The ultimate guide! Winter autumn viewing at Gongqing Forest Park is amazing

Gongqing Forest Park in winter hides stunning autumn charm! ✨ Dawn red Metasequoia, golden ginkgo carpets, and maple forests weaving a colorful warm dream... Quickly save this super practical guide 👇 📍Address: 2000 Jungong Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai 🕰️Opening hours: 6:00-17:00 🎫Ticket: 15 RMB (definitely worth the price!) 🚗Travel tips: 1️⃣Self-driving visitors can go directly; parking is 5 RMB/hour. On weekends, arrive before 9 AM or parking spots will be fiercely contested! 2️⃣Subway riders take Line 8 to Xiangyin Road Station, then a 10-minute taxi ride to the South Gate—super convenient. 🚶‍♂️Walking route (highlights): South Gate entrance → Swan Pond Lawn → Huaming Bridge → Camphor Square → Forest Mini Train → Central Lawn → Peach Blossom Land → East Gate Flower Sea → Return to South Gate (about 2.5 hours total) 📸Must-visit spots: 1️⃣Maple forest right at the South Gate entrance Now is the best viewing time! Sunlight shining through golden leaves is super dreamy, every shot looks like a movie scene. 2️⃣Huaming Bridge Metasequoia Corridor The light is softest from 2-4 PM; the Metasequoia reflected on the lake looks like a painting. Perfect spot for couples. 3️⃣Vintage forest mini train 🏗️ A romantic 1 km ride, great for kids—ginkgo trees nearby make for amazing photos. 💯Outfit tips: 1️⃣Choose the right shoes! I wore Berghaus and MT Master mid-cut hiking boots this time - Vibram soles are super anti-slip - TPU exoskeleton provides great stability - Waterproof and breathable - Purple color is very versatile for daily wear You’ll know once you wear them! 2️⃣It gets windy in the afternoon, remember to bring a jacket. 🌅Hidden activity: Boating by the lake at dusk is super romantic! Golden leaves reflected on the water, perfect for couples & families~