A must-visit in Shunde! Shunfengshan Park, a green wonderland in the city

Recommended reasons: Shunfengshan Park is one of Shunde’s “New Ten Scenic Spots,” integrating tourism, leisure, and entertainment. It features Asia’s largest “China’s Number One Archway,” which is 88 meters wide and 38 meters tall, with exquisite stone carvings and dragon pillars, grand and magnificent. The park perfectly blends natural and cultural landscapes, with a layout of “green mountains, clear waters, one temple, two lakes, and two towers,” as well as historical sites like Baolin Temple and Guanyin Hall. Additionally, the park is lush with vegetation, housing 518 species from 122 families and 338 genera of vascular plants, making it an “oxygen bar” in the city center. Moreover, the park regularly hosts various cultural and sports activities, such as music seasons and dragon boat races. Here, you can stroll to enjoy natural scenery, feel the historical charm, participate in activities, and enjoy leisure time.

Attraction address: Fo Shan City, Shunde New District, northwest foot of Taiping Mountain, Guangdong Province.

Transportation:

- Metro: Take Foshan Metro Line 3 to Junlan North Station Exit A, then scan a shared bike to ride to the park. Enter from the north gate, which is the closest to the metro station.
- Self-driving: Navigate to “Shunfengshan Park CPPCC Forest.” There are parking spaces near several main gates, making parking convenient. It is recommended to exit from the same gate you enter.
- Taxi: Take a taxi according to your needs for convenience and speed.
- Bus: There are direct buses to Shunfengshan Park bus stop. You can also check the “Shunqi Travel” app for related routes and stops to get more bus travel information. Some cities have intercity buses, such as Xinhui, which offers a 1-yuan direct bus line to Shunfengshan Park bus stop in Shunde. Tickets can be checked via the “Xiaojiang Bus” official account.

Must-visit spots:

- Shunfengshan Archway: Known as “China’s Number One Archway,” nearly 90 meters wide and almost 40 meters tall, carved from 16 marble dragon pillars. Traditional mythical beast Qilin patterns are carved between the pillars, spectacular and exquisite.
- Qingyun Tower: Standing majestically on the mountain peak, it is said that Huang Shijun once listened to lectures here and later became a top scholar. Locals often climb here, symbolizing a smooth rise in life.
- Taiping Tower: Formerly called Old Village Tower, it is one of the “Eight Scenic Spots of Fengcheng.” In 2006, it was designated as a cultural relic protection unit in Foshan. The brick tower with flying eaves is ancient and elegant.
- Tingzhi Garden: Nestled by the mountain and water, with a compact layout and exquisite architecture. It uses the surrounding landscape to create a garden space with a mix of reality and illusion, rich in layers, full of Jiangnan garden charm.
- Cantonese Opera Grand View Garden: Comprising 10 independent buildings, it showcases the development of Cantonese opera in Shunde. Through exhibitions and activities, visitors can experience the charm of Cantonese opera culture.
- Box Art Museum: Standing on a green lawn, it blends contemporary art with nature. Every year, renowned artists from around the world hold exhibitions here, creating a strong artistic atmosphere.

Ticket information: Shunfengshan Park is open to the public for free, with no admission fee.

Other tips:

- Suggested routes:
- Enter from the north gate: Pass through Phoenix Lawn, Guanyin Hall, Windmill Flower Sea, Four Seasons Lawn, and finally return to the north gate via Jiuqu Bridge or Fubo Bridge. Along the way, you can see ancient buildings like Qingyun Tower and Qinglong Pavilion. You can feed pigeons at Guanyin Hall entrance. The Windmill Flower Sea and large lawn are suitable for picnics, and Jiuqu Bridge is a great spot to watch the sunset.
- Enter from the south gate: The route includes Dragon Boat Gathering, Four Seasons Lawn, Windmill Flower Sea, popular coffee shops, Mobius Ring, Big Lemon, Colorful Church, and Box Art Museum, ending back at the south gate. You can enjoy sunset views of the Shunde Eye Ferris Wheel, Colorful Church, and Guipan Trail.
- Park facilities: The park has rest pavilions, self-service vending machines, and bike rentals. Some areas are suitable for picnics and camping, but please keep the environment clean.
- Nearby food: Shunde is the world’s food capital. Near Shunfengshan, there are many authentic old Cantonese cuisine restaurants, such as Jufu Mountain Villa, offering authentic Cantonese dishes; Xianquan Hotel - Chinese and Western cuisine and Western desserts, with moderate prices.
- Accommodation recommendation: Foshan Xianquan Hotel is only 120 meters from Shunfengshan tourist area, a 1-minute walk, with complete facilities and attentive service.