Weekend Trip | Inventory of the Best Maple Leaf Viewing Spots in Shanghai. Let’s Not Go to Kyoto This Year Due to the Epidemic.

Activities: photography, independent travel, hiking, weekend trips. The author visited these places:[...]

Activities: photography, independent travel, hiking, weekend trips.
The author visited these places: Shanghai Maple Leaf Island, Langxia Town, Huakai Sea Ecological Park, Zhujing Town, Qiuxia Garden, Chenghuang Temple, Hongyuan, Gaojiazhuang Ecological Park, Zuibaichi, Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden, Sheshan National Forest Park, Qushui Garden. Posted on November 9, 2020, 17:25.
It’s November again, and the colored tree species everywhere in Shanghai have bloomed in the most beautiful colors. It’s time to enjoy maple leaves again. These good places for maple leaf viewing are waiting for you to check in.
Maple Leaf Island in Langxia. Every year when the autumn wind begins to blow, people will start to look forward to the day when the maple leaf island in Langxia is fully dyed with colors, waiting for the most beautiful moment when the frosty leaves are redder than February flowers. But don’t be so impatient. After autumn, every moment of Maple Leaf Island is the most beautiful. Watching the maple leaves gradually transform from lush green to yellow and red intermingled, and then to completely red half of the sky. The waiting process is the most beautiful enjoyment. The maple leaf island located in Group 4, Xinjianjiang, Shantang Village, Langxia Town is a maple tree planting base, covering an area of 300 mu. It is planted with North American red maple, North American sweetgum, and Photinia fraseri. Among them, there are more than 8,000 North American red maples. Every late autumn, the green leaves of maple trees gradually turn yellow and red.Discover the Beauty of Autumn at Huakai Sea Ecological Park

Address: Near Pengjiaqiao, Langxia Town, Jinshan District, Shanghai

Nestled near Pengjiaqiao in Langxia Town, Jinshan District, lies the picturesque Huakai Sea Ecological Park. This park is one of the largest maple leaf viewing spots in Shanghai, offering a breathtaking view of a vast maple forest. The park is free to visit, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a cost-free autumn experience.

As you approach the park, the towering height of the maple trees, which stand out among the surrounding flora, allows you to catch a glimpse of the beautiful forest from afar. Recently, the maple leaves have reached their peak viewing period, enriching the Autumn Scenery Garden with a vibrant palette.

Spanning a full 100 mu, the park is adorned with 12,000 maple trees that bring a rich and dynamic color to the landscape. With over 20 varieties of maple trees, including Japanese Acer palmatum, Maiden’s Spring, Norwegian maple, and American red maple, visitors can expect a diverse and colorful display. Notably, the Japanese varieties planted here are identical to those found in Kyoto, adding an authentic touch to the scenery.

The 12,000 maple trees are discreetly tucked away within the Autumn Scenery Garden, where Zelkova serrata, Acer buergerianum var. dissectum ‘Atropurpureum’, Japanese maple, and other tree species gently sway in the wind, showcasing their changing colors. It’s fascinating to observe how the red maples in this garden gradually change color, strand by strand, influenced by the slightest breeze or a shift in sunlight.

Qiuxia Garden: A Historic Fusion of Beauty

Address: Daijing Village, Zhujing Town, Jinshan District, Shanghai

Operating Hours: 8:00 – 17:00

Ticket Price: 30 yuan for adults, 20 yuan for senior citizens and students

For a different kind of autumn experience, visit the Qiuxia Garden, one of Shanghai’s five major gardens. This garden is a historical gem, formed by the merger of three private gardens—Gong’s Garden, Shen’s Garden, and Jin’s Garden—from the Ming Dynasty, along with the Chenghuang Temple (county temple). With its rich history and stunning autumnal scenery, Qiuxia Garden offers a unique experience for those looking to immerse themselves in the culture and beauty of Shanghai’s gardens.In Shanghai, if you want to enjoy maple leaves, Qiuxia Garden is highly recommended. Here, there are pavilions and towers with exquisite layouts. The patches of red can always make people feel the autumn atmosphere from the bottom of their hearts. When it turns red, it is late autumn. Stepping into Qiuxia Garden, the forests are fully dyed, making people’s eyes shine. The combination of garden architecture and maple leaves creates a vibrant oil painting. Address: 314 East Street, Chengxiang Town, Jiading District. Fee: 10 yuan.

The Hongyuan Park in Minhang District, named after the ‘red’ character, naturally takes the maple leaves as the main feature in autumn. The park is abundantly planted with red-leafed trees such as red plum, green maple, red maple, and Chinese maple. Nestled against the mountains and waters, the layout is scattered yet harmonious. Every autumn, Hongyuan Park becomes a popular destination for citizens and tourists to enjoy the fall season. The maple trees here are large, numerous, widely spread, and beautifully colored. Address: 354 Jiangchuan Road, Minhang District. Admission: Free. Transportation: Take Metro Line 5 to Jinping Road Station and transfer to Minhang Route 16.

In late autumn, Gao’s Manor seems to be left with only three colors: the dark green of the ink, the bright yellow, and the deep red. An endless maple leaf road indeed catches the eye, separated only by a path from the clear blue artificial lake. From a distance, the interplay of red and green is dotted with yellow, resembling an oil painting.Zui Bai Chi Park in Songjiang:
Address: 64 Renmin South Road, Songjiang District.
Admission: 12 yuan.
Transportation: Exit at Zui Bai Chi Station on Metro Line 9.
Invite you to walk along the paths into the unique Jiangnan gardens where courtyards and pavilions are beautifully complemented by maple leaves. The water is calm, with warm sunlight shining, and the red leaves are reflected in the water, creating a distinctive charm. The warm autumn sun illuminates the maple leaves, casting varying shades of maple shadows, accompanied by the sky, full of charm. Walking in the park with a gentle breeze, the red maple trees interspersed along the way add a touch of warmth to the shaded path.

The accommodation and leisure areas also have many red maple trees in full bloom, inviting visitors to explore and enjoy. Take the park shuttle to experience the leisurely elegance of ‘stopping to admire the maple forest at dusk’.
Address: 999 Gangdong Road, Gangxi Town, Chongming District.
Admission: 60 yuan.

More maple viewing spots in the suburbs of Shanghai: Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden, Fengxian Bay National Forest Park, Sheshan National Forest Park, Qingpu Qu Shui Garden, Changxing Country Park…

In Shanghai, there is the beauty of Benxi’s maple leaves that seem to fly across the sky, the romance of Guanmen Mountain’s maple leaves that are dyed by frost at dawn, and the intoxication of the multicolored flower mountains of Lao Bian Gou where the forests are fully colored.

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