Not everyone knows! 4 free perks at Huakai Haishang without any pitfalls

Complete guide to Huakai Haishang Ecological Park｜Four-season flower sea + hidden perks unlocked Hidden in Jinshan, Shanghai, Huakai Haishang Ecological Park is a healing secret surrounded by flowers! Nineteen petal-shaped small islands connect over 60 kinds of flowers, from spring cherry blossoms to autumn maples, from cosmos to wintersweet, offering different beautiful scenes in every season. This comprehensive guide helps you explore it thoroughly~ 🌸 Basic Information: Tickets, hours, and parking fully explained - Opening hours: Daily 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, last entry at 4:30 PM. It’s recommended to reserve 3-4 hours for an in-depth visit to slowly enjoy the healing feeling of the flower sea and nature. - Ticket info: Adult tickets are 29 RMB each, offering great value; children under 6 years old or under 1.3 meters tall, and seniors aged 70 and above with valid ID enter free, making it very cost-effective for family outings. - Parking guide: The park’s parking lot is free for the first hour, 10 RMB for 1-4 hours, with a daily cap of 25 RMB. Worry-free parking for self-driving visitors, just a few minutes’ walk to the entrance. 🚌 Transportation guide: Convenient access by car and public transit - Driving route: From downtown Shanghai, take the S36 highway to the Zhufeng Road exit, about 1.5 hours total. Navigate to “Huakai Haishang Ecological Park” for direct access; the road conditions are smooth along the way. - Public transit: Take Metro Line 1 to Lianhua Road Station, transfer to bus DZ Lelian Line to Tingfeng Road Huakai Haishang Station, then walk to the park; or take Metro Line 9 to Songjiang Station, transfer to Lesong Special Line to Tingfeng Road Huakai Haishang (Xiujing) Station, then a 14-minute walk into the flower sea. 🌷 Core park highlights: Beautiful all year round, scenic at every step - Flower sea area: Composed of 19 petal-shaped small islands, Flower-covered Slope, and Dance of Flowers zones, with over 60 flower species blooming in rotation. In autumn, cosmos and sunflowers cover the land, swaying in the breeze for a super healing sight; spring is dominated by poppies and rapeseed flowers, with vivid colors like an oil painting. - Plum garden area: Plum Creek Fragrant Ridge, Plum Shadow Winding Path, and Plum Palace Plum Viewing are three small gardens housing over 60 plum varieties, including Gongfen, Zhusha, and Lve, each with unique features. The best viewing period is mid-February to late March, with a subtle fragrance perfect for plum seeking and photography. - Autumn scenery area: Maple Forest Path, Maple Leaf Island, and other zones plant over 20 types of autumn-leaf trees, such as Japanese maple, red maple, and ginkgo, turning golden and red from mid-November to late December. Walking here feels like stepping into an autumn fairy tale. - Fragrant garden: A fragrant secret realm made up of Starry Sky Lawn, Four-leaf Clover Flower Sea, and Cherry Blossom Avenue, with blooming seasons from spring to late autumn. Cherry blossoms flutter in spring, the four-leaf clover flower sea is fresh and healing in summer, and every snapshot is a refreshing masterpiece. 📸 Super practical tips: routes, must-visit spots, and interactions - Tour route: Enter from the park entrance and visit the flower sea, plum garden, fragrant garden, and autumn scenery area counterclockwise, about 2 hours on foot; if you prefer less walking, take the sightseeing bus for 20 RMB per person or rent a bike (single bike 15 RMB/hour, tandem 25 RMB/hour) for an effortless and efficient trip. - Must-visit spots: The white buildings in Fragrant Town paired with colorful flower seas are very Instagrammable; the Ginkgo Avenue is golden in autumn with sunlight filtering through leaves creating perfect photo vibes; the wooden boardwalk in the Water Garden crosses the flower sea and stream, like a scene from a painting, a must for photos. - On-site activities: Kayaking is available in designated waters (30 RMB/30 minutes), camping and picnicking on the Starry Sky Lawn (free with your own gear, tents also available for rent); the visitor center offers free commemorative stamps, and on weekends, plant printing activities (10 RMB/person) are open for making natural souvenirs by hand. 🎁 Hidden perks unlocked: free gifts + exclusive discounts 1. Follow the park’s official WeChat account and reply “Huakai Benefits” to receive a free packet of flower seeds (sunflower, cosmos, etc. randomly), to take home and plant your own flower sea. 2. Visitors entering on Wednesdays can get a “Wednesday Special Coupon” at the visitor center, which offers 5 RMB off bike rentals or 20% off cultural and creative products. 3. Post photos of the park’s beautiful scenery on Moments with the caption “Huakai Haishang Ecological Park is so healing,” and if you get 28 likes, redeem a free small potted plant (succulents, pothos, etc.) at the visitor center. Limited quantity, first come first served. 4. Families with children can get a “Parent-child Check-in Task Card” at the entrance. Complete photos at 3 designated check-in points and upload them to the official account to exchange for a children’s toy (building blocks, puzzles, etc.). ✨ Summary: A cost-effective, year-round healing destination Huakai Haishang Ecological Park is a highly cost-effective four-season flower viewing spot in Shanghai, with convenient transportation and affordable tickets. It offers the visual impact of vast flower seas and the refined experience of niche check-in spots, suitable for family outings, couples’ dates, friends’ photo shoots, or solo healing escapes. With hidden perks, you can enjoy flower viewing, interactions, and souvenir gifts at low cost, with no off-season. You can set off anytime to harvest beautiful scenery and surprises all year round~