Guangzhou Liuhua Lake Park

Guangzhou Liuhua Lake Park

Spanning 54.43 hectares, with 60% of the area covered by water and 88% of the land covered in greenery, Liuhua Lake Park is built on the site of the ancient Zhilan Lake from the Jin Dynasty, which later turned into farmland. In 1958, to alleviate street flooding, the municipal government mobilized citizens for voluntary work to create four artificial lakes, including Liuhua Lake. The area was subsequently turned into a park. In addition to its original flood control function, the park serves as a large-scale comprehensive public space integrating sightseeing, entertainment, and leisure. The park landscape features palm trees, banyans, flowering shrubs, open lawns, lakes, and light, airy Lingnan-style buildings, creating a distinctive subtropical natural ambiance.

The park is divided into three open zones: the Sightseeing and Rest Area, characterized by a tropical palm landscape. It includes ethnically-themed gardens such as Mengyuan reflecting Dai culture, Fuqiu showcasing Lingnan rural charm, the scenic Furongzhou, the bright and open Fangcaodi, and the palm-lined Pukui Dyke, along with dining services, offering ideal spots for sightseeing and relaxation. The Recreation Area features modern spaces such as Pulin Square, Baoxiang Amusement Park, and Rongyin Playground, catering to visitors of all ages with diverse recreational activities. The Nongqu Garden offers fun related to fish, farming, gardens, pottery, and childhood, allowing visitors to enjoy rural life while connecting with nature. The Flower, Bird, and Bonsai Exhibition Area includes the “Home of Lingnan Bonsai” Xiyuan, which focuses on bonsai and rock displays, the Egret Nature Reserve known as the “urban bird paradise,” and Liuhua Bird Garden, blending scenery appreciation, bird watching, and ecological conservation.

Starting July 1, 2009, Liuhua Lake Park became fully open to the public free of charge.

Guangzhou Liuhua Lake Park is located south of Liuhua Lake and north of Dongfeng West Road. It covers a total area of 540,000 square meters, including 330,000 square meters of water surface, with three major lakes and four smaller ones. The park is characterized mainly by its subtropical scenery. It is named after the ancient Liuhua Bridge from the Southern Han Dynasty, which is located northeast of the lake.

Construction Background

Liuhua Lake Park was built in 1958 through voluntary labor organized by the municipal government. Initially under the jurisdiction of the Gardening Division of the Municipal Construction Bureau, it was transferred to the management of Yuexiu Park in August 1965, and became directly administered by the Guangzhou Municipal Gardens Bureau in September 1980.

Functions

In addition to retaining its original flood control function, Liuhua Lake Park is a large comprehensive park integrating sightseeing, entertainment, and leisure. The park spans 54.4 hectares, with two-thirds of the area covered by water and 88% of the land covered in greenery. It is divided into four zones: the North Zone features a long, narrow grassland extending to both sides, with attractions such as Pulin Playground, Baoxiang Amusement Park, badminton courts, Fuqiu Garden, and Furongzhou. There is also a bird island covering over 3,000 square meters, home to tens of thousands of egrets, along with bird-watching tea terraces and platforms. The East Zone includes the Xishuangbanna-style garden Mengliyuan, as well as Shibao, Waterfall, Wash-Girl, Azalea Garden, and Nanhai Fishing Village Restaurant. The Central Zone features the banyan and palm-lined Kuoyin Kuidi, with the Xinguang Garden Restaurant and Fitness Le Garden. The South Zone, adjacent to the Guangzhou Children’s Palace, has a large area of bald cypress forest, as well as Pulin Tea House, Taoyuan Restaurant, and shaded plant facilities, offering a tranquil environment. The western end of the park houses the Bonsai Garden, while the eastern end is home to the famous Liuhua Bird Garden.

Address: No. 100 Liuhua Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou

Type: Urban Park

Recommended Visit Duration: 2–3 hours

Phone: 020-86662196

Opening Hours:

6:00–22:00. Liuhua East Garden Art Museum (an attraction within the park): 9:00–16:00. Xiyuan, Fuqiu, and others (attractions within the park): 8:00–17:00.

Ticket Information:

Free admission.

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