Spectacular Sea of Flowers

Huakai Haishang Ecological Park is located in Zhujing Town, Jinshan District, Shanghai. It is a comprehensive ecological park integrating ecological protection, leisure tourism, and popular science education. Covering an area of about 600 acres, the park is themed "Flowers Blooming on the Sea" and features seasonal flower sea landscapes, making it a popular weekend getaway for Shanghai residents. The ecological park is designed around the four elements of "water, forest, flowers, and fields," cleverly blending the characteristics of the Jiangnan water town with modern garden art. The park’s waterways crisscross and meander, creating a unique scene where "water flows through the park, and the park reflects in the water." Visitors can enjoy different natural beauties throughout the year with tulips in spring, sunflowers in summer, diaphanous grass in autumn, and plum blossoms in winter. Particularly noteworthy is the flower sea area, covering nearly 300 acres, where various ornamental flowers are planted according to the seasons. From March to April each year, millions of tulips bloom in competition, forming a spectacular colorful flower carpet; from May to June, the golden sunflower sea contrasts beautifully with the blue sky; from September to October, the pink diaphanous grass creates a romantic autumn atmosphere. These seasonal flower seas not only attract many photography enthusiasts but also have become a popular spot for newlyweds to shoot wedding photos. In addition to flower viewing, the park also features ecological wetlands, forest trails, bird-watching platforms, and other facilities. The wetland area is home to various water birds such as egrets and night herons, making it an ideal place for bird watchers. The park also preserves large areas of native forest, providing urban residents with a space to get close to nature. The ecological park’s planning and design fully consider environmental protection concepts, using green technologies such as rainwater collection systems and solar lighting to minimize environmental impact. At the same time, the park regularly holds various ecological science popularization activities to spread environmental knowledge to the public. As a rare ecological leisure space near Shanghai’s suburbs, Huakai Haishang Ecological Park not only offers citizens a great place to relax and unwind but also serves as an important window showcasing the achievements of ecological civilization construction. On weekends and holidays, the park welcomes large numbers of visitors who stroll, take photos, and picnic in the sea of flowers, enjoying peaceful moments away from the city’s hustle and bustle.