New parks to check out during Spring Festival

Shenzhen, often referred to as the "city of 1,000 parks," continues to see a surge of new park openings. Recently, several parks have been built or renovated across the city, offering residents a host of fresh leisure options for the upcoming Spring Festival.

Dalinggu Park 大岭鼓公园

Covering 4.5 hectares, Dalinggu Park was built on a hilly terrain, boasting diverse topographical features. To cater to the needs of hikers and visitors, the park has established several hiking trails with varying difficulty levels, tailored to its unique terrain characteristics.

A striking elevated shield-shaped walkway at Dalinggu Park. Photo from WeChat account "longgangfabu"

Among the park's distinctive elements is a striking elevated shield-shaped walkway. Visitors can stroll on the walkway while having a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape or find tranquility under the walkway.

The park also has children's recreational facilities, such as slides, climbing nets, and sand pits, adorned with flamboyantly red litchi-shaped installations, adding to the park's allure.

Notably, a half-moon-shaped square near the park's south entrance draws inspiration from traditional Hakka compounds' half-moon-shaped ponds. It is an area for relaxation and exercise for visitors.

Add: Hongmian 3rd Road, Longgang District (龙岗区红棉三路)

Metro: Line 3 to Henggang Station (横岗站), Exit C and then take a taxi

Yueqing Park 悦清公园

Yueqing Park is a rooftop park built on Buji water purifying plant Phase 3. Covering 1.9 hectares, the park is adjacent to Mengqing and Siqing parks, both of which were also built atop the water purifying plant.

An illuminated shade structure with cascading water at Yueqing Park. Photo from WeChat account "longgangfabu"

Yueqing Park is designed with a water-themed concept, integrating rainwater and a portion of the water purifying plant's processed water into a wetland garden where plants and microorganism purify the water, forming a natural ecological recycling system.

The wetland garden at Yueqing Park. Photo from WeChat account "longgangfabu"

Additionally, a water-recreational garden in the park not only enhances the landscape, but also serves as a storage space for rainwater and functions to regulate flood during the rainy season. Rocks, pebbles, and mist sprayers surrounding the gardens add to the ambiance, creating a dreamlike atmosphere.

Children can play on the slides, go rock climbing or skateboarding, and play basketball in the park;while adults can avail of various fitness facilities.

In addition, the southeastern corner of the park is home to a small community orchard with litchi and papaya trees, while the northwestern corner boasts a 2,400-square-meter lawn ideal for camping, kite-flying, and outdoor movie screenings.

Add: Huande Road, Longgang District (龙岗区环德路)

Metro: Line 3, 5 or 14 to Buji Station (布吉站), Exit C and then take a taxi

Yuehai Sports Leisure Park (Phase 2) 粤海体育休闲公园(二期)

Covering 121,600 square meters, Yuehai Sports Leisure Park (Phase 2) offers various sports facilities, including fields for five-a-side soccer, gateball, lawn bowling, lawn volleyball, and badminton, as well as cycling paths and other amenities. Children can enjoy slides, and play in sand pits, while adults can use diverse fitness facilities.

A girl enjoys rock climbing at Yuehai Sports Leisure Park (Phase 2). Photo from WeChat account "newluoohu"

Add: Xinxiu Road, Luohu District (罗湖区新秀路)

Metro: Line 2 or 5 to Huangbeiling Station (黄贝岭站), Exit D and then take a taxi

Yunxi Pet Park 云曦萌宠绿地小游园

During the Spring Festival, bring your beloved pets to Yunxi Pet Park. Located to the north of Bao'an Park, the pet park spans 13,000 square meters, making it Shenzhen's largest pet park. A 1,200-square-meter recreational zone designed for pets is divided into three areas for dogs in various sizes. Pet facilities, such as running tracks, sand pits, climbing installations, crawling holes, and drinking water, are provided.

People look at a dog playing at Yunxi Pet Park. Photo from WeChat account "aibaoan"

To prevent potential conflicts between dogs and humans, the recreational zone is fenced in. In the future, coffee shops and pet stores will open for pet owners who wish to tend to their furry companions.

Add: Intersection of Jiangangshan Boulevard and Guangtai Road, Bao'an District (宝安区尖岗山大道与广泰路交汇处)

Metro: Line 5 to Xingdong Station (兴东站), Exit D and then take a taxi

Qiaocheng North Park 侨城北公园

Covering 67,610 square meters, Qiaocheng North Park is located to the south of Antuo Hill Park. With lush trees and grass, Qiaocheng North Park integrates hilly terrain, recreational areas and fitness facilities within the natural ecological environment.

The tranquil Qiaocheng North Park. Photo from WeChat account “今日南山”

Add: 228 Qiaoxiang Road, Nanshan District (南山区侨香路228号)

Metro: Line 2 to Qiaocheng North Station (侨城北站), Exit C

Little Nanshan Park 小南山公园

The recent renovation of the area near Little Nanshan Park's north entrance has significantly improved the park's landscape, including road renovations, enhanced drainage systems to mitigate flooding during the rainy seasons, and light installations to provide parkgoers a safe environment at night.

A glance at Little Nanshan Park. Photo from WeChat account "今日南山"

Add: Qianhai Road, Nanshan District (南山区前海路)

Metro: Line 5 to Liwan Park (荔湾站), Exit A

Xin'an Park 新安公园

After seven months' renovation, Xin'an Park, originally built in the 1990s, has finally received a major facelift. A water recycling system has been installed, effectively cleaning the lake, while a new lighting system has improved parkgoers' safety at night. Visitors can engage in water activities and appreciate new plants and fish in the crystal-clear lake. Children can enjoy playing with diverse new recreational facilities.

The picturesque Xin'an Park. Photo from WeChat account "aibaoan"

Add: Xin'an 2nd Road, Bao'an District (宝安区新安二路)

Metro: Line 12 to Xin'an Park Station (新安公园站), Exit A