Oh my gosh! This park in Guangzhou really knows how to spoil kids! I played with my child until we didn’t want to leave

Guangzhou Baiyun Park Parent-Child Diary: Capturing the joyful moments of a 10-year-old between flowers and playgrounds

On the weekend, I took my child to check out the park on Qixin Road in Baiyun District. I thought it would just be an ordinary outdoor stroll, but unexpectedly, it was filled with laughter and surprises. From the morning sea of hydrangeas to the afternoon space playground, and then to the “golden sudden rain” falling at dusk, every part of the day became what my child called “the most unforgettable day,” and it made me realize: the best parent-child time is accompanying him to slowly discover the beauty of the world.

1. Follow the route and turn the park into a “classroom of nature and playground”

Entering from the north gate, first encounter a “feast of flowers”
As soon as we stepped into the Ancient Port New Charm Garden, my child was stopped in his tracks by the vast hydrangea blooms. He squatted by the purple hydrangeas and gently touched the petals with his finger: “Mom, these flowers feel soft, like cotton candy.” The Lingnan-style gray-tiled pavilions were hidden among the flowers, with sunlight filtering through the leaves casting dappled shadows on the petals. Suddenly, he remembered the “color matching” lesson from art class and pointed at the pink and white hydrangeas: “This is a gradient color; the teacher said this kind of color is the gentlest.” It turns out nature is the best art textbook.

When we reached the Candy House, the lupines were blooming vibrantly. Red, yellow, blue, and pink flowers layered like a fairy tale world drawn by children. “Did other kids plant these?” he asked with curious eyes. After getting a yes, he gently touched the flower stems: “So planting vegetables and flowers both need good care.” At that moment, I suddenly felt that rather than lecturing, letting him see and touch with his own hands helps him understand the meaning of “effort and reward” better.

Afternoon time, releasing energy in the playground
The Dragon Boat Water Play Park is my child’s “energy release station.” The spare clothes I prepared in advance came in handy. He put on non-slip shoes and excitedly climbed the dragon boat-shaped slide. With a “whoosh,” he slid into the water, splashing on his face, but he smiled brightly. After playing, he sat by the shore to rest and pointed at the yellow bird of paradise flower not far away: “Does that flower look like a little bird about to fly?” I followed his finger and sure enough, the orange-yellow petals spread out like a bird spreading its wings. It turns out children’s imaginations are always more vivid than adults’.

The Wuyang Space-themed Playground fulfilled his “astronaut dream.” While weaving through the climbing nets, he muttered, “I’m exploring the moon”; while bouncing on the trampoline, he said, “This simulates zero gravity in space.” The conical hydrangea next to the playground caught his attention; the light green flower ball looked just like matcha ice cream. He took out his phone (we had agreed on a photo time in advance) and carefully took pictures: “I want to send this ‘ice cream flower in space’ to grandpa.”

At dusk, encountering “nature’s romance”
In the beach playground, my child built a “space castle” and stuck a small branch nearby as a “signal tower.” When he turned around, the golden petals of the sausage tree fell with the wind like a gentle “golden sudden rain.” He chased the petals and picked a few to hold in his palm: “These petals look like little fans and even have a fragrance.” When we reached the west area, the rhododendrons were in full bloom. He pointed at the deep red flowers: “This color is as bright as the national flag, so beautiful.”

Finally, in the sports area, we played soccer for half an hour. He ran until his head was dripping with sweat but refused to stop: “Mom, five more minutes, just five minutes!” Watching him run on the grass with the sunset stretching his shadow long, I suddenly felt that this simple happiness is what childhood should be like.

2. Tips to avoid pitfalls! Make your visit smoother

1. Don’t slack on timing and gear: The park is open from 8:00 to 19:00. Arriving around 10 a.m. helps avoid peak crowds; be sure to bring spare clothes, sunscreen, and a sun hat for your child because the afternoon sun can still be strong—don’t let your child get sunburned.

2. Parking alternatives: The north gate parking lot has few spaces and fills up easily on holidays. We parked at the CapitaMall across the street, which costs 4 yuan/hour and is very affordable. It’s just a few minutes’ walk and much less stressful than waiting in line at the parking lot.

3. Bring some snacks: There aren’t many snack shops in the park, so bring some cookies, fruit, and a water bottle to replenish energy anytime. My child got hungry playing in the space playground, ate a cookie, and was fully recharged.

When leaving, my child held my hand and said, “Mom, can we come again next week?” Actually, taking kids to the park doesn’t require chasing fancy attractions. Seeing her smile in the sunlight and run on the grass is the happiest time.