When the clear and refreshing autumn weather arrives, it's a good time to enjoy some local scenery. Here is a selection of parks that people can explore in Wudang district, Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province.
Songxi River Wetland Park
Taking in the Songxi River and Yangmei Mountain, Songxi River Wetland Park features rivers, small lakes, bridges and mountain forests. It offers places for hiking, exercise, playing, climbing, and dining.
Address: No 98 Xinquan Road, Wudang district, Guiyang
A bird forages in a lake at Songxi River Wetland Park in Wudang district. [Photo/Guiyang news network]
Panlong Mountain Forest Park
Panlong Mountain Forest Park is located in Luozhuang village, Shuitian town in Wudang. It is shaded by green trees and boasts a rich ecosystem. It is known for being a "natural oxygen bar".
Address: Luozhuang village, Shuitian town, Wudang district, Guiyang
Dalongtan Ecological Wetland Park
The gardens at Dalongtan Ecological Wetland Park resemble landscape paintings. The main attractions include Jiuzhai Bridge, Longquan Spring, Huanxi Suyue Spring and Cherry Blossom. It is an open scenic spot integrating, water, wildlife, and leisure activities.
Address: 100 meters west of the intersection of Hangtian Road and Longguang Road, Wudang district, Guiyang
Beautiful natural scenery at Dalongtan Ecological Wetland Park in Wudang district. [Photo/Guiyang news network]
Meilan Mountain Park
With an area covering more than 300,000 square meters, Meilan Mountain Park sits on a hillside hidden behind houses. It is popular with elderly people doing morning exercises or mountain climbing.
Address: Meilanshan Road, Wudang district, Guiyang
Meilan Mountain Park in Wudang district boasts different kinds of trees and plants. [Photo/Guiyang news network]