Visitors enjoy the beauty of lotus flowers at Lianxi village in Huangge town, Nansha district. [Photo/Guangzhou Daily]
Lotus flowers in Guangzhou's Nansha district have now started to blossom in the summer sunshine. The big and green leaves combined with the pink flowers create peaceful scenery for people during this hot season.
Here are three recommenced places in Nansha for people to admire the beauty of lotus flowers.
Nansha Wetland Park
Nansha Wetland Park, located in Wanqingsha town, has an overall lotus flower plantation area of 1,000 mu (67 hectares). A bridge is built on the lotus pond, allowing visitors to be surrounded by lotus flowers.
Transportation:
Take Guangzhou Metro Line 4 to Jiaomen Station and take Bus No G1 to the Nansha Wetland Park stop.
Lianxi village, Huangge town
Lianxi village has a beautiful name of lian, which stands for lotus in Chinese while xi stands for rivulet. It got its name from when the lotus flowers were in full bloom when the village was being built. It has two lotus ponds and the pavilion nearby is an ideal place to soak in the ambiance of the lotus flowers.
Transportation:
1. Take Guangzhou Metro Line 4 to Huangge Auto Town Station and walk around 1,000 meters.
2. Take Guangzhou Metro Line 4 to Jiaomen Station and take Bus No 33 or 3 to Lianxi village stop.
Dawen village, Dongchong town
Dawen village is famous for a long corridor that is decorated with lotus flowers. It is a good place for people to walk around and enjoy their leisure time.
Transportation:
1. Take Guangzhou Metro Line 4 to Qingsheng Station and take Bus No 33 to Dawen village stop.
2. Take Guangzhou Metro Line 4 to Huangge Auto Town Station and take Bus No 141 to Dawen village stop.