Winter family camping in Shanghai! 1-hour direct access to a free "sea view" hidden gem.

This isn't Dali, Yunnan! It's a hidden gem of a winter campsite in Shanghai, and my WeChat Moments feed is flooded with questions about it! On a sunny day, Dianshan Lake's water is a vibrant blue that needs no filter—pure and soothing. Just an hour's drive from Shanghai, it boasts a free lawn campsite that's incredibly romantic at winter sunsets. Bring your kids here for camping, watching the "sea" (lake), and unlock a warm and fun-filled winter for families! 📍Location: Dianshan Lake (border of Qingpu District, Shanghai and Kunshan City, Suzhou) 🚗Navigation: Dianshan Lake True Love Wharf (intersection of Wangjin Road and Huanhu Avenue) 🅿️Parking: Parking is available at roadside intersections, just across the road from the camping lawn, making it super convenient for families with kids to carry gear. 🚽Toilets: Public toilets are about 100 meters from the campsite, convenient for families. 🌳Family Travel Tips 1️⃣On a sunny winter day, the lake water at Dianshan Lake displays its most beautiful blue color around 2 pm, perfect for taking great photos with kids. Remember to dress your children in bright-colored clothing for more eye-catching photos. 2️⃣The entire rainbow road is lined with lawns suitable for camping, with plenty of space. However, it gets quite crowded on weekdays. To secure a prime lakeside spot on weekends, be sure to set off early with your kids. 3️⃣There are restaurants about one kilometer from the campsite. If you don't want to prepare too much food for your family, you can dine at a restaurant with a variety of options to satisfy the whole family's needs. 4️⃣ Charcoal fires are prohibited during camping. Gas stoves are allowed. Overnight camping is supported, allowing you and your child to experience a night of stargazing and enjoy a unique family time. 🏕️Family Camping Sharing Preparing for camping trips with kids always requires a lot of gear, so lightweight and easy-to-set-up equipment is crucial! This time, we chose the Mobi Garden Zero Motion 155 Black Vinyl Automatic Tent, which is simply a family camping essential! ▪️The tent and awning are designed as a three-in-one unit, which can be combined to form a small foyer, occupying approximately 15.86 square meters, providing ample space; it can also be separated into a awning and tent, adapting to different family camping scenarios. ▪️The tent's interior space is exceptionally large, especially with increased headroom, allowing children to play and rest freely without feeling restricted. ▪️Despite its large size, the tent is very lightweight, making setup incredibly simple. Just lift and pull, and the tent's basic structure unfolds in 3 seconds, then secure it. Even a woman traveling alone with a child can easily manage it. ▪️The tent curtain uses a high-density mesh and fabric design, ensuring good ventilation and effectively preventing mosquitoes and insects, maintaining indoor air circulation even during winter camping. ▪️The UPF50+ black vinyl sun-protective material provides excellent sun protection for afternoon naps, allowing children to enjoy a good night's sleep; in the afternoon, you can play board games and eat snacks under the canopy without worrying about sunburn or odors. ▪️The camping table and chairs are also from Mobi Garden, easy to set up, and incredibly stylish. A simple arrangement creates a French lawn-like, creamy atmosphere, perfect for taking great photos with kids. 🏨【Family Accommodation Guide】 If you don't want to camp overnight, we recommend the nearby Shanghai Zhujiajiao Anlu Hotel. It boasts a charming Jiangnan style, comprehensive family facilities, and a tranquil and comfortable environment, allowing the whole family to get a quality rest after camping.