Enjoying a good meal outdoors is becoming very popular these days in Guangzhou and nearby cities, as people are tired of staying at home because of the novel coronavirus epidemic. To facilitate an alfresco eating excursion, picnic equipment rental services — which provide rugs, baskets, plates, tea sets, and artificial flowers — have been springing up like mushrooms on online shopping sites. Food delivery services for picnics are in especially high demand on weekends.

To make the most of your weekend outing, pack a picnic and stay awhile at these top picnic spots in Guangzhou recommended by Silk Road Post.

Luhu Park 麓湖公园

Located at the foot of Baiyun Mountain, Luhu Park is where folks can escape from the busy crowd and enjoy the tranquility of nature. Featuring abundant varieties of green trees and flowers, and highlighted by a quiet lake, the park is a perfect — and free — picnic spot. Luhu Park is also connected to the recently opened Yundao (elevated green way) that links several popular attractions, including Baiyun Mountain, Huaguo Mountain, Guangzhou Sculpture Park, Yuexiu Park and Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall.

Address: No. 11 Luhu Lu, Yuexiu district 越秀区麓湖路11号

How to get there: Metro line 5, Xiaobei station, Exit D

Guangzhou Exhibition Park 广州会展公园

With primitive wetlands and green plants, the 200,000 square-meter park attracts many people going on leisurely walks, engaging in sports, and having picnics. The park is also equipped with a parking lot for those who come by car.

Address: Huizhan Xilu, Haizhu district 海珠区琶洲会展西路

How to get there: Metro line 8, Xingangdong station, Exit D

Dafu Mountain 大夫山

Dafu Mountain forest park is called the oxygen bar for people in Panyu district, providing great trails for biking and vast green grassland for picnic. Visitors are able to enjoy scenic views and chirping birds while lying down on a picnic carpet.

Address: No. 688 Yushan Xilu, Panyu district 番禺区禺山西路688号

How to get there: Metro Line 2 to Guangzhou South Railway Station, then transfer to bus 312, disembarking at the north gate of Dafu Mountain Forest Park (大夫山森林公园)

South China Botanical Garden 华南植物园

A large central lawn in the botanical garden is a great spot for people to have picnics, bask in the sun, and even fly kites. Visitors can admire beautiful plant species in May, such as Curcuma elata (Giant Plume Ginger) and showy heliconia. Admission to the garden is 20 yuan per person.

Address: No. 1190 Tianyuan Lu, Tianhe district 天河区天源路1190号

How to get there: Metro line 6, Botanical Garden Station, Exit A

Liang Mingcheng Sculpture Park 梁明诚雕塑园

This is a less well-known sculpture park located at Higher Education Mega Center, with a great patch of grass and quiet surroundings suitable for picnic and reading. Visitors can also enjoy grand river views of ships from the park.

Address: Waihuan Xilu, Higher Education Mega Center, Panyu district 番禺区广州大学城外环西路

How to get there: Metro line 4, Higher Education Mega Center North Station, Exit D, then take bus No. 387 to Nan Ting Cun Zong Zhan (南亭村总站)

Puzhou Garden 蒲州花园

The garden is an internet-famous spot for young people to take perfect WeChat Moments snaps. Featuring a retro style, the garden has picturesque natural views as well as attractions like red houses, classic cars, and hot-air balloons. It also is not far from Nansha Matsu Temple, which visitors can observe from the grasslands.

Address: No. 1 Gangqian Dadao, Nansha district 南沙区港前大道1号

How to get there: Metro line 4, Nansha Passenger Port Station, Exit B

Author: Annie