Dafushan Forest Park, Forest park in Panyu District, Guangzhou, China.
Dafushan Forest Park covers 9,000 mu in Panyu District, Guangzhou, with 7,110 mu of mainly planted forest across nine hills. Its main peak, Dawugang, rises 226.6 m, the highest point in Panyu. The park holds ponds and reservoirs, and over 300 species of flowering and foliage trees have been introduced.
The name Dafushan comes from Lu Jia, Grand Master of the Han court, who is said to have persuaded Zhao Tuo of Nanyue to submit to the Han and later been buried on this hill. The park's main peak, Dawugang, rises 226.6 m, the highest point in Panyu District, and preserves the remains of a beacon tower. On its slope stands a Song-dynasty tomb, over 800 years old, belonging to Li Juchuan, ancestor of the Li clan of Zini.
Local residents gather here to walk, cycle, and enjoy barbecues and picnics with family and friends throughout the year. The park serves as a meeting place where people experience nature together across the seasons.
Visitors can take bus 288 to the North Gate or use Subway Line 3 to Hanxi Changlong Station and connect to other bus routes. The park has multiple entrances and trailheads, so planning which gate to use depends on which areas you want to explore.
On the slope of the 226.6-metre main peak, Dawugang, stands a Song dynasty tomb said to be that of Li Juchuan, ancestor of the Li clan of Zini in Panyu; it is over 800 years old. Its flagpole holders are carved with the names of successful Li descendants from successive dynasties, a rare feature.
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