In December, the maple leaves at Gongqing turn red and the ginkgo leaves turn yellow (with photo-worthy check-in spots)

You can get the same vibe as Monet's Garden right in downtown Shanghai! Gongqing Forest Park is truly a fantastic place for photos. Here are 6 stunning check-in spots to easily capture the autumn atmosphere 🍂 Gongqing Forest Park is really large, but these 6 spots are the best for photos 👇 🌼1. Huayin Yuyue (Hidden Flowers and Leaping Fish) This is the location of the super popular "Monet Garden" on Xiaohongshu! Besides the classic small bridges and flowing water, there is a beautiful chrysanthemum exhibition recently. Every shot looks like an oil painting (ps: it’s recommended to go in the morning when the light is softer) 🌳2. Phoenix Forest Rainbow Trail You can see this by crossing the bridge from Huayin Yuyue and walking forward! The colorful trail paired with the plane trees on both sides is absolutely beautiful when sunlight shines through~ Many people miss this hidden check-in spot 🏎3. South Playground Go-Kart Area Surprising, right! The woods next to the go-kart area are perfect for shooting Japanese-style portraits. The orange hammock is right here (specifically behind the go-kart track in the small woods) 🍵4. Lakeside Green Shade Tea House The large lawn by the lake is great for picnics. It’s recommended to bring a picnic mat. The wooden boardwalk at the tea house entrance is also very atmospheric 🎋5. Youhuangju (Secluded Bamboo Residence) A private favorite spot recommended by a photography enthusiast! The composition of bamboo forest and path is amazing, with the best light and shadow effect in the afternoon around 3 to 4 pm 🍂6. Songtao Yougu / Conglin Yuanye (Pine Waves Secluded Valley / Jungle Wilderness) The ginkgo forests in these two places are perfect for autumn! The key is fewer people and shorter trees, with built-in benches that can be used as props for easy ginkgo photo shoots Tips: - Address: 2000 Jungong Road, Yangpu District - Opening Hours: 5:00-18:00 (recommended to enter before 9 am for fewer people) - Admission: Free - Transportation: Take Metro Line 8 to Xiangyin Road Station, then transfer to Bus 102