Shanghai's countryside parks offer something for everyone
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Changxing Island Countryside Park |
Countryside parks with vast wetlands, farmlands, forests and lakes are casting a new light on Shanghai's image as a concrete jungle and provide ideal venues for leisure and relaxation.
According to local greenery authorities, another three countryside parks will soon be opened in Songjiang, Minhang and Jiading districts.
As the Qingming Festival holiday approaches, follow Shanghai Daily as we explore the city's ecological treasures.
Qingxi Countryside Park
The park in Qingpu District was built on a natural wetland. After it was opened to the public in September 2016, it soon became a popular vacation destination.
Blanca Chen, a visitor to the park, described it as "one of the most beautiful places I've ever visited."
According to Chen, inside the park, flying birds, reed marshes, clear creeks and a cedar forest create a serene and picturesque scene.
"It's a good place for taking pictures," said Chen. "I don't know which scene struck me the most. In the morning when the first rays of sunshine pierced through the cedar trees on the water, or in the afternoon when all kinds of birds were flapping around."
How to get there:
• By car — From downtown, drive along Huqingping Highway and then turn to Jinshang Highway and Shangcai Road.
• By public transportation — From People's Square, you can take Huzhu Express Line to Zhujiajiao Bus Station, and transfer to Qingceng Line to Liansheng.
Langxia Countryside Park
Located in Jinshan District, this park is more like an enclosed village. The villagers were not relocated when the park was built, but still live in their old homes and work on their farmlands.
The roads and visitor service facilities were rebuilt and upgraded when the park opened to the public in October 2015. The good road conditions have made the park a popular venue for jogging.
Tall and straight cedar trees are planted along the pavement. Through the trees the vast farmlands take on different colors in different seasons.
"It is the countryside in my memory," commented visitor Zhang Yanshi. "I walked over 10 kilometers there and the fresh air restored me.
"The restaurant there provided the freshest vegetables, meat and eggs and the taste was amazing," she added.
In the park there is also a stud farm. People can book a villa nearby and spend a weekend on horseback. Rental information can be found on popular online booking platforms, like Airbnb.
How to get there:
• By public transportation — At Lianhua Road Station of Metro Line 1, look for the Lianhua-Langxia Line. Take the bus to Langxia Agritourism Station, or Langxia Nongjiale Station.
• By car — Take the G1501 Highway and exit at Luxiang. Then drive along Zhulu Highway, Jinlang Highway and turn onto Caolang Highway and you'll find the service center of the park.
Changxing Island Countryside Park
The park on Chongming Island opened its first phase last fall. It covers around 5.5 square kilometers, 1.5 times larger than the Dongping National Forest Park, also on the island. This park is so large that it's easy to feel alone and surrounded by serenity, even with thousands of other visitors.
The park has a wide range of flower species. An edible breed of roses named "crimson glory" are in full bloom between April and October, while cherries, yellow peaches, grapes, pears and figs can also be seen throughout the year.
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