Located in the north eastern part of Shanghai, the Gongqing Forest Park stretches across 131 hectares, providing the city with beautiful greenery and lovely trees. It comprises a North Garden and a South Garden.
The North Garden is popular for the trees, plans and the lovely landscape. There are about 200,000 trees which include more than 200 types of plants, and it has been immaculately landscaped to provide a natural as well as a serene setting for those visiting the park. Lawns, hills, woods, streams, bamboo groves and lakes make up the landscape of the North Garden and all these elements have been put together to provide a charming and appealing setting. There are ten famous areas here which are popular amongst the visitors. These include the Cedar Grove, Mirroring Water, the Jungle, the Commemorative Tree-planting Garden, and the Horse Riding area. Each boasts its unique concept of combining trees, serenity, and beauty.
The South Garden is well known for the bamboo monuments. It is actually a theme park where the scene is set using bamboo groves. This southern section stretches all the way to the Yangtze River, and most visitors are mesmerized by the elegant setting of the bamboo monuments.
Gongqing Forest Park is not just about trees, streams, plants and bamboo groves. It also features other entertainment options for its visitors. There are more than 30 different options when it comes to sporting, adventure and entertainment. The park also provides locations for conferencing in their halls and inns, and there are various areas for just relaxation, and enjoying the natural setting.
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