Located in Wusi Farm, Fengxian District, Bay National Forest Park was established in 1999 and covers an area of 16,000 mu, including 85 hectares of water. The park is home to over 4.2 million trees and is divided into three tourist zones: the Recreation Zone, Water Activity Zone, and Cultural Sightseeing Zone. It boasts the largest bald cypress forest in East China, along with various other species of metasequoia and pond cypress, making it Shanghai’s third 4A-rated national forest park after Sheshan National Forest Park and Dongping National Forest Park.
To be honest, the park is quite large for a typical park. Moreover, since the vibrant red bald cypress trees recently went viral online, weekends have become incredibly crowded. Although the parking lot has ample spaces, the spots closest to the entrance fill up quickly, requiring a long walk from farther away. Electric carts available for rent inside the park are often fully booked, and there are also long queues for boat rides.
The park offers many activities such as camping, a water park, paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, barbecuing, paintball, and horseback riding. However, these attractions have limited appeal during winter. Walking a full loop around the park covers about 5 km, and aside from the core scenic area, the scenery is rather ordinary, with some parts even appearing somewhat run-down.
Additionally, dining options within the park are very limited—practically nonexistent—and restrooms are scarce, so it’s advisable to eat before visiting.
Nearby attractions such as Fisherman’s Wharf and Donghai Guanyin Temple are worth exploring and offer views of the sea.
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