The Top-10
Reasons to Recommend: Lianhua Mountain, one of the eight scenic destination of New Yangcheng, is located in the Pearl River Estuary of Panyu. The location was once a mine with a long history and has given us many stones of strange, fascinating shapes. The mountain is topped by a 40.88 meter tall, 12-ton copper statue of Wanghai Guanyin with gold overlay, making it a destination for devotees praying for a blessing. In the spring, the mountain is covered with cherry blossoms, making for a unparalleled, beautiful sight. The summer offers not only lotus flowers, but a banquet of lotus seeds, lotus roots, and many more delicious options.
Reasons to Recommend: The Nansha Wetland is located in the Nansha District at the southern end of Guangzhou, far from the polluted air of the city itself. The wetlands are home to flocks of migratory birds, large lotus ponds, reeds and gorgeous scenery. The main attractions of the Nansha Wetland include seascape gardens, mangroves, reeds, plank walkways, and lotus ponds. Guests can choose to tour by boat, on foot, or by bicycle. Taking a tour by boat offers a gorgeous view of the wetlands landscape, which is a paradise for birds, with its mangroves and seas of reeds. A tour by bus, bicycle, or on foot allows visitors to see such scenic locations as the Huaiyin Greenway, Seaview Promenade and Wilderness Walkway.
Reasons to Recommend: Dafu Mountain Forest Park is covered in green trees, making it great for peaceful walks. It is a popular place for locals to come and exercise. The park includes Dafu Mountain with an altitude of 226.6 meters, and several artificial lakes, all of which contribute to the gorgeous view of peaks reflected in pristine water. Paddle boating, cycling, barbecuing and picnicking are all great ways to enjoy the park.
Reasons to Recommend: Located opposite to the Lianhua Mountain in Panyu District, Haiou Island is an original ecological island that has not yet been opened. The main industry on the island is agriculture. Residents have retained their original farming practices: planting rice, bananas, raising fish and so on. The island is a favorite weekend destination for the residents of Guangzhou. At the northern tip of Haiou Island, the Great Bridge of Haiou connects the Lianhuashan Waterway and the land outside the island. A 13 kilometer-long highway runs through the entire island from north to south. On Haiou Island, cycling is a good way to see around. While feeling the sea breeze, one can enjoy the scenery on both sides, which is very satisfying.
Reasons to Recommend: Maofeng Mountain is located in the northeast of Guangzhou City, at the junction of Taihe Town and Liangtian Town in Baiyun District. It is 152.9 meters higher than Baiyun Mountain and is regarded as the highest peak in Guangzhou. The whole mountain has high forest coverage, beautiful scenery and quiet environment. Maofeng Mountain is divided into two scenic spots: Peak Scenic Spot and Causeway Bay Scenic Spot. The two scenic spots are not connected to each other, so tourists who want to climb the main peak should not enter the Causeway Bay scenic spot, but take a motorcycle from the Causeway Bay Reservoir to the mountain top scenic spot three kilometers away. . If you have good physical strength, you can visit the Causeway Bay Scenic Spot first and then go to the Peak Scenic Spot. Otherwise, you will play the Peak Scenic Spot alone. There are few people who play the Causeway Bay Scenic Spot alone. The general route of the scenic spot on the top of the mountain is: Mountain Gate - Ancient Temple on the Half Mountain - Jiulong Lake - Wangyun Pavilion - Baizhang Cliff - the unilateral pine top of the main peak (534 meters), the whole round-trip time is about 3 hours. Among them, the ancient temple in the middle of the mountain and the ancient road with a thousand years are worth visiting. Next to the ancient temple is a small square that sells special products. There are many kinds of eggs, freshly picked plums, etc. It is very lively. The ancient road refers to the mountain road itself. The road from the northern foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain is entirely paved with granite, with a total of 637 levels. The steepness and twists of the ancient road can be described as rare. The entire ancient road takes about 2 hours to walk back and forth. Unfortunately, there is no sightseeing spot on the top of the mountain. When you reach the top, it is still in the woods. There is only a small pavilion, and the view is not very good. In addition, you must try tofu flowers and snails when going up the mountain, which is a major feature here and is highly recommended. Although Maofeng Mountain is not as famous as Baiyun Mountain and its facilities are not as complete as it is, it is far away from the urban area, the air and natural environment are better than Baiyun Mountain, and there are fewer tourists. Some climbing sections are still wild roads, so you can enjoy the fun of mountaineering.
Reasons to Recommend: The Nansha Waterfowl World Ecological Park is located at the mouth of the Pearl River at the southern end of Guangzhou. The scenery is divided into six small islands, such as Yulin Island and Huashu Island, and many protected animals are raised in stocking form. Here you can get along with these animals with a closer distance, just like walking into the natural ecological jungle, without the barrier to the natural feeling.
Reasons to Recommend: Changzhou Island is an island in the Pearl River of Huangpu District. It is famous for the Whampoa Military Academy founded by Sun Yat-sen. There are many historical sites on the island, and the culture here is deep and profound. Historical relics include ancestral temples and ancient ship docks. As one of the birthplaces of the Chinese Revolution, in addition to the famous Whampoa Military Academy, there are also locations such as martyrs' tombs and fortress remains. Changzhou Island has beautiful natural scenery, with a number of river channels and low and flat sandbars beside the island proper. It is full of Lingnan features.
Reasons to Recommend: On the west side of Guangzhou City is Liwan Lake Park. There you will find Lai Chi Wan, with scattered Blue waves, green trees, pavilions, bridges and more, Research has brought to us that in 200 BC there was Lichi Bay, during the Ming Dynasty "Liwan Bay Fisherman Singing" was listed as one of eight scenic spots in Yangcheng, Liwan lake park, it has Xiaocui Lake Yucui Lake. A most beautiful place to visit.
Reasons to Recommend: Huolu Mountain has a strong natural atmosphere, and there are not many artificial traces except for the mountain climbing path. Because it is not yet commercialized, it is a good place to climb mountains for free and breathe fresh air. This mountain is round, with a gentle slope, and there are large rocks in the mountains with different shapes. Along the way, the trees are lush, which is a natural oxygen reservoir, and the air is very good, making people very comfortable. Climbing to the top of the mountain can overlook the scenery of Tianhe District. There are two roads in Cen Village, one is a ladder and the other is a mountain road. There is also clear mountain spring water on the other side of the mountain road, sweet and delicious.
Reasons to Recommend: Guangzhou Baiyun Lake is located in Baiyun District, Guangzhou City. It is the first artificial lake built in the city after the 21st century. Baiyun Lake not only has the functions of water conservancy projects such as water quality testing center and sluice management room, but also has Liumai Qingyuan Square, Linyin Square, Ruyin Lawn and Leisure Center and other places for citizens to play. It is in the southeast of Baiyun Lake. There are also sports and leisure venues such as basketball courts and tennis courts. At the same time, running or cycling in the "greenway" is a unique sight. A 40-kilometer bicycle track and a 10-kilometer track allow visitors to exercise in the green ring throughout the year. In addition, basketball courts, tennis courts and other ball sports venues will be set up around, and leisure sports facilities will be placed in appropriate areas. The small islands in the east and west lakes also set up fishing areas for fishing enthusiasts. There is also a cruise program on the lake, where you can take a cruise to experience the charm of the artificial lake.
Reasons to Recommend: Liuhua Lake Park consists of 3 large lakes and 4 small lakes, with subtropical scenery as its main feature. It is named after the Liuhua Bridge, a historical site of the Southern Han Dynasty in the northeast of the lake. In the north area of the park, there is a long and narrow grass extending to both sides, there are banyan tree playground, treasure elephant paradise, badminton court and other places, in addition to a bird island, there are tens of thousands of egrets gathered on the island. In the east area, there are Xishuangbanna Landscape Gardens and Waterfalls, Huanxi Girls, Rhododendron Gardens, and Nanhai Fishing Village Restaurant. Rongyin Kwai Embankment in the Central District, there are Xinguang Garden Restaurant and fitness paradise. The southern area is adjacent to the Guangzhou Children's Palace, where there is a large area of deciduous pine forest and the scenery is quiet. The west end of the park is the Bonsai Garden, and the east end is the Liuhua Bird Garden. The lotus and other aquatic plants planted in the waters of the park are very ornamental.
Reasons to Recommend: Mingchun Valley is a famous "natural bird cage" in China. It was built by the Guangzhou Municipal People's Government in 1989. It is located on the Disthuiyan Valley of Baiyun Mountain. In the park, you can watch a wide variety of the birds, listen to the singing of the birds, and enjoy wonderful bird watching performances. The Mingchun Valley also contains many attractions such as the Bird Specimen Showroom and the Disthuiyan Natural Scenic Spot.
Reasons to Recommend: Luogang Scenic Area is located in Luogang Town, Baiyun District, famous for its historic sites and plum forests. The scenic area is surrounded by mountains and ridges, stretching for dozens of miles, and there are scenic spots such as Luofeng Temple and Brick Stele Square.
Reasons to Recommend: Dashahe Wetland Park is one of the five ecological zones planned for the Shuixiu Huaxiang Ecological Zone in Liwan District, Guangzhou, and was completed during the Guangzhou Asian Games. The Dasha River is 5.2 kilometers long and runs north-south. The 1.6-kilometer section of the river passes through the Guangzhou Flower Expo Park. Nearly 3,000 acres of land on both sides of the river are surrounded by flowers. The scattered wetland islands on the Dasha River are rare in Guangzhou. Ecological landscape. The main attractions are Fisherman's Wharf, Furong Bridge, Bird Watching Paradise, Taoran Pavilion, Golden Corridor, Fangfei Island, Xiushi Pavilion and Yixiang Garden. The main entrance of Dashahe Wetland Park is not far from the entrance. There are bicycle rental points and canteens. There is a bicycle greenway throughout the park.