Shanghai's forest parks are stunning in early winter. Choose a sunny day, explore, and discover beautiful surprises around every corner.

Shanghai Binjiang Forest Park

Shanghai Binjiang Forest Park is known for its ginkgo trees, which turn a vibrant yellow in early winter.

Admission: Free

Location: No 3 Lingqiao Gaoshatan, Gaoqiao town, Pudong New Area

Shanghai Gongqing Forest Park

Shanghai Gongqing Forest Park features a vibrant tapestry of colors in early winter and offers miniature train rides through its ginkgo forest.

Admission: Free

Location: No 2000 Jungong Road, Yangpu district

Dongping National Forest Park

In early winter, the maple trees in Dongping National Forest Park turn a deep crimson. The park also features one of China's largest RV campsites, a large barbecue campsite, a unique crape myrtle garden, and facilities for shooting and rock climbing.

Admission: 50 yuan ($6.91) per person

Location: No 2288 Beiyan Highway, Chongming district

Wusong Paotaiwan Wetland Forest Park

Wusong Paotaiwan Wetland Forest Park is affectionately known as the "Jiuzhaigou of Shanghai". Jiuzhaigou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Southwest China's Sichuan province, is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty.

Admission: Free

Location: No 206 Tanghou Road, Baoshan district

Haiwan National Forest Park

In early winter, the dawn redwood forests in Haiwan National Forest Park are interspersed with vibrant red and yellow leaves.

Admission: 55 yuan per person

Location: No 1677, Suitanghe Road, Fengxian district

Sources: WeChat account of Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism at "shanghaitourism", official WeChat accounts of Fengxian District Information Office, Chongming District Information Office, Baoshan District Information Office, and respective parks