Circular District Ecological Trail

Circular District Ecological Trail

Baoshan District was the first in Shanghai to plan and construct the city’s first green ecological trail. Stretching across the entire district with a total length of about 100 kilometers, it primarily follows a forest belt layout, featuring 2-meter-wide meandering walking and cycling paths within the greenery. The Circular District Trail organically connects the major parks and green spaces already established in Baoshan, ingeniously integrating existing natural resources such as rivers, fields, villages, roadside greenbelts, and large parks. It forms a vibrant, flower-filled, and tree-lined green corridor that links various scenic spots, blending culture, science education, history, sports, tourism, and meetings into one cohesive experience. This creates a new urban highlight and tourism asset for Baoshan.

The Gucun section of the trail boasts beautiful ecological surroundings, while the Yuepu section features attractions such as the Yuanshui Pear Orchard and the Yuepu Battle Memorial Monument from the Shanghai Campaign. The Luodian section passes through the Nordic New Town, with nearby attractions including the Oriental Holiday Farm and the Dragon Boat Museum. Strolling along the winding path, you’re free from the dust and noise of highways, instead enjoying idyllic rural views—farms and cottages, streams and forests, fields bursting with blooming flowers.

The green belts along the trail are primarily forested, combining tall, fast-growing trees with evergreens to highlight the charm of spring blossoms and autumn scenery. The forest floor is planted with ground covers such as hydrangeas, February orchids, irises, and hostas, with flower borders added in certain sections. Small bridges cross over rivers in the green belt, with riverside platforms offering views of the water. In high-traffic areas, amenities such as benches, signs, garden lights, rest pavilions, and telephone booths are provided. Each town and neighborhood along the route also features 2–3 unique local mini-scenic spots, highlighting the natural riverbank landscapes, intimate folk culture among residences, and lush greenery filled with birdsong, floral scents, and countryside charm.

The Luodian section of the trail is approximately 16.8 kilometers long, starting from the junction with the Gucun section. It runs along Fu Zhang Road, passes by the Lujiazhen New Town’s Meilan Lake, continues along the east side of Fuyuan Road to the north bank of Lianqi River, connects with Panjing River, and then links up with Shipai Road and the Luojing section. This part of the trail takes advantage of the tourist and sightseeing venues in Lujiazhen New Town and the ancient town—including religious sites (Flower Goddess Hall, Baoshan Temple), the Oriental Holiday Farm, and the Meilan Lake Scenic Area—and adds the Fuxiang Pavilion, allowing visitors to fully appreciate the boundless charm of Golden Lujiazhen.

Transportation Options

Address: Circles Baoshan District; the starting point can be at the Gucun section (near Hutai Road and Taihe Road)

Transportation Options: Bus routes 963, Pengluo Line, etc.

Self-driving Route: Take the A20 Huatai Road exit, go straight along Huatai Road, turn left at Chenfu Road, and you will arrive.