Wholesale buyers attending the Canton Fair in Guangzhou can seize the opportunity to explore the city. The Canton Fair takes place in October, a time when Guangzhou’s weather is relatively cool and pleasant, making it ideal for travel. If you plan to stay for a few more days, it’s advisable to bring some summer clothes, as well as a couple of long-sleeve jackets or autumn clothing. This will help you cope with the temperature difference between day and night and sudden cool spells in Guangzhou.
In southern China, the weather is spring-like year-round. Even in October, the scenery remains pleasant. Flowers are still blooming in the parks, and the vibrant green leaves are full of life. In such cool weather, there are numerous parks in Guangzhou with different scenic views worthy of your visit to recharge with the energy of nature.
1、Huolu Mountain Forest Park
Huolu Mountain is characterized by its gourd shape and red clay-covered slopes, hence the name Huolu (Furnace). Here, you can enjoy the fun of hiking, exercise and breathe fresh air in nature, watch the sunset, or take photos. The park does not charge an entrance fee, making it a great place to visit and relax amidst nature, broadening your horizons and refreshing your mind and body.
Location: Huolu Mountain South Road, Tianhe District
Metro: Metro Line 6, Kemulang Station, Exit A
2、Liuhua Lake Park
Liuhua Lake Park is known as an “oasis in the city,” equally beautiful at dawn and dusk. Walking along the lakeside is a refreshing experience. The park is near Xiaobei and Taojin metro stations, which are home to many foreigners working and living in Guangzhou. The area also boasts many distinctive villa-style Western restaurants. You can stroll around, experiencing the atmosphere of international business dealings in Guangzhou’s wholesale markets, or enjoy a leisurely dinner in a romantic Western restaurant.
If you’re in the clothing wholesale business, you might want to check out several global-market-focused wholesale clothing markets nearby, such as the Guangzhou Liuhua Fashion Wholesale Market and the Guangzhou Baima Clothing Wholesale Market and so on.
Location: №100 Liuhua Road, Yuexiu District
Metro: Metro Line 2, Yuexiu Park Station, Exit C, about a 700-meter walk
3、Haizhu Wetland Park
Covering a total area of 1,100 hectares, Haizhu Wetland Park is the largest national wetland park in the central area of a major city in China, aptly named the “green heart” of Guangzhou. The park features interconnected waterways, lush green trees, and fragrant fruit, merging the bustling urban scene with natural ecological beauty. It uniquely showcases the delta city’s lake and river wetland characteristics, serving as an important migratory pathway for birds, a cradle for Lingnan fruits, and a hub of Lingnan folk culture.
Location: Can be found by searching for Haizhu Lake Park
Metro: Metro Line 3, Datang Station, Exit B
Guangzhou boasts beautiful scenery, and autumn is the most comfortable time of the year in terms of temperature. During breaks from attending the Canton Fair, you can savor local Cantonese cuisine, and explore the Qilou (arcade buildings) to experience the native culture and charm of Guangzhou, China.