Weekend Easy Hiking｜9km Lake Loop Trail at Shunfengshan Park

🌟Weekend Easy Hiking｜9km Lake Loop Trail at Shunfengshan Park, even beginners can go for it with eyes closed!🌿

Want to breathe fresh air on the weekend without getting too tired? This hiking trail at Shunfengshan Park is truly amazing! The whole route is 9 kilometers, a slow walk takes about 3.5 hours, the scenery is so beautiful your phone storage will explode💥, and the best part is the route is super friendly, even newbies can easily handle it!

🚶‍♀️ Route Details
Start: Shunfengshan Park Archway (a huge archway you can spot at a glance!)
End: Back to the archway (a loop route, no need to backtrack!)
Distance: About 9 kilometers
Duration: 3.5 hours (perfect for walking and taking photos along the way~)

📍 Check-in Spots Along the Way
1️⃣ Qingyun Lake: From the archway, first walk along Qingyun Lake, the lake surface is very wide, and the green lawn on the right is perfect for relaxing and playing around!
2️⃣ Qinglong Pavilion: An ancient-style building, great as a photo background with a strong vibe~
3️⃣ Viewing Pavilion + Nine-Bend Bridge: Classic photo spot! Standing on the bridge you can see the entire lake view, be sure to stop and take some pictures!
4️⃣ Baicui Coffee Art Space: There’s an art exhibition inside to enjoy, and you can rest here for a while while overlooking the distant scenery!
5️⃣ Guipan Lake Greenway: This section has lots of shade, so it’s not hot even in summer, and the lake breeze is super comfortable~
6️⃣ Guipan Lake Wetland Park: Great water plants and bird ecology, sometimes you can even spot egrets!
7️⃣ Shunfengshan Sunset Boardwalk: If you arrive here in the evening, the sunset and the golden shimmering lake surface make it super romantic!
8️⃣ Waterside Platform: You can walk to the water’s edge and touch the lake water, kids love it (safety first~)
9️⃣ Qingyun Park: The last stretch is shaded by green trees, a slow walk back to the archway is perfect to relax your legs~

💡 Tips
✅ Wear comfortable shoes! 9 kilometers isn’t long but flat shoes make it easier~
✅ Bring a bottle of water + snacks, there are rest stops along the way to recharge
✅ Sunscreen! UV rays are strong by the lake, bring a hat and arm sleeves
✅ Recommended to start at 8 AM or 3 PM to avoid the midday sun
✅ Parking is available at the park parking lot, first 3 hours free, 3 RMB/hour after that, get there early on weekends to grab a spot!

📌 Few people, beautiful scenery + clear route + free admission! Don’t know where to go this weekend? Follow this guide and just go!

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