With pleasant autumn weather making outdoor days even more inviting, the Children's Park in Shanghai's Lin-gang Special Area has cultivated a 48-mu (3.2-hectare) floral landscape, where swathes of seasonal blossoms provide a perfect backdrop for leisurely strolls and photos.

Pink, white, and purplish-red cosmos blooms spread across the Children's Park landscape. [Photo/Harbor City Group]

Pink, white, and purplish-red cosmos flowers bloom across the landscape, complemented by lush, rounded kochia plants arranged in neat, gently rolling clusters. Over the next few weeks, the kochia will slowly transition to shades of autumn red, unveiling a new spectrum of colors.

Lush, rounded kochia plants form neat yet gently undulating clusters at the park. [Photo/Harbor City Group]

Mexican bush sage adds another layer of charm to the park, with its graceful blue-purple flower spikes swaying gently in the breeze.

If you go

Best time to visit: Late September to late October

Location: Zone A2, Lin-gang Four Seasons Eco Park

By car: Enter "Zone A2, Lin-gang Four Seasons Eco Park" in your navigation app. Public parking is available nearby.

By public transport: Take Metro Line 16 to Dishui Lake Station, then transfer to a bus to Lin-gang Center. The park is within walking distance.