Dashanna Park

Dashanna Park

The largest park in Guangzhou—Dashanna Park—will rise in the urban center of Nansha New Town. This massive park, located in Huangge Town, covers an area of 6.05 square kilometers and will become the biggest park in Guangzhou.

Watch a water screen movie in the science and technology park, play a few rounds on the golf course, paddle and sip tea on Dongli Lake, gallop on horseback in the equestrian field... In the near future, Dashanna, located in Huangge Town, Nansha, will transform from a barren quarry mountain into the largest park in Guangzhou, roughly the size of seven Yuexiu Parks.

According to information from the Guangzhou municipal planning department, the planned area of Dashanna Park is bordered by Huangge Avenue to the northwest, Shiguang Road to the northeast, the planned Fenghuang Avenue to the southeast, and Jingzhu Avenue to the southwest. The mountain park itself covers an area of 6.1 square kilometers, approximately the size of seven Yuexiu Parks. Including the surrounding mountain fringe zones, the total planned area reaches as high as 9.46 square kilometers, making it undoubtedly the largest park in Guangzhou.

The Dashanna plan is divided into two parts: the Dashanna green landscape (mountain area) and the surrounding green leisure belt. The mountainous section is further divided into a landscape area, a golf area, and a mountain forest leisure zone. The park will be developed in six phases, with the first phase expected to commence within this year. It is estimated that the total investment will amount to 600–800 million RMB.

Located in the future urban core of Nansha, the Dashanna area is a central component of the city’s ecological and scenic resources. Industry insiders say that the completion of the park will not only offer a top leisure destination for Guangzhou and even the entire Pearl River Delta region but also provide strong support for Nansha’s economic development and ecological preservation.

The Dashanna planned area mainly consists of the mountain and surrounding farmland, but more than ten quarries are scattered across the periphery, resulting in considerable man-made damage. Both plant and animal landscapes as well as cultural landscapes are relatively weak. Therefore, Mei Weiping, director of the Guangzhou Landscape Architecture Planning and Design Institute responsible for the project, stated that the park’s construction will draw on the meaning of “乸” (female/mother nature), following the philosophy of “nurturing and coexistence.” While restoring the ecology, it will also promote harmonious development with the city.

Giant Water Screen Movie

The first attraction after entering the park gate is the Science and Technology Park, which will be a cutting-edge educational and entertainment theme park. The park includes a zero-gravity hall, science museum, astronomy hall, and others, and will feature a giant water screen movie created through light projections, becoming the iconic landmark of the entire park.

Dongli Lake Scenic Area

After renovation, the Dongli Lake Scenic Area will feature attractions such as Dongli’s Azure Waters, Aroma Tea House, and the Romantic Love Embankment.

Golf Area

Adjacent to the landscape area, an 18-hole golf course covering approximately 40 hectares will “provide the infrastructure and conditions for an upscale urban lifestyle.”

Eco-Leisure Zone

Located in the southwestern part of the mountain, the eco-leisure zone will densely plant native tree species to create a lush, wild atmosphere. At the highest point of the mountain, an observation tower will be built to offer panoramic views of all of Nansha.

Quarry Ruins Area

The park will feature artificial landscapes such as lighthouses and silk road relief walls. Meanwhile, some existing quarry equipment and sites will be preserved to recreate the history of the quarries.