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Dongping National Forest Park

A vast forest park on Chongming Island, filled with moss-draped woods, lakes, and cycling trails.

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Dongping National Forest Park
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Why go

About Dongping National Forest Park

Dongping National Forest Park is the largest forest park in Shanghai, covering about 540 hectares in the center of Chongming Island. Its dense groves of metasequoia and camphor trees create mossy, quiet paths, with lakes and picnic lawns between them. Visitors can rent bikes, try tree-climbing courses, or stay overnight in forest cabins.

The park is reached by a car ride across the Yangtze River bridges.

Make time for

Practical ideas, not a checklist

  1. 01Cycle the forest trails through the metasequoia groves
  2. 02Picnic on the lakeside lawns
  3. 03Try the tree-climbing and adventure courses
  4. 04Rent a pedal boat on the lake
  5. 05Stay in one of the forest cabins for a night in nature

Good to know

Area
About 540 hectares
Trees
Metasequoia, camphor, and mixed woodland
Ticket Notes
adults about ¥50-70
Best Time to Visit
Spring and autumn

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