It's that time of year again when the maple leaves turn red—here's your Lu Xun Park Maple Viewing Guide!

Tested and photographed on 12.2｜We know you've been waiting all year, so come on over!🍁 This year, the maple leaves in Lu Xun Park turned red especially early. When I scouted the spot in mid-November, the maples by the pond had already started to blush～Today, when I went back, wow! The area around the Memorial Pavilion has already become a beautiful painting!✨ 🌟 Highlights: ✓ The red maples around the Memorial Pavilion have fully changed color, a spectacular sea of bright red! ✓ The reflection of the maple leaves by the pond is stunning—every snap looks like a postcard📸 ✓ The afternoon sunlight on the red leaves is especially gentle, sparkling golden and super dreamy☀️ 📌 Practical Information: 📍 Address: Inside Lu Xun Park, 2288 Sichuan North Road, Hongkou District 🚇 Transportation: Metro Lines 3/8, Hongkou Football Stadium Station Exit 6, just a 5-minute walk 🕰 Best Viewing Period: Early December (rush there this weekend!) ⏳ Duration: 1-1.5 hours 🎫 Admission: Free! Free! Free! 💡 Tips: 1️⃣ The bridge north of the Memorial Pavilion is under repair but doesn’t affect maple viewing 2️⃣ Recommended shooting time: 2-4 PM, when the light is softest 3️⃣ Combine with Sweet Love Road and Neishan Bookstore for an artsy route check-in 4️⃣ Remember to wear light-colored clothes—they go perfectly with the red maples👗 Nearby Attractions: ✓ Sweet Love Road: One of Shanghai’s most romantic streets💕 ✓ Neishan Bookstore: A bookstore frequently visited by Mr. Lu Xun📚 ✓ Duolun Road: A must-visit old architecture street for artsy youth🏛️ Grab this short maple viewing season! Missing it means waiting another whole year～🍂