The Metasequoia Trees Turn Red at Qingxi Countryside Park in Shanghai—A Must-Visit Magical Fairy Tale Forest!

Who would have thought such a secret spot is hidden in the Magic City! You don’t even have to leave Shanghai to experience this fairy-tale-like autumn exclusive scenery~ This is — 🌲 Qingxi Countryside Park · Water Forest 🌲 📍 Address: No. 500 Zilian Road, Jinze Town, Qingpu District, Shanghai ⏰ Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:30 PM) 🎯 Why is this definitely the most special autumn viewing spot in the Magic City? ✅ Shanghai’s only countryside park themed around "wetland ecology" ✅ A "water forest" made up of thousands of Metasequoia/ Bald Cypress trees ✅ Painterly reflections like an oil painting, every photo looks like a masterpiece ✅ People-friendly! Few crowds, beautiful scenery, and super healing for quiet daydreaming ✨ Best Viewing Period: Late November to early December every year! At this time, the Metasequoia trees turn into a stunning gradient palette📸 🍂 Golden yellow ➡️ 🍁 Rust red ➡️ 🔥 Flame orange ➡️ 🌰 Deep brown When sunlight falls, the water reflections are unreal in beauty! 📷 Photo Tips: ✔️ Overcast or rainy days add more atmosphere ✔️ Wear light-colored clothes for better shots ✔️ A telephoto lens can create a compressed perspective ✔️ The light is softest between 8-10 AM 👗 Outfit Suggestions: Ming-style Hanfu or Japanese Mori girl style both match perfectly here! Bring a folding chair and chill by the water for a super relaxing time~ 🚗 Transportation: Self-driving recommended (parking fee 10 RMB/day) or take Metro Line 17 to Dongfang Green Boat Station, then transfer to Jinze Bus Route 7