A guide to Gongqing Forest Park, a real-life Monet's Garden
# A super comprehensive, nanny-level guide to Shanghai Gongqing Forest Park!
Friends, if you plan to spend 4 hours exploring Gongqing Forest Park and don't want to backtrack, whether you're a literary youth who loves taking photos or a parent with kids looking for a great place to have fun, then follow my route below❗️Tried and tested, it guarantees a fulfilling and enjoyable trip.
## 【✅ Itinerary】
Enter from the East Gate
➡️ Go to the Internet-famous Cottage
➡️ Arrive at the children's happy world, the Children's Play Area
➡️ Stroll through Camphor Square
➡️ Head to the super popular Monet's Garden
➡️ Enjoy the wonderful Chrysanthemum Exhibition
➡️ Experience the Forest Train
➡️ Shuttle through the small forest
➡️ Stop at Autumn Forest Evening Glow
➡️ Walk across the Covered Bridge
➡️ Finally, arrive at the East Gate Flower Sea and experience its splendor.
## 【👇🏻 Featured Attractions】
1️⃣ **Internet-famous Cottage**: On sunny days, this place is incredibly lively, with many people sitting on chairs, posing for photos in various poses📸, a proper internet-famous check-in spot. It's a pity that on the day I went, maybe due to high usage, a chair was broken, but this didn't detract from its charm at all. Looking at the photos (see P3), you can feel its unique atmosphere. Imagine the sun shining on the roof of the cottage, surrounded by lush greenery, sitting on a chair, as if time has slowed down, every shot is a blockbuster.
2️⃣ **Children's Play Area**: This is simply a treasure trove for kids! There's a Brave Road where children can climb and shuttle, exercising their courage and physical abilities; there's also a thrilling roller coaster for children to experience the thrill of speed. The amusement facilities are very rich, and children can unleash their energy and curiosity here, playing all day long without wanting to leave.
3️⃣ **Camphor Square**: Stepping into Camphor Square is like entering an artistic world of potted plants. Many beautiful potted plants are displayed here, each carefully trimmed and cultivated, with various shapes. Some are like graceful young girls, some are like vigorous old men, neatly arranged in the square, as if holding a grand plant festival, making people can't help but stop and admire.
4️⃣ **Monet's Garden**: This is the most popular check-in spot in Gongqing Forest Park📸! Stepping into it is like stepping into a gorgeous oil painting. Colorful flowers bloom in competition, red like fire, pink like clouds, white like snow, the breeze blows, the flowers sway gently, as if waving to tourists. Immersed in this sea of flowers, you will feel like you have become the protagonist in the painting, and any photo you take will amaze your friends.
5️⃣ **Chrysanthemum Exhibition**: The Chrysanthemum Exhibition runs from October 26 to November 26, 2024, and covers a very large area. As soon as you enter the exhibition area, you can see a variety of chrysanthemums competing for beauty. Some petals are slender, like a fairy's skirt; some petals are round, like lovely hydrangeas. Many people come from all directions just to see these chrysanthemums. Walking among the chrysanthemums, smelling the faint fragrance of flowers, you feel both physically and mentally relaxed.
6️⃣ **Forest Train**: Taking the forest train is like embarking on a wonderful forest journey. 20 RMB💰 per person, about 10 minutes for a round trip. The train slowly travels through the forest, with lush trees outside the window, and occasionally you can see some birds jumping on the branches. The children sit on the train, excitedly pointing at the scenery outside the window, their laughter echoing in the forest.
7️⃣ **Autumn Forest Evening Glow**: This is a great place for leisure and entertainment, where you can go boating. There are hand-rowed boats and electric boats for you to choose from. If you like to control the rhythm yourself and enjoy the fun of rowing, choose a hand-rowed boat; if you want to relax, choose an electric boat. Sitting on the boat, admiring the surrounding scenery of lakes and mountains, feeling the breeze on your face, it's incredibly pleasant.
8️⃣ **Covered Bridge**: Compared to other lively attractions, there are not many people here, and there are many empty chairs. You can sit on a chair, quietly admire the surrounding landscape, and feel the tranquility and beauty. The architectural style of the Covered Bridge is unique, with the bridge spanning the water, complementing the surrounding scenery. Taking photos here can also produce very beautiful pictures📸.
## 【🎫 Ticket Information】
What's even more surprising is that Gongqing Forest Park is free of charge🆓, which means you can enjoy more fun at a lower cost, what a great deal!
## 【🚗 Transportation Guide】
Address: No. 2000, Jungong Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai
🅿️ Self-driving: If you choose to drive, there are parking lots at the East, West, and South Gates. However, I recommend parking at the East Gate, as it is closest to several popular attractions, which can save you walking time and allow you more time to play and take photos.
🚇 Subway: Take Metro Line 8 to Shiguang Road Station, then transfer to Bus No. 147 to reach the West Gate of the park. There are also buses No. 147, 102, and 124 at the park entrance. The transportation is very convenient, no matter which direction you come from, you can easily reach it.
So, after reading this guide, are you eager to visit Gongqing Forest Park? Quickly invite your family and friends and embark on a wonderful park trip!