Introduction
History
- ๐ Established: The park was formally opened to the public in June 1989.
- ๐ฒ Origin: Grew out of Dongping Forest Farm, which was founded in 1959.
- ๐ Recognition: Named Dongping National Forest Park by the Ministry of Chinese Forest Industry in June 1993.
- ๐ Notable Visitors: Top Chinese leaders such as Jiang Zemin and Zhu Rongji have visited the park.
- ๐ Awards: Evaluated as one of the ten new resorts in Shanghai in early 1997.
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Activities
- ๐ด Cycling: Rent a bicycle and explore the park.
- ๐จ Paintball: Available at the shooting range near Swan Lake.
- ๐๏ธ Go-Karting: Enjoy go-karting in the Dawn Redwood Lake area.
- โท๏ธ Grass Skiing: Try grass skiing for a unique experience.
- ๐ค Pedal Boats: Rent pedal boats for a relaxing time on the water.
- ๐ง Rock Climbing: Available for adventure enthusiasts.
- ๐ข Zipline: Experience the thrill of soaring above the treetops.
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Amenities
- ๐๏ธ Camping: Designated areas for camping with rental tents and sleeping bags.
- ๐ Barbecue: Barbecue areas with fresh ingredients available.
- ๐ป Facilities: Includes bathrooms, baby care rooms, and convenience stores.
- ๐ Rentals: Bicycles, strollers, and other equipment available for rent.
- ๐ ฟ๏ธ Parking: Ample parking space for visitors.
- ๐งณ Luggage Storage: Available for convenience.
- ๐ In-Park Transport: Shuttle services within the park.
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Wildlife
- ๐ฆ Wild Deer: Frequently spotted within the park.
- ๐ฆ Peacocks: Can be seen roaming around.
- ๐ฆ Bird-Watching: Terrace equipped with high-power telescopes for bird-watching.
- ๐ณ Flora: Home to diverse plant species including bamboo and maples.
- ๐ธ Gardens: Features Baizhu Garden and Sakura Garden with various plant species.
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Scenic Spots
- ๐๏ธ Dongping Lake: A stunning lake within the park.
- ๐ฆข Swan Lake: Located near the south entrance, features a shooting range.
- ๐ฒ Dawn Redwood Lake: Contains most of the recreational activities.
- ๐ธ Baizhu Garden: Home to more than ten species of bamboo.
- ๐ Maple Garden: Known for its flamboyant maples.
- ๐ธ Sakura Garden: Features full-blown flowers and sweet air.
- ๐ญ Bird-Watching Terrace: Equipped with telescopes for bird-watching.
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Accessibility
- ๐ Metro: Accessible via metro lines 1 and 6.
- ๐ Bus: Take Shenchong Line 6 or 3, followed by Nandong Special Bus Line or Nanjiang Special Line.
- ๐ Parking: Ample parking space available for visitors.
- ๐บ๏ธ Location: Situated on the north side of Chongming Island, 12 kilometers from Nanmen Port.
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Visitor Information
- ๐ Opening Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM on weekends and holidays.
- ๐๏ธ Admission Fee: CNY 70 for adults, CNY 35 for children between 1.3 and 1.4 meters, free for children under 1.3 meters.
- ๐ Contact: Phone numbers 021-59338333, 021-59338028.
- ๐ Address: No. 2188, North Road, Chongming County, Shanghai.
- ๐ Rentals: Tents, sleeping bags, bicycles, and other equipment available for rent.
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| ๐ย ย ย Phone: +86 21 5933 8028 |
| ๐ย ย ย Address: China, Shang Hai Shi, Chongming District, ๅๆฒฟๅ ฌ่ทฏ2188ๅท ้ฎๆฟ็ผ็ - 202155 |
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