Hiking is a great way to get close to nature and exercise. It’s a great weekend activity. Many places charge for hiking, but are there any free hiking spots in Foshan? Let’s take a look at some options!
1、Shunfeng Mountain Park
Shunfeng Mountain Park is located at the foot of Taiping Mountain in the northwest of Shunde New Town, Foshan. It’s one of the “New Ten Scenery” of Shunde and has been rated as one of the “Top 10 Most Beautiful Parks in Foshan in 2017”. Here, you can stroll or cycle along the 8-kilometer loop around the lake and enjoy the lakeside scenery. Sometimes, you can’t even tell what season it is here. The birds are chirping, the environment is tranquil, and it’s all green. Take a walk along the green path, the chirping of cicadas surrounds you, enjoying this unique natural chorus.
Address: Intersection of Nanguo East Road and Juerong South Road, Shunde District, Foshan City
Admission: Free
Bus: Take buses 304A, 307, 311, 316, 380, 381, 906, 920 to Shunfeng Mountain Park Station.
Self-driving: Navigate directly to “Shunfeng Mountain Forest Park”.
2、Sanshan Forest Park
Adjacent to Guangzhou South Station, the green Sanshan Forest Park is a favorite “natural oxygen bar” for the people of Guicheng. The park is full of natural wildness with its sunny lawn, flowing streams, and mountain lakes. Being in the park, you feel enveloped by nature and endless spring. Lay out a picnic blanket, bring your own food, and start your leisurely spring outing. You can also choose to climb to the top of the park, overlooking Guicheng from a high altitude and watching the high-speed train rush past. Or you can go to the Sanmingtai Reading Station and immerse yourself in the ocean of books.
Admission: Free
Address: Yongyuan South Road, Nanhai District, Foshan City
Self-driving: Search “Sanshan Forest Park” on your navigation.
3、Yunyong Forest Park
The total area of Foshan Yunyong Forest Farm is about 30117 mu, which is equivalent to 2814 football fields according to a standard football field of about 10.7 mu for 11 people. This is the largest city green lung in Foshan with the most complete forest ecosystem. After admiring the beauty at the foot of the mountain, climb up the hillside and encounter Feima Mountain Reservoir. This reservoir is surrounded by beautiful mountains on three sides, with lush trees on the mountain and eye-catching raintree by the water. Walking along the top of the reservoir dam, slow down your pace, observe the grass and trees here, and appreciate the green mountains and trees, blue sky and white clouds reflected in the water.
Admission: Free
Address: 524 County Road, Gaoming District, Foshan City
Self-driving: From Guangzhou and Foshan, you can take Guangming Expressway, Pearl River Delta Ring Expressway, etc. After getting off the expressway, go straight into Yunyong Forest Park along the mountain road for about 5 kilometers. There are signposts.
Bus: Take bus 503 from Gaoming District Bus Station and get off at “Guangming” station.
4、Sanshui Forest Park
Sanshui Forest Park covers a total area of 3366 mu. It includes the largest Confucius Garden in South China, as well as Crocodile Lake Zoo, Wuqing Valley, Mandarin Duck Lake, Declaration Plaza, Lover’s Valley, Chongyang Ancient Trail, and 80% forest coverage. With complete supporting facilities, including hotels, resorts, conference centers, grass-skiing fields, karting tracks, barbecue areas, etc., it is a great place for tourism and leisure. The entrance fee to Sanshui Forest Park is free, making it one of the free and fun places in Foshan.
Admission: Free entrance, some attractions inside the park charge.
Address: No. 13, Yundonghai Avenue, Sanshui District, Foshan City
Opening Hours: 08:30-17:30 (Stop admission at 17:00)
Self-driving: Search “Sanshui Forest Park” on your navigation and drive according to the navigation.
Bus: Take bus “271” to “Sanshui Forest Park” bus stop.
5、Wang Jiegang Forest Park
Time flies, 52 million years, Wang Jiegang has not seen the fields turning into wasteland, nor felt the old age of the sea. It’s just that it has transformed into a beautiful forest park, open to the public for free. Visitors can stand on the viewing platform and admire the ancient volcanic ruins up close. The volcano from millions of years ago is now a beautiful piece of land. Citizens can jog, cycle, and immerse themselves in the lush greenery, enjoying the good times.
Address: Intersection of Zhangcha West Road and Dongping Road, Dafu Village, Zhangcha Street, Chancheng District, Foshan City
Admission: Free
Bus: Take bus 102 to Shakou Station and walk for about 1 minute to arrive.
Self-driving: Navigate directly to “Wang Jiegang Forest Park”.
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