Take a trip to the countryside on a summer weekend - Qingxi Country Park

Driving from Jiading Town to Qingxi Country Park is about 60 kilometers to reach the destination! 📍Detailed address: Qingxi Country Park, located on the shore of Dalian Lake in Qingpu District, is the only country park in Shanghai that features wetlands! However, it is about 40 kilometers away from the center of Shanghai. 🕙Opening hours: 8:30-16:30 🚉Transportation strategy: Suitable for driving, cycling, inconvenient for buses 🌟Highlights: The park connects the surrounding wetlands, lakes, forests, fish ponds, farmlands, rivers, residential houses, and lake beaches with Dalian Lake at its core. The 'Water Forest' is located in the ecological conservation area of Qingxi Country Park, covering an area of more than 60 acres, dominated by water-tolerant tree species such as pond cypress. The water and forests are interspersed, with seagulls and egrets gathering, forming a unique landscape in the Shanghai area. ⏳Recommended playtime: Half a day or a full day 📝Tips: Park your car in the parking lot, as private vehicles are not allowed inside the park. You need to spend 30 yuan to buy a shuttle bus ticket to the conservation area to see the Water Forest. If you prefer, you can walk directly into the conservation area, but it's quite far as the park is large. Just the conservation area alone can take two to three hours to explore. 🍽Dining recommendation: There is a village inside the park, where local farmers sell various local agricultural products. The meals at the farmhouses are also quite good.