Metro-accessible lotus and sunflower destinations in SZ

Now is the perfect time to immerse yourself in the beauty of elegant lotus flowers and vibrant sunflowers blooming in Shenzhen. Below are some of the best Metro-accessible locations where you can enjoy these stunning flowers in the city.

Honghu Park 洪湖公园

Lush lotus leaves are dotting the lakes of Honghu Park, where egrets nest among the flowers, creating a picturesque summer scene against shimmering waters. The park’s three main lakes — Lianxiang Lake, Jingyi Lake, and Honghu Lake — stretch from north to south, interspersed with small islands and ponds.

Visitors enjoy lotus flowers at Honghu Park. File photos

As one of Shenzhen’s oldest parks, Honghu Park has hosted its annual lotus flower exhibition since 1988. The delicate floral fragrance along the pathways enchants countless visitors during this season. In June, the lotus flowers reach full bloom. Don’t miss the chance to capture stunning photos amid the vast lotus fields!

Metro: Line 7 to Honghu Station (洪湖站), Exit A

Guangming Fun Farm 光明欢乐田园

Thousands of sunflowers are now blooming at Guangming Fun Farm, resembling golden waves rippling under the sun — reminding visitors of a scene from Van Gogh’s painting. At dusk, the sun bathes the fields in an amber glow. Bring a hat and a sketchpad to wander through the waist-high blooms, accompanied by butterflies fluttering by your skirt. Every snapshot promises to be a masterpiece, capturing the vibrant essence of summer.

Metro: Spur Line 6 to Zhenmei Station (圳美站), Exit A1

Citizen Flower Field 市民花田

The 3,300-square-meter Citizen Flower Field in the south square of Civic Square (市民广场南广场) in Futian has transformed into a golden sea of sunflowers. Since 2019, citizens have been invited to participate in planting flowers here. Through selecting seeds, planting, and nurturing, they collectively create a unique floral land in the city center.

Sunflowers blooming at Civic Square.

Metro: Line 2 or 4 to Civic Center Station (市民中心站), Exit F; or Line 1 or 4 to Convention and Exhibition Center Station (会展中心站), Exit B