Liu Hua Park: Tranquility of Artificial Lake in Guangzhou

#travelgram Liuhuahu Park is located in the west of Guangzhou, next to Yuexiu Park. On the territory of the park there is the largest artificial lake in the city with small islands and walking paths. Liuhua Hu Park covers an area of 54.43 hectares, the water area of the park is about 60% of the park area, forest areas 88% of the total area of the park, being one of the largest parks in Guangzhou. The park begins its modern history in 1958, when the first 4 artificial lakes were built by volunteers. Since that time, the park has been constantly decorated and completed, acquiring more and more functions and features of a modern park. Today, Liuhua Hu Park is not only a place for recreation, but also many modern sports facilities such as football and basketball courts, public gyms, and gyms. On weekdays, you can relax in the shade of the trees planted along the lake. On weekends, the park is very crowded and noisy. Liuhua Lake Park is one of the favorite vacation spots of local residents and the former Imperial Park, whose name has a beautiful history and translates as "floating flowers". It is located near Yuexiu Park. The name of the park is associated with an ancient tradition, according to which the court ladies, dressed in special clothes, threw flowers into the lake in the morning, which were soon carried away by the current. In the northern and eastern parts of the park there is a children's entertainment area, a badminton field, a tropical garden, a health club and a bird island, where from the observation deck you can observe the life of several hundred herons. In the southern and western parts, you can visit a tea house, a Chinese restaurant and the famous bird garden. Collectively saying, Liu Hua Park is a great option to spend weekend to get relaxed.