# Gongqing Forest Park (共青森林公园) Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · East China, China · Guidebook rating: 3/5 Canonical: https://cnatrip.com/en/places/gongqing-forest-park Language: en ## Key facts - **Opening hours:** 5：00—18：00；8：30—22：00 - **Time needed:** Over 3 hours; over 1 hour - **Address:** Lane 900, Sanxin North Road, Songjiang District; No. 501 Yincheng Middle Road, Floor 118, Shanghai Tower Columbia Circle: The pool features “Tiffany blue” water and exotic mosaic tiling, surrounded by white Baroque-style colonnades. Every corner makes for a full photo shoot!; 1262 West Yan'an Road Shanghai Postal Museum: A landmark of eclectic European architecture. The grand staircase at the entrance especially showcases the bold Baroque style.; Shangsheng Xinsuo, 1262 West Yan'an Road, Changning District Expo Museum: The world's only museum dedicated to the World Expo. It comprehensively presents the history of World Expos, with a particular focus on the grandeur of the 2010 Shanghai Expo. - **Getting there:** Near Forest Park (bus stop); Near Tianai Road / Yinshan Road (bus stop), Hongkou Football Stadium (metro station); Near Xujiahui (bus stop), Xujiahui (metro station); Near Yuhua Road (bus stop) Sinan Road: A literary, bohemian street lined with Republican-era Shanghai-style historic buildings, earning it the title of Shanghai's historic architecture museum. The former residences of Sun Yat-sen, Zhou Residence, Mei Lanfang, Liu Yazi and Sinan Mansion are all located here.; Near Chongqing South Road / Fuxing Middle Road (bus stop) Zhongshan Park Longzhimeng Mall: An affordable, popular mall. Come hungry to sample the food, then take a stroll around Zhongshan Park to aid digestion.; Metro Lines 2, 3 and 4, Zhongshan Park Station Shanghai Summit Observation Deck: Located in Shanghai Tower, China's tallest building, this 360-degree observation deck offers sweeping views of Shanghai's iconic landmarks, where the Suzhou Creek and Huangpu River wind together toward the Yangtze and the East China Sea. Remember to visit on a clear day.; Near Tiantong Road / Henan North Road (bus stop), Tiantong Road (metro station) Tsutaya Bookstore: Every corner of this bookstore is full of stories. Stepping inside feels like travelling through a tunnel of time. The distinctive rooftop, the vintage fireplace and the quiet red-brick floors make you want to spend a whole day reading here.; Near Lupu Bridge (bus stop), Expo Museum (metro station). Yuz Museum: The Rain Room exhibition that once flooded social media was held here! The interior, in striking contrast to the industrial-style exterior, hosts highly design-driven art exhibitions.; Near Yunjin Road (metro station) Himalayas Museum: A creative architectural space designed by master architect Sou Fujimoto. Its main building is a three-dimensional, mountain-shaped structure with a pure white transparent steel frame, looking from afar like a white hill.; Near Huamu Road (metro station) Pudong Art Museum: Whether or not you know much about art, this museum is highly recommended and won't disappoint. It is also a must-visit check-in spot for Shanghai's young art lovers.; Metro Line 2, Lujiazui Station, Exit 2 - **Good for:** Hiking & Outdoors, Photography, Nature ## About Gongqing Forest Park The park is mainly landscaped with plants, with nearly 200,000 trees planted. The north and south parks have distinct styles: Gongqing Forest Park in the north focuses on forest, hills, lakes and lawns, while Wanzhu Park in the south offers a southern-style scene of small bridges and flowing water. The park also features over 30 outdoor recreational activities, including barbecue, pedal boating, a forest train, go-karts, rapids rafting and rock climbing. The park also taps into the changing seasons and traditional festivals, regularly hosting seasonal flower shows and themed cultural events, such as the Urban Forest Carnival and Beer Festival during National Day, and the Forest Music Festival in late October. ## Tips from the guidebook - The church currently does not admit visitors for sightseeing; it is only open for Mass or prayer. However, the area in front of the church is ideal for photos. - Thames Town: Modelled on the English town of Thames, this villa district features Gothic architecture with a distinctly European flair. Many newlyweds take wedding photos along its streets. - Water and drinks are not allowed inside. ### One-Line Recommendation Tian'ai Road: The “Love Wall,” made up of 28 famous love poems from China and abroad, and the mysterious “Love Mailbox” have made this “sweetest road in Shanghai.” --- Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 954. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel. Site: China Trip (https://cnatrip.com) — independent China travel guide in 13 languages.