Guangzhou’s little-known classical gardens are always open to the public for free and are very beautiful.

Guangzhou, a cultural capital with a long history, has more than 2,000 years of civilization and is by no means a so-called "cultural desert". Wandering around the municipal areas, you will find countless historical relics, among which the most eye-catching treasures are those classical gardens. In Liwan District, there is a classical garden called Zuiguan Garden. It was built in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China. Although it covers an area of ​​less than 1 hectare, its design is exquisite and its layout is elegant. The garden has overlapping rockeries, lush flowers and trees, and secluded paths. It not only carries the traditional essence of Lingnan gardens, but also does not stick to conventions, presenting a unique aesthetic charm. Liang Chiquan, the original owner of Zuiguan Garden, loved peonies. His garden was once filled with all kinds of peonies, which once attracted many celebrities to come and watch it. However, historical changes and the baptism of war caused serious damage to this garden. Fortunately, in the 1950s, Zuiguan Garden was merged with the adjacent Liufang Garden and rebuilt into Zuiguan Garden. In the 1980s, it was further expanded into a city park. Although it has undergone modern transformation, the classical charm of Zuiguan Garden and Liufang Garden has still been preserved. In today's Zuiguan Park, you can not only enjoy the beauty of peonies and the dazzling bougainvillea, but also many other flowers in bloom. In addition, the ancient banyan trees in the park block the sky and the sun. Even in the midsummer, you can feel the beauty of the park. The slightest coolness. Zuiguan Park is now open to the public free of charge. For those who don’t know the story behind it, it may be just an ordinary city park. However, once you deeply understand its historical connotation and cultural heritage, you will find that this is a treasure place carrying Guangzhou’s history and culture. If you are looking for parks similar to Zuiguanyuan in other cities, then Huanhuaxi Park and Wangjianglou Park in Chengdu are undoubtedly the best comparisons. They are also based on the aesthetics of classical gardens and integrate the functional needs of modern cities, becoming a good place for citizens and tourists to relax and have fun. Guangzhou·Guangdong