[2025 Shanghai Attraction] Travel Guide for Chenshan Botanical Garden (Updated Jul)

|Chenshan Tulips - The Face of Spring. According to the horticultural engineer of Chenshan Botanical Garden, tulips are planted in the park every year in various forms such as flower borders and flower beds, in addition to the traditional single-color planting method. This year, mixed-color planting is the main focus, which is more lively. Among them, the "Chenshan Impression" flower bed near the Green Theater at Gate 2 is based on a giant leaf pattern, with 8 varieties of tulips in red, pink, and mixed colors, forming an interesting warm-colored leaf pattern, attracting many tourists to take photos. ⏳Check-in Spots: [One] The "Chenshan Impression" flower bed near the Green Theater at Gate 2 of Chenshan Botanical Garden is one of the classic spots popular with tourists. The garden has planted 8 varieties of tulips in red, pink, yellow, orange, etc., based on a giant leaf pattern, to fill in the beautiful and colorful pattern. Coupled with the undulating terrain here, a themed flower border has been created. [Two] In the square outside Gate 1 of Chenshan Botanical Garden and along the line from Gate 1 Battery Car Station to Children's Garden Station, the main tour line flower border area, and the flower border near the Bamboo Garden, the garden has also innovated in the configuration of varieties, using pansies, nemophila, kale, violets, and tulips for matching. 🌟Highlights: The 5 varieties of tulips 'Beautiful Appeldorn', 'Shy Appeldorn', 'Daydream', 'Jimmy', and 'Golden Oxford' used in the Bamboo Garden area, together with the nemophila in full bloom, form exquisite "flower carpets" that make people stop and admire. 💰Average Cost: Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden adult ticket is CNY 60, student ticket for 6 to 18 years old is CNY 30, senior ticket for 60 to 64 years old is CNY 50, free for seniors over 65 years old, children under 1.3 meters or under 6 years old. 🕙Business Hours: Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden is open from 8:00 to 17:30 (March to October), 18:00 to 17:00 (November to February of the following year). ⏳Play Time: 3-4 hours 📍Address: No. 3888, Chenhua Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai 🚉Transportation Guide: [One] Subway → Taxi Take Metro Line 9 to Dongjing Station (Exit 3), take a taxi to Chenshan Botanical Garden after exiting the station, about 5 kilometers to Gate 2 of Chenshan Botanical Garden, taxi fare is about CNY 20; about 7 kilometers to Gate 1 of Chenshan Botanical Garden, taxi fare is about CNY 26. [Two] Subway → Bus Take Metro Line 9 to Dongjing Station (Exit 3), take Songjiang Bus 19 or Songjiang Bus 96 after exiting the station, get off at Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden Station after 8 stops, and walk about 350 meters to Gate 1 of Chenshan Botanical Garden.

📍Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden (There are opening and closing times and tickets~) The weather is perfect for a stroll through the botanical garden. This botanical garden is super beautiful, but it's a bit big, which is a bit tiring for someone like me who has no stamina. But there are so many scenic spots that I can't stop taking photos!! And they all have a great atmosphere! I've always wanted to go to Xinjiang to take photos of this haystack, but I never had the chance to go, and I didn't expect to find it here! What a surprise!

Stepping into Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden feels like entering a fairyland adorned with blooming flowers. The warm and gentle spring sunlight reflects off the colorful sea of flowers, making each bloom appear exceptionally vibrant. Various flowers bloom in succession, from delicate cherry blossoms to elegant tulips, swaying gently in the breeze and emitting a subtle fragrance that is intoxicating. I wandered leisurely along the flower-lined paths, bending down to closely observe the posture of each flower, marveling at their beauty and vitality. In the distance, the lake and mountain scenery complement each other, adding a layer of tranquility to the sea of flowers. Visitors, in small groups, either take photos in front of the flowers or rest on the grass, with laughter and floral scents intertwining, filling the entire garden with vitality. Every step here is full of surprises, making it hard to leave. The sea of flowers in Chenshan Botanical Garden is not only a gift from nature but also a dream meticulously woven by spring for people.

Haven't been to the "Root of Shanghai" yet? That won't do! 😎 Today, I will take you to appreciate the charm of "Shanghai's Back Garden·Sheshan", away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and into the embrace of nature. 🍃This two-day and one-night Shanghai niche travel guide, save it and check in!💌📮 1. Travel route Day❶: Sheshan National Forest Park➠Yuehu Sculpture Park➠Shenkeng Secret Realm Day❷: Chenshan Botanical Garden➠Guangfulin Ruins Park 2. Basic information For details on the tickets🎫, business hours🕐, parking lots🅿️ and transportation🚌 of the five scenic spots, please see Figure ⑤. 3. Check-in Guide 📍❶Guangfulin Ruins Park: This place is known as the "Root of Shanghai"!😃 - The horse-head wall with blue bricks and white tiles⚪️, the same red wall as the Forbidden City🔴, the Hui-style architecture creates a beauty like Chinese paintings, which is super suitable for taking photos and checking in📷. - The Water Museum goes deep underwater, where you can learn about Shanghai's history and culture. It is a great place to take your kids out for a walk in the summer!👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 📍❷Chenshan Botanical Garden: - Mine Garden: You can start an exciting mine adventure in the city! When you cross the mine, you can also take pictures with the mine waterfall, which is great for taking pictures📷. - Exhibition Greenhouse: The three greenhouses are the Rare Botanical Garden, the Desert Plant Pavilion, and the Tropical Flower and Fruit Pavilion. You can see many plants that can only grow in the tropics. It is a good place to increase your knowledge🌵. - Hydrangea Garden: When hydrangeas are in full bloom, the botanical garden is full of hydrangeas, which is extremely beautiful🌸. Tour route: Entrance 1➠Children's Botanical Garden➠Mine Garden➠Exhibition Greenhouse➠Cruise Boat Pier➠Hydrangea Garden. 📍❸Sheshan Forest Park: Sheshan, the highest peak in Shanghai, is very suitable for beginners to hike🏃🏻, and is a great place to get close to nature in Shanghai! - Sheshan Observatory: Tickets🎫12r, there are astronomical telescopes and galaxy knowledge popularization, the scenery of the observatory is very good! You can also overlook the beautiful scenery below the mountain⛰️. - Far Eastern Cathedral & Sheshan Basilica: The highest point of West Sheshan! The interior of the church is open to visitors and it is a great place to take photos and check in. 📍❹Yuehu Sculpture Park: Highlight! There are really very few people here!‼ ️ - The main check-in point is Stonehenge🗿. - Moon Lake, Big Tree Hole, Bird Cage, etc. are all good places to take photos📷. - What is even more amazing is the sunset by the lake, the backlight and silhouettes are beautiful. 🌇 📍❺Deep Pit Secret Realm: There are two playgrounds here. - Smurfland is suitable for preschoolers. 🧚🏻 - The Deep Pit Secret Realm is suitable for older children. If you want to visit both amusement parks, it is best to stay overnight so you can go to one in the afternoon and the other the next morning. There are small trains to pick up and drop off at the two amusement parks. Check-in points include a Ferris wheel, a water park, and a book house with a slide. You can also see the entire hotel from the glass plank road🏨.

I visited Shanghai's Chenshan Botanical Garden in March, where a row of magnolia trees was planted right at the entrance. It was the blooming season, and the flowers complemented the river's bay scenery beautifully! The first thing I saw upon entering the garden was a relatively short cherry blossom tree, which allowed for close-up photos with the cherry blossoms without the need for a ladder📷. We could spend nearly an hour admiring just one cherry blossom tree, and it was hard to leave! Garden Transportation: There are golf carts available in the park for only 5 yuan per person Passengers must get off at the terminal stations (A, B). The route arrangements are as follows: A line: Starting from Gate 1 Comprehensive Building — Children's Botanical Garden Station — Quarry Garden Station — Rock Garden Station — Exhibition Greenhouse Terminal Station B line: Exhibition Greenhouse Station — East China Area Garden Station — Aquatic Plant Garden Station — Gate 1 Comprehensive Building Terminal Station.

🌈The most important thing in spring is, of course, cherry blossom viewing🌈 📍It's undeniable that at the end of March, the Chenshan Botanical Garden is the ultimate cherry blossom viewing spot in the magic city! 🔸In the morning, there are few people in the vast cherry blossom forest, and the blooming cherry blossoms are like pink clouds, filling the entire sky, a sight too beautiful for words😍. 🔸From mid to early March, different varieties of cherry blossoms begin to bloom one after another, with the most beautiful being the Yoshino cherry blossoms of Nakazakura. The cherry blossom season in the park lasts a long time, and by early April, you can generally see cherry blossoms at different stages of their bloom. 📸Photo tips: 👗Outfit: Light-colored clothes will make your photos stand out! Props: Avoid having empty hands, only doing the ✌️ sign? Remember to bring some photography props, such as balloons, cameras, books, straw bags, etc. 🤳Photo angles: You can take close-up shots when there are fewer people, and also capture large scenes. 🏷Note: 👉To avoid the peak of the crowds, it is recommended to enter the garden between 8 am and 9:30 am. During this time, there are fewer people, and you can capture the feeling of having the cherry blossom avenue all to yourself.

Although there are many places to enjoy cherry blossoms in Shanghai, the cherry blossom forest in Chenshan Botanical Garden will definitely amaze you. The sloping lawn with the color-healing white cherry blossoms is full of the gentleness of spring, and such a movie-like scene is unique in Shanghai. Shooting location: Right side of Gate No.1 On the right hand side is the Cherry Blossom Avenue, which are all slopes with a certain degree of inclination, very 'Chenshan', and it is still a tool to avoid people when there are many people. Going inside, there is a cherry blossom station near the aquatic plant garden. There is also a small cherry blossom forest near the station, next to the park wall on the side of Chenhua Road. There are fewer people here, but the ground is relatively flat. Near Gate No.1, there is also a cement white wall where you can sit on it, and you are surrounded by cherry blossoms.

Flower Season: Early Cherry Blossoms in Bloom at Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden (Photo Guide) Location: Chenshan Botanical Garden The cherry blossoms seem to have bloomed really early this year and are expected to be in full bloom by the weekend. Photography tips: Go through Gate No. 1 and Sakura Avenue is on the right. Try to go early when there are fewer people! Take a panoramic photo when there are fewer people. Don’t stop at the entrance because the cherry blossoms are so beautiful. Walk inside quickly because there are fewer people as you go deeper. When I walked near the bathroom, I saw a few trees with very low branches, so I could easily take photos that looked like I was among flowers. Ladies who need to change clothes can do so in the bathroom here. This place is close to the lake, and there is a black swan that comes ashore to eat grass. It is not afraid of people and you can take photos with it. Standing on a slope and shooting downwards, with the cherry blossom trees as the background, it is easier to capture the effect of clusters of flowers. If possible, it is recommended to bring props such as ladders, transparent umbrellas, reflectors, etc. Many people bring them, so don't be embarrassed. Tips for playing: Tickets: Adults 60, children under 1.3m or 6 years old free FREI time: 8:00-17:00 |Parking: 5 yuan/hour, capped at 20 yuan In addition to cherry blossoms, other places in the botanical garden are also beautiful If you like the scenery, you can walk along the Cherry Blossom Avenue. If you have children, you can walk in the opposite direction to the left of the entrance to the park, where there is a children's playground.

Chenshan Botanical Garden!! Regret that I found this place so late It's so beautiful! It's just like the place in Hayao Miyazaki's anime And the landscape is well arranged The park is very modern, not like the traditional kind of park There is some design in it And it doesn't restrict visitors at all The scenery is super beautiful (autumn leaves are colorful 😍) 🎫The ticket is sixty yuan per person (worth it!!) Time: close at five It's a bit unfinished for one time, the park is very big!

#wecreate Chenshan Botanical Gardens is a little further out of Shanghai’s main city centre but worth a trip to see it. Tickets cost 60RMB for a whole day entry and the area is huge. Picnic set up is recommended in this area as it’s calm and quiet with some locals flocking to pitch tents in the summer heat. Visit each flower area and finish off with a trip through the enclosed ‘tropical’ forest. #urbanexplorer #shanghai #summervacation #gardens

Don't miss the cherry blossoms in Tatsuyama this year! Tatsuyama has a huge area of cherry blossoms, It's spectacular. Don't miss it.☺️ 📍No.3888 Chenhua Road, Songjiang District, Gate 1 of Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden ⏰Bloom time: the end of February early March weekend to go, must be early! 🌸Cherry Blossom tips: 1. Early sakura is divided into Kakotsu Sakura and dye well Yoshino, Kakotsu Sakura is generally earlier than dye well Yoshino for a period of time. 2. In the picture, the front is Yoshino dyeing, and the back is divided into Kawatsu Sakura. 3. The Sakura Path of Chenshan Botanical Garden is very long. Turn right when you enter Gate 1, walk along the side of the road, and you will see the bus stop at the end. 4. The bus station is very Japanese style, suitable for shooting with telephoto lens Hope you can take pictures of the beautiful cherry blossoms too!🥰

📍At Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden, elegant tulips of various colors are in full bloom, making a dramatic impression. 🌷In the garden, many types of spring flowers compete for beauty and attraction, but tulips stand out for the ocean of color they create and the way they are planted. 🖼️This year, 48 tulip varieties are on display, an increase of seven varieties compared with that in 2021. Mixed-color planting and interplanting methods were utilized in addition to standard single-color planting methods to produce a colorful and multi-layer landscape. Tulips can be seen in the garden's flower borders and the Chenshan Impression Flower Bed. 💐The layout of tulips at the Chenshan Impression Flower Bed, which is located near the Green Theater at Gate II, is based on a giant leaf figure and coupled with the undulating terrain. Beautiful and colorful patterns were created in the garden with eight varieties of tulips in red, pink, yellow, orange and other colors. The area was once a popular place for tourists to take pictures. 📍Tulips can also be found in the square outside Gate I, along the line from Gate I's battery station to the Children's Garden Station, along the main tour line's flower borders, and near the Bamboo Garden's flower border. #flowerlover #themepark

🪴The annual sakura exhibition at Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden kicked off on March 4 with over 2,000 cherry blossoms and more than 80 species expected to be in full bloom until late April. 🌸🌸Parkgoers can enjoy different species of cherry blossoms in full bloom in three stages successively until April 9. 🌸🌸Occupying an area of about 58,000 square meters, the sakura exhibition has introduced cherry blossom species originating from Japan, Germany, the US, France as well as from China’s Zhejiang, Shandong, Hunan, Anhui and Jiangxi provinces. 📍Tips: Address: 3888 Chenhua Highway, Songjiang District Admission: 60 yuan #awesomepic #flowerlover

🌸 When we hear "Botanical garden", we usually think about some boring garden with flowers and stuff. But Chengshan one is not the same. You totally have to go there! And here are some reasons: 🌸 It is modern. You saw that alien like building on the first pic? This is a green house. The line of those look even more impressive in real life. 🌸 It is HUGE. It has mountings to climb, loans to lie down, forests to wonder in, lakes to watch and even more. 🌸 It has way more apart of plants: several areas with playgrounds for kids that look like a pirate ship or deserts full of sand. 🌸 Orchid greenhouse with... dinosaurs! Yes, while you are walking around amazing orchids and trying to pick up your jaw from the ground, you can notice some very well done motion dinosaurs. So cool! 🌸 Getting there is not that hard if you have a car, if bot, still can get there taking subway line 9 and intercanging to Songjiang 96 bus. 7 stops and you are there. 🌸 Address: Songjiang District, 3888 Chenhua Rd (松江区辰花路3888) #shanghai #chengshan #getaway #urbanexplorer #travel #triptonature

The "Sillow Water Lily World" Goddess 2019 Water Lily Exhibition is being held at the Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden. This year's Water Lily Exhibition has seven exhibition areas, and more than 300 varieties are on display, which is very worth seeing! In particular, this year's special feature is that the Botanical Garden's own innovative "Lyqin" purple water lily variety is very amazing. The yellow scattering flower buds and the thick flower stalks combine the charm of "Goddess" and "female man", which is one of the best. If you like Monet's water lily series, you can feel a high degree of reduction here, and a quiet world of water lily is enough to make people think. There are also many beautiful black swan in the lake, which brings a lot of vitality to the world of water lily. I suggest you not to watch the water lily too early or too late, because the opening of the water lily is more willful, too early and too late to appreciate its fully open state, it must be just right! If you missed this year's water lily exhibition, it doesn't matter. There are many other beautiful plants in the botanical garden for viewing. For example, the net red powder will soon mature, and the National Day can be considered to play in the botanical garden.

Super cool Shanghai actually has "Jurassic Park" hello ah ~ I am seventeen! Recently, I haven't been in the good weather for the devil. I have been looking for a good photo taking place in Shanghai with my friends. I heard that there is a lonely tree in the Chenshan Botanical Garden. It is too small and fresh! So I went to Chenshan Botanical Garden for a picnic! I didn't expect it! There is also a [Ground Garden] inside the Chenshan Botanical Garden! What is this fairy place! Cliff Falls! Its just Jurassic Park, ah! Its too good to shoot! ! ! Return to the Jurassic era in minutes! Attached: Position Raiders Punch position: 1Lonely small tree: near the third door Location, you will see a hillside as soon as you come in, very good looking! 2Ground Pit Garden: It is the place where you can see the waterfall! Very good shot! Highly recommended ~ (but must pay attention to safety tickets: 60RMB (student ticket half price 30RMB very cost-effective tips: lonely tree is very good shot! You can easily walk around, run for friends to capture; mine pit The garden is also, it is very embarrassing to go to that station! Everyone is safe first, take pictures nextly~ pay attention to safety ~ love you Meng~~

Stepping under the dome of the **Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden**, you feel like you've been transported to another world - a lush jungle surrounded by sparkling waterfalls, where towering tree-like cacti rise amidst the misty vapors. It's like being on another planet where plants rule the world"* 🌵🌿💧 Spectacular photo angles.

Chenshan Botanical Garden has recently launched a month-long seasonal event. Taking advantage of the holiday, I went to see his month-long season on the spot, and summarized the flower situation. I will also share with you the places worth shooting and easy to produce (see the last two pictures for detailed strategy map). First, let's talk about the current flower situation: ✅The flower with the largest area at present is the monthly rose that they mainly promote. It is currently in full bloom, with a large planting area and a wide variety of varieties. Moreover, when they plant it, it is with a slope, which guarantees the production of films. The area is relatively large, and it is also recommended for filming. It is the sky garden on the greenhouse side. ✅The second more special flower, which is also more seasonal, is the purple allium. This flower, which looks like a purple lollipop 🍭, is still in full bloom and is mainly concentrated near the Rock Garden and the Bulbous Garden. The area is not small and is suitable for filming. ✅The third more shocking thing is the Angela flower wall. The largest concentration point is on the road from Gate 3 to the European Plant Area. The 100-meter flower wall is well-deserved. They also thoughtfully prepared chairs and shooting props. You would be letting the park down if you didn't take pictures. ✅Others include the monthly roses and peonies on Rose Island, as well as various flower paths. These are all regular projects, so I won’t go into details. Okay, there is still a long time for the long holiday, and seeing the flowers will make you feel better. I hope everyone can see their favorite flowers 🌸, see you at the next destination.

Family, I've discovered the ultimate flower viewing spot in Shanghai for Labor Day! Chenshan Botanical Garden has transformed into a giant rose kingdom, with a stunning display of ten thousand flowers in full bloom. Missing it would be a year's worth of regret! This holiday, don't hesitate, dive straight into the real-life "Monet Garden"! As May begins, the Shanghai International Flower Show is in full swing, and the roses at Chenshan Botanical Garden are definitely the stars! The flowers are now blooming in succession, with the peak bloom expected during the Labor Day holiday! The vibrant reds, gentle pinks, and bright yellows create a flower sea that resembles an overturned palette, perfect for magazine-worthy photos! The key point is that there are not only roses here, but also irises, peonies, ornamental onions, star jasmine, Angela roses... The colorful flower sea will completely capture your spring romance! 🌟 Must-see flower viewing spots: ✅ Rose Island (near Gate 1): Tens of thousands of roses form a dreamy island, with various rare varieties hidden among the flower clusters of varying heights. You can take great photos even with your eyes closed! ✅ Impression Flower Bed (near Greenhouse at Gate 2): The giant flower bed features roses as the main attraction, complemented by other flowers, creating a visually stunning impact! 📸 Complete flower viewing route (entering from Gate 1 is more convenient!): 1️⃣ Rose Island: Immerse yourself in the rose sea and experience a burst of floral beauty 2️⃣ Sage Garden: Encounter romantic larkspurs and ornamental onions 3️⃣ Plant Maze: Discover delicate peonies 4️⃣ Bulbous Perennial Garden: Irises and water lilies complement each other 5️⃣ North Lotus Bridge: A gathering of ornamental onions, peonies, and baby blue eyes 6️⃣ Grass Garden: Another surprise of peonies 7️⃣ Quarry Garden: Check out the hidden flower clusters on the hillside 8️⃣ Harbor of Love: Surrounded by the fragrance of star jasmine 9️⃣ Chinese Herbal Medicine Plant Area: Stroll through the meadows and flower clusters for a super healing experience 🔟 Shanyin Bridge - Rare Plant Museum: Climb the rose hillside for a panoramic view 💡 Hidden bonus: After visiting Chenshan Botanical Garden, head to Gate 2 of Guangfulin Country Park to see the super popular rose tunnel! The pink and white flowers cascade down, creating a full atmosphere and a perfect photo spot! 📍 Address: 3888 Chenhua Highway ⏰ Opening hours: 8:00–17:00 🎫 Tickets: CNY 60 (absolutely worth the price!) 🚇 Transportation: Take Metro Line 9 to Dongjing Station, then transfer to Songjiang Bus 19/96 to Chenshan Botanical Garden Station 📌 Helpful tips: 1️⃣ Wear light-colored clothes for better photos. It is recommended to bring a sun hat, sunglasses, and mosquito repellent 2️⃣ The park is large, so wear comfortable shoes! If you're worried about getting tired, you can rent an electric car 3️⃣ Go early! Avoid the crowds and take over the entire flower sea 4️⃣ Remember to bring a power bank, I bet you will run out of battery from taking too many photos! This Labor Day, avoid the crowds! Come to Chenshan Botanical Garden to encounter ten thousand flowers and unlock the secret to getting likes on your social media! Don't miss out, or you'll have to wait another year. Quickly invite your friends and go!

Day 1: Visit Yu garden in the morning while it is nice and quiet, then grab some local street food from one of the many stalls around the area. then take the Bundt sightseeing tunnel to get to the Oriental Pearl tower. There is so much to do in the pearl tower. We chose to get a ticket for two people for about £65 which included the history museum, entrance to the two spheres which has the sightseeing gallery, outdoor observatory, the future Shanghai Multimedia show and the glass bottom walkway aswell as dinner for two at the Coca Cola buffet restaurant which had a really good selection of local and western foods and yummy desserts. Day 2: Shanghai Disneyland is a must do and you will definitely need a whole day there, my advice is that you either purchase an early entry ticket for roughly £20 or stay at one of the Disneyland official hotels which has the benefit of early access included, to make the most of your day. The fireworks are the most impressive Disney fireworks so I definitely suggest staying to watch them at the end. There are some lovely places to eat and drink at Disneytown if you need a break from the park during the day. Day 3: For a more relaxing day I suggest visiting the Chenshan Botanical Gardens. It is stunning and peaceful, a lovely place to go for a picnic. there are waterfalls, rivers and huge greenhouses filled with tropical flowers and plants. Day 4: Zhujiajiao water town is a really unique place to visit that feels really authentic and cultural. there are tons of street food and shops all around you as you navigate your way through narrow alleys. it is free to visit but there are many different attractions there for a small fee. We chose to go into the Kezhi gardens and it was breathtaking. There were many other gardens and temples that you could also visit. Recommendation for hotels- Some of my favourite hotels in Shanghai include: The Disneyland hotel which is an amazing location if you are spending some time at Disney as it is just a short walk across the bridge to get to Disneytown and the Theme park. It is so beautiful and quiet and the staff are always so eager to help and welcome you. There is a swimming pool, a Lion King themed garden walk/maze and various different restaurants, cafes and bars. You get early entry to the park and if you don't want to walk you can either get the water taxi or the shuttle bus. You can also watch the fireworks from the roof of the hotel which is really. magical. if you want to be near the Bundt and Yu Garden then I suggest the Renaissance Yu Garden Hotel, you can get a stunning view of the city from your room and from the rooftop bar, the staff are wonderful and the hotel is gorgeous. The Yuluxe Sheshan a tribute portfolio hotel is perfect if you want to be close to the Botanical Gardens and the Happy Valley Theme Park. There are lots of other parks and attractions around aswell and it is in a much more peaceful area of Shanghai. There is a man made beach, outdoor (seasonal) and indoor pools, a petting zoo and a playpark for children. [Tips] If you aren't planning to hire a car i suggest setting up a Didi account to get taxis, they are incredibly reasonably priced and it is just so easy to use. I also suggest getting a Chinese Sim and setting up a Wechat account so you can use it to pay for things, very rarely can you use cash.

This park is just beautiful, especially in the glorious sunshine. We decided to spend a day here to go for a walk and take in some beautiful nature away from our busy city lifestyle. We loved this park. It is epic in scale and offers so much beautiful scenery, interesting plants and an awesome waterfall in the quarry gardens. I'd recommend the Chenshan Botanical Gardens to any tourist or person living in Shanghai who just wants to reconnect to nature.

Parents, do you want to have a fun and easy Labor Day trip with your kids? Check out this list of kid-friendly destinations accessible by high-speed rail with zero tourist traps! 👇 I've personally tested these places, and my kid didn't want to leave. I've also included kid-friendly restaurants and off-peak hours so your whole family can enjoy a relaxing vacation! 😉 🚄 [1.5-Hour Direct Trip - A Natural Classroom in the Forest] 📍 Destination: Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden 🌿 This is a magical plant world for kids! In late April, the rose sea is in full bloom. The greenhouse has carnivorous pitcher plants, dancing mimosa plants, and a super-healing "Quarry Garden." ✨ Must-Do Activities for Families: 1. DIY Plant Printing: Rent a printing kit (CNY 30/set) in the "Science Classroom," pick up fallen leaves, and print them on a canvas bag. Your child will instantly become a "little artist"! 🎨 2. Cute Pet Interaction Area: Feed the lambs (CNY 10/portion of carrots) and pet the ponies. Remember to bring wet wipes! 🐑 3. Reed Marsh Exploration by Boat: Rent an electric boat (CNY 80/30 minutes), look for ducklings, and see water lilies. Your child will learn about nature while having fun! 🚣 🍴 Kid-Friendly Restaurants: ✅ "Mountain Hideaway" Pizzeria has cartoon-shaped pizzas 🍕 ✅ The "Ice Cream Truck" at the park entrance is a must-visit. Taking photos with a strawberry-flavored cone is super cute! 🍦 ⚠️ Off-Peak Tips: Enter the park before 9am and head straight to the "Greenhouse." Go to the "Lawn Camping" area after 3pm (you can bring your own tent) to avoid the midday sun! 🚄 [2-Hour Direct Trip - A Cute Pet Party by the Sea] 📍 Destination: Ningbo Ocean World, Zhejiang 🐬 Indoor temperature-controlled venues + super cute marine animals make this a great place to visit, rain or shine! The main attractions are the parent-child workshops and dolphin shows, which will keep your child mesmerized. ✨ High-Energy Experiences: 1. Underwater Tunnel Fish Feeding: Buy a portion of fish food (CNY 20) and watch the fish swarm around your child. Remember to take silhouette photos for a dreamy effect! 🐠 2. Penguin Restaurant Lunch: Eat a burger while watching the penguins waddle around. Penguin keepers will give explanations, and your child will enjoy their meal even more! 🍔🐧 3. Jellyfish Lab DIY: Participate in the "Jellyfish Bottle Making" activity (CNY 50/person), put a small jellyfish in a bottle to take home, and your child can observe it for days! 💧 ⚠️ Off-Peak Tips: Dolphin shows are at 11am and 3pm. Arrive 30 minutes early to get a seat! Watch the show in the morning, and then go to the "Touch Pool" during off-peak hours in the afternoon (touching starfish is super fun!). 🚄 [2.5-Hour Direct Trip - A Fairytale Kingdom in the Countryside] 📍 Destination: Teddy Bear Farm, Suzhou, Jiangsu 🐾 A dreamy farm surrounded by teddy bears! There's a pink beach, a small train, a cute pet park, and a "Parent-Child Kitchen" where you can make cookies. ✨ Fun Package: 1. Teddy Bear-Themed Photos: Take photos with giant teddy bears in the "Teddy Bear Museum." Wearing light-colored clothes will make your photos look even better! 📸 2. Cute Pet Feeding + Crafts: Feed the miniature horses (CNY 15/portion of feed), milk the goats (CNY 20 for the experience), and take home the "Teddy Bear Cookies" you made! 🍪 3. Rainbow Slide + Small Train: The slide is CNY 30/ride, and your child will scream with excitement as they slide down. Take the small train around the farm (CNY 25/person), and you might see peacocks displaying their feathers along the way! 🌈 🍴 Parent-Child Food Street: ✅ The tomato pizza at the "Farm Pizzeria" is sweet and sour, which is appetizing 🍕 ✅ The "Cotton Candy" from the roadside stalls is made to order. Choose a bear shape, and your child will look like a little sun holding it! 🌞 ⚠️ Off-Peak Tips: Stay at the "Teddy Homestay" on the farm, and head straight to the "Cute Pet Area" when the park opens at 9am. There will be fewer people at the "Non-Powered Amusement Park" after 4pm! 📍 [High-Speed Rail Travel Guide for Parents] 1. Pack Light: Use a "Mommy Bag" to carry diapers, wet wipes, and snacks. Bring a foldable stroller in your suitcase (you can rent one in the park, but your own is more hygienic) 👜 2. Outfit Suggestions: Dress your child in a sweatshirt and sweatpants that are easy to put on and take off (for easy running and jumping). Parents should wear comfortable sneakers (be prepared to walk at least 20,000 steps a day!) 👟 3. Child-Soothing Items: Portable picture books, sticker books (for use while waiting), a small fan (for large temperature differences indoors and outdoors), and a cartoon water bottle (to drink more water and prevent internal heat) 📚 💡 The Ultimate Truth for Traveling with Kids: "Spend less time rushing to attractions and more time letting your child squat down and observe ants." 🐜 Chasing butterflies in the botanical garden, watching small fish blow bubbles in the aquarium, or saying "Good morning" to the lambs on the farm. These "slow down" moments are the most precious memories of childhood. 🌿

#cherryblossom25 While Tokyo is still waiting for the official cherry blossom forecast, Chenshan Botanical Garden has already painted spring across Shanghai’s sky with its blooming Somei Yoshino cherry trees. 📍 Cherry Blossom Garden (Enter through Gate 1) 🕗 Opening hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM 🌙 Night viewing: March 26 – April 6, entry after 4:30 PM (closes at 8:00 PM) 🎟 Ticket: ¥60 for adults (easily book via their official WeChat) 💫 1.5km of “Somei Yoshino” Cherry Blossoms This dreamy stretch of cherry trees offers a Tokyo-like experience—no need for perfect angles or detailed plans. Just walk down this lane and you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a pastel-hued film. 🌸 White and pink blossoms canopy the sky 🌸 Blue skies peek through the petals, and when the breeze comes—it’s a flurry of petals, the iconic “cherry blossom snow” 🌸 Pure romance, no filter needed 🧺 The sloped grassy areas beside the path are perfect for a picnic! Bring a blanket, sit beneath the trees, chat with friends, snack, and soak in the soft pace of spring. 📷 Tips: Want to see night blossoms? Enter after 4:30 PM, tickets available at Gate 1 After sunset, the atmosphere becomes even more magical for photography Light-colored outfits match the Somei Yoshino vibe beautifully This Tokyo-style spring getaway doesn’t require a flight—you can check it off your list right here in Shanghai ✅ 📌 Don’t miss this limited-time spring dream at Chenshan! #travel

#April Good Places 2025 The nearest Shanghai is like overturning God's palette🎨, so beautiful that you can't take your eyes away! The weather is sunny, the temperature is pleasant, the maximum is 25°C, the minimum is 13°C, and the breeze is blowing. It is completely the perfect time to go out and have fun! The key is that there are not many people, there is no need to crowd at all, you can enjoy this spring romance ~ 🌸Communist Youth Forest Park: Realistic version of Monet's Garden, all kinds of flowers blooming freely, European-style small house by the river is super suitable for shooting, 100% film rate! Tickets are also free 🆓 🌷Chenshan Botanical Garden: It has a 1.5km long cherry blossom tunnel, cherry blossoms are falling like snow, extremely romantic; there is also a mine cliff reflection, perfect integration of natural and human landscape, tickets 60 yuan, definitely worth the price! 🌳Pearl of the Orient: Cherry blossoms and Pearl of the Orient complement each other, the elevator under the flowers is full of spring atmosphere, standing there casually, it is the sense of blockbuster sight, free tickets, do not miss! In such a beautiful Shanghai, take advantage of the perfect flowering period and arrange a spring citywalk! Whether it's walking the baby, shooting, or just strolling and relaxing, it's super appropriate~

#cherryblossom25 If you want a more immersive nature experience in Shanghai, Chenshan Botanical Garden is worth the trip. It’s located a bit outside the city center, but the views and peaceful atmosphere are totally worth it. The cherry blossom zones here are extensive, with trees lined along rolling hills and small lakes. What stood out most to me was how spacious and beautifully maintained the garden is — it almost felt like being in a rural cherry blossom valley. I climbed the garden’s small observatory hill and got a stunning panoramic view of the pink and green landscape. Fewer crowds, more serenity.

#cherryblossom25 I visited Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden last weekend and was amazed by the early cherry blossoms! The trees were already in bloom, painting the landscape in soft pinks and whites. It felt like spring had arrived early. The garden was spacious, peaceful, and perfect for a slow walk or a weekend escape from the city. Highly recommend going soon—it’s a short bloom, and the crowds grow fast on weekends. Don’t miss it!

#discoverchina Spanning 207 hectares at the foot of Chenshan Mountain, this botanical wonderland (opened 2010) is Shanghai’s most ambitious green project. Its 10 themed gardens, quarantine greenhouses, and deep pit waterfall make it a must for plant lovers, families, and Instagram explorers. 🕰️Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (last entry 4:30 PM) - Ticket: ¥60 (¥30 for seniors) 🚇Metro: Line 9 to Dongjing Station + 15-min taxi ride (or shuttle bus on weekends)