Spring shows its arrival with warmer weather, melting snow and green leaves. Due to the prevention and control of the epidemic, it seems infeasible for us to travel a lot. A picnic party might be a good option to relieve our distress in life. The May 1st holiday is also coming, these top ten places for a picnic in Guangzhou as follows may help you to make some plans.
Ersha Island is located in the Pearl River in the center of Guangzhou, belonging to Yuexiu District. There are no high-rise buildings standing densely on the island, but parks, various plants, flowers in full bloom, and diverse birds. Here, you can also see Guangzhou's landmark building - Canton Tower.
On weekends or holidays, many people come here with their relatives and friends for a picnic and enjoy the slow life.
Ersha Island also has areas available to public, such as Guangdong Art Museum, Xinghai Concert Hall, Guangdong Gymnasium, Guangdong Overseas Chinese Museum, etc., some of which only require ID card for entry.
🚇 🚌 Metro Line 6 Donghu Station or Ersha Island East Bus Stop
Guangzhou Exhibition Park
会展公园
The Guangzhou Exhibition Park is located on the west side of the Pazhou International Exhibition Center in Haizhu District, enjoying raw ecological environment. Tourists come here to get in close contact with the lake, the plants and vegetation. Besides, the vast grassland makes it a wonderful picnic destination.
🚇 Metro Line 8 Xingangdong Station, Exit A
Haizhu Lake Park is a lake-circling park situated in Haizhu District which takes about 1 hour to walk a circle. It has a strong smell of Guangdong style with pavilions, terraces and corridors. It has also been rated as a national ecological wetland demonstration area. On weekends, there are always a large number of people coming for a break from life.
🚇 Metro Line 3, Datang Station, Exit B
South China Botanical Garden，CAS
华南植物园
If you want to get in touch with nature up close, then South China Botanical Garden is definitely a good option for you.
The Garden, located in Tianhe District, preserves more than 13,000 kinds of plants, including more than 6,100 kinds of tropical and subtropical plants, more than 5,300 kinds of economic plants, and more than 430 kinds of endangered wild plants under national protection. It is affiliated to the Chinese Academy of Sciences and is one of the significant plant science and ecological science research institutions in China.
There is a large central lawn in the botanical garden for you to bask in the sun, fly kites and have a relaxing picnic while enjoying exotic flowers and plants. Isn’t it wonderful?
Just as a kind reminder, a 20 yuan/person ticket for entry is required. In addition, some mosquito repellents are recommended to bring.
🚇 Metro Line 6 Zhiwuyuan Station, Exit A
Tianhe Park, mainly characterized by natural ecological landscape, owns more than 100 kinds of plants such as trees, shrubs, flowers, palms, bamboos, etc., as well as more than 20 trees over 100 years old and a forest of more than 10,000 square meters underneath.
In addition to having picnics, walking and running is also a good way to relax here, crediting the vast grassy area and tree-lined paths. The “Matchmaking Corner” here is a hot spot for singles to find a perfect partner.
Forest Park of Mountain Dafu
大夫山森林公园
Mountain Dafu is known as the natural "oxygen bar" in Panyu District. There were many barbecue spots here in previous years, but now most of them have been banned for environmental protection. However, it is still very pleasant to ride a tandem bicycle in the park, as well as to fly kites and have a picnic. Shops that rent tandem bicycles are right outside the park.
🚌 Dafushan Park North Gate Bus Stop
Liang Mingcheng Sculpture Garden
梁明成雕塑园
The Sculpture Garden is located opposite the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts in Panyu Higher Education Mega Center. Artistic sculptures, large and small, are displayed here. Not only is it a good place for picnics and camping, but a nice site for couples to take wedding photos. You can also enjoy the beautiful riverside sunset here.
🚇 🚌 Metro Line 4, Higher Education Mega Center North, Exit D, transfer to Bus 187 to Nantingcun Terminal
Baiyun Children's Park
白云儿童公园
Baiyun Children's Park is very suitable for family outings since it is full of bright decorations and amusement facilities, as well as large lawns, colorful running tracks and castles. Not only can children have fun, but adults can also take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
🚇 Metro Line 2, Baiyungongyuan Station, Exit C
This artificial lake park, which was built in 1948, has only a stone tablet as a mark for entrance. However, inside there are Jufang Garden, Children's Paradise, Xinghai Garden, and other small attractions, as well as recreational facilities such as yachts and golf courses. A good place for everyone's leisure and entertainment!
Puzhou Garden, built with funding from Huo Yingdong, is a free ornamental garden with the characteristics of both Chinese and Western garden culture.
Here you can see the world's famous flowers and plants, taste exotic tea and beer, and so on. Looking far from the sea view area of the garden, you can see the Lingdingyang, Humen Bridge, and the winding coastline of the Pearl River into the sea.
It is also a place where many youngers come to take pictures due to the fairy-tale scenery.
🚇 Metro Line 4, Nansha Passenger Port, Exit B
Hope you have a good time in Spring~
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