The Liurong Path, the inaugural forest health trail at Guangzhou's Baiyun Mountain, is now open to the public.

Recognized as the lungs of Guangzhou, Baiyun Mountain boasts a forest coverage exceeding 95 percent, positioning it as the ecological green core of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

Baiyun Mountain has a pleasant environment. [Photo/WeChat account: gz_baiyunfabu]

Stretching 2.5 kilometers, the newly opened Liurong Path, is a unique asset within the city, integrating elements of natural healing, parent-child interaction, and health education.

Visitors can enjoy various sensory experiences at health rest stops along the trail, which showcase diverse plant communities such as Acacia mangium and Maples, known for their fragrant aromas, as well as wildlife like Lophura nycthemera and Callosciurus erythraeus.

The path is equipped with forest bathing guides and educational signage that highlight the local flora and fauna, providing visitors with valuable ecological and health knowledge. Feedback from residents indicates that the path predominantly features natural landscapes, with no stone steps and a soft, wide path surface to minimize knee strain, making it accessible for hiking.

In the future, the Baiyun Mountain scenic area plans to utilize Liurong Path as a starting foundation for further exploration of forest resources. It focuses on creating immersive health scenes, establishing a new health service system, and exploring models to enhance the value of green spaces, transforming Baiyun Mountain into the Greater Bay Area's ecological living room and health refueling station.