[2025 Shaoxing Attraction] Travel Guide for Shijing Reservoir (Updated Jul)

The autumn chapter has already reached its climax, among the many dazzling colors, that touch of Metasequoia red is particularly beautiful. When the sun shines on the tree, you can't tell whether you are in reality or in a dream. Early winter every year is the reddest two weeks of the Metasequoia forest in a year. This is also the most beautiful Metasequoia forest in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai. Location: Shangpu Town, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province. Tickets: Free admission. Self-driving navigation: Shijing Reservoir Free P. Bus: Get off at Fengpu Village on Route 606, you need to walk 1.7 kilometers (not recommended). The spring water forms a lake, hundreds and thousands of migratory birds perch, the pool shirt is dyed red, the Shijing Reservoir, scattered between Yushan and Shunshui, hidden in the deep boudoir secret of Jiangnan. Tips: √ It is best to wear Martin boots, because the soil is a bit damp, it may wet/dirty your shoes. √ After entering the Metasequoia forest, the mobile phone basically has no signal, prepare for the network disconnection in advance. √ The reservoir is very photogenic in winter, walk around and find a good position, pose well. √ It doesn't matter if the reservoir is dry and lacks water in winter, pay attention to the water level in summer.

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😘 Who would've thought! I spent such a blissful day off in Shaoxing - ultimate relaxation vibes~ ❤ Woke up naturally in the morning and leisurely strolled to Shanxia Lake. Visited the World Freshwater Pearl Museum and got to pry open clams for pearls myself - totally addictive! Holding a wet clam, prying it open with a knife - "Wow!" A few softly glowing pearls rolled out, warm and smooth in my palm 💜 Had them set into a necklace on the spot - this unique joy was totally worth it! ✌ Basking in the happiness of new jewelry, wandered around Xishi's Hometown. Few crowds, walking on the bluestone paths felt so peaceful. White walls with black tiles, small bridges over flowing water, zoning out by Huansha River watching willows brush the water's surface. The old ancestral hall's corridors played with light and shadows, the breeze carrying whispers of bygone eras 📸 Every random shot captured perfect atmosphere. ❤ Afternoon laziness hit hard, so I dove into Yunmanwu. This hidden gem by tea mountains! Floor-to-ceiling windows framed the lush greenery like paintings 🍃 Sinking into plush sofas,...time? What's that! 🤭 On a whim, detoured to Shijing Reservoir. Wow! Like stumbling into the Wizard of Oz! Water so clear like glass, reflecting straight metasequoia forests 🌳 Aimlessly strolling along the shore, leaves rustling in the wind, the air filled with freedom - my heart instantly calmed. 🤭 Got to play with clay at the Porcelain Origin Cultural Town! Wheel throwing was so fun! The clay kept wriggling disobediently on the wheel until the master potter lent a hand - hey, it slowly became a little bowl! The tactile sensation of muddy fingers was strangely therapeutic~ Waiting for it to be fired and shipped home - the perfect warm souvenir of this trip ✨ 💖 The grand finale had to be Dongshan Daguan Hotel's feast. After tasting so many gourmet dishes, this was my first Dongshan Banquet experience: 🦀 Drunken June Yellow Crab Meat Cup: Huadiao wine aroma mixed with crab umami shot straight to the brain! One bite and sweetness filled my heart~ 🐟 Zhishi Blue Bream: Tender like tofu, swimming in broth so delicious it could make your eyebrows fall off! 😘 Garlic Stinky Tofu Baked Crayfish: Smelling it goes "Wow!", eating it goes "OMG!" Garlic coating springy shrimp meat, stinky tofu's magical fermentation - so fragrant I couldn't stop chopsticking! 🙃 On the way back, cool pearls around my neck, an adorably ugly clay cup in my bag, crab sweetness still lingering on my tongue... This day had it all - clam-opening thrills, hometown tranquility, reservoir freshness, childhood joy of playing with clay, all gently concluded by an amazing feast. 💡 Little reminders: 🚗 Self-driving is most convenient as attractions are somewhat spread out - stop and go as you please. 🕒 Don't rush: We left at 10am, returned at 9pm - perfect pacing.

I went to Shijing Reservoir on Saturday, and it was so beautiful. The metasequoia trees are already visibly red! It feels like walking into a forest🌲 🍃Definitely Shaoxing's "Little Altay" 📍Navigation: To Shijing Reservoir, after arriving at the location, you can drive a little further forward. (1.5 hrs from Hangzhou, 2.5 hrs from Shanghai) 💰Tickets: 🆓 🅿Parking: There are many free parking spaces on the roadside, and there is a small parking lot next to the restroom on the north side. 📃Notes: 1. There is a designated BBQ area🍢. Open fires are prohibited elsewhere🔥. 2. Remember to clean up the area before leaving! Take your trash with you! 3. There are restrooms by the woods, and water is also available for 🆓.

Shangyu is a city that has been recorded in writing since the Yin and Shang dynasties. ✔️ I drove to Shangyu just for two amazing women. ❗️ 👉🏻 The first amazing woman is Cao E, who moved heaven with her filial piety. At the age of 14, she threw herself into the river to find her father. In memory of her filial piety, people carved the world-famous Cao E Stele, which has a riddle that even Cao Cao couldn't solve. 😜 The stele in the Cao E Temple in Shangyu is a replica from the Song Dynasty. 👉🏻 The second amazing woman is Zhu Yingtai, the heroine of the love story of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai. She turned into a butterfly for love and became famous for thousands of years. Based on the story of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, Shangyu has created a scenic area. Although it is not a historical site, it is a good place to take photos. 😊 👉🏻 Finally, I also visited the cotton mill where many Huang Ling and Song Ying from the last century dedicated their youth! Due to the popularity of the TV series "Alley People", this abandoned factory area has entered the public eye. Walking into the old factory area, time seems to have stopped at the beginning of the century! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 📋 Shangyu one-day tour itinerary: ▪️ 09:30: Arrive at Shijing Reservoir to see the metasequoia; ▪️ 11:00: Arrive at Pujing Temple to see the Buddha; ▪️ 12:00: Arrive at Lizhi Street for lunch; ▪️ 13:00: Cao E Temple + Shangyu Museum; ▪️ 15:00: Yingtai's Hometown + Shangyu Cotton Mill; ▪️ 16:30: Arrive at Fenghui Ancient Town to see the night view and have dinner >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 🚙🚙 Travel tips: (For detailed route map, see picture 2) ✅ Recommended self-driving 📍 Shijing Reservoir Metasequoia Forest Locate "Shijing Reservoir Bus Station", and after arriving at the location, drive forward about 100 meters to see it; 📍 Pujing Temple Locate "Pujing Temple"; 📍 Cao E Temple + Shangyu Museum The two places are next to each other, you can locate "Cao E Temple (entrance)"; 📍 Yingtai's Hometown + Shangyu Cotton Mill These two places are also very close. The former is located at "Yingtai's Hometown Zhu Family Village Scenic Area", and the latter is located at "Zhejiang Shangyu Cotton Mill"; 📍 Fenghui Ancient Town Locate "Fenghui Ancient Town Scenic Area"

Really beautiful! Summer Twilight Forest! And it's free! || The water forest is full of green. Really, really beautiful! No doubt it's the secret summer forest! The water level of Shijing Reservoir recedes during the dry season, revealing the green meadows on the exposed mudflats. Unexpectedly, it created such a beautiful scene. The grass is soft to step on. Maybe after a heavy rain, the water level will rise, and you won't be able to enter the Metasequoia forest. It's easy to get here and it's free! Every corner is perfect for taking photos. It's simply a paradise for kids and camping. The Metasequoia forest in autumn and winter has a different charm. Come again then!!! We must cherish the gifts of nature.

The early winter in Shangpu, besides the internet-famous Taohua Ancient Ferry The cedar forest in Shijing Reservoir is worth a visit Just a few days ago, the cedar trees were lush and green Suddenly, in these past few days, they've changed into a new "outfit" The originally green leaves The Meladerm color progression has reached 100% Friends who want to check in should hurry Scenery fills the mountains, as if strolling in a painting These scenes have all been painted With the imprint of caramel color! The most fun thing to do in the redwood forest is definitely boating through Every early winter is the reddest two weeks of the year for the metasequoia forest, which is also the most beautiful metasequoia forest in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai Navigation: Shijing Reservoir, 1.5h from Hangzhou, 2.5h from Shanghai Drive to the northernmost side next to the toilet, where there's a small parking lot, which is also the closest location to the metasequoia forest (It gets crowded on weekends, be sure to go in the morning, by around 11 o'clock the roadsides will be full of cars, and there's a risk of traffic jams) Free, cars can only park by the roadside, can't drive into the forest, need a small trolley or to carry by oneself There are street vendors selling various snacks, but it's best to bring your own food to eat and drink tea in the forest, it's so beautiful ■ Afternoon tea is more common than overnight stays, few people, camping is perfect, this time brought the primitive man's Fengxing 3, used a kayak to transport to a secluded island in the middle to set up, it rained at dawn, the waterproofing was better than expected, no water droplets on the inside of the outer tent Bringing a kayak or paddleboard and traveling through the water forest is really fun Suitable for: √ Exploring the primeval forest √ A great place for parent-child camping √ A paradise for photography enthusiasts The best healing place for workers Play tips: Set up tents, canopies, can stay overnight Open fire, barbecue Fishing, frisbee, cycling Paddleboarding or kayaking, leisurely traveling between mountains and waters is also pleasant √ The best viewing time for the metasequoia forest is from October to December, large areas of red (the brown ones will be more artistic √ Photo strategy, the best is at sunset around four in the afternoon, the atmosphere is really unique √ It's not recommended to wear white shoes, some soil is wet and can easily dirty the shoes √ Entering the metasequoia forest, you may encounter no network and no signal √ Remember to leave no trace when playing, please take your trash with you

|A good place to go camping on weekends. Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shanghai, and the cedar autumn color ceiling|A good place to go camping on weekends In the early winter of Shangpu, besides the popular ancient peach blossom ferry Shijing Reservoir cedar forest, worth a visit A few days ago, the lush cedars suddenly changed their "clothes". The original green leaves The progress of the Merlot color series has reached 100% Friends who want to check in hurry up The mountains are full of scenery, people are traveling in the painting. These scenes have been branded with caramel color Come and collide with the color aesthetics of Shangpu Navigation: Shijing Reservoir, 1.5h from Hangzhou, 2.5h from Shanghai

The most fun thing to do in the Redwood Forest is definitely boating through it. Early winter each year is the reddest two weeks of the water forest. This is also the most beautiful water forest in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai. ●Navigation: Shijing Reservoir, 1.5h from Hangzhou, 2.5h from Shanghai. Park at the small stop next to the northernmost toilet, which is also the closest location to the water forest (it's crowded on weekends, so you must go in the morning. By around 11 o'clock, both sides of the road will be full of parked cars, and there is a risk of traffic jams). It's free, cars can only park on the side of the road, they can't drive into the forest, you need a small trolley or carry it yourself. There are various snacks for sale on the street, but it's best to bring your own food and eat in the forest. It's so beautiful to eat and drink tea. There are more people having afternoon tea and fewer people staying overnight. Camping is perfect. This time I brought the Primitive Man's Wind 3, transported it to a private island in the middle by kayak, and set it up. It rained in the early morning, and the waterproofing was better than expected, with no water droplets on the inside of the outer tent. It's really fun to travel through the water forest with a kayak or paddle board. Many people ask, next time you can really rent it for photos.

The early winter in Shangpu, in addition to the net red peach blossom ancient ferry 🌈Shijing Reservoir Cedar Forest, worth a visit 🌵A few days ago, it was still lush cedar 🍂These days suddenly changed a "dress" 🍀The original green leaves 💖The progress of the Merlot color system has reached 100% 👭Friends who want to check in hurry up 🉑The mountains are full of scenery, and people are traveling in the painting 🌟These scenes have been painted 🧡Caramel color brand 🎉Come and collide with the color aesthetics of Shangpu Navigation: Shijing Reservoir, 1.5h from Hangzhou, 2.5h from Shanghai

Compared to other places, the autumn scenery in East China comes a bit later, which is the best time to see the Metasequoia trees. Importantly, not many people know about this place yet, so it's not crowded. It's a hidden gem. ✅The Metasequoia trees around Shijing Reservoir are at their peak, and all of them have basically turned red. ✅There are many camping spots near the reservoir. If you have a tent, you can bring your own tent, picnic mat or table and chairs. There is also good parking nearby. 🏞️The photos are super good, whether they are taken inside the Metasequoia forest or outside. 📌Tips: 1. Be careful of the mud when taking photos or walking around the Metasequoia forest. 2. There are public toilets, but no hot water, so campers should boil their own water for washing faces. 3. There are no shops or supermarkets nearby, so remember to bring enough food and drinking water. - Navigation: Shijing Reservoir, Shangyu 🅿️There are parking spaces, but not many. When the parking lot is full, park by the roadside.

📍Shangyu Shuangpu Town Shijing Reservoir (can be directly searched on Gaode map) 🚗About transportation: It is 50 kilometers from Shaoxing to Shuangpu Town. This is a newly developed project in the countryside. It is recommended to drive by yourself. There are still relatively few people and it is very quiet. ⏰About time: It is strongly recommended to go around October. (When I went, the trees were already bald, but they were still very beautiful) If you go camping in October, this is a rare good place! ⛺️Campsite environment: The surrounding environment is very good. It is a small reservoir with mountains surrounding it. The vegetation is not much damaged, and there are fewer people nearby, which is very beautiful. The metasequoia forest inside is very suitable for taking pictures in autumn. There is an open space in front of the metasequoia forest where you can fish. 🍢Recommendation for picnic spot: There are many flat areas in the metasequoia forest, which are suitable for barbecue picnics. Go down the road opposite the public toilet. ‼️There is also a reed swamp on the east side of the metasequoia forest, which is also very suitable for taking pictures The flat area is not very large, and at most three or four large tents can be set up. It is not recommended for too many people to move around. There are woods around, and it is very convenient to get wood for fire! ⚠️Precautions: The pond is very deep and there is no fence. Do not let children play freely. It is said that the water is more than ten meters deep! Take away the garbage generated at will. This place has just been developed and there may not be regular garbage cleaning. Protect the environment and start with us