Haizhu National Wetland Park - Haizhu Lake

Haizhu National Wetland Park, formerly known as Guangzhou's Ten Thousand Mu Orchard, is located in the southeast corner of Haizhu District, Guangzhou. It is the only national wetland park located on the central axis of a mega city in China, covering a total area of about 1,100 hectares. The park is a composite wetland system composed of lakes, rivers, streams, swamps, and orchards, and is known as the "Green Heart of Guangzhou". The park is rich in ecological resources and diverse in animal species, including birds, insects, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, fish, and other creatures, including rare species such as national second-class protected birds. The park combines ecological wetland, historical culture, science education, and sightseeing and leisure functions, making it a great place for citizens to get close to nature and learn about it. Haizhu Lake, as an important part of Haizhu National Wetland Park, together with the surrounding six rivers and streams, forms a water network pattern of "one lake and six veins, six streams surrounding the lake", covering an area of 2,248.3 mu. Haizhu Lake has an independent water network system, which can replenish the surrounding rivers and streams, and also has the functions of rain and flood regulation, water diversion, ecology, and leisure tourism. Its central bird island is a paradise for migratory birds and an ideal habitat for many water birds. Haizhu Lake Park is beautiful, with flowers blooming all year round, making it a great place for citizens to relax, entertain, and get close to nature. Overall, Haizhu National Wetland Park and Haizhu Lake are rare natural ecological treasures in Guangzhou. Not only do they have rich ecological resources and beautiful natural landscapes, but they also have important ecological functions and science education value. Whether you want to get close to nature and feel the charm of nature, or want to learn about ecological knowledge and enhance environmental awareness, this is a great choice.