Joanna James
Despite the futurist reputation that Shanghai holds, it has numerous parks and green spaces. Some of them are massive urban wilderness while others are hidden pockets of heavenly greenness. Here are five parks you must not miss out on when in Shanghai!
This sculpture park is different from Jing'an park. This is located close to a namesake temple and is very close to the Shanghai Natural History Museum. Even if you do not have time for the museum, make sure to make time for this incredible park. The artful park is a destination that deserves to be explored as a tourist attraction and is also worthy of frequent visits. It is a tranquil place and people come to play sports or exercise here. There are massive modern art sculptures that are dispersed around the park which is how this park has been distinguished among the rest.
The jaw-dropping views you will get here, and the views of vertiginous towers and colonial-era edifices, is completely worth your time. It offers a peaceful time surrounded by lush green lawns and well-manicured flowerbeds. It is in fact China's first park to be opened to the general public and with time it has become the oldest park in China. Like most of the green spaces in Shanghai, it is very difficult to leave this beautiful space of serenity. Therefore, it is advised that you choose Shanghai serviced apartment hotel that is close to these parks. For instance, you can check out properties like Somerset Gubei Shanghai.
The park has been named after the gleaming Golden Temple that sits across the street. This incredible sprawling park used to be the site of the well-known Bubbling Well Cemetry. It is located in a prime position alongside glamorous boutiques as well as multi-levels shopping malls. Therefore, make sure to pop into the park after having explored the sounding area. There is a pretty tranquil pond that is home to amazing water lilies and reeds. You can sit upon a wooden boardwalk and watch large turtles skimming near the surfaces and be at peace.
When you take a stroll in this park, you will feel like you are time travelling through the fascinating history of Shanghai. During the famous Ming Dynasty, this park was acclaimed as private gardens. Afterwards, the French started to add Parisian designs and then opened the park for the public in 1909. Today, it is a piece of paradise with a glorious view of fragrant rose gardens, sparkling ponds and benches overlooking swathes of grasses.
If you're looking to jog, rock climb or even skateboard, visit this green space located close to the long museum. Once upon a time, this place used to be an industrial area but today, it is an 8 1/2 km strip that has been boarded by plants and grass. If you would like a chill experience, make sure to stroll along the riverfront.
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