The opening ceremony of the flower market. [Photo: Nanfang Daily/Wu Weihong]

On January 29th, Guangzhou Floating Flower Market kicked off at Litchi Bay in Liwan District, with a rustic and exuberant Yingge Dance performance highlighting the opening ceremony.

Piaose performance at the opening ceremony. [Photo: Nanfang Daily/Wu Weihong]

At the market, a row of boats berth along the bank of Litchi Bay, loaded with various kinds of flowers for the Spring Festival celebrations, including potted orange trees, butterfly orchid and chrysanthemum.

People visit the floating flower market. [Photo: Nanfang Daily/Wu Weihong]

From now on till February 3rd, come visit this special and traditional floating flower market, and buy flowers at the waterborne platform.

Time: January 29th - February 3rd, 2019

Admission: Free

Add.: Litchi Bay & Liwan Lake Park (荔枝湾&荔湾湖公园)

Nearby metro station: Zhongshanba (中山八), Line 5 or Ruyifang (如意坊), Line 6

People visit the floating flower market. [Photo: Nanfang Daily/Wu Weihong]

Reported by Monica Liu

Edited by Wing Zhang