Guangzhou is the capital of Guangdong Province, one of the largest cities China, population – 12 million people. Most people come to the city for work. And I was pleasantly surprised when I learned that the city has a huge number of different parks - from gardens with a thousand-year history to centers where you can see migrating birds.

All parks open around 6 am. One day I went to the park early in the morning and was extremely surprised to see a lot of people there. At this time, there are many Chinese pensioners in the park who practice tai chi, a Chinese martial art that is good for health, play various games, sing, and traditional Chinese music plays. At the same time, you can also join them, they will gladly accept you, even if you do not speak Chinese. Just repeat the movements.

Guangzhou is also called the city of five goats, but to find out why, you need to visit one of the amazing parks - Yuexiu Park (Yuexiu Park).

Yuexiu Park

This One of the largest and most beautiful, in my opinion, parks in Guangzhou, its area is 860 thousand square meters. The park is located on seven hills and there are three artificial lakes. It opened in 1952 and shows the history of Guangzhou's development from a small village to a giant metropolis.

In addition to the magnificent nature, in the park you will find a statue of five goats. According to legend, many centuries ago, in order to save the inhabitants from hunger, gods arrived in Guangzhou on five goats, and each goat had twenty-five ears of grain. Since then, the five goats have become a symbol of the city and are depicted on many souvenirs, they can even be seen on the coat of arms of Guangzhou.

In addition to the statue of the five goats, in the park you can visit the Guangzhou Museum, which consists of the Zhenhai Tower and an art gallery.

Zhenhai Tower is a five-story building that was built in 1380 and was rebuilt five times, the last in 1928. Near the entrance to the building you will see two two-meter lions. Currently, the tower serves as a history museum, where you can find thousands of paintings and historical relics belonging to different Chinese dynasties, such as Ming, Tang, Jin.

In the gallery you can see works of local artists from ancient times to the present.

Entrance to the tower and art gallery is 1.5 dollars or 10 yuan.

As I mentioned earlier, there are three lakes in the park. At Beishu Lake ( Beixiu) you can rent a pleasure boat and go fishing.

Even though the park is very large, it is very difficult to get lost there because there are signs everywhere.

Opening hours

The park is open from 6:00 to 21:30.

How to get there:

• 2nd metro line. You need to get off at Yuexiu Park Station and go outside through Exit B1;
• Bus No. 109, 110, 111, 201, 234, 269, 271, 278, 301, 543, 550 to Yuexiu Park Station.

Flower festivals are held in the park in spring and autumn. At this time, the park is decorated with flowers and traditional ornaments, folk festivals and exhibitions are held here, and Chinese lanterns are launched.

There are several large restaurants and cafes in the park; one of the restaurants is located next to the lake and offers a wonderful view. Also outside the park there are several cafes of Chinese and Turkish cuisine(for example Bosphorus Turkish Restaurant)

Baiyun Mountain Park

Baiyunshan literally means "White Cloud Mountain". The park got its name because after rain in a clear sky, Mount Baiyun is shrouded in clouds. This is especially noticeable in late spring.

Baiyunshan Park is located 17 kilometers from the city on picturesque mountain. There are 30 peaks in the park, the highest peak is 382 meters high. Total area of ​​the park – 28 square kilometers.

There are six zones in the park:

In my opinion, the most best time to visit the park - from September to November, since at this time it is not too hot, the weather is quite moderate.

How to get there

• Bus No. 63, 245, get off at Yuntai Garden stop
• Bus No. B16, B18, 32, 46, 60, 63, 127, 175 or 223, in this case you need to get off at the Baiyunshan Ximen stop.
• Subway Line 3, get off at Meihuayuan Station

Cost of visit

The entrance fee to the park depends on what you want to visit:

• general admission – 80 cents (5 yuan)
• Yuntai Garden – 1.5 dollars (10 yuan)
• Bird Spring Valley Park – 1.5 dollars (10 yuan)
• Moxing Ridge (Star-Scraping Ridge) – 80 cents (5 yuan)
• Guangzhou Forest of Steles – 80 cents (5 yuan)
• Peach Blossom Brooklet – 80 cents (5 yuan)
• Xinghai Garden – 50 cents (3 yuan)

The park has a cable car, the cost of which depends on what level you want to go to:

• upper level – 4 dollars (25 yuan)
• lower level – 3 dollars (20 yuan)
• round trip ticket – 7 dollars (45 yuan)

Opening hours

Open from 6:00 to 17:00 every day.

The park is very large, so there are several cafes on its territory where you can have a snack.

People's Park

The park was opened in 1921 and at that time was the only park in the city. Because of its location, at first it was named Central Park, but then it was renamed People's Park.

This is a very cozy green park, in which there are six sculptural groups dedicated to the folk heroes of China.

As in any Chinese park, in the morning there are a lot of pensioners doing gymnastics or dancing.

How to get there

To get to this park, take subway line 1 or 2 and get off at Gongyuanqian Station.

The park is open from 6:00 to 22:00 every day and is free to visit.

People's Park is located near Guangzhou's shopping street - Beijing Road, where you will find many cafes and restaurants to suit every taste!

Liuhuahu Park

Liuhuahu Park is one of the most beautiful parks in Guangzhou with the largest artificial lake in the city.

The lake was originally created as a reservoir, but was later opened to the public. In the park you can have picnics, run, in addition, there is a playground for children, and if you are lucky, you will get to see some kind of musical performance.

Opening hours:

The park is open from 6:00 to 22:00 every day

Free admission .

To get to the park, take metro line 2. You need to get off at Yuexiu Park Station.

If you are tired of walking and want to eat, there is a restaurant and cafe serving traditional Chinese cuisine on site.

Shamian island

Also, if you are in Guangzhou, do not miss the opportunity to visit the embankment sand island Shamian in the Liwan region. It is notable for the fact that it late XIX served as the center for centuries international trade, and mostly foreigners settled there. As a result, a lot of buildings have been preserved on the island, which were built in various architectural styles, such as Baroque, Gothic, Neoclassical... You feel here like in a small Europe in the middle of Asia. And even now there are many foreigners living on the island.

The island has a park, playgrounds, many different monuments, a hospital, banks, and cafes. Chinese modeling agencies and newlyweds constantly conduct photo shoots here. Constantly held international exhibitions art. And there are also many fishermen here. In fact, I'm not sure that the fish they catch is edible, since the city is very industrialized, and therefore the water bodies in Guangzhou are very polluted.

How to get there

To get to Shamian Island, take Subway Line 1, get off at Huangsha Station and then exit F. Once outside, you will see a mix of high-rise buildings and very poor Chinese houses. To get to the island you need to cross the bridge.

Since the island is an ordinary residential area of ​​Guangzhou, it is located a large number of cafe (mainly Chinese cuisine).

Zoos

In addition to a huge number of parks, Guangzhou has several zoos.

Guangzhou Zoo

The local zoo is one of the largest zoos in China, its total area 42 hectares. In the zoo you will find 450 various types animals, including giant pandas, South China tigers, lions and many other fauna. The zoo is divided into several large zones. Here are the most interesting of them:

• Giant Panda House (it's worth noting that this zoo only has two giant pandas)
• Tiger Zone, where you can see South China tigers.
• Lions area - a pair of African lions and a pair of rare white lions.
• Guangzhou Oceanarium. The aquarium hosts seal and shark shows. Visitors are allowed to feed fish, fur seals and turtles
• Goldfish Garden. Here you will find a large collection of rare and valuable fish

The zoo periodically hosts animal performances, when animals perform some acrobatic stunts, ride scooters and bicycles; the schedule can be found at the ticket office.

How to get there

• Subway Line 5, get off at Zoo (Dongwuyuan) Station and then take Exit B, which will take you straight to the south entrance.
• bus No. B2, B2A, B3, B3A, B3B, B10, 30, 133, 191, 209, 221, 233, 245, 256, 278, 280, 287, 301A, 301, 545, 810, 810A, 886, 886A, Get off at Zoo South Gate Station.

Cost of entrance tickets to the zoo

Please note that The price of a ticket for a child depends not only on his age, but also on his height.

• Ticket price for an adult/child over 1.5 meters tall is 3 dollars (20 yuan);
• For children 1.2 - 1.5 meters tall, and aged 6-18 years - 1.5 dollars (10 yuan);
• For children under 1.2 meters admission is free.

Combo tickets

• - zoo + goldfish garden + animal show – 7.7 dollars (50 yuan);
• - zoo + aquarium: adults/child from 1.5 meters tall – 15.5 dollars (100 yuan); children 1.2 - 1.5 meters tall - 9 dollars (60 yuan);
• - zoo + oceanarium + goldfish garden + 3D theater – 18.5 dollars (120 yuan).

Opening hours

The zoo is open from April 16 to October 15 from 08:00 to 16:30. From October 16 to April 15 from 08:00 to 16:00.
The aquarium is open from 09:00 to 18:00. Please note that tickets to the aquarium can only be purchased until 15:30.

If you get hungry, there are several cafes and snack bars at the zoo.

The Chimelong Safari Park

This is a giant safari park, located an hour's drive from the center of Guangzhou. Maps usually indicate Chimelong Paradise (Chimelon Paradise. If you love pandas, then this is the place for you. Since here is the center of the giant panda and a lot of little pandas. This is my favorite favorite place in general Guangzhou.

In addition to pandas, in the safari park you will find a huge number of animals from different parts of the planet, including koalas, kangaroos, elephants, white tigers, and many different species of birds.

In the park you can either walk or ride on special trams. The trams have several stops where you can get off and take photos. But this is not the case when you walk through the park and spend as much time as you need with the animal you like. You can easily spend the whole day here, as the park is simply huge.

I advise you to take free card at the checkout or at the entrance, this makes it easier to navigate and decide in advance what you want to visit if time is limited. In addition, there are signs everywhere in the safari park. It is better to come to the park in the morning, before there are very long lines and the animals are not sleeping.

The park hosts various shows throughout the day with the participation of animals - elephants, birds, tigers and others. What I remember most was the vibrant show with zebras, giraffes and many rare birds, all led by a Chinese man dressed as an Indian. All shows are free and in Chinese.

How to get there

The easiest way to get to the park is to take subway line 3 to Hanxi Changlong Station. It takes about ten minutes to walk from the station to the safari park.

Opening hours

The Safari Park is open Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 18:00, Saturday and Sunday from 09:30 to 18:30.

Price

Adult tickets cost $39 (RMB 250); A child ticket costs $27 (RMB 175). It is worth noting that children under one meter have the right to visit the safari park for free.

This safari park has several cafes and restaurants, mostly stylized (for example, decorated with decorations with animals). The Safari Park is located far from the center, so you can only eat there or take something to eat with you.

Since it gets dark quite early in Guangzhou, I recommend visiting the parks before 18:00. Although the parks have lighting, it is still too dark to enjoy a leisurely stroll and take a good look around.

Baiyun Mountain is located in Guangzhou, China. For many years it has been the main attraction of the city of Guangzhou and the entire Chinese people, where a huge number of tourists from all over our planet come every year. At Baiyun Mountain, you can see the world-famous Mosiling Peak, which lurks high in the sky, surrounded by white fluffy clouds.

In addition, at the foot of Baiyun Mountain you can visit the famous botanical garden, which contains all the best exotic species of Chinese plants. In addition, you can see the unique Mingzhulo tower, the Nenzhensi Temple, and also drink healing water at the Qliulun spring.

You can hike to the top of Baiyun Mountain, and for those who don’t think they can get there on their own, there is a cable car. In the cable car cabin you can get to the very high park in China, although, of course, you can stop along the way and get off at Yuntai Garden.

Yuntai Garden, which is the most lowest point on the mountain, is an area of ​​120,000 square meters. m. The garden is designed in a special style of southern Chinese settlements, which were popular in the southern part of the Qinglin system. Although, in the construction of the garden one can also see elements that indicate Western influence.

Mount Baiyun (translated as “White Clouds”) got its name due to the fact that its slopes are often shrouded in foggy haze. It consists of a total of 30 peaks, the highest and most picturesque of which is Mosilin Peak (382 m). You can climb the mountain on foot or by cable car. At the base of the hill are the South China Botanical Garden with a large collection of tropical plants and the Yuntai Garden, which is an example of park art.

The slopes of the hill itself are also all year round covered with lush thickets of flowers and trees. The Mingzhulo Tower, the Nenzhensi Temple and the largest sculpture park in China are located here at different heights. The Nine Dragons (Tslyulun) spring is also of interest to tourists. It is decorated with two pillars with fancy figures of fantastic animals, made in the Chinese style. The spring water has healing properties. At the foot of the mountain in the Mingchun Valley is the largest bird park in the country.

Mount Baiyun on the map

Type: Mountains, volcanoes Address: Xinshi Town, Baiyun District, Guangzhou 510440, China. Opening hours: buses run from 6.00-18.00, cable car - from 9.00. Cost: Cable car ascent - 25 yuan, descent - 20 yuan, children under 1.5 m tall and groups over 100 people are given discounts. How to get there: you can climb the mountain by buses No. 24, 36 or by funicular, the lower station of which is located in Yuntai Garden.

Tourist coming to chinese city Guangzhou is captivated by the picturesque view of Mount Baiyun, which in China is called the Mountain of White Clouds. In terms of its popularity among people visiting the Celestial Empire, this attraction is second only to the famous Great Wall of China. Let’s try to find out what’s unique about this miraculous miracle further.
In clear sunny weather, the top of a mountain opens before us, entwined with white clouds, like a pearl necklace. This beautiful natural phenomenon gave its name to the mountain, which consists of 30 peaks and hills. Highest Peak mountain range is called Mosin Li, which means “touching the stars.” At the top, located 382 meters above sea level, there is an observation deck from which a colorful view of Guangzhou and the Zhujiang River opens. At the foot of Mosin Li you will certainly be enchanted natural beauty Yuntai Garden.

What to see on White Cloud Mountain

For more than two thousand years, the Baiyun Mountains have served as a recreational area. Beautiful peaks, slopes, green forests and blue Lakes do not leave a person indifferent. Since ancient times, the Chinese nobility loved to relax in these picturesque places. In the past, there were many temples and various architectural structures here.
The human hand has actively worked on the current appearance of Baiyun Mountain. Its territory is divided into several tourist areas, each of which is distinguished by its uniqueness. A Butterfly Park, a Botanical Garden, a sculpture park and an amusement park appeared on 28 square kilometers of the reserve.
The local botanical garden conveys the atmosphere of Southern China. It is home to an unprecedented variety of trees, shrubs, flowers and plants from all over the world. The air of the garden is saturated with intoxicating floral aromas. Many original compositions created by Chinese florists brought Guangzhou the fame of the “city of flowers”. Entrance to the garden costs 10 yuan and is open to the public from 6.00 to 17.00.

Ornithology lovers will be delighted by one of the largest bird parks on the Asian continent, which is called the Bird House. It is home to thousands of species of exotic birds. You can admire them for 10 yuan.
In the park area it is pleasant to relax near the lake, where clean water Wonderful landscapes are mirrored.
Walking along the paths of the park, you are sure to see Chinese people playing sports. Some people jog along these picturesque slopes, some do gymnastics, some play badminton. The amusement park has children's and extreme rides. There is a golf course equipped.
There are interesting architectural objects in the park. It is worth highlighting the Buddhist temple of Nenzhensi and the Mingzhulo tower. The Suai Thai Buddhist monument is popular among tourists. The legend says: if you hang a lock on it, your wish will definitely come true. A healing spring flows in the sculpture park.

How to get to Baiyun Mountain

You can climb to the top of the mountain on foot, by cable car, or by cable car. Electric cars also ply around the park.
Besides the wonderful observation platforms, on the mountain there are many cafes and restaurants where guests from other parts of the world can enjoy Chinese cuisine. In numerous souvenir shops you can purchase products from local craftsmen that will remind you of your visit to this unique place.
Autumn is considered a favorable season for a holiday on White Mountain. From September to November, the weather here is usually comfortable with a comfortable temperature and without significant precipitation.
The distance from the city center to the mountain conservation area is 17 kilometers. You need to take the metro to Chen Clan Academy station. If you are coming from the airport, then your stop is Meihuang station (third line). The cost of the trip is 7 yuan. The names of stations on metro trains are announced clearly and understandably. From the metro station the distance to the ski lift to the mountain is about a kilometer.
You can get here and bus routes. At the final stop No. 24,26,265,365 you should change to the funicular, and No. 11 - walk. But local residents can show you a shortcut from the metro station and free entrance to the territory, which they themselves use. This is an inconspicuous entrance to the park, to which you need to walk more than a kilometer along city lanes. During this time along the way you can see a lot of interesting and educational things.






For visitors, the park opens daily at 6.00 and closes at 20.00. Ticket price is 5 yuan. The ride to the top by cable car costs 25 yuan, and the descent costs 20 yuan. Children under 150 cm tall receive a discount.
Arriving in Guangzhou, you can stay in an inexpensive hotel, which bears the name of this legendary mountain and is located 15 minutes away. Arriving in the city by railway, from the station to the hotel you can drive in 25 minutes. If you arrive in Guangzhou by plane, the journey from the airport will take 1 hour.
Amazing trip to White Mountain in Guangzhou will remain in your memory for a long time.

Mount Baiyun, which is north of Guangzhou (only 7.5 km), has long been known to tourists, whose flow never ends. Many rulers and other influential persons made pilgrimages to it even during the Warring States, and this was from 476 to 221 BC. e. During the periods of the Jin and Tang dynasties, the number of those wishing only grew, because from her highest point an unforgettable view opens up. If you want to visit this amazing place, it is best to stay in Guangzhou itself, as there is definitely something to see there. Among the hotels are the following:

Beauty of White Cloud Mountain Guangzhou

Literally translated, Baiyun means “White Cloud”. It received this poetic name for its peculiarity - after rain, when the clouds in the sky disappear, and also in early spring, its peak is always lost in the clouds. This mountain has 4 km at its base, from east to west, and 7 km, from north to south. In total, about 30 peaks look into the sky, located on an area of ​​28 km². The highest reaches 382 m above the Pearl River Delta (Pearl River).

Today, Mount Baiyunshan is a huge park area, divided into 7 territorial units, within which tourists are allowed to walk. Only a few memorable places on the mountain have reached us, although before there were many more. It’s not for nothing that “The Wind Whispers in the Pine Trees from Baiyun Mountain” was one of the “Eight Sights of Guangzhou.” Some of the local attractions are the largest in the Middle Kingdom:

2. The poultry farm in Mingchong Valley is the largest in China;

3. Guangzhou Sculpture Park is the largest theme park.

How to get to Baiyunshan Mountain

You can get to Baiyun by bus, but for those who value scenery and experiences, it is recommended to take the cable car, which stretches over 1,672 meters. From the highest point you can even see the outskirts of the city of Guangzhou, and this beauty is in no way inferior to the famous Austrian cable cars. But this amount of greenery is not just nature's work. These are also artificial plantings that provide Guangzhou with clean air.