Had the shimmering Liuhua Lake always held such tranquility? Liuhua West Village, nestled beside it, seems to whisper tales of a time before the bustling city. Liuhua Lake Park, opened in 1959, transformed this area. It tamed the frequent floods that once plagued the city, giving rise to this oasis of calm. This park, one of Guangzhou’s four major man-made lakes, sprawls across an impressive 340,000 square meters. Imagine the scale, from the vibrant Fan Palm Square to the tranquil Xiyuan Garden, known as the “Home of Bonsai in Lingnan”. Liuhua West Village is a neighbor to this diverse landscape. It’s also close to a haven for herons, a “Downtown Birds’ Paradise” within the Liuhua Bird Garden. The park has even played host to royalty. Queen Elizabeth II graced Liuhua Lake Park with her presence in 1986, planting a tree to commemorate the signing of the Sino-British Joint Declaration. This quiet corner of Guangzhou, beside Liuhua West Village, holds more than just scenic beauty. It holds a piece of history, a testament to human ingenuity, and a touch of royal elegance.
Jiangcun Bridge
“Stop! It’s dangerous.” Imagine hearing those words near Jiangcun Bridge. Today, we explore Jiangcun Bridge in Guangzhou. It is more