[2025 Shanghai Attraction] Travel Guide for Chenshan Botanical Garden (Updated Apr)

📍Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden (There are opening and closing times and tickets~) The weather is perfect for a stroll through the botanical garden. This botanical garden is super beautiful, but it's a bit big, which is a bit tiring for someone like me who has no stamina. But there are so many scenic spots that I can't stop taking photos!! And they all have a great atmosphere! I've always wanted to go to Xinjiang to take photos of this haystack, but I never had the chance to go, and I didn't expect to find it here! What a surprise!

Stepping into Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden feels like entering a fairyland adorned with blooming flowers. The warm and gentle spring sunlight reflects off the colorful sea of flowers, making each bloom appear exceptionally vibrant. Various flowers bloom in succession, from delicate cherry blossoms to elegant tulips, swaying gently in the breeze and emitting a subtle fragrance that is intoxicating. I wandered leisurely along the flower-lined paths, bending down to closely observe the posture of each flower, marveling at their beauty and vitality. In the distance, the lake and mountain scenery complement each other, adding a layer of tranquility to the sea of flowers. Visitors, in small groups, either take photos in front of the flowers or rest on the grass, with laughter and floral scents intertwining, filling the entire garden with vitality. Every step here is full of surprises, making it hard to leave. The sea of flowers in Chenshan Botanical Garden is not only a gift from nature but also a dream meticulously woven by spring for people.

Haven't been to the "Root of Shanghai" yet? That won't do! 😎 Today, I will take you to appreciate the charm of "Shanghai's Back Garden·Sheshan", away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and into the embrace of nature. 🍃This two-day and one-night Shanghai niche travel guide, save it and check in!💌📮 1. Travel route Day❶: Sheshan National Forest Park➠Yuehu Sculpture Park➠Shenkeng Secret Realm Day❷: Chenshan Botanical Garden➠Guangfulin Ruins Park 2. Basic information For details on the tickets🎫, business hours🕐, parking lots🅿️ and transportation🚌 of the five scenic spots, please see Figure ⑤. 3. Check-in Guide 📍❶Guangfulin Ruins Park: This place is known as the "Root of Shanghai"!😃 - The horse-head wall with blue bricks and white tiles⚪️, the same red wall as the Forbidden City🔴, the Hui-style architecture creates a beauty like Chinese paintings, which is super suitable for taking photos and checking in📷. - The Water Museum goes deep underwater, where you can learn about Shanghai's history and culture. It is a great place to take your kids out for a walk in the summer!👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 📍❷Chenshan Botanical Garden: - Mine Garden: You can start an exciting mine adventure in the city! When you cross the mine, you can also take pictures with the mine waterfall, which is great for taking pictures📷. - Exhibition Greenhouse: The three greenhouses are the Rare Botanical Garden, the Desert Plant Pavilion, and the Tropical Flower and Fruit Pavilion. You can see many plants that can only grow in the tropics. It is a good place to increase your knowledge🌵. - Hydrangea Garden: When hydrangeas are in full bloom, the botanical garden is full of hydrangeas, which is extremely beautiful🌸. Tour route: Entrance 1➠Children's Botanical Garden➠Mine Garden➠Exhibition Greenhouse➠Cruise Boat Pier➠Hydrangea Garden. 📍❸Sheshan Forest Park: Sheshan, the highest peak in Shanghai, is very suitable for beginners to hike🏃🏻, and is a great place to get close to nature in Shanghai! - Sheshan Observatory: Tickets🎫12r, there are astronomical telescopes and galaxy knowledge popularization, the scenery of the observatory is very good! You can also overlook the beautiful scenery below the mountain⛰️. - Far Eastern Cathedral & Sheshan Basilica: The highest point of West Sheshan! The interior of the church is open to visitors and it is a great place to take photos and check in. 📍❹Yuehu Sculpture Park: Highlight! There are really very few people here!‼ ️ - The main check-in point is Stonehenge🗿. - Moon Lake, Big Tree Hole, Bird Cage, etc. are all good places to take photos📷. - What is even more amazing is the sunset by the lake, the backlight and silhouettes are beautiful. 🌇 📍❺Deep Pit Secret Realm: There are two playgrounds here. - Smurfland is suitable for preschoolers. 🧚🏻 - The Deep Pit Secret Realm is suitable for older children. If you want to visit both amusement parks, it is best to stay overnight so you can go to one in the afternoon and the other the next morning. There are small trains to pick up and drop off at the two amusement parks. Check-in points include a Ferris wheel, a water park, and a book house with a slide. You can also see the entire hotel from the glass plank road🏨.

I visited Shanghai's Chenshan Botanical Garden in March, where a row of magnolia trees was planted right at the entrance. It was the blooming season, and the flowers complemented the river's bay scenery beautifully! The first thing I saw upon entering the garden was a relatively short cherry blossom tree, which allowed for close-up photos with the cherry blossoms without the need for a ladder📷. We could spend nearly an hour admiring just one cherry blossom tree, and it was hard to leave! Garden Transportation: There are golf carts available in the park for only 5 yuan per person Passengers must get off at the terminal stations (A, B). The route arrangements are as follows: A line: Starting from Gate 1 Comprehensive Building — Children's Botanical Garden Station — Quarry Garden Station — Rock Garden Station — Exhibition Greenhouse Terminal Station B line: Exhibition Greenhouse Station — East China Area Garden Station — Aquatic Plant Garden Station — Gate 1 Comprehensive Building Terminal Station.

Starting from the end of February, the cherry blossom avenue in Chenshan Botanical Garden begins to bloom, featuring varieties such as the cold-resistant cherry, Kawazu cherry, and Somei Yoshino cherry. Entering from Gate No.1 and turning right, there is a large area of cherry blossoms, with the early blooming pale pink blossoms being exceptionally beautiful. Whether at the entrance or walking further in, the place is crowded everywhere, making it difficult to find a cherry tree without people around. It is recommended to take close-up shots of the splendid cherry blossoms for particularly good photos. 🌟Ticket Price: 60RMB (very worthwhile) Subway and Bus: 1. Take the Subway Line 9 to "Dongjing" station, exit from Exit 3, and then take the Songjiang No.19 bus from "Dongjing Subway Station" to "Chenshan Botanical Garden" stop for Gate No.1, or to "Chenta Road Shetiankun Highway (Chenshan Botanical Garden West Gate)" stop for Gate No.3. 2. Take the Subway Line 9 to "Dongjing" station, exit from Exit 3, and then take the Songjiang No.19 bus interval to "Chenshan Botanical Garden" stop for Gate No.1, or to "Shenzhuan Highway Shetiankun Highway" stop for Gate No.2, or to "Chenta Road Shetiankun Highway (Chenshan Botanical Garden West Gate)" stop for Gate No.3.

Although there are many places to enjoy cherry blossoms in Shanghai, the cherry blossom forest in Chenshan Botanical Garden will definitely amaze you. The sloping lawn with the color-healing white cherry blossoms is full of the gentleness of spring, and such a movie-like scene is unique in Shanghai. Shooting location: Right side of Gate No.1 On the right hand side is the Cherry Blossom Avenue, which are all slopes with a certain degree of inclination, very 'Chenshan', and it is still a tool to avoid people when there are many people. Going inside, there is a cherry blossom station near the aquatic plant garden. There is also a small cherry blossom forest near the station, next to the park wall on the side of Chenhua Road. There are fewer people here, but the ground is relatively flat. Near Gate No.1, there is also a cement white wall where you can sit on it, and you are surrounded by cherry blossoms.

Flower Season: Early Cherry Blossoms in Bloom at Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden (Photo Guide) Location: Chenshan Botanical Garden The cherry blossoms seem to have bloomed really early this year and are expected to be in full bloom by the weekend. Photography tips: Go through Gate No. 1 and Sakura Avenue is on the right. Try to go early when there are fewer people! Take a panoramic photo when there are fewer people. Don’t stop at the entrance because the cherry blossoms are so beautiful. Walk inside quickly because there are fewer people as you go deeper. When I walked near the bathroom, I saw a few trees with very low branches, so I could easily take photos that looked like I was among flowers. Ladies who need to change clothes can do so in the bathroom here. This place is close to the lake, and there is a black swan that comes ashore to eat grass. It is not afraid of people and you can take photos with it. Standing on a slope and shooting downwards, with the cherry blossom trees as the background, it is easier to capture the effect of clusters of flowers. If possible, it is recommended to bring props such as ladders, transparent umbrellas, reflectors, etc. Many people bring them, so don't be embarrassed. Tips for playing: Tickets: Adults 60, children under 1.3m or 6 years old free FREI time: 8:00-17:00 |Parking: 5 yuan/hour, capped at 20 yuan In addition to cherry blossoms, other places in the botanical garden are also beautiful If you like the scenery, you can walk along the Cherry Blossom Avenue. If you have children, you can walk in the opposite direction to the left of the entrance to the park, where there is a children's playground.

Chenshan Botanical Garden!! Regret that I found this place so late It's so beautiful! It's just like the place in Hayao Miyazaki's anime And the landscape is well arranged The park is very modern, not like the traditional kind of park There is some design in it And it doesn't restrict visitors at all The scenery is super beautiful (autumn leaves are colorful 😍) 🎫The ticket is sixty yuan per person (worth it!!) Time: close at five It's a bit unfinished for one time, the park is very big!

#wecreate Chenshan Botanical Gardens is a little further out of Shanghai’s main city centre but worth a trip to see it. Tickets cost 60RMB for a whole day entry and the area is huge. Picnic set up is recommended in this area as it’s calm and quiet with some locals flocking to pitch tents in the summer heat. Visit each flower area and finish off with a trip through the enclosed ‘tropical’ forest. #urbanexplorer #shanghai #summervacation #gardens

Don't miss the cherry blossoms in Tatsuyama this year! Tatsuyama has a huge area of cherry blossoms, It's spectacular. Don't miss it.☺️ 📍No.3888 Chenhua Road, Songjiang District, Gate 1 of Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden ⏰Bloom time: the end of February early March weekend to go, must be early! 🌸Cherry Blossom tips: 1. Early sakura is divided into Kakotsu Sakura and dye well Yoshino, Kakotsu Sakura is generally earlier than dye well Yoshino for a period of time. 2. In the picture, the front is Yoshino dyeing, and the back is divided into Kawatsu Sakura. 3. The Sakura Path of Chenshan Botanical Garden is very long. Turn right when you enter Gate 1, walk along the side of the road, and you will see the bus stop at the end. 4. The bus station is very Japanese style, suitable for shooting with telephoto lens Hope you can take pictures of the beautiful cherry blossoms too!🥰

📍At Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden, elegant tulips of various colors are in full bloom, making a dramatic impression. 🌷In the garden, many types of spring flowers compete for beauty and attraction, but tulips stand out for the ocean of color they create and the way they are planted. 🖼️This year, 48 tulip varieties are on display, an increase of seven varieties compared with that in 2021. Mixed-color planting and interplanting methods were utilized in addition to standard single-color planting methods to produce a colorful and multi-layer landscape. Tulips can be seen in the garden's flower borders and the Chenshan Impression Flower Bed. 💐The layout of tulips at the Chenshan Impression Flower Bed, which is located near the Green Theater at Gate II, is based on a giant leaf figure and coupled with the undulating terrain. Beautiful and colorful patterns were created in the garden with eight varieties of tulips in red, pink, yellow, orange and other colors. The area was once a popular place for tourists to take pictures. 📍Tulips can also be found in the square outside Gate I, along the line from Gate I's battery station to the Children's Garden Station, along the main tour line's flower borders, and near the Bamboo Garden's flower border. #flowerlover #themepark

🪴The annual sakura exhibition at Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden kicked off on March 4 with over 2,000 cherry blossoms and more than 80 species expected to be in full bloom until late April. 🌸🌸Parkgoers can enjoy different species of cherry blossoms in full bloom in three stages successively until April 9. 🌸🌸Occupying an area of about 58,000 square meters, the sakura exhibition has introduced cherry blossom species originating from Japan, Germany, the US, France as well as from China’s Zhejiang, Shandong, Hunan, Anhui and Jiangxi provinces. 📍Tips: Address: 3888 Chenhua Highway, Songjiang District Admission: 60 yuan #awesomepic #flowerlover

🌸 When we hear "Botanical garden", we usually think about some boring garden with flowers and stuff. But Chengshan one is not the same. You totally have to go there! And here are some reasons: 🌸 It is modern. You saw that alien like building on the first pic? This is a green house. The line of those look even more impressive in real life. 🌸 It is HUGE. It has mountings to climb, loans to lie down, forests to wonder in, lakes to watch and even more. 🌸 It has way more apart of plants: several areas with playgrounds for kids that look like a pirate ship or deserts full of sand. 🌸 Orchid greenhouse with... dinosaurs! Yes, while you are walking around amazing orchids and trying to pick up your jaw from the ground, you can notice some very well done motion dinosaurs. So cool! 🌸 Getting there is not that hard if you have a car, if bot, still can get there taking subway line 9 and intercanging to Songjiang 96 bus. 7 stops and you are there. 🌸 Address: Songjiang District, 3888 Chenhua Rd (松江区辰花路3888) #shanghai #chengshan #getaway #urbanexplorer #travel #triptonature

The "Sillow Water Lily World" Goddess 2019 Water Lily Exhibition is being held at the Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden. This year's Water Lily Exhibition has seven exhibition areas, and more than 300 varieties are on display, which is very worth seeing! In particular, this year's special feature is that the Botanical Garden's own innovative "Lyqin" purple water lily variety is very amazing. The yellow scattering flower buds and the thick flower stalks combine the charm of "Goddess" and "female man", which is one of the best. If you like Monet's water lily series, you can feel a high degree of reduction here, and a quiet world of water lily is enough to make people think. There are also many beautiful black swan in the lake, which brings a lot of vitality to the world of water lily. I suggest you not to watch the water lily too early or too late, because the opening of the water lily is more willful, too early and too late to appreciate its fully open state, it must be just right! If you missed this year's water lily exhibition, it doesn't matter. There are many other beautiful plants in the botanical garden for viewing. For example, the net red powder will soon mature, and the National Day can be considered to play in the botanical garden.

Super cool Shanghai actually has "Jurassic Park" hello ah ~ I am seventeen! Recently, I haven't been in the good weather for the devil. I have been looking for a good photo taking place in Shanghai with my friends. I heard that there is a lonely tree in the Chenshan Botanical Garden. It is too small and fresh! So I went to Chenshan Botanical Garden for a picnic! I didn't expect it! There is also a [Ground Garden] inside the Chenshan Botanical Garden! What is this fairy place! Cliff Falls! Its just Jurassic Park, ah! Its too good to shoot! ! ! Return to the Jurassic era in minutes! Attached: Position Raiders Punch position: 1Lonely small tree: near the third door Location, you will see a hillside as soon as you come in, very good looking! 2Ground Pit Garden: It is the place where you can see the waterfall! Very good shot! Highly recommended ~ (but must pay attention to safety tickets: 60RMB (student ticket half price 30RMB very cost-effective tips: lonely tree is very good shot! You can easily walk around, run for friends to capture; mine pit The garden is also, it is very embarrassing to go to that station! Everyone is safe first, take pictures nextly~ pay attention to safety ~ love you Meng~~

Learnt that there were cherry blossom trees in Chen San Botanical Gardens and it was well worth the trip! The blossoms were in full bloom and it was a sight to behold. Locals were taking photos and enjoying the sights and having picnics. Great time and place to enjoy the sights and also get a feel of how the local people celebrate the sakura season. Nice place to stroll and enjoy other flowers too. #sakura🌸

#cherryblossom25 Spring is in full bloom and Chenshan Botanical Garden is currently glowing with cherry blossoms at their peak! So lucky to catch this floral festival just in time — the trees burst into bloom overnight and the magic is everywhere. 📍 Entrance Tip: Enter through Gate 1 — you’ll be greeted immediately by the main cherry blossom avenue. Most visitors head to the right side after entering, which can get a little crowded. But if you turn left, there’s another cherry-lined path that’s quieter and perfect for dreamy photos! 📸✨ 🌸 What I Loved: The layout and scenery are beautifully designed, from thoughtful plant arrangements to cozy resting spots. Big shoutout to the amazing staff — everyone was so kind and helpful. Honestly, working in a place this beautiful must bring so much joy! 🥰🌷 If you’re in or near Shanghai, don’t miss this spring moment — it’s pure sakura bliss. #familytravel #travel

📘 2025 Spring Guide: Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden "Flower Sea × Cuisine" Complete Guide 📍**Detailed Address** 3888 Chenhua Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai (near Gate 1) 🚗**Transportation Guide** ❶ **Subway**: Take Line 9 to Dongjing Station, transfer to Bus 19/96 to Gate 1, enjoy cherry blossoms along the way ❷ **Driving**: Take G60 Shanghai-Kunming Expressway Songjiang New City Exit → Jiasong Road → Chenhua Road, parking lot at Gate 1 (CNY 10/hour) ❸ **Night Cherry Blossom Special**: Special night viewing tickets available after 16:30, extended hours until 20:00, golf carts operate accordingly 🕙**Opening Hours** 9:00-20:00 (Extended hours for March cherry blossom season, core area open until 20:00, Magnolia Garden also open) 🍽**Food Recommendations** ▫️ **Hot Pot Under Cherry Trees**: Night viewing exclusive, enjoy spring vegetables in hot pot amid purple flower sea, warming and romantic ▫️ **Cherry Blossom Theme Coffee**: Gate 1 cafe offers "Cherry Blossom Latte" with salt-preserved cherry blossom mousse, spring flavors on your tongue ▫️ **Picnic Aesthetics**: Set up white picnic blankets near poppies and euphorbia in North American Plant Area, bring macarons and clear soda bottles, dried flowers and English newspapers for Instagram-worthy shots 🖼**Environmental Features** ▫️ **Night Cherry Blossom Secret Garden**: Cherry grove with holographic light show, petals falling like purple starlight, Magnolia Garden open for night tours ▫️ **Quarry Garden**: Deep pool waterfall and mirror lake reflecting flower shadows, torch lilies and blue sage interweaving like an oil painting ▫️ **Chinese Style Carnival**: Spring Garden lawn features cherry blossom tent area, offering hanfu rental and traditional tea ceremony experience, murder mystery games at night 💰**Cost Guide** Admission CNY 60 (Special discount for night cherry blossom viewing after 16:30 in March 2025) *Optional costs: Hot pot set CNY 98, cherry blossom coffee CNY 35, golf cart CNY 3/ride* 🌸**In-depth Experience Tips** 1. **Off-peak Visits**: - Enter before 10:00 or after 16:00 on working days to avoid crowds - Best lighting for night cherry blossoms from 18:00-19:30, perfect for capturing dreamy blue hour flower seas 2. **Connected Activities**: - Visit Guangfulin Cultural Site (15 minutes by car) for free "Cherry Blossom Poetry" collection, experience blend of history and nature - Stop by Sheshan Bamboo Shoot Cultural Festival to dig bamboo shoots and taste bamboo shoot cuisine 3. **Photography Tips**: - Use 70-200mm telephoto lens to capture flower sea depth, shoot upward at low angles with backlight to highlight petal texture - VSCO filter recommendations: AL1 film style for vintage feel, L4 cream filter for picnic scenes *When purple mist of night cherry blossoms shrouds the quarry pool, when hot pot steam mingles with coffee aroma under flowering trees, Chenshan Botanical Garden 2025 redefines spring through "five senses immersion" - not just a botanical museum, but a dual healing space for urban dwellers seeking escape through taste and sight. 💡**Hidden Gems** ▸Secret photo spot: Poppy flower sea in North American Plant Area near Gate 3, best shooting with following light after 3 PM

🌼📍 Address: 3888 Chenhua Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai📍. 🚗 Transportation: - 🚇 Subway: Take Subway Line 9 to Dongjing Station. After exiting the station, transfer to Songjiang Bus No. 19 or Songjiang Bus No. 96 to Chenshan Botanical Garden Station🚇. - 🚌 Bus: There are multiple bus routes available. In addition to those mentioned above, there are also Bus No. 186 and Songzhu Line🚌. You can check specific route information and operating hours at the bus stops🚌. - 🚗 Car: Driving is very convenient, and there is a parking lot inside the garden🚗. Navigate to Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden. Parking fees vary depending on the time of day🚗. 🌟 Must-See Attractions: - 🌵 Tropical Plant Pavilion: The pavilion houses a large collection of rare tropical plants🌵. Stepping inside is like being in a tropical rainforest, where you can see a variety of tropical flowers and giant palm trees🌵. - 🌳 Quarry Garden: Ingeniously designed from an abandoned quarry🌳. Stroll along the boardwalk to admire the unique quarry landscape, the deep pool, and the lush plants, and experience the perfect fusion of nature and human ingenuity🌳. - 🌸 Flower Display Area: Various seasonal flowers are displayed in different seasons🌸. In spring, there is a romantic sea of tulips; in summer, colorful water lilies; in autumn, chrysanthemums compete for beauty; and in winter, daffodils bloom. No matter when you come, you can feast your eyes🌸. 🎫 Tickets: General admission is 60 yuan/person🎫, and student tickets are 30 yuan/person (with valid ID)🎫. Some special exhibitions or activities may require additional tickets. For details, please follow the official WeChat account🎫. 📌 Other Tips: 💰 Budget: Tickets are around 60 yuan. If you dine in the park's restaurant, the average cost is around 50-100 yuan per person. Including transportation, a daily budget of about 200 yuan is sufficient💰. 🌞 Sun Protection: The botanical garden is large, with long hours of outdoor activities. When the sun is strong🌞, apply sunscreen, wear a sun hat and sunglasses, and take sun protection measures🌞. 👚 Clothing: Comfortable sneakers are recommended for long walks👟. Choose clothing according to the season. Wear light and breathable shorts and short sleeves in summer👚, long-sleeved jackets in spring and autumn🧥, and warm clothes such as down jackets in winter🧣. 🏨 Hotels: If you plan to stay for two days, there are various hotels nearby🏨. Hotels near subway stations are convenient for transportation, with prices ranging from 300 to 800 yuan; homestays a little further away offer better value for money, with prices ranging from 100 to 300 yuan🏨. When are you planning to visit Chenshan Botanical Garden🧐?

#cherryblossom25 Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden is one of the best places in the city to experience the beauty of cherry blossoms in spring. Located in the Songjiang District, this expansive garden spans over 200 hectares and features a dedicated cherry blossom area where visitors can admire a variety of sakura trees in full bloom. Typically peaking between late March and early April, the cherry blossoms transform the landscape into a dreamy pink and white wonderland, creating a picturesque setting for photography and leisurely strolls. The garden’s diverse collection includes Japanese Yoshino cherries, double-flowered cherry trees, and other ornamental varieties, offering a breathtaking sight as their delicate petals flutter in the breeze. Beyond the cherry blossoms, Chenshan Botanical Garden boasts themed gardens, a stunning rock garden, and China’s largest botanical conservatory, making it a perfect destination for nature lovers. Visitors can walk along scenic trails, relax by the lakeside, or explore the garden’s impressive greenhouse filled with exotic plants. Whether enjoying a peaceful moment under a canopy of sakura trees or capturing the fleeting beauty of the blossoms, a visit to Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden during cherry blossom season is a serene and unforgettable experience for both locals and tourists alike.

With temperatures reaching nearly 30 degrees this week in Shanghai, the Somei Yoshino cherry trees at Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden have suddenly burst into full bloom. The garden opens at 8:00, so come early if you want photos without crowds. The garden has recently started offering night viewing sessions, allowing visitors to enjoy the cherry blossoms at night. However, the cherry blossom season is short, so hurry if you want to experience the romantic atmosphere. You can follow the "Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden" WeChat official account for real-time updates on the cherry blossoms and purchase tickets in advance. Besides driving, you can take Metro Line 9 to Dongjing Station, then take bus line Songjiang 19, ride a shared bike (about 30 minutes), or take a taxi (20-30 yuan).

| Spring Outing Guide.📍 Address: 3888 Chenhua Highway, Songjiang District, Shanghai ⏳ Best time to visit in spring: March–May 💰 Tickets: CNY 15 per adult, CNY 10 per student/senior (free for seniors aged 65+) 🚗 Transport: Take Metro Line 9 to Sheshan Station → transfer to Songjiang Bus No. 92. 🌸 Must-see flower displays in spring 🌸 ✔ Cherry Blossom Garden (late March–April): Pink and white cherry blossom avenues create the perfect spring atmosphere! ✔ Rhododendron Garden (April): Colorful rhododendrons cover the mountain slopes, creating a stunning layered effect! ✔ Peach Blossom Garden (March–April): Delicate pink blossoms offer picture-perfect spring scenes! ✔ Tulip Sea (March–April): Windmill lawn + fields of tulips create a dreamy and romantic setting! ✔ Sunflower Field (May): Golden sunflowers are perfect for afternoon strolls and photos! 🎢 Recommended spring activities ✅ Giant slide (children's play area): A must-try for families with children, this outdoor slide is super exciting! ✅ Quarry Garden: The unique sunken landscape is a great photo spot! ✅ Tropical Plant Pavilion: Mysterious rainforest + giant tropical plants will transport you to Southeast Asia! ✅ Lakeside boardwalk: Take a stroll by the lake or enjoy a picnic – the perfect place to relax in spring! 🍱 Picnic & food recommendations 🥪 Great Lawn: Bring your own picnic blanket and become one with nature! (Bring your own snacks and drinks) 🍜 Grandma's Home Cooking (near Sheshan): Enjoy authentic Shanghainese dishes like braised pork belly and Yan Du Xian soup! 🍕 Songjiang University Town Food Street: Affordable and delicious, perfect for students and group dining! ⚠️ Tips ✔ Sun protection + mosquito repellent: The spring sun is strong, so bring sunscreen and mosquito repellent! ✔ Rent an electric scooter (CNY 60/hr) to save energy and easily explore the park! ✔ Try to visit on a working day. Weekends are crowded, and you may have to queue at popular photo spots! 🌸 The spring scenery is beautiful. Invite your family and friends to Chenshan Botanical Garden and experience the beauty of nature!🌿

Route 1: Classic Scenic Route (approx. 3–4 hrs) Gate 1 Entrance > Cherry Blossom Avenue > Quarry Garden > Exhibition Greenhouse (Tropical Flower and Fruit Hall, Desert Plant Hall) > Peony Garden > Rose Garden > Gate 1 Exit Route Highlights: Cherry Blossom Avenue: From late March to early April, stroll along the romantic Cherry Blossom Avenue and experience the beauty of falling pink petals. Quarry Garden: A unique landscape transformed from an abandoned quarry, a perfect blend of industrial relics and natural ecology. Exhibition Greenhouse: Admire exotic flowers and plants from all over the world, and experience the mystery of the rainforest and the resilience of desert plants. Peony Garden & Rose Garden: From May to June, peonies and roses bloom in vibrant colors, creating a breathtaking spectacle. Route 2: Family Leisure Route (approx. 4–5 hrs) Gate 2 Entrance > Children's Botanical Garden > Pirate Ship > Treehouse > Mini Zoo > Lawn Picnic Area > Gate 2 Exit Route Highlights: Children's Botanical Garden: A fun-filled botanical garden designed for children, combining education and entertainment, allowing children to learn about plants through play. Pirate Ship & Treehouse: Playful facilities for children to unleash their nature and enjoy happy times. Mini Zoo: There are alpacas, but they are very smelly! Interact with small animals and cultivate children's love and sense of responsibility. Lawn Picnic Area: Enjoy a leisurely family picnic on the lush green lawn. Exotic flowers and plants from all over the world have found a home here, from romantic cherry blossoms to rare orchids, from tropical rainforests to desert plants, everything is here, allowing you to see the wonders of global plants all at once! Chenshan Botanical Garden ingeniously utilizes the terrain to create unique themed gardens such as the Quarry Garden and the Rock Medicinal Plant Garden. Every spot is full of ingenuity, and every photo is a masterpiece! In addition to admiring flowers and scenery, you can also take a sightseeing train through the sea of flowers, or have a picnic and fly a kite on the lawn, enjoying a leisurely spring day. Limited-Time Spring Highlights: 🌸🌸🌸 Cherry Blossom Rain, Romance Fills the Garden: From late March to early April, the cherry blossoms of Chenshan Botanical Garden enter full bloom, and the pink petals fall with the wind, as if you are in a fairy tale world. 🌷🌷🌷 Tulip Sea, Colorful Splendor: From April to May, millions of tulips bloom, forming a colorful sea of flowers, a breathtaking sight. 🌺🌺🌺 Orchid Feast, Elegant and Refined: During the Lunar New Year, the Tropical Flower and Fruit Hall hosts an orchid exhibition, featuring a variety of rare orchid species, a truly amazing sight. Travel Tips: Address: 3888 Chenhua Highway, Songjiang District, Shanghai Transportation: Take subway line 9 to Dongjing Station, transfer to Songjiang bus No. 19 to Chenshan Botanical Garden Station Opening Hours: 8:00–17:30 Tickets: 60 yuan/person Visiting Tips: It is recommended to check the park map and activity information on the official website or WeChat official account in advance to plan your itinerary. Sightseeing buses and bicycle rentals are available in the park. You can choose according to your needs. Pay attention to sun protection and mosquito repellent. It is recommended to bring hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent. Be a civilized visitor, protect the flowers and trees, and do not pick or trample them at will.

Located in Songjiang District, Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden is a comprehensive botanical garden jointly built by the Shanghai Municipal Government, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the State Forestry Administration, integrating scientific research, science popularization, and sightseeing. Chenshan is one of the nine peaks of Songjiang (referred to as "Nine Peaks of Yun Jian" in the "Gazetteer of Shanghai Place Names") and belongs to the Sheshan mountain range, with an altitude of about 70 meters. According to records by Dong Qichang in the Ming Dynasty, Chenshan "is located southeast of all the mountains, next to the Chen position," hence its name. Due to quarrying in the 20th century, the southern slope of the mountain has been cut away. In the design of the botanical garden, this part has been transformed into a Quarry Garden. In 2005, Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden launched an international call for design proposals, with eight design units participating in the bidding. After evaluation, the German Valentien+Valentien landscape architects and urban planners was selected to be responsible for the overall design and planning. In the design of the botanical garden, Professor Christoph Valentien and his design team adapted measures to local conditions and laid out the botanical garden in the shape of the traditional Chinese seal character "园" (garden), which is rich in Chinese characteristics. One of the highlights of the botanical garden, the Quarry Garden, was designed by Professor Zhu Yu Fan of Tsinghua University. The original site of the garden was a quarry site. The designer carried out ecological restoration and appropriately transformed the deep pools, pits, relics, and cliffs, turning it into a beautiful garden. The Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden Research Center is a plant science research institution jointly established by the Shanghai Municipal People's Government and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. It has a scientific research system of "one laboratory, two centers, and three platforms." The three major research directions are "horticulture and biotechnology," "secondary metabolism and development and utilization of resource plants," and "conservation of plant diversity." It also houses the "Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Genomics of Resource Plants," the "East China Conservation Center for Wild and Endangered Resource Plants," and the "Urban Horticulture Technology Research and Development and Promotion Center." It is an important research center driven by high-level research for sustainable development.

It's another flower season in Shanghai, with flowers blooming in profusion and various flower festivals taking place one after another, filled with the unique beauty and romance of spring everywhere. Take advantage of the beautiful spring scenery and go check in now. The Shanghai Cherry Blossom Festival held every year in Gucun Park is a spring event not to be missed. After 15 years of careful cultivation, Gucun Park has the largest cherry blossom landscape in Shanghai. The 2025 Jing'an Flower Festival will be based on the "birthday of flowers" in the second month of the traditional Chinese lunar calendar, with the blooming spring scenery of Daning Park as the main background, blending hundreds of flowers with ancient Chinese style. Right now, it is the peak blooming period for spring flowers such as cherry blossoms, crabapples, and white magnolias in Daning Park, and the millions of tulips covering about 12,000 square meters have also become a sea of ​​fragrance. From now until July 20, the Miracle Garden in Pujiang Country Park welcomes the spring flower show with the theme of "Fantasy Animals in the Garden", inviting everyone to celebrate the spring with 5 million flowers. How can Shanghainese people welcome spring without visiting Chenshan Botanical Garden to enjoy the cherry blossoms? In the cherry blossom garden, in addition to the large-scale planting of Tsubaki and Kawazu cherry blossoms, there are also many varieties of cherry blossoms such as Taishan fragrant cherry blossoms, winter jasmine cherry blossoms, and bell flower cherry blossoms, allowing you to discover more "recipes for beautiful photos". Shanghai Four Seasons Flower Port (formerly Shanghai Fresh Flower Port), known as the "spring limited check-in spot" and the "back garden of the East China Sea", has become popular for its rich rare plants and exquisite scene settings. This year's flower show has set up nine theme scenes, including the romantic "Love Island", the colorful "Monet Garden", the Instagram-style "Hot Plantation", the fun "Guangming Ecological Picking Garden", the dignified and elegant "Orchid Exhibition", the fun "Pink Beach and Edible Garden", the "Starry Sky Camping Site" with both city and country, and the uniquely shaped "Flamingo Cruise". In March, the Chongming Dongping National Forest Park is filled with the scent of spring. Purple February orchids gradually bloom under the Metasequoia forest, as if laying a luxurious carpet on the land. At the Fangta Garden Tulip Flower Show, 40,000 tulips form a giant color palette, with 20 colors gradually spreading from carmine red to moonlight white, creating a flower-viewing experience with a different scene at every step.

The Kawazu cherry blossoms are in full bloom at Chenshan Botanical Garden. I happened to have five annual passes, so I chose a working day to take my child there. For a 2-year-old, Chenshan Botanical Garden is really comprehensive. A full day outdoors is a great way for kids to burn off energy and learn about plants and animals. 🚩Address: 3888 Chenhua Highway, Songjiang District, Shanghai 🚘Parking: Paid parking lot available ⏰Suggested visiting time: 1 day 🎟️Tickets: 60 yuan, free for children under 6 💯Kid-friendly features: ✅ Small zoo The zoo has sheep, deer, peacocks, etc. Feeding is not allowed. ✅Climbing net Limited to children 1.2m-1.5m tall. A very large net weaving area, great for jumping and climbing to burn off energy. ✅Pirate ship Pirate ship shaped, a large sandpit with climbing frames and slides. ✅Tree house A tree house built of wood, with a swaying suspension bridge. ✅Three greenhouse clusters Tropical Flower and Fruit Pavilion, Desert Plant Pavilion, and Rare Plant Pavilion are all worth visiting. ✅Mining Pit Garden Designed on the site of an artificial mining site, with waterfalls, plank roads, and caves. It's very stunning and a must-see in Chenshan Botanical Garden. ✅Kawazu cherry blossoms The Kawazu cherry blossoms are in full bloom this season. It's very relaxing and enjoyable to spread a mat under the cherry trees and enjoy the flowers. Tips‼️ ‼You can park your car anywhere in Guangfulin Country Park across the street for free. It's just across the road from the Botanical Garden. Navigate to Gate 7 of Guangfulin Country Park. ‼Chenshan Botanical Garden has many newly built public restrooms with baby care rooms. The baby care rooms are very clean and sanitary, and have warm air. ‼Bring enough food and water. There are only a few snacks available for purchase in the park, and they are a bit expensive.

📍Address: Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden (No. 3888 Chenhua Highway, Songjiang District) 🚇Transportation: Subway Line 9 Dongjin Station, transfer to Songjiang 92 Road can directly reach 🌿 Guide to Cherry Blossom Viewing: 🌸Best Entrance: Enter from Door 1, closest to the Cherry Blossom Garden, on the right hand side of the entrance 🌸Cherry Blossom Status: Full of flowers, some buds are not fully open, after some time there may be cherry blossom rain! 🌸 Photography suggestion: the most beautiful in the morning when there is sunshine, light and shadow sprinkled down especially gentle, the wind gently blowing, the atmosphere is super romantic! 🌸 Temperature reminder: 8-9 am will be a bit cold, but the temperature rises at noon is actually very comfortable If there is a need to take pictures, take advantage of the flowers blooming now, hurry up! #Shanghai Cherry Blossoms

Family, the best place to enjoy flowers in Shanghai recently must be Chenshan Botanical Garden! The Kawazu winter cherry blossoms inside are in full bloom, blooming so gorgeously, the whole tree is in full bloom, and the red and pink flowers are blooming freely on the branches, capturing the atmosphere of spring. The temperature in Shanghai has dropped in the past few days and the weather is cold, so there are very few people going to watch the show. This is a perfect time for those who want to take photos! No one will compete with you for the camera position. Whether you are standing under a flower tree and shooting from above, or capturing petals falling in the wind, you can easily take beautiful photos. But you have to hurry up, because once the weekend comes, this place will definitely be crowded with people. Take advantage of the fact that there are few people and the scenery is beautiful now, bring your camera, put on beautiful clothes, and come here to immerse yourself in your own cherry blossom time. If you miss this flowering season, you will have to wait another year! 📍Address: Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden #Chenshan Botanical Garden #Kawazu Winter Sakura #Spring Flower Viewing #Shanghai Cherry Blossoms