Zhongshan Park in Foshan

Zhongshan Park in Foshan

Zhongshan Park (佛山中山公园), located on the northeastern side of Zhumiao Street (祖庙街道) in Chancheng District (禅城区), Foshan (佛山市), is a comprehensive park integrating exhibitions, publicity, science popularization, entertainment, dining, and recreation. The park, built in 1930, was established in honor of Dr. Sun Yat-sen (孙中山).

Covering an area of 32 hectares, the park includes nine main areas: the South Gate Square Area (南门广场区), Historical and Cultural Area (历史文化区), Senior Activity Area (老年活动区), Lawn Area (草坪区), Lake Area (湖区), Children’s Playground Area (儿童游乐区), Animal Viewing Area (动物观赏区), and Leisure Rest Area (观赏休憩区). Each area is thoughtfully designed to offer a harmonious blend of scenic beauty and diverse activities.

Key Information

Chinese Name: 佛山中山公园
Forest Park Level: Municipal Level (市级)
Location: No. 12 Zhongshan Road, Chancheng District, Foshan (佛山市禅城区中山路12号)
Area: 32 hectares
Managing Unit: Foshan Chancheng District Landscaping and Greening Technical Service Center (佛山市禅城区园林绿化技术服务中心)
Established: 1930
Opening Hours: Year-round, Monday to Sunday, 06:00–22:00
Ticket Price: Free Admission (免费)

Development History

Zhongshan Park was first built in 1930 to commemorate Dr. Sun Yat-sen (孙中山). Initially covering only 0.5 hectares, the park has expanded significantly over time. It now spans 32 hectares, with 10.8 hectares of water and 21.2 hectares of green space, creating a lush garden landscape highlighted by expansive water features and rich greenery. The park includes various areas that blend traditional and modern landscaping techniques, designed to captivate visitors with its diverse features.

Main Scenic Spots

The park is home to numerous scenic spots, each offering a unique charm:

Fragrant Camphor (香樟古韵)
Red Rock Waterfall (红岩飞瀑)
Green Lawn and Spring Sunshine (绿茵春晖)
Archway Reflected in the Water (牌楼映秀)
Kong Bridge Reflecting Greenery (孔桥映翠)
Martial Arts Spirit (精武雄风)
Bamboo Shadows Along the Long Path (蒲影长堤)
Ten Miles of Lotus Breeze (十里荷风)
Fragrant Flowers in the Shallow Pond (芳诸花汀)
Koi Swimming in the Pond (锦鲤戏水)
Sparkling Lake Waves (丽湖波光)
Morning Dawn and the Red Cuckoo (丹鸣晨曦)
Flying Rainbow over the Blue Waves (碧波飞虹)
Sunny Bamboo and Cicada Song (晴筠蝉唱)

These scenic spots combine both traditional and modern landscaping techniques, using natural features and architectural elements that captivate visitors. The children’s playground in the park offers a variety of fun activities, including a Happy Square (欢乐广场), bumper cars (碰碰车), a pirate ship (海盗船), and self-control airplanes (自控飞机), making it a perfect destination for families with kids.

The park’s zoo, covering 6,500 square meters, is home to 46 species of rare birds and animals, with a total of 325 animals. On holidays and weekends, visitors can enjoy exciting animal shows, such as elephants dancing, monkeys fetching water, parrots recognizing words, and dogs climbing poles.

Tourist Information

Location

Zhongshan Park is located on the northeastern side of Zhumiao Street (祖庙街道) in Chancheng District (禅城区), Foshan (佛山市), by the bank of the Fenjiang River (汾江河). The park’s parking lot entrance is located on Riverside Road (河滨路).