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Want to stroll in an ancient Lingnan garden decorated with blooming flowers? With crape myrtle getting into full blossom in the summertime, on the evening of June 28, the 2023 Panyu Crape Myrtle Cultural and Tourism Festival will kick off at Yuyin Shanfang and will last until August 31. Various cultural events will be staged including a crape myrtle gardening exhibition, a bowl lotus exhibition, traditional Chinese music performances and more.
Yuyin Shanfang is one of four famous gardens in Guangdong Province and was rated as a national 4A-level scenic spot this year. The opening ceremony will be live streamed on the garden's Douyin channel "余荫山房" (pinyin: yu yin shan fang), presenting a light show, Cantonese music, Cantonese opera, and more performances to audiences.
Featuring crape myrtle trees in the garden and more than 50 crape myrtle bonsai works, the crape myrtle gardening exhibition will create a picturesque view with flowers blooming in pavilions, on rockeries, and around ponds, and bridges. Bowl lotuses, which are small and exquisite with bright colors and fragrant smell, will be displayed in the back garden of Yuyin Shanfang.
From June to August, people can also enjoy various activities on weekends in the classical garden, such as traditional Chinese music performances, martial arts shows, bazaars, guqin classes, and DIY experiences.
Moreover, a photography and video competition focusing on the beauty of Yuyin Shanfang will also be held during the festival, with generous prizes and awards. People can follow the garden's WeChat official account "余荫山房" for more information.
Opening hours: 8:00-18:00
Add.: North Street, Nancun Village, Panyu District, Guangzhou (广州市番禺区南村镇北大街)
Ticket price: 14 RMB per person
Nearest bus stop: Take Panyu Bus No. 30 and get off at Yuyin Shanfang terminal (余荫山房总站); take Guangzhou Bus No. 302A, Panyu Bus No. 17, 30, 51 or 53 and get off at Nanshan Park station (南山公园站)
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