Experience magic of Baoshan with sunrises, cherry blossoms and tea
During spring in Baoshan, cherry blossoms exude their ephemeral beauty day and night, concealing within them a poetic landscape akin to a painting.
Come along on a delightful journey where culture and nature dance in perfect harmony.
First stop: Watch the sunrise
The convergence of the Yangtze River, the Huangpu River, and the Wenzao River provides Wusongkou with a unique natural setting for witnessing the sunrise.
With a 6-kilometer riverside promenade, the Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal, and expansive waters, the sunrise views here are truly magnificent.
The Wusongkou Sunrise Index unveiled by the local weather service utilizes advanced forecasting technology to predict sunrise conditions for the upcoming three days with an 80 percent accuracy rate. Follow the WeChat account of the Baoshan district government at "sh-baoshan" for the daily bulletin.
Top spots with the best views:
- Sunrise Square
- Zhuiguang Boardwalk
- Riverside platform of Linjiang International Cruise Hotel
- Terrace of the Sea World mall
- Wave Garden
- Guanhai Observation Deck
- One-step Garden Cafe at the Long Beach Sightseeing Tower
Second stop: Viewing cherry blossoms
The 15th Shanghai Cherry Blossom Festival at Gucun Park, from March 15 to April 15, promises to be a grand party not to be missed.
The festival will feature 12 exciting activities covering tourism, culture, sports, commerce, and cruises, along with the debut of nighttime cherry blossom viewing.
With an expanded area of over 1,600 acres and 16,000 trees of 120 varieties, Cherry Blossom Island, spanning 160,000 square meters near Gate No 2, will host day and night activities enhanced by light and shadow effects.
It will feature a cosplay stage, traditional Chinese-style markets, and a night stay package at Hengshan Beijiao Hotel, offering visitors a dual experience of daytime blossom viewing and nighttime scenic tours.
Various ticket options are available, including a combined ticket for Gucun Park and Cherry Blossom Island, as well as discounted morning entry tickets ranging from 25 yuan to 98 yuan.
Cherry Blossom Island has a daily limit of 20,000 tickets, with 16,000 allocated for combined tickets and 4,000 for nighttime entry from 6 pm to 9 pm. Tickets are exclusively online only. Visitors are advised to make reservations in advance.
How to buy tickets
Tickets can be purchased by scanning the QR code below. Click on "顾村公园+樱花岛" to buy the combined ticket for Gucun Park + Cherry Blossom Island.
Tickets can also be bought by searching for "樱花岛" (Cherry Blossom Island) on platforms including Meituan, Douyin, Ctrip, Bilibili and Damai.
How to get there
Gucun Park is easily accessible by subway and bus. Metro lines 7 and 15 stop at Gucun Park Station, located near Gate No 2. Several bus routes provide access to the park's different entrances:
Gate 1: Jiatai Line, No 963, No 527, No 528, etc.
Gate 2: Baoshan No 3 Road, Baoshan No 29 Road, No 1604, No 1605, etc.
Gate 3: No 1604
A total of 6,000 spaces are available for parking around the park.
For cruise visitors
During the festival, Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal will provide special cherry blossom shuttle services for overseas tourists arriving on visiting cruise ships.
For the cruise ship AIDA STELLA visiting the port on March 16, details about activities will be shared in the ship's daily bulletin. Interested individuals can sign up and take a special shuttle to Gucun Park for cherry blossom viewing.
Scan the following QR code for a city tour route for cruise ship passengers in Baoshan district.
Gucun Park
Location: No 4788 Hutai Road, Baoshan district
Open from 6 am to 6 pm (Last entry at 4:30 pm). Cherry Blossom Island operates from 6 am to 9:30 pm.
Contact: 5604-5199 or 3662-1019 or 5604-5098
Third stop: Embracing leisure amid the aroma of tea
For a relaxing experience, visit the teahouses in Baoshan.
Tianjian Tea Food (Yuanjing village store)
Nestled amid the rice paddies, this rustic, rural tea house offers delectable dishes and the opportunity to forage for wild vegetables in the spring.
Location: No 68 Beizhou, Yuanjing village, Luodian town
Wenshi Space
An enchanting tea house crafted by landscape designers, featuring courtyard barbecues and outdoor movie screenings.
Location: Room C5-211108, Elite Valley, No 258 Changjiang Road
Tip: Reservations are recommended for this tea house.
Mountain Valley bookstore
A serene top-floor tea and book space overlooking the sea, where you can bask in the glow of the setting sun and take part in cultural salon activities.
Location: 4F, L4006 Sea World mall, at the intersection of Wusongkou Road and Baoyang Road
Zhiyuan Teahouse
A Zen oasis nestled within Baoshan Temple, where the tranquil ambiance is enhanced by the sounds of the bell and the presence of koi fish. Experience Zen tea rituals and immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere.
Location: Inside Baoshan Temple
Yiye Teahouse
A minimalist aesthetic tea house with a sleek white design reminiscent of an art gallery. Enjoy the sight of cherry blossoms casting their glow through the windows in spring. Regular tea art and flower arrangement classes are also available.
Location: Alley 83 Henggao Road
Sources: WeChat account of Baoshan district government, WeChat account of Baoshan district administration of culture and tourism, Gu Hezhong, WeChat account of Gucun Park
