[2024 Guangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Longdongshumu Park (Updated Dec)

A "wonderful forest" in the city, a free tree park.

Guangdong Tree Park is located in the Guangdong Academy of Forestry. The park has a tree specimen garden, a demonstration garden of under-forest economic achievements, an urban wetland science park, a three-fun garden, a butterfly science park, and other science parks. There are 1,100 species of trees, making it the park with the most tree species in China! Here, you may encounter those trees with magical titles, such as the southern yew, known as the "nemesis of cancer," the cephalotaxus, known as the "glacial veteran," and even the "king of poison," the upas tree. Small bridges and flowing water, dense woods, and leisurely corridors... This place is more like a place for nearby residents to take a walk and rest. Even on holidays, there are very few tourists. The fresh air around makes people feel very comfortable. 🚉Transportation: Exit D of Longdong Station on Metro Line 6, about 8 minutes on foot 🎟️Tickets: Free, no reservation required 📝Tips: There is a creek in the park where you can take your kids to catch fish and shrimp; there are many mosquitoes in the park, so remember to bring mosquito repellent.

Guangzhou Tianhe District Arboretum | A forest with grass and streams accessible by subway.

|A forest with grass and streams accessible by subway. This lesser-known park is located in the Guangdong Academy of Forestry. It is surrounded by rivers and greenways. The forest is dense and lush, with a wild and primitive feel. There are countless trees, flowers, and plants. The riverbank is wide, with green grass, red flowers, and big trees. Fish swim in the clear and bright stream under the sun. The forest is lush and green, with bougainvillea and kapok trees along the greenway. Come to this forest to breathe in the fresh air and walk in the shade of the trees. Come to this grassland to have a picnic on a mat in the shade of the trees. This is a great place for a weekend outing and photo shoot! 📍Attraction address: Guangzhou Tianhe District Arboretum 🚗Attraction transportation: 🚇Transportation: Take Metro Line 6 to Longdong Station, Exit D, and walk for 8 minutes. 🚗Driving is very convenient. Just navigate to the parking lot, get off, and walk to Longdong Station, Exit D, on Metro Line 6, and walk for 8 minutes. Parking: CNY 5/hour 📷Check-in attractions: 🌲Go straight after entering the gate to the left of the Guangdong Arboretum sign. There is a wooden walkway and a square, a large forest, and paths among the tall trees. Nearby is the Chebei Greenway, with sloping grass and streams. 🌳Ouyang Branch, located at the end of the main road to the right after entering the gate. There is a large grassland by the stream, suitable for camping. In summer, you can catch fish in the stream. There are many trees, so it is not sunny. At the end of the road, you can go to the snack street of Guangdong University of Finance to eat. 🎟️Ticket information: Free admission, no reservation required. 💗Other tips: ✅Easy to take kids, you can catch fish and shrimp in the stream. ✅There are many mosquitoes in the park, so remember to bring mosquito repellent. ✅It is very close to Longdong Commercial District, just a few minutes' walk.

Guangzhou Arboretum: A green haven directly accessible by subway, explore the beauty of the primeval forest

Guangzhou Arboretum is located inside the Guangdong Academy of Forestry Sciences, surrounded by a green path, with dense woods giving it a primeval feel. The park is home to many trees, flowers, and plants. Alongside the river, there are wide mudflats with green grass, red flowers, and large trees scattered throughout. Fish swim in the stream, which is clear and bright under the sunlight. The lush forest is dotted with bougainvillea, and the green path is lined with kapok trees. Here, you can take deep breaths of fresh air, stroll under the shade of trees and sunlight, or lay out a mat on the grass for a picnic and rest under the shade of trees. It's a great place for weekend outings, walks, and photography! Attraction Information: Address: Guangzhou Arboretum (Inside the Forestry Science Research Institute at 233 Guangshan 1st Road, Tianhe District) Tickets: Free Opening Hours: Open all day Transportation: Take Metro Line 6 to Longdong Station, Exit D Travel Tips: 1. Walk straight from the entrance, pass the sign for Guangdong Arboretum on the left, and you'll see a wooden walkway and a square surrounded by a large forest where you can wander among tall trees and paths. There are also gentle grassy slopes and streams nearby. 2. Follow the main road all the way to the end, then turn right. There is a large grassy area by the stream where you can camp, and in summer, you can also go stream trekking and catch fish. There are many trees, so you won't be exposed to too much sun. At the very end, you can also visit the snack street of Guangdong University of Finance and Economics. Experience Review: The Arboretum is not only an excellent place for plant enthusiasts but also an ideal choice for people to relax, rest, exercise, and engage in scientific research, teaching, and popular science activities. Journey Feelings: The trees here are connected, and the eyes are filled with a rich matcha green. It's like walking into an emerald wonderland, with very dense and brightly colored scenery. The sunlight sprinkles on the wooden walkway, making one feel as if they are in the depths of the forest, where you can see deer shuttle through the woods, and ancient trees accompany the old houses

Longdong Park is incredible and has many enterances and exits. #hiking