According to the air quality data released by Guangzhou Environmental Protection Bureau, Guangzhou enjoyed good air quality on 71.0 percent of days in January. The average density of PM2.5, fine particulate matter that causes smog, stood at 54 micrograms per cubic meter, and PM10 readings reached 76 micrograms per cubic meter.
Based on the comprehensive index of ambient air quality, Conghua, Zengcheng, Huangpu and Hudu districts enjoyed fairly good air quality, while the air quality of Liwan, Haizhu and Panyu districts was relatively poor. Among the 11 administrative districts of Guangzhou, Conghua District topped the list of good air quality in January.
Here are ten beautiful photos to show you the air quality of Guangzhou in January.
A photo taken on January 1 shows the morning sunshine in Guangzhou. [Photo/Su Junjie]
A photo taken in January shows the blooming Pyrostegia venusta in South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou. [Photo/Chen Youzi]
A photo taken on January 5 shows the metasequoia forest in Donghu Park, Guangzhou. Photo/Chen Youzi]
An aerial photo taken on the first day of Spring Festival travel rush (Jan. 13) shows the Guangzhou South Railway Station. [Photo/Su Junjie]
A photo taken on Jan. 20 shows the blooming galsang flowers in Haizhu Lake Park, Guangzhou. [Photo/Qiu Weirong]
A photo taken on Jan. 20 shows the orange plant at Huacheng Square in Guangzhou. [Photo/Yang Yaoye]
A photo taken on January 24 shows a set of lanterns in Yuexiu Park, Guangzhou. [Photo/Xinhua]
A combined photo taken on January 25 shows the flower fair in Xihu Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou. [Photo/Xinhua]
A photo taken during the Spring Festival holiday shows the light show of Canton Tower. [Photo/Xinhua]
An aerial photo taken on January 27 shows the night view of Liwan Flower Fair. [Photo/Su Junjie]
