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Complete Travel Guide to Shanghai Huakai Haishang Ecological Park: Beautiful All Year Round, No Disappointment When Visiting Huakai Haishang Ecological Park is located at No. 6060 Xiujing, Daijing Village, Zhujing Town, Jinshan District, Shanghai. Covering an area of 1,234 acres, it is a national 4A-level tourist attraction featuring "four seasons of flower seas + woodland water systems." Combining science popularization, sightseeing, and leisure, it is known as the "Monet Garden" of Shanghai’s suburbs. It is perfect for family trips, friends’ check-ins, or family camping. 1. Core Highlights: Four Seasons Flower Sea Viewing Guide The park consists of four main areas: Flower Sea, Plum Garden, Cherry Blossom Garden, and Autumn Scenery Garden. Each season offers unique floral scenery, and visiting during the peak bloom period ensures a worthwhile trip: - Spring (March-May): From late March to April, enjoy cherry blossoms and plum blossoms. The Gongfen Plum and Zhusha Plum at Meixi Xiangling create a pink sea of clouds, and you can take a punt boat through the Hejin cherry blossoms in the Cherry Blossom Garden. The Poppy Cultural Tourism Festival takes place in April-May, with 100 acres of poppies interwoven with cornflowers and snowflake flowers, complemented by purple alliums. From an aerial view, it looks like "earth fingerprints." - Summer (June-August): Sunflower fields bloom beside the starry lawn, and the aquatic garden’s water lilies and giant lotus cover the ponds. You can experience floating on a single lotus leaf platform. Cool evening breezes make it ideal for camping and picnics. - Autumn (September-December): From September to October, pink muhly grass forms a pink mist, and over 100,000 groundcover plants change from green to red, creating a "sea of pom-poms." Platform No. 2 offers a popular photo spot where groundcover and sulfur cosmos blend. From November to December, more than 20 species of autumn-leaf trees in the Autumn Scenery Garden turn red, with poetic maple forest paths. On Fridays and Saturdays, there are night light shows and AR interactive experiences. - Winter (January-February): 5,000 plum trees and wintersweet bloom at Meixi Xiangling. The white walls and black tiles paired with subtle fragrances make it an excellent spot for ancient-style photography. 2. Must-Visit Spots & Photo Tips - Dance of the Flower Sea: The core petal-shaped island connected by wooden boardwalks looks like earth art from above. Walking through it during spring and autumn bloom seasons, every photo taken is atmospheric and stunning. - Starry Lawn: A giant sloped lawn perfect for camping and kite flying. Tent rental is 50 RMB/hour. It’s also a popular area for family fun and pet interaction (pets require permits and vaccination certificates and must enter during designated hours). - Meixi Xiangling: A top spot for plum blossom viewing in winter. The Ningxiang Platform is perfect for Hanfu photoshoots. On rainy days, the Yan Yu Pavilion offers a "petals on clothes" special effect. The drooping plum branches resemble waterfalls, and wide-angle shots looking up can create a "plum blossom canopy" effect. - Groundcover Maze & Pink Muhly Slope: Popular autumn-only photo spots. After 4 PM, groundcover plants photographed against the light have golden edges. Wearing light-colored clothes and crouching low among the pink muhly grass can capture a "drowned in the flower sea" dreamy image. Photo Tips: Bring a wide-angle lens for panoramic flower sea shots and a telephoto lens for detailed flower and bird photos. Hanfu suits the Plum Garden, light-colored long skirts suit the Flower Sea, and earth tones are best for the reed area. Visit on weekday mornings or after rain for fewer crowds and fresher flowers. 3. Transportation & Ticket Information Transportation - Self-driving: Navigate to "Huakai Haishang Ecological Park Ticket Office." There are 2,200 shaded ecological parking spaces, 10 RMB per entry. About 1 hour and 10 minutes from downtown. - Public Transport: Take Metro Line 1 to Lianhua Road Station → Lianzhu Special Line → Zhujing Bus Station → Jinfeng Line (Huakai Haishang Xiujing Station), then walk 50 meters to catch the free shuttle bus; or from Hongqiao Railway Station → Jinshan North Station, then a 6 km taxi ride. On weekends and holidays, there is a direct shuttle from People’s Square (reservation required). - In-park Transport: Electric sightseeing carts cost 20 RMB per person (unlimited rides per day). Single bikes are 20 RMB/hour, tandem bikes 30 RMB/hour, four-person bikes 50 RMB/hour. Electric-assist bikes are easier to ride and recommended due to the park’s size. Tickets & Opening Hours - Tickets: 30 RMB each. Autumn night light shows have a limited-time discount of 58 RMB. - Opening Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM). Autumn night shows open only on Fridays and Saturdays. - Reservation: Reservation system in place, daily limit of 8,000 visitors. Online booking in advance is recommended for holidays. 4. Experience & Nearby Attractions - Dining & Rest: The park has cafes and Chinese-Western restaurants offering light meals. You can also bring your own food for picnics on the starry lawn (open flames prohibited). Snack carts sell specialties like plum blossom pastries. - Entertainment: Horse riding, boating, rainbow slides, climbing frames, swings, and other family-friendly facilities. Spring features music festivals and Chinese animation parades; autumn hosts red leaf concerts. - Nearby Attractions: A 10-minute drive to Jinshan Farmers’ Painting Village offers folk art experiences. In autumn, combine with Langxia Countryside Park to enjoy rice field scenery, perfect for a day trip.