People who know Shenzhen East Lake Park basically only know where to see chrysanthemums, but there are also kapok trees to see here. So are the kapok trees in East Lake Park open in 2021? Here are the tips for visiting East Lake Park What is it like? Let’s take a look at the latest news. Is kapok open in Shenzhen East Lake Park in 2021
Location: In East Lake Park, No. 4006 Aiguo Road, Luohu District, Shenzhen
Tickets: Free and no reservation required
Flowering period: Lasts until mid-March
The most famous thing in East Lake Park is kapok. When the flowers bloom, kapok will not be stingy. The flowers will bloom big and red, and they will bloom in clusters as far as you can see. The breath of spring is coming.
After years of construction, East Lake Park has built 11 major scenic spots, more than 120 attractions and developed about 30 various recreational projects. After enjoying the kapok, you can also play here for a whole day.
Transportation Guide
Bus stations near West Gate: Reservoir Main Station, Reservoir Station, East Lake Passenger Transport Station
Bus stations near South Gate: Luohu Stadium Station
Subway: Line 5, Exit C of Tai'an Station, about 1 km from East Lake Park.
Warm reminder: Friends who want to enjoy the flowers in East Lake Park can check the route and weather conditions in advance to avoid not being able to enjoy the beautiful scenery due to weather reasons. Of course, you should also pay attention to sun protection and have fun in the end. Also pay attention to safety. Travel Guide
Park Features
The developed red line area of ??East Lake Park is 152.59 hectares. The main scenic spots include Keygen Mountain Scenic Area, Eastern Leisure Area, Ornamental Flower and Tree Garden, Rhododendron Garden, Bonsai World, Arboretum Garden, Ancient Tree Garden, Fishing Area, Palm Garden, Artificial Lake, Agarwood Pavilion, Buddhist Cultural Park Scenic Area, etc.; the main recreational spots There are dry land sleds, children's playgrounds, interesting animal gardens, etc.; there are also large-scale cultural and recreational facilities such as cultural squares, Hongli calligraphy and painting galleries, gateball courts, tennis courts, fitness parks, Guduiling hiking trails, Xiling hiking trails, etc. .
The mountains of East Lake Park are connected to Wutong Mountain and are rich in animal and plant resources. The plants in the old park have obvious advantages, with evergreen tree species such as Moraceae Ficus, Taiwan Acacia and Syzygium as the main tree species, and flowering trees such as Bauhinia cereus, Poinciana, and Bigleaf Lagerstroemia as the main tree species, which are evergreen in all seasons. On the background, the scenery in all seasons is spectacular. It is a good place to appreciate redbuds, poinciana, big-leaved crape myrtle, azaleas, and graminiums.
In the ancient tree garden of East Lake Park, there are currently 5 century-old trees transplanted from Caiwuwei. The varieties are fish tree, banyan tree, hackberry tree and oblique-leaf banyan tree, forming a more beautiful ancient tree garden. Hiking trails are built on the west ridge and valley ridge of the park. At the same time, Luohu District Greenway No. 5 connects East Lake Park with Shenzhen Reservoir and Fairy Lake Botanical Garden.
The Chrysanthemum Show is an annual flower event in East Lake Park. It has been held since 1984. The flower show was originally called the East Lake Autumn Chrysanthemum Fair to showcase traditional chrysanthemum works such as tall chrysanthemums, tree chrysanthemums, and varieties of chrysanthemums. Mainly, it has been held for 33 times so far, and is held in late November every year.
East Lake Park has beautiful mountains and clear waters, and the scenery is pleasant. You can see the mountains in silence and the water in motion. It not only has beautiful and unique natural scenery, but also contains a long history and culture.