Shenzhen Hidden Gem: New Free Lakeside Greenway in Longhua!

✨ Shenzhen Hidden Gem: New Free Lakeside Greenway in Longhua! Less crowded too 📍 Location: Niuhu Shui Bidao (Guanlan, Longhua)🚇 Metro access: Exit E of Guanlanhu Station (Line 4), 5-minute walk🎫 Admission: Free! No reservation needed!⏰ Best time: Early morning/evening (avoid strong sunlight, soft lighting perfect for photos)------🌿 Why we recommend✅ Rare "landscape painting" greenway in Shenzhen—half forest oxygen bar🌲, half lakeside boardwalk. The blue-and-white elevated walkway winds through the scenery like a ribbon, every shot is insta-worthy!✅ Family-friendly—children's playground (sandpit+slides+climbing nets), gentle paths, perfect for kids & elderly✅ Sports-friendly—9.9km marathon-standard track, great for running🏃‍♀️/cycling, with night lighting!------📸 Must-visit spots1️⃣ No.1 Lakeside Boardwalk: S-curve + water reflections for "sky mirror" effects (best in morning light)2️⃣ Birdwatching Hut: Hidden among metasequoia trees, spot egrets in flight🕊️3️⃣ Lakeside Platform at Expansion Area: Golden lake reflections at sunset🌄, ultra-romantic!🔵 Short loop (5km, leisure-friendly): Main entrance→Viewing deck→No.1 Boardwalk→Waterside path→Children's playground→Return (1.5h total)🟢 Full loop (9.9km, advanced): ⚠️ Note: Shimajing Reservoir section closed for construction (until end 2024), detour via mountain path (signposted)------💡 Pro tips▪️ Sunscreen & bug spray! Boardwalks have no shade, hat+repellent essential▪️ Bring snacks🥪, no shops enroute (water vending machine at entrance)▪️ Pets allowed🐕, keep leashed~▪️ Cycling note: Shared bikes permitted, e-bikes❌🚗 How to get there🚇 Metro: Exit E of Guanlanhu Station (Line 4), turn left & walk 160m🚌 Bus: Guanlanhu Metro Station

Post by pastoral_gravel | Jul 4, 2025