 💡Key Tips ▪️Opening Info: The ruins park is free, only the underwater museum charges an entrance fee ▪️Best Route: Longyuan Road Entrance → Bone Needle Square (4500-year-old ancient sewing tool) → Fulin Tower (red maples have fallen, good for shooting ancient architecture) → Yao Shun Yu Memorial Hall (free exhibits, clear cultural context) → Underwater Museum West Bank (best viewing spot) → Ming and Qing Hui-style Ancient Buildings (originally dismantled and rebuilt, full of ancient charm) → Duoyun Academy (Ming Dynasty tall house renovation, free quiet reading) → Exit 📸Photo Guide ⏰Best Time: Around 10:00 AM near the winter solstice, soft sunlight, stunning red maple light and shadow 📍Photo Spots: ▫️East Slope of the Cultural Center: red maples layered over ancient walls, rich color depth ▫️Bone Needle Square: red maples reflecting on stone tools, blending ancient and modern charm ▫️West Bank of the Underwater Museum: red maples framing the underwater ruins, shimmering waves reflecting maple shadows for excellent shots ▫️Beside Hui-style Ancient Buildings: red maples with green tiles and white walls, full of ancient atmosphere 🍁Red Maple Check-in Points ✅East Slope of the Cultural Center: vigorous red maples, dense red leaves for high photo success ✅Bone Needle Square: scattered red maples dotting the ancient ruins, less crowded for unique shots ❌In front of Fulin Tower: red maples have all fallen, suitable for shooting ancient architecture and autumn scenery with empty space A thousand years of cultural heritage layered with endless red maples, water reflecting ancient charm, red maples dyeing the autumn light—one visit and you’ll fall deeply into Shanghai’s gentle autumn warmth.