[2025 Shanghai Attraction] Travel guide for Qushui Garden (updated Dec)

Red waves of Kochia, the secret realm of withered chrysanthemums, and the early fragrance of Osmanthus: a unique guide to the magic city 📅 Itinerary Overview Day 1: Huakai Haishang Ecological Park · Kochia’s “Rebellious Red” Unique highlight: In December, the Kochia grass turns from green to red, forming waves like flames, overturning the usual winter withered yellow impression (in other cities, Kochia withers early, but here it reaches its peak beauty). How to enjoy: Capture the “red mist forest” in the early morning fog, and in the afternoon, wait for the sunset backlight to see the grass clumps turn into furry “Mars surfaces.” Dark tip: Don’t wear red clothes, or you’ll “disappear” in the grass! Day 2: Gongqing Forest Park · The Decadent Aesthetics of the “Post-Chrysanthemum Exhibition Era” Unique highlight: Although the official chrysanthemum exhibition has ended, the withered chrysanthemums remain, with burnt brown petals and desolate trees forming a “dark style” natural installation art (a delight for niche photographers). How to enjoy: Find the “chrysanthemum zombies” in the corners (weird chrysanthemum shapes left after the exhibition), and pair them with the park’s abandoned railway tracks to shoot apocalyptic scenes. Fun fact: The park’s dawn redwood forest turns rusty red in December, pretending to be the Canadian Rockies. Day 3: Qushui Garden, Qingpu · Time Travel to Tang and Song Dynasties with the “Early Silver Osmanthus Strike” Unique highlight: Smelling Osmanthus in December? Qingpu’s early silver Osmanthus often blooms again due to a warm winter, playing “seasonal confusion” among the ancient garden pavilions. How to enjoy: Bring a pot of warm yellow wine and sit under the Osmanthus tree to experience the strange feeling of “drinking autumn fragrance in winter”; find the 400-year-old ancient ginkgo in the garden, with golden leaves and silver Osmanthus in the same frame. Mystical tip: Locals say making a wish to a specific Osmanthus tree increases your chance of finding love by 50% next year (believe it or not). 🍜 Unique Food Easter Eggs Kochia coffee: Near Huakai Haishang, there’s a café that makes a special brew with Kochia seeds (tastes like pepper latte, order with caution). Chrysanthemum dark cuisine: Restaurants around Gongqing Forest Park still serve “chrysanthemum hotpot,” but the broth might be last week’s exhibition chrysanthemums (just kidding). 🚗 Quirky Transportation Tips Rent an electric scooter to Huakai Haishang and mimic flying through the red grass sea like in Harry Potter; Take the Shanghai-Qingpu Express Line from Qushui Garden back to the city and experience “Osmanthus motion sickness” (open the window and let the cold wind bring the fragrance). 💡 Why is this route so “unique”? Others chase snow, you chase an Osmanthus tree that defies the season; Others shoot Christmas trees, you shoot withered chrysanthemums and Kochia’s “plant siege”; December in Shanghai overturns your winter imagination with three kinds of plants. (Disclaimer: Some descriptions are overly romanticized; actual experience may include cold wind, few people, and puzzled looks from security guards)

Suzhou gardens are indeed beautiful, but for those who can't leave the magic city, it's all wishful thinking. If you can't leave the magic city, then you can come to Qu Shui Garden. As one of the five major classical gardens in Shanghai, Qu Shui Garden is really surprising! ●Qu Shui Garden was originally built during the Qianlong period, with pavilions, terraces, and waterside pavilions in the garden, and artificial mountains interspersed, winding and very interesting. Qu Shui Garden changes with every step, showing great things in small details, with a secluded courtyard, truly having a unique flavor. ●Stepping into the garden is like entering a paradise, with skyscrapers and bustling traffic outside, and as soon as you enter the garden, it feels like traveling back to ancient times, immediately calming the mind. A large pond of lotus flowers blooms competitively in the garden, with pavilions and waterside pavilions beside the lotus pond, making it very comfortable! ●Approaching the lotus pond, you can find a path leading to the artificial mountain. Walking along the path, you can climb the mountain, and there is a small pavilion on top of the mountain. From the pavilion, you can see a pond full of lotus flowers at a glance. ●On both sides of the central courtyard are two rivers, each with a different artistic conception. The river on the left also has an artificial mountain stone path that can be climbed to the top, with an ancient-style room at the top, exhibiting some cultural relics. ●The river on the right is cooler, with a long and winding corridor, full of the pleasure of viewing the scenery through the railings. At the end of the corridor is a small garden with bonsai, giving a sense of wilderness. 📍Address: No. 612, Gongyuan Road, Qingpu District, Shanghai 🎫Ticket: Free ⏰Opening Hours: 6:00—17:00 🚌Transport: Take Line 17 to Caoying Road, transfer to Qingpu 9 Road to Gongyuan Road Chengzhong North Road ❣️Tips: ▼Dogs are not allowed ▼There is also a City God Temple nearby, which is also worth a visit.

🍂Qingpu Qushui Garden Autumn Viewing Guide｜Free Ancient Garden Filled with Jiangnan Autumn Charm 🏯【Cultural Heritage】Built during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, one of Shanghai's five classical gardens, century-old buildings constructed by the water, with flying eaves and upturned corners of Ninghe Hall and Huashen Hall, embodying the elegant charm of the ancient water town, quiet and less crowded, perfect for slow appreciation. 🍁【Autumn Must-See】300-year-old ancient ginkgo trees with golden paths, red maples complementing the ancient buildings like a painting, 150 varieties of exquisite autumn chrysanthemums blooming, mingling osmanthus fragrance with chrysanthemum charm, waterside scenery naturally ink-wash style, every snapshot a classical masterpiece. 🚗【Transportation & Parking】Take Metro Line 17 to Qingpu New Town Station and transfer to a bus for direct access; self-driving navigation to Haoshengyuan Parking Lot, just a 200-meter walk to the garden, convenient and easy parking. 🍜【Nearby Dining】Adjacent to Qiaozhiwan Mall, where you can try local Shanghai cuisine, pan-fried soup dumplings, or check out specialty soy milk desserts, a perfect way to satisfy your hunger after strolling the garden. 💡【Tips】Free admission, best visited in the warm afternoon sun, great for families to collect ginkgo leaves for crafts, immersing in the poetic autumn atmosphere of the ancient garden.

🍂 Qingpu Qushui Garden Autumn Viewing Guide｜A century-old garden filled with the autumn charm of Jiangnan 🌿【Garden Heritage】A Jiangnan classical garden built during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, once an auxiliary garden of the City God Temple. Pavilions and towers are built by the water, blending century-old architecture with autumn scenery. Every step reveals poetic cultural beauty, quiet and less crowded, perfect for a slow appreciation. 🍁【Must-See in Autumn】 - Ancient Trees and Autumn Scenery: Ancient camphor and ginkgo trees turn yellow and green, fallen leaves cover the paths creating a full autumn atmosphere. The branches of ancient trees by the water reflect in the pond, naturally evoking an ink painting feel. - Elegant Flower Borders: The fragrance of sweet osmanthus fills the air, autumn chrysanthemums bloom in succession, complementing the carved corridor pillars, fresh and photogenic. - Historic Buildings Check-in: The flying eaves and upturned corners of Ninghe Hall and Huashen Hall, combined with autumn sunlight, make every casual photo a beautiful ancient-style portrait. 💡【Practical Tips】 - Free admission, recommended to enter in the afternoon when warm sunlight filters through the leaves for better photos. - The garden is quiet and serene, suitable for slow family strolls. You can bring a simple picnic mat to rest and enjoy the autumn. - Nearby, you can try Qingpu’s special snacks to complete a perfect autumn experience.

Recently, the maple leaves have turned red, and the autumn atmosphere is strong. Qushui Garden is a historic garden with origins tracing back to the 10th year of the Qianlong reign. At that time, it was called Ling Garden and existed as an auxiliary garden of the City God Temple. Legend has it that during its construction, the garden owner collected one wen (a small coin) from every resident in the city, which is why Qushui Garden is also known as the "One Wen Garden." It is located on Gongyuan Road in Qingpu District, Shanghai. Originally built in the 10th year of the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty, it has a history of over 270 years and is ranked alongside Yuyuan Garden, Guyi Garden, Qiuxiapu, and Zuibaichi as one of Shanghai's five major classical gardens. It is more suitable for self-driving. For subway transfers, it is recommended to take Line 17 to Qingpu Xincheng Station and then take a taxi.

Qushui Garden in Qingpu, along with Jiading Qiuxia Garden, Songjiang Zuibaichi, Huangpu Yuyuan, and Nanxiang Guyi Garden, is known as one of Shanghai's five major classical gardens. The 2025 Chrysanthemum Exhibition at Shanghai Qushui Garden will open on November 1st and is planned to close on November 16th. The garden features many varieties of chrysanthemums and various shapes, making it a great spot for photos and check-ins. - 📍Address: No. 612, Gongyuan Road, Qingpu District, Shanghai 💰Admission: Free ⏰Opening Hours: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM ⏰Recommended Duration: 2-3 hours 🅿️Parking: Underground parking at Shanghai Qiaozhiwan Shopping Center - 💡Tips ✅The garden has many ancient and famous trees, with camphor and ginkgo trees over a hundred years old everywhere, and the beech trees have turned red. The autumn scenery is very beautiful. ✅The garden is not large, and there are not many visitors, so you can take your time strolling. ✅Next to it is the City God Temple, which you can visit together.

🌸 Morning Light in the Garden: First Impressions of the Nine-Bend Corridor** Take Metro Line 17 to Qingpu Xincheng Station early in the morning, then walk 10 minutes to reach the south gate of Qushui Garden. Tickets are 5 RMB per person (free for children under 1.3 meters). Pushing open the weathered wooden door, the child is immediately drawn to the Nine-Bend Corridor—vines entwine the corridor pillars, sunlight filters through carved window lattices casting dappled light. He jumps and counts the shadows on the ground: "Dad, does this look like the maze in Journey to the West?" 🎨 Parent-Child Interaction: A Natural Classroom in the Ancient Garden ❶ Ancient Tree Tracking Challenge Follow the garden signs to start the "Ancient Tree Exploration" mission: White Bark Pine (in the Huashen Hall courtyard): Teach children to touch the grooves of the century-old bark and observe the spiral structure of pine cones; Ginkgo Tree (south side of Qinglai Mountain House): Male and female trees grow side by side, golden in autumn, and in spring their green leaves form a natural collage; Podocarpus (next to Ninghe Hall): 200 years old, branches spread like an umbrella, perfect for the "Tree Shadow Rubbing" game. ❷ AR Poetry Treasure Hunt Scan the QR code on the stone stele to trigger AR animation—the ancient poem "Qushui Garden Travel Record" transforms into fluttering butterflies. The child follows virtual clues to find hidden check-in spots, collecting 3 digital badges to exchange for a hand-drawn map. ❸ Ninghe Hall Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience Saturday morning parent-child workshops offer experiences in Qingpu paper cutting and bamboo weaving. Children cut snake-shaped window flowers from red paper (2025 is the Year of the Snake theme). The master craftsman praises, "The little one’s hands are skillful; the spirit of our garden lives on!" 🌳 Nature Exploration: An Ecological Wonderland with Changing Views Lotus Pond Birdwatching: Rent binoculars (20 RMB/hour) to observe the agile white egrets fishing in the pond. Early summer reveals the "little lotus just showing its pointed tip"; Jiufeng Viewing Pavilion Climb: Climb to the fourth floor for a panoramic view of the garden. The daughter points at the winding waterway in amazement: "So Qushui Garden is like a coiled snake!" (matching the Year of the Snake theme); Wisteria Flower Corridor Sketching: In April, purple clusters hang like waterfalls. Free drawing paper and colored pencils are provided by the stone table. The child's doodle of a "vine monster" amuses passersby. 🍜 Food Recharge: Playful Flavors Inside and Outside the Garden Garden Tea House: Osmanthus lotus root starch soup (15 RMB), sweet but not greasy, served with snake-shaped glutinous rice cake. The daughter bites out an "S"-shaped tooth mark; West Gate Snack Street: Must-try "Smiling Spicy One-Strand Spicy Stick" (mildly spicy version), paired with Qingpu malt sugar paintings, where the chef draws the zodiac snake live; Wanda Plaza (2 km from the garden): Parent-child set meal includes mini soup dumplings and dinosaur egg pudding. Children's tableware comes with garden-themed puzzles. 📝 Practical Tips: Stress-Free Parent-Child Guide* ✅ Transportation: Drive and park at Gongyuan Road parking lot (6 RMB/hour), or take Metro Line 17 to Qingpu Xincheng Station then transfer to Qing’an Line bus; ✅ Gear: Bring mosquito repellent patches, children’s Hanfu (many ancient-style photo spots in the garden), strollers can be stored free at the entrance; ✅ Timing: Recommended visit from 9:00 to 11:00 to avoid afternoon crowds. The lotus pond reflections are most beautiful at dusk; ✅ Combo Recommendation: Visit Qingpu Museum (free) in the afternoon, where children can join the "Archaeology Blind Box" digging experience. 🎋 Conclusion: Cultural Sprouts in the Garden When the child picks up fallen leaves under the ginkgo tree and suddenly asks, "Why did ancient people make gardens so winding?" I point to the "Qushui Liushang" plaque on the corridor pillar and tell the story of the Orchid Pavilion Gathering. He half-understands but draws the nine-bend river and a grinning koi on the back of the hand-drawn map. The charm of Qushui Garden may lie here—in this small world, classical aesthetics and childlike curiosity quietly collide, and the seeds of culture take root beneath these blue tiles and white walls. 📍 Address: 612 Gongyuan Road, Qingpu District 🕒 Open: 6:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:30)

🔥 "Free Plum Blossom Viewing Secret Spot in Magic City! This Jiangnan garden has brought Suzhou to Shanghai!" Between white walls and black tiles, a subtle fragrance drifts; Qingpu actually hides a "Plum Blossom Maze" from the Qianlong era! --- 【Qushui Garden Plum Blossom Blast】 📍 No. 612 Gongyuan Road, Qingpu District 🎫 Free Admission｜⏰ 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM 🚇 Metro Line 17 Qingpu Xincheng Station → Transfer to Qingpu Route 17 to Chengzhong East Road Baoqing Street 🚗 Drive and park at Chenghuangmiao Parking Lot｜First hour 10 yuan, then 3 yuan/half hour --- 📸 Iconic Spots for Ancient Style Photography **❶ Yimen Frame View** Shoot in the morning mist! Black-tiled flying eaves frame the scene, white plum blossoms cascade like snow, doorways cut light and shadow, straight out of a "Dream of the Red Chamber" still. **❷ Jiufeng Overlook Pavilion** Shoot from above! Red plum blossoms and Taihu stones scattered about, use a telephoto lens to compress space, creating a deep "plum forest mountain range" effect. **❸ Jingxinlu Window Front** Window lattice as a natural frame! Backlit shooting of plum blossom silhouettes, window paper translucent like silk, instantly turning into an ink wash painting. **❹ Yushulou Flying Eaves** Shoot upward at the intersection of plum branches and upturned eaves, drone perspective even better, capturing the poetic "Plum Tips Challenging the Moon." **❺ Yongzhenzhai Curved Corridor** Stroll in Hanfu! Corridor pillars guide the eye in depth, plum petals fall on bluestone slabs, burst mode captures the "Falling Flowers Treading Snow."

No need to envy the plum blossoms in Suzhou gardens, Shanghai people have their own garden! This is Qushui Garden, one of Shanghai's five major gardens, surprisingly beautiful! 🌿 History of Qushui Garden: ✅ Originally built in the 10th year of Emperor Qianlong's reign in the Qing Dynasty, it was initially the spiritual garden of the neighboring City God Temple, later becoming a private garden with a history of over 200 years. ⭐️ Design of Qushui Garden: ✅ The exquisite design is surprisingly impressive. Although small and delicate, once inside, you feel a world within. ✅ The garden is divided into four areas: the West Garden focuses on architecture, giving a deep courtyard feeling; the Central Garden is known for its landscape, with rockeries and ponds complementing each other; the East Garden is famous for its wild charm, featuring plum, peony gardens, and bamboo groves; the Calligraphy and Art Courtyard is praised for its elegance, with many stone inscriptions. 🌸 Plum Viewing Guide: 💠 On the right side after entering, there is a white plum tree in full, dreamy bloom. 💠 Further inside, there is a wax plum tree that can be photographed with the eaves. 💠 Deeper inside is a large plum garden where the plum blossoms compete to bloom, each tree very beautiful! You can take photos with rockeries, moon gates, and more. 💠 At the east side of Qushui Garden, near the entrance of Tinglu Pavilion, there are two wax plum trees, perfect for capturing an antique atmosphere. 💠 At the entrance of Yueyang Pavilion, there is a red plum tree that can be photographed with the flower window. 💠 Next to Lvbo Corridor, there is a red plum tree that can be photographed with the white wall. 🌈 Tips: ✔️ The plum blossoms are currently at their peak. ✔️ No dogs allowed. ✔️ After 5 PM, night tours are available; indoor areas are closed, but the rockeries and ponds feature light shows and lanterns. 🗒️ Qushui Garden 📍 No. 612 Gongyuan Road, Qingpu District, Shanghai 💰 Free 🕒 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM 🌸 Recommended visit time: 1-2 hours 🚗 Take Line 17 to Caoying Road, transfer to Qingpu Route 9, get off at Gongyuan Road Chengzhong North Road stop

The red and wintersweet plum blossoms are in full bloom at Qu Shui Garden.🌸 No need to travel to Suzhou's gardens to admire plum blossoms, Shanghai has its own classical gardens! Qu Shui Garden, one of Shanghai's five major gardens, is unexpectedly beautiful! Qu Shui Garden was built in the tenth year of Emperor Qianlong's reign in the Qing Dynasty, over two hundred years ago. 🌈🌈Qu Shui Garden Design: Though small and exquisite, Qu Shui Garden is full of hidden wonders. The garden is divided into four areas, with buildings primarily featuring grey tiles, white walls, and grey bricks, showcasing the elegance and simplicity of Jiangnan gardens. ✅West Garden: Mainly composed of buildings, with deep courtyards and an ancient charm. ✅Central Garden: Known for its landscape, with rockeries and ponds complementing each other, creating a typical Jiangnan water town ambiance. ✅East Garden: Featuring a plum garden, peony garden, and bamboo forest, it's an ideal spot for flower viewing. ✅Calligraphy and Painting Garden: Famous for its elegance and numerous inscriptions, it's a haven for calligraphy enthusiasts. 🌸Plum Blossom Viewing Guide: ❗️❗️Plum blossoms are currently in full bloom. 1️⃣A white plum tree near the entrance on the right blooms like a dreamy cloud of snow. 2️⃣A wintersweet plum tree deeper in the garden creates a unique charm when photographed with the eaves. 3️⃣The plum blossoms in the plum garden are in full bloom, offering stunning photo opportunities with rockeries and arched doorways.📷 4️⃣Two wintersweet plum trees at the entrance of Tinglu Pavilion provide an antique setting, perfect for portraits. 5️⃣A red plum tree at the entrance of Yueyang Pavilion, paired with the patterned windows, creates a picturesque scene.📷 6️⃣A red plum tree next to Lvbolang Corridor contrasts beautifully with the white wall, embodying Chinese aesthetics.💓 📍Qu Shui Garden 🎫：Free🆓 🌈：612 Gongyuan Road, Qingpu District, Shanghai 🚇：Take Metro Line 17 to Caoying Road, transfer to Qingpu Bus No. 9, and get off at Gongyuan Road and Chengzhong North Road.

👍 Qu Shui Yuan Garden in Qingpu is perfect, except for the distance. 🌸 The plum blossoms are blooming recently. If it weren't for the distance, it would be crowded with a billion people... ➡️ Qu Shui Yuan Garden, built in the Qing Dynasty, is one of the five classical gardens in Shanghai. Its pavilions, terraces, and towers exude Chinese aesthetics, which are further enhanced by the plum blossoms. 📍Plum Blossom Locations: 🌸 There is a white plum tree just inside the entrance on the right-hand side, already in full bloom. 🌸 The small courtyard on the right-hand side is the main area for plum blossoms, 70-80% in bloom, totally awesome. 🌸 Further inside, the plum blossoms are not in clusters but scattered, complementing the window views, white walls, and black tiles, creating the unique beauty of a Chinese garden. 🌺 In addition to plum blossoms, there are also wintersweet and camellia flowers in their final bloom, which are also a pleasant surprise. ✏️ Practical Information: 🚇 Transportation: Subway Line 17 to Qingpu Xincheng Station, then transfer to a bus or cycle about 2 km. 💯 Free 🍜 Surroundings: Next to Qingpu City God Temple, surrounded by a mature commercial street with plenty of food and drink options. 💡 Tips: The outer area of the park is currently under renovation, and some scaffolding may affect photo composition. 📆 Photographed on: Feb 23, 2025 🌸 Bloom status: 60-70% in bloom Qu Shui Yuan Garden

Drive for an hour to escape the city and arrive at this tranquil garden hidden in the bustling city—Qu Shui Garden. Spring in the south is always rainy, and the humid air is filled with a faint floral fragrance, as if every breath can make you feel the gentleness of Jiangnan. I originally planned to shoot a weekend vlog, but was "disturbed" by the rain from time to time, and unexpectedly took this set of photos in various pavilions 📸. The aesthetics left by our ancestors are really amazing, and every frame looks like a beautiful scene from an ancient painting. 📌 There are also two little squirrels in the garden that occasionally shuttle between the branches. If you are lucky enough to see them, remember to take a photo, but don't disturb them!

Qu Shui Garden in Qingpu is beautiful in all four seasons, but in winter, it looks like a traditional Chinese ink painting, with a deep beauty in its tranquility. The rockery, pond, pavilions, and ancient trees all exude a sense of peace in the winter sun. The pale yellow branches of the bamboo are warm and hazy in the sunlight. The ancient buildings with their blue bricks and white walls are dignified and profound in the winter light. In early winter, Qu Shui Garden is neither as bleak and cold as the north, nor as warm as the south, but has a unique Jiangnan charm. It is both tranquil and vibrant, both imaginative and present.

The weather is clear and cool in autumn🍂The annual chrysanthemum exhibition🌼 is a must for visiting the gardens to appreciate chrysanthemums. If you miss it, you will have to wait another year. On weekends, there are not many people in the garden, so it is fun to visit and take pictures👏🏼 Qushui Garden is one of the five major classical gardens in Shanghai. After 270 years of ups and downs, it is still small, exquisite and quaint. 🏗️The buildings in the garden are made of blue tiles, white walls and blue bricks. The stream in the garden runs through it, winding all over the garden. Wherever the water reaches, there are pavilions and pavilions. Each place has the charm and elegance of Jiangnan gardens. The Qushui Garden Chrysanthemum Exhibition has more than 100 varieties and nearly 10,000 pots of chrysanthemums. Each chrysanthemum 🌼 is equipped with a small variety sign. It is really an autumn visual feast, perfect for autumn chrysanthemum appreciation 🌼 taking photos 📷 walking with kids 🧒 leisure... 🌈Garden highlights: ✅Lotus Pond The core landscape of Qushui Garden, with a large rockery behind the pool⛰️facing classical buildings such as Ninghe Hall and Huashen Hall, the pool water is clear and the classical buildings are reflected in it. It is an excellent place to shoot the waterscape of Jiangnan gardens... ✅Jingxinlu The view from the window in the corridor is amazing. Sitting on the stone bench under the green canopy in the front yard, enjoying the beautiful scenery of the lake is relaxing and comfortable. ✅Xiaofeilai You can climb up the rockery in the park to overlook the scenery of the entire park. The "Jiufeng Yilan Pavilion" on the top of the mountain is a good place to climb and look far. 🏡: Qushui Garden ⏰：06:00-21:00 Admission ends at 20:30 🚦: No. 612, Gongyuan Road, Qingpu District, Shanghai 🎫:🆓Free 🚇: Take Metro Line 17 to Qingpu New Town Station, transfer to Qingpu Bus Line 6 or 17 or take a taxi🚕 🅿️: If you drive, there is a parking lot next to Chenghuang Temple.

Transportation: Subway Line 17, Qingpu New Town Station Exit 3, bike or walk 3.4 km. Route: Jiejinggang Road—Turn left on Pucang Road—Turn right on Gongyuan Road, on the right after crossing Qingpu Bridge. Buses at the park entrance: Qingpu 9/29. Tips: Qu Shui Garden is free to enter without reservation, which is unique among the five gardens in Shanghai. There are two snack bars on Pucang Road that are worth a visit, one is a pumpkin twist shop, and the other is a pie shop. The pumpkin twist is made of pumpkin and flour, with no additives. The sweetness is the natural sweetness of the pumpkin, very soft, but a bit oily, after all, it is fried food. The spicy kelp, Northeast sauerkraut, and chive dumplings in the pie shop are all very distinctive and delicious. The City God Temple next to Qu Shui Garden is also worth a visit, and I will write about it in the next article. Qu Shui Garden, one of the five gardens in Shanghai, was built in the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. It is located on the side of Dayingpu, the moat of Qingpu. It is named after Wang Xizhi's "Qu Shui Liu Shang" and renamed Qu Shui Garden (originally named Yiwenyuan). The feature of Qu Shui Garden is "elegance". Perhaps it was raining when I went there. The small rain in the south of the Yangtze River was as thin as cow hair and endless. October is the time when osmanthus is fragrant. The osmanthus in the garden protrudes from the courtyard wall. The green bricks and white walls are golden and beautiful. The fragrance and ancient charm are a bit silly. The Taihu stone under the osmanthus tree and the flower-shaped pool are full of falling osmanthus. The rain floats over and falls a bit of pity. The lotus in the lotus pond has disappeared, and the lotus leaves are gradually falling, but it does not affect the elegance of the pavilion by the pond. The mountain stone path winds up, and the pavilions and pavilions are looming under the cover of trees, like a gentleman standing elegantly in the deep forest and chanting poems. The whole garden is a thin triangle. Along the way, there are mountains and rivers, pavilions and pavilions, and I can't help but sigh "deep courtyards and heavy waters, how deep is the deep courtyard...". It's good when it's sunny, and it's strange when it rains. Bluestone slab, whose garden. It's time for the osmanthus fragrance in the south of the Yangtze River, and year after year in Qu Shui Garden.

I was in a hurry for three days in Shanghai and didn't have time to write notes. But I took the time to visit Qu Shui Garden. This is one of the five major gardens in Shanghai, a Chinese garden. The garden is shaded by green trees, and the scenery changes with every step, There are quiet pavilions in the flowing water, Under the flying eaves and pink walls, flowers bloom all year round. Although the expected chrysanthemum exhibition was not held, Part of the garden is still under construction and maintenance, But we are in the fragrance of osmanthus, Leisurely, walk, stop, look, There are old people playing cards and chess in the pavilion, There is also a worker in uniform, resting under the osmanthus, because Life is not easy, the empty lens swept across her face is also respect... Because it is not the weekend, there are not many people in the garden, I didn't meet many girls who like to wear Hanfu and cheongsam, The very deep view corridor, The clear spring corridor with calligraphy, I met a treasure mother who was walking and teaching her baby to recite poems... With ups and downs, there are boards and eyes, Add a bit of morning sun to the ancient garden~

Exploring Qingpu, Shanghai: Qu Shui Garden—A Model of Exquisite Jiangnan Gardens Stepping into Qu Shui Garden in Qingpu District feels like traveling back to the Jiangnan water towns of the Qianlong era. This small and exquisite classical garden, with its unique charm and long history, has become one of the five major classical gardens in Shanghai, alongside Huangpu Yu Garden, Nanxiang Guyi Garden, Jiading Qiuxia Garden, and Songjiang Zuibai Pond. Basic Information Address: No. 612, Gongyuan Road, Qingpu District, Shanghai. It is conveniently located for visits. Tickets: Completely free, allowing every visitor to easily step into this historical corridor. Transportation: For self-driving visitors, you can park your vehicle at the nearby Qingpu City God Temple parking lot, which is convenient and easy. For public transportation, you can reach the garden directly by combining the metro and bus, with a bus stop right at the park entrance, making travel worry-free. History and Features of Qu Shui Garden Qu Shui Garden was built in the tenth year of Qianlong (1745 AD), with a history of over 270 years. It was originally an affiliated garden of the Qingpu City God Temple and was named "One Wen Garden" because one wen (a small amount of money) was collected from each resident of the city during its construction. In the third year of Jiaqing (1798 AD), it was renamed Qu Shui Garden because of its proximity to Dayingpu and its scenery reminiscent of Wang Xizhi's elegant gathering of "Qu Shui Liu Shang" (floating wine cups along winding water), carrying profound meaning. Scenery within the Garden Every corner of Qu Shui Garden exudes the delicacy and charm of Jiangnan gardens: Mi Bai Stone: The three most praised Taihu stones in the garden are inspired by the Northern Song calligrapher Mi Fu's story of bowing to a strange stone, symbolizing the blessings of Fu, Lu, and Shou (happiness, prosperity, and longevity). Xiao Feilai: The large rockery in the garden, named "Xiao Feilai," not only allows visitors to climb but also offers a great place to enjoy the view from the "Nine Peaks Viewing Pavilion" at the top. It is said that in the past, one could see nine peaks from here, with a broad view. Fogu Pavilion: As the finishing touch of the garden, this triangular pavilion has a unique design, rare and precious. It is located right at the center of the triangular layout of Qu Shui Garden, as if it is the guardian of the garden, adding a touch of mystery and solemnity. Ancient Trees and Famous Plants: The garden is filled with towering ancient trees, including three hundred-year-old green maples on the Xiao Feilai rockery, a 200-year-old zelkova tree on the north bank of the Lotus Pond, and two of the oldest and largest white pines in Shanghai in the courtyard of the "Flower God Hall." These all highlight the garden's long history and natural beauty. Additionally, there are two ancient ginkgo trees that turn golden in autumn, making them the perfect choice for autumn viewing. Qu Shui Garden is renowned for its small size, exquisite layout, and rich scenery. It is an ideal place for visitors to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and savor the charm of Jiangnan. Here, you can slow down, enjoy the scenery step by step, and immerse yourself in the poetic and picturesque classical garden.

Qushui Garden, built in the tenth year of Qianlong, was originally named 'Yiwen Garden' and later renamed 'Qushui Garden', inspired by the phrase 'Qushui Liushang' from Wang Xizhi's 'Preface to the Orchid Pavilion'. Qushui Garden is divided into East Garden, Middle Garden, West Garden, and Calligraphy Garden, each with its own characteristics. Next to it is the Qingpu City God Temple, and the surrounding area is quite lively. Personally, I think it is the least crowded and quietest among the five major gardens. - Tips: Address: No. 612, Gongyuan Road, Qingpu District Transportation: Line 17 to Qingpu New Town Station, then transfer to a bus Tickets: Free -

Shanghai Qu Shui Garden, this park must be said to have an environment that is truly exquisite, elegant, and quaint. The ginkgo trees reach to the sky, the maple leaves gradually turn red, and the autumn atmosphere is thick. Going on an autumn date here, strolling around, and taking pictures is a super romantic thing to do. 🌸☘️🍂🌿🍁

Located on the banks of the Qingpu City River at No. 612 Gongyuan Road, there is an elegant park: Qingpu Qu Shui Garden. The entire garden is bordered by the city's protective river (Qingpu City River) to the east and the Qingpu City God Temple (with a small parking lot) to the west. It is as famous as Shanghai's Yu Garden, Nanxiang Guyi Garden, Jiading Qiuxia Garden, and Songjiang Zuibai Pond, and is one of the five major classical gardens in Shanghai. Qu Shui Garden was originally an affiliated garden of the Qingpu City God Temple, which was built in the first year of the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty, with a history of over 400 years. Starting from the tenth year of the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty (1745 AD), the temple garden began to take shape, and Qu Shui Garden was constructed alongside it. In the forty-ninth year of Qianlong, Qu Shui Garden began to take on the scale of a garden and was named 'Ling Yuan'. In the third year of the Jiaqing era, it was renamed Qu Shui Garden. It was destroyed by artillery fire during the Xianfeng era, and during the Guangxu era, it took 20 years to successively restore the temple and garden, adding the Fangsheng Pond and Huashen Hall. In 1927, a rockery was added, and on the mountain, the Jiufeng Yilan Pavilion was built, from which one could climb high and gaze far at the nine peaks of Song County. The entire Qu Shui Garden wins with its water scenery, centered around the lotus pond, with the pond water connected to the city river. The halls are close to the water, and the pavilions lean against the pond, with mountains framing the water of the two ponds, making a stroll around the pond a necessity. The garden is entwined with wisteria, with pines and scholar trees swaying, camellias in various poses, and ginkgo trees reaching to the sky. At the entrance of the garden, there are pine and plum rockery bonsai, which are simple and elegant. The garden's architecture consists of green tiles, white walls, and green bricks, with lush trees and branches, abundant flowers and fruits, and is known for its 'spring cherries competing in beauty, summer lotus emerging from the water, autumn osmanthus fragrant, and winter plum blossoms dazzling'. I am originally from Qingpu, and I had an uncle who once worked in Qu Shui Garden. I remember visiting the chrysanthemum exhibition in Qu Shui Garden as a child. Recently, on a deep autumn day, I drove past Qingpu and specifically went to Qu Shui Garden to take some photos. The red maples in deep autumn were particularly gorgeous, and the ginkgo leaves were a full golden yellow. Qu Shui Garden is a garden with unique architectural value of Jiangnan gardens. The main attractions in the garden include: Yimen, Huashen Hall, Ninghe Hall, Lotus Pond, Fangsheng Pond, Jiyun Pavilion, Youjue Hall, Deyue Pavilion, Lvbo Corridor, Shigu Wen Shu Art Garden, and Qinglai Mountain House, etc. In short, every stone and water, every pavilion and pavilion in the garden is interesting, making it a great place for citizens and tourists to relax and play.

Spring is infinitely delightful, and the weeping crabapple trees in Qingpu Qu Shui Garden are in their prime, with swathes of them blooming beautifully, making it hard for visitors to leave. There are more than ten crabapple trees in Qu Shui Garden, currently in full bloom, mainly located in the southeastern side of the garden. The weeping crabapple flowers are in full splendor, with white petals tinged with pink hanging from the branches. The slightly drooping stamens of the crabapple flowers are tender and dewy. Upon closer inspection, some are in full bloom, while others are just beginning to bud. They sway gently in the breeze, their rouge-like spots endearing, and the ancient pavilions and buildings are nestled among the flowers, adding an elegant charm. Currently, the crabapple flowers are at their best viewing period, which will last until the end of April. The flowers are half-open and intoxicatingly delicate. Don't wait any longer, grab your camera, and invite a few good friends for a pink romantic date!

Qu Shui Garden in Shanghai's Qingpu is a historical garden with over 270 years of history, ranking alongside Jiading's Qiu Xia Pu, Nanxiang's Gu Yi Garden, Huangpu's Yu Garden, and Songjiang's Zui Bai Chi as one of the top five classical gardens in Shanghai. Qu Shui Garden was established in 1745, originally as an adjunct to the City God Temple. It was expanded continuously during the Qing Dynasty's Qianlong era, and by the end of the Qing Dynasty, the garden featured 24 scenic spots including Ying Xian Pavilion, Ying Xi Pavilion, Jing Xin Lodge, Tian Guang Yun Ying, Huang Dui Fei Lai, Xiao Hao Liang, Po Xian Pavilion, Er Qiao, Zhuo Jin Ji, Qiu Long Cave, Yu Yu Pavilion, Mi Bai Pavilion, Huan Bi Lou, Hua Shen Ci, Bing Hu, Qing Xu Jing Tai, Xi Yu Bridge, Zhou Ju Fei Shui, Xi Yang Hong Ban Lou, De Yue Xuan, You Jue Tang, Qing Cui Shan Fang, Bai Yun Wu, and Ning He Tang. After suffering from wars, it has been continuously rebuilt and restored. The garden comprises four distinct scenic areas: the West Garden is known for its architecture, the Central Garden for its landscape, the East Garden for its wild charm, and the Book and Art Garden for its ancient elegance. Each scenic area is designed around a lake, creating a natural and interesting layout with ingenuity. It is a small yet beautiful and exquisite example of ancient garden architecture, making it a great destination for weekend self-driving tours. After visiting Qu Shui Garden, one can take a stroll in Jinze Ancient Town, enjoy a farmhouse meal, and take a look at the Yi Hao Zen Temple, which was established during the Song Dynasty, as well as the over 700-year-old ginkgo tree at the temple gate. Address: No. 612, Gongyuan Road, Qingpu District, Shanghai Ticket: 5 yuan

The Qu Shui Garden was established during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty and is a Jiangnan ancient garden with a history of more than two hundred and sixty years. It is known as one of Shanghai's five great classical gardens, alongside Yu Garden, Guyi Garden, Qiuxia Garden, and Zui Bai Pond. It is famous for its water features, with meandering streams connecting lotus ponds and changing shorelines, pavilions near the water, and kiosks by the pond; a mountain bridges two ponds, and visitors must walk around the ponds. Entering Qingpu city from the old East Gate, walking up to the city river bridge, before entering Qu Shui Garden, you first see the Green Wave Corridor. The Green Wave Corridor is built along the river, winding and simple, undulating and elegant, providing shelter from wind and rain, blocking the scorching sun, leading to a secluded path, and gradually entering a beautiful realm. Once inside the garden, it opens up with a lotus pond in front, a water lily pond behind, and a rockery in the middle. Truly, it is a Jiangnan classical garden with unique features, evoking longing and free-flowing thoughts. The nine-bend corridor bridge in the pond surrounds the pavilions and towers. Poems and couplets are carved on the walls, and old inscriptions are found between the columns. Outside the corridor, the water shimmers, and the setting sun reflects on the upper floors. It can truly be praised as: Qu Shui with spiritual charm, a garden full of fragrance. Historical records show that in the 44th year of Kangxi's reign (1705), during Kangxi's fifth southern inspection tour, he arrived at Songjiang Prefecture on March 25th, reviewed the stationed troops in Songjiang in front of the temporary palace on March 27th, and on March 28th, he personally inscribed 'Saintly Traces' and wrote a couplet 'The grace spreads throughout the land, nurturing all under heaven; the legacy reaches the Wu gathering, tasting prosperity for a thousand autumns.' He ordered the educational commissioner of Jiangnan, Zhang Ting Shu, to select skilled craftsmen to carve and hang it at the Kong residence to the north of Qingpu, Songjiang. In the construction of Qingpu Qu Shui Garden from ancient times to the present, there have been built three halls, one tower, two pavilions, one cottage, one studio, two verandas, one room, one pavilion, one boat, fifteen kiosks, thirteen bridges, and five corridors. If ancient garden architecture is a three-dimensional painting, then ancient trees are silent poems. For example, the oldest existing plum tree in China is the 'Jin Mei' from Huangmei County in Hubei, which is over 1600 years old, followed by the 'Sui Mei' from the Guoqing Temple on Tiantai Mountain in Zhejiang, which is over 1400 years old. The oldest plant in Qingpu Qu Shui Garden is a wisteria planted during the tenth year of Qianlong's reign in the Qing Dynasty, now 276 years old, with a trunk circumference of about 0.62 meters, and is a city-level protected plant. The wisteria grows in a counterclockwise direction, with a strong and simple shape. In late spring, it generously blooms with clusters of light purple butterfly-shaped flowers, swaying in the breeze. There are also city-level protected plants that are 80 to 100 years old, such as the Cudrania tricuspidata, camphor tree, twisted locust, and Magnolia grandiflora. Ancient wars may destroy the palaces and towers built in ancient times, but there will always be ancient trees that survive! Ancient trees are the touchstone for verifying classical gardens. Here, you can feel the profound historical heritage.

After visiting Suzhou's Humble Administrator's Garden, I thought of Shanghai's Qushui Garden🌿 Compared to it, it is not inferior, and the key is that it is free🆓 Later, I looked up history👩‍💻 It turned out that it was one of Shanghai's classical gardens, but I didn't know it😌 . 🌻Five major classical gardens in Shanghai: 1️⃣Yu Garden (Huangpu) 2️⃣Zuibaichi (Songjiang) 3️⃣Qiuxia Garden (Jiading) 4️⃣Guqi Garden (Jiading) 5️⃣Qushui Garden (Qingpu) . ❇️Qushui Garden was built in the tenth year of Qianlong (1745). At that time, it was the spiritual garden of the City God Temple. It is said that in order to build this garden, one cent was collected from every resident in the city, so it was called "Yiwen Garden". In the third year of Jiaqing's reign (1798), the garden was renamed "Qushui" Garden because it was located next to Dayingpu, which means "winding water flowing". . ❇️Qushui Garden covers an area of ​​about 30 mu, with 24 scenes in the garden. Every stone, water, pavilion and pavilion in the garden are interesting. The buildings in the park are made of blue tiles, white walls and blue bricks. . ❇️It is better to enjoy lotus in Qushui Garden in summer than in paintings. There is a lotus pond in Qushui Garden. Now is the blooming season. There is also a water lily pond connected to it. One is pink and the other is yellow. People are fascinated by it. . 🍃The pond also sprays water mist, which is full of fairy air. Sitting in the pavilion, wrapped in the coolness of the garden, looking at the lotus flowers, it is so comfortable. Enjoy lotus flowers in summer and wintersweets in winter. You will be able to see large areas of lotus flowers soon. I will go and take some photos to show you then. . ❇️There are many ancient trees, but none of them can be named. The whole garden is lush and leafy, with winding paths and many pavilions. There is a long corridor where you can see the water in the city. Being in the garden, you feel like you are in seclusion. . 🧚‍♀️Tips No pets allowed🐈‍⬛ There is a hot water connection area . 📍No. 612, Gongyuan Road, Qingpu District, Shanghai 👩‍💻Opening hours: 6:00 to 17:00, admission stops at 16:30 🧩Nearby attractions: Chenghuang Temple, Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, Oriental Green Boat, Dianshan Lake ‼ ️Free‼ ️Free‼ ️Free

Shanghai Qu Shui Garden was first built in the tenth year of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty (AD 1745). It is said that in order to build this garden, one penny was collected from every resident in the city, hence it is also known as 'One Penny Garden'. In the forty-ninth year of Qianlong (AD 1784), the land was expanded, dikes were built, stones were piled up, pavilions were added, and after more than forty years, twenty-four scenes and more than thirty temples were built in the garden. Every stone, water, pavilion, and tower in the garden is interesting. In the third year of Jiaqing (AD 1798), the garden was renamed Qu Shui Garden. Because the garden is next to Dayingpu, it takes the meaning of 'curved water flowing muscles' from Wang Xizhi's 'Preface to the Orchid Pavilion'. It was destroyed by artillery fire during the Xianfeng period. During the Guangxu period, it took 20 years to repair the temples and gardens, and a life-saving pool and Flower God Hall were added. In 1927, a rockery was added, and a nine-peak viewing pavilion was built on the mountain, where you can climb to overlook the nine peaks of Song County.

Everyone is going to Gucun to see the cherry blossoms, leaving Qu Shui Garden to me. After all, the garden loses its elegance when it gets crowded 😝 Qu Shui Garden, one of the five major gardens in Shanghai and the smallest in size, is not lacking in beauty. This garden, originally built during the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty, was once the temple garden of the City God Temple. It is said that the funds for the garden's construction came from the temple's 'one coin wish' donations, hence it was also known as 'One Coin Garden' in the past. Over the span of more than 260 years, it has been destroyed and rebuilt multiple times, but it has always stood firm to the present day. This strong inner strength is probably why old gardens always seem to have more character than new ones. Although it's not fully spring yet, many flowers have already bloomed in the exquisite garden. Plum blossoms, white magnolias, magnolia grandifloras, camellias... some are bright and some are refreshing, each with a subtle fragrance that disturbs the heart. Although I am not a person who loves flowers, I still feel that the gardens of Jiangnan in early spring always have a sense of vitality that is waking up, especially in cities without the nourishment of mountains and rivers, they seem all the more precious and beautiful, truly an aesthetic treasure left by our ancestors. It is also my first time seriously visiting Qu Shui Garden, and I have discovered that the architecture here pays great attention to detail, highlighting the features of southern architecture that are exquisite and elegant, and coexist with the environment. Especially in the Sifang Pavilion, wherever the eyes look, it becomes a painting, and the heart unconsciously calms down. The design of the rooftops is also full of ingenuity; here is a gourd-shaped top, there stands a crane, quietly hiding the historical origins of Qu Shui Garden in the details. By April, Qu Shui Garden should look even better, so I suggest waiting a bit longer. tips: Free admission. Limited ground parking spaces. Underground parking available nearby.

Qu Shui Garden is located at No. 612 Gongyuan Road, Qingpu District, Shanghai. It was originally built in the 10th year of the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty. It is said that to construct this garden, a coin was collected from every resident in the city, hence it is also known as the 'One Coin Garden'. In the 49th year of Qianlong's reign, the land was expanded, ponds were dug, embankments were built, and rockeries were added, along with pavilions and towers. Over a period of more than forty years, the garden was completed with twenty-four scenic spots and more than thirty temples. Every rock and water feature, every pavilion and pagoda in the garden is designed to delight the senses. In the third year of the Jiaqing era, the garden was renamed Qu Shui Garden. The name was inspired by the proximity of the garden to the Dayingpu River and the phrase 'floating cups along the winding stream' from Wang Xizhi's 'Preface to the Poems Collected from the Orchid Pavilion'. The garden was destroyed by artillery fire during the Xianfeng era. Over a period of 20 years during the Guangxu era, the temples and gardens were successively restored, and new features such as the fish release pond and the Flower God Hall were added. In 1927, a rockery was renovated, and on top of the mountain, the Nine Peaks Pavilion was built, from which one can climb high and gaze far at the nine peaks of Song County. The park contains ancient and famous trees, including a hundred-year-old osmanthus.

Hidden in Qingpu, the treasure garden has different views in all four seasons, and is covered with rich vegetation all year round. The picture above is Qu Shui Garden in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

|Qushui Garden (1494). Shanghai Qushui Garden is located at No. 612, Gongyuan Road, Qingpu District, Shanghai. It was first built in the tenth year of Emperor Qianlong's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1745). It is said that in order to build this garden, one penny was collected from every resident in the city, so it is also called "Yiwen Garden". In the 49th year of Emperor Qianlong's reign (1784), the pond was expanded, embankments were built, and pavilions were added. It took more than 40 years to complete the garden with 24 scenes and more than 30 temples. Every stone, water, pavilion and tower in the garden are interesting. In the third year of Jiaqing's reign (1798), the garden was renamed Qushui Garden. Because the garden is next to Dayingpu, it is named after the "winding water flowing wine cup" in Wang Xizhi's "Preface to the Lanting Collection". It was destroyed by artillery fire during the Xianfeng period. During the reign of Emperor Guangxu, it took 20 years to repair the temple and garden, and to build a pond for releasing animals and a temple for the goddess of flowers. In 1927, a rockery was added and a Nine Peaks View Pavilion was built on the mountain, from which one can climb up and overlook the Nine Peaks of Song County. There are 100-year-old osmanthus trees in the park.