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Hailed as the city of flowers, Guangzhou is home to various kinds of flowers all year round. Follow SilkRoadPost to embrace the colorful city this autumn.

1. Silk floss tree

It is so hard to ignore silk floss trees when seas of pinkish flowers blossom and cover the trees. Since its blooming season comes, you can find the tree everywhere in Guangzhou.

Recommended spots:

Lianhu Ecological Garden (莲湖生态公园), Panyu Children's Park (番禺儿童公园), Shengtai Lu (盛泰路)

2. Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea is widely popular for its vibrant hues. This fast-growing plant can reach heights of 3 to 3.7 meters, commonly seen on walls, fences, pergolas, and along overpasses in the city, which provides dazzling backdrop for your selfie.

Recommended spots:

Xifang Dayuan (西坊大院), Yuexiu Park, Luhu Park, Chigangbei (赤岗北) pedestrian overpass, Jiefang (解放) Lu overpass

3. Chrysanthemum

A sea of chrysanthemums is about to greet visitors in downtown Guangzhou, which will add a splash of color to the city. A 16-day exhibition featuring 13 large landscape groups of chrysanthemums and 10 display zones for special chrysanthemum species is about to take place on November 16 at Guangzhou Cultural Park.

Spot: Guangzhou Cultural Park

4. Sunflower

More than 10,000 sunflowers shining at the Haixinsha Asian Games Park create a golden fairyland for viewers. For a memorable photo, try capturing pictures from a low angle with the Canton Tower in the background.

Spot: Haixinsha Asian Games Park

Sources & photos: Guangzhou Daily, 广州番禺发布

Author: Joyce