Lanpu (Orchid Park)in Guangzhou

In the midst of skyscrapers and other concrete structures in Guangzhou is the world of one of the colorful and eye catching flowers in the world, orchids. They are simply gorgeous and magical and come in the most beautiful hues anyone can imagine. Located in the busy downtown area, this park is solely dedicated to the cultivation of orchids and is known as the Lanpu (Orchid Park).

The Lanpu (Orchid Park) came into existence in the year 1950 and is the preferred haunt of those who searches

Features of Lanpu (Orchid Park) in Guangzhou

- The Lanpu (Orchid Park) is divided into two areas, east and west. The eastern part holds the orchid sheds and the cultivation takes place in this area mainly. The collection consists of around 20000 orchids. The variety consists of Gold Mouth orchid, Silver Mouth orchid, Spun gold Horsetail orchid, Parrot orchid and song plum orchid to name a few. All the varieties are expensive and rare.

- Among the three sheds in the eastern region, the first and the third consist of the variety which is known as Earth Grow Orchids. The second shed cultivates the foreign variety and are known as air grown orchids. The orchids of this variety cover the tree trunks and walls with their colorful bloom.

- The western enclave houses a number of halls, pavilions, terraces and towers where you can enjoy a rest, drink tea and relish the scenic beauty. The Tongxin Hall, the Bajiao Pavilion, the Mingjing Pavilion and the Fanghua Garden.

- The Lanpu (Orchid Park) is interspersed with lots of waterfalls and springs which heightens the beauty more. The twittering of the birds and the fragrance of the orchids rejuvenate the tired self.

- The Fanghua Garden is an awesome tourist attraction placed within the Orchid Park and has helped in winning international fame for the Park. The Garden with its streams, bridges, rock works took part in the 16th International Gardening exhibition in Munich, West Germany and has won two gold awards.

- The Mingjing Pavilion is a relic of the political past of the city. The inscription found there was written by the Vice Mayor Lin Xi to imbibe the value of self discipline in his party cadres.