3 Hidden Autumn Spots in Shanghai for Private Viewing, Few People, Great Photos, No Disappointment

Autumn in Shanghai is perfect for photography! But are the popular spots too crowded? Here are 3 personally tested hidden gems for autumn viewing, with few people, beautiful scenery, and a 100% photo success rate. Save this and go now～💨 📍 Huakai Waterside Ecological Park🌟 Highlights: Instagram-style white benches + healing maple leaf tunnel🍂 Photo poses: ✔️ Sit sideways on the white bench, rest your hand on a maple leaf, look up at the camera with a gentle smile ✔️ Stroll through the maple leaf tunnel, capture dynamic moments looking back ✔️ Crouch in front of the fallen leaves pile, shoot close-ups of maple leaves from a low angle 💡 Insider tip: The first row of the maple leaf tunnel at the entrance is the golden spot! The leaves are the reddest and densest, and around 3 PM the sunlight filters through the branches, creating a super atmospheric bokeh effect～ 📍 Jiuke Oasis🌟 Highlights: Oil painting-like red bald cypress forest + stunning light and shadow filters🍂 Photo poses: ✔️ Walk along the bald cypress forest path, shoot deep composition back shots ✔️ Use tree shadows as foreground, stand sideways to capture rim light portraits ✔️ Shoot near the water, the red cypress reflection on the surface is amazing 💡 Insider tip: Divided into East and West zones! The red bald cypresses are mainly in the East zone, so navigate directly to “Jiuke Oasis East Zone Parking Lot” to save time～ It’s recommended to wear light-colored clothes to create a strong contrast with the red cypresses! 📍 Maple Leaf Island🌟 Highlights: Dense maple forest + almost no people, peaceful atmosphere🍂 Photo poses: ✔️ Stand in a clearing in the forest, shoot wide shots “surrounded by maple leaves” ✔️ Capture dynamic moments of running and spinning with skirt or coat fluttering ✔️ Sit under a tree and have a friend shoot from above, capturing the scene surrounded by fallen leaves 💡 Insider tip: Few people and very flexible! You can bring a picnic basket or a book as props to shoot a set of autumn forest-style portraits～ Best viewing period is mid-November to early December, don’t miss it! 📌 General tips: ✅ Transportation: It’s recommended to drive or take a taxi to all three spots, as public transport nearby is inconvenient ✅ Timing: Avoid weekends! On weekdays you can almost have the whole scenery to yourself ✅ Outfit: Light colors (white, cream, apricot) or Morandi tones make photos stand out more