Brief information on Gongqing Forest Park  

Situated in the northeast of Shanghai, Gongqing Forest Park is bordered by Huangpu River to the east and Jungong Road to the west. Covering an area of 131 hectares, this grass-and-tree- covered park consists of a north and south garden.

The north garden is known for its botanic scenes, with nearly 200,000 trees and over 200 species of plants. There are hills, lawns, lakes, streams, woods and bamboo groves, forming an area of natural serenity, full of idyllic charm and appeal. It boasts 10 major scenic spots, among them Cedar Grove, Jungle, Mirroring Water, Commemorative Tree-planting Garden, and Horse Riding. Each spot boasts wonderful forest scenery, engendering feelings of natural tranquility and, at the same time, wildness.

The South Garden is a theme park monument to bamboo culture and has created lovely bamboo scenery in the southern aspect of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River.

It is also equipped with over 30 different types of entertainment facilities for tourists to enjoy adventure and sporting activities in the wild, natural surroundings.  In addition, it includes holiday and conference facilities such as inns and multipurpose halls, offering tourists a natural, peaceful and comfortable environment with clean, fresh air.  

*You can download the bilingual note to show it to a taxi driver or someone else to find your way to Gongqing Forest Park if you plan to visit Gongqing Forest Park and have language problems.

   

Hours: 06:00-17:00
Transportation: Buses: No.102, 124, 841,147; tourist Bus No.8
Others: You can have a horse riding or barbecue here