Qingxi Country Park in Shanghai's Qingpu district is known for its unique wetland scenery.

Admiring the dawn redwood forest in the water park has become a cherished tradition for Shanghai residents in the late autumn and early winter.

Viewed from above, the forest and water combine to form a breathtaking scene. As the season changes, the dawn redwood trees trade their green leaves for deep golden and amber shades, creating a stunning contrast under the sunlight.

With crisscrossing lake shores and islands, the park is home to a variety of aquatic species, serving as a genetic repository for Shanghai's aquatic life.

If you go

Qingxi Country Park

Open: Daily from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, last entry at 4 pm.

Location: No 500 Zilian Road, Jinze town, Qingpu district

Contact: 021-6983-5188

Ticket price: Free of charge

How to get there:

• Take Metro Line 17 to Zhujiajiao Station, then transfer to bus Qingpu No 28.
• Take Metro Line 17 to Oriental Land Station, then transfer to bus Jinze No 7.

Sources: Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism, shqp.gov.cn