Autumn in Shanghai | Discover the Best Ginkgo Trees in a Hidden Park

|Discover the Best Ginkgo Trees in a Hidden Park. This year is a small year for ginkgo trees, possibly due to the recent typhoon or climate change. The best time to view ginkgo trees has been delayed. There are fewer and fewer parks that charge admission, but seeing such a vibrant yellow, I'm glad I didn't miss it! This is Huilongtan Park, a hidden gem with stunning autumn beauty. The two ancient ginkgo trees in Huilongtan Park are truly breathtaking. [One]🏯 Ginkgo Tree at the Opera Stage This opera stage is called the Bairi Chaoyang Stage, also known as the Dachang Stage. It was built in the 15th year of the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty (1889) and was originally the opera stage of the Qianye Guild Hall on Henan North Road and Tanggu Road in Shanghai. It was an important venue for merchants to hold meetings, worship gods, and host banquets. In 1976, this opera stage was relocated to its current location in Huilongtan Park, Jiading. The stage faces north, with a square stone base, four columns, a single-eave hip roof, dragon ridge, and a tile roof. [Two]🪨 Ginkgo Tree at the Rockery The rockery is called Yingkui Mountain. It is both a mountain and an island, surrounded by water on all sides. The green water flows around it, like a pearl, and the five rivers converge here, earning it the name "Five Dragons Playing with a Pearl." The name Huilongtan also comes from this. In addition, the park also has the Yian Hall built in 1885, the Zhuihua Hall built in 1886, the Wanfo Pagoda and Changguan Building built in the 13th century, the Nine-Bend Bridge, and the Jiale Pavilion. After renovation, the 805-year-old Jiading Confucius Temple is also worth a visit. Strolling through Huilongtan Park, you can see many buildings that capture the essence of Jiangnan garden architecture, which is common in elegant and complex Jiangnan cities like Shanghai. However, in the fresh and vibrant atmosphere of decades ago, every brick and tile here exudes extraordinary charm. It is this unique scenery that attracted the attention of the famous movie star Stephen Chow, making Huilongtan Park the inspiration for "Flirting Scholar." Since then, this park has become famous because of this captivating movie. 🗓 Nearby Attractions: Huilongtan Park is very close to Qiuxia Garden. Don't hesitate to spend some time visiting Huilongtan while you're at Qiuxia Garden. ⭐ Recommended Itinerary: Qiuxia Garden ➡ Jiading Museum ➡ Zhouqiao Old Street ➡ Huilongtan Park (enter from the north gate) ➡ Jiading Confucius Temple Huilongtan Park 🎫 Admission: CNY 5 🚩 Address: No. 299, Tancheng Road, Jiading Town, Jiading District, Shanghai 🅿 Self-driving: Parking lot near the west gate, CNY 5/hr