Caoxi Park

　　Caoxi Park is situated with Caoxi Road to the west, East Cao Branch Road to the east, East Cao Second Road to the north, and East Cao Third Road to the south. The park spans an area of 31,300 square meters, featuring picturesque scenery with small bridges over flowing streams, winding paths through secluded spots, classic pavilions and corridors by the water, all in an elegant, traditional style. Unique rock formations can be found throughout, while flowers and trees are planted in harmony with the landscape. The park is home to 70 species of trees and 1,590 floral plants. The southern section mainly showcases peonies and tree peonies, while the northern part features osmanthus and wintersweet. Plants are arranged according to the scenery: indoor spaces display potted plants, ponds are adorned with lotus flowers, hillsides are planted with wintersweet, the sides of pavilions feature osmanthus, and roadsides are lined with graceful bamboo—each element thoughtfully placed. The park’s peonies are widely renowned, with a rich variety. The signature peony flower bed covers nearly 1,000 square meters, displaying over 60 varieties and more than 600 plants from both local and Cao County stock. Among them are prized varieties such as five-color peonies and white peonies, which boast large, pure-colored blooms with multiple layers, reminiscent of the peonies of Luoyang. The oldest specimen is over 120 years old, making it a rare treasure in Shanghai. To enrich the color palette of the peony garden, the design employs the artistic technique of “stars surrounding the moon,” incorporating various flowering shrubs such as crabapple, camellia, crape myrtle, red maple, magnolia, and azalea, ensuring year-round visual interest for visitors.

　　Address: No. 203 Caoxi Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai (near Tianlin East Road)

　　Type: Urban Park

　　Phone: 021-64380513

　　Opening Hours:

　　Spring, Autumn, and Winter: 8:00–18:00; Summer: 8:00–19:00