Guangzhou, a city where bustling modernity harmonizes with serene natural landscapes, offers not only a vibrant urban environment but also breathtaking natural beauty. Here are several stunning natural scenic spots that are perfect travel destinations for your reference in summer.

Gaopu Reservoir （高埔水庫）

Gaopu Reservoir is surrounded by clear waters and reflecting green mountains. The surrounding area features tranquil rural landscapes with fields dotted with cattle and sheep, offering a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life. It's an ideal destination for getting close to nature and relaxing. The rainbow staircase here is also a popular social media spot, adding a splash of color to your trip.

Huangpu Red (Lingtou) Black Tea Creative Park（紅嶺頭紅茶創意園）

Home to the highest tea garden within Guangzhou’s urban area, Honglingtou offers fresh and pleasant mountain-top air along a path flanked by lush green plants. The expansive tea garden emits the scent of morning dew and tea leaves. The vast tea fields, fruit trees, and streams offer a refreshing and comfortable sight. Distant mountains and nearby lawns make it an ideal spot for capturing stunning sunset photos.

Shimen National Forest Park（石門國家森林公園）

Located in Conghua District, Shimen National Forest Park is an ideal place to connect with nature. With a forest coverage rate of 96.76%, it boasts rare primary and secondary forests. Each season offers a different spectacle: vibrant flower seas in spring, natural cool breezes in summer, mountains full of red leaves in autumn, and fragrant plum blossoms amidst the winter snow. The ever-changing scenery is a beautiful natural poem that captivates visitors year-round.

Liuxi River National Forest Park（流溪河國家森林公園）

Liuxi River National Forest Park, situated in the northeast of Conghua District, is a cherished sanctuary for Guangzhou residents and a well-known ecological tourism destination in Guangdong Province. Covering an area of 8,831 hectares, the park features the expansive Liuxi Lake with 22 jade-like islands scattered across its surface. In winter, the breathtaking Liuxi snow scene of white plum blossoms blanketing the mountains creates a stunning snowy vista. Additionally, the park offers abundant hiking trails, such as Sanyatang Valley, Wuzhi Peak, and Crescent Lake, attracting numerous hiking enthusiasts.

Nansha Wetland（南沙濕地）

Nansha Wetland Park, covering approximately 10,000 acres, is the largest wetland park in Guangzhou, renowned for its mangrove forests. It is an ecological treasure and a paradise for waterfowl. Boating through the mangroves, visitors can appreciate the greenery, the swaying reeds, the fragrant lotus ponds, and the birds skimming over the water. Besides boating, you can also cycle or walk along the shady paths, engaging in a peaceful dialogue with nature. The lush trees and birdsong make Nansha Wetland a model of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.