Lotus blooms herald summer's arrival at Shanghai's Gucun Park

Experience the summer charm of Gucun Park — where nature's beauty comes alive! As the warm July breezes sweep across Shanghai, Gucun Park in Baoshan district offers up the visual poetry of delicate lotus blossoms.

Delicate lotus blossoms ornament Gucun Park in Baoshan district. [Photo/WeChat account: sh-baoshan]

The park's tranquil ponds are now adorned with emerald-green leaves and colorful lotuses and water lilies, while a few are still tender pink buds awaiting to bloom, casting ethereal glows in the summer sun. Though not yet in full splendor, these blooms present a unique, fresh spectacle.

These "lotus fairies" stand amid lush foliage, heralding the height of summer. However, as some shy buds peep up from below, their grand visual feast is on the horizon.

A pink lotus in full bloom at Gucun Park. [Photo/WeChat account: sh-baoshan]

The flowers have reached peak bloom, transforming the ponds into a living painting of endless green leaves meeting the sky and sun-kissed blooms ablaze in red.

Ticket Information:

Tickets are available via the park's official WeChat account, service account, or Alipay mini-program.

Adult ticket: 20 yuan ($1.39)

Student ticket: 10 yuan (student ID required)

Senior ticket: 16 yuan

Free admission: seniors over 65, military personnel, and disabled visitors (ID required)

Opening hours: 6 am to 6 pm (last entry at 4:30 pm)

Metro: Line 7 or Line 15 to Gucun Park Station

Bus routes: Jiatai Line, No 963, No 527, No 528, Baoshan No 3, Baoshan No 9, No 1604, No 1605

Parking: 6,000 spaces available (E-payment only)

Visitors must present e-tickets upon entry and observe park etiquette.