Finding Guangming's hidden biodiversity gems at new center
Visitors to the beloved Hongqiao Park in Guangming District can now head to a newly opened nature education center at the park.
Consisting of an exhibition hall, a library, a classroom, a conference room, a sports hall and a forest-monitoring center, the nature education center is hosting three exhibitions featuring Guangming’s biodiversity, inviting visitors to discover a unique biological realm formed by clear streams, fresh air and a myriad of animals and plants.
One exhibition showcases the beauty of biodiversity in Hongqiao Park based on a 263-day research project conducted by international and domestic scientists and experts. The other two exhibitions display professional photographic works and children’s paintings depicting Dadingling Park and Hongqiao Park in the district.
The library in the center exhibits books primarily on nature and environmental protection, and the classroom is used for nature education for the public.
Guangming has been devoted to biodiversity protection in recent years. An 11-minute documentary titled “Everything Is Shining” was released Jan. 31, unveiling hundreds of species of wild animals and plants in Guangming.
Seeds of various plants are on display at the Hongqiao Park Nature Education Center in Guangming District. Photos by Sun Yuchen
A photo of a lexias pardalis taken by Yan Ying is shown on a screen.
A screen shows information about leopard cats.
A screen shows a video depicting the masked laughingthrush.
The library at the Hongqiao Park Nature Education Center.
A photo of a papilio paris taken by Yan Ying is shown on a screen.
A screen shows information about canthium horridum.
The Hongqiao Park Nature Education Center.
Seeds of lagerstroemia speciosa are on display.
A spiral staircase at the Hongqiao Park Nature Education Center.