Spring comes alive with vibrant community activities in Yudu New District, Xinyi, a county-level city in Maoming City, Guangdong Province.
Families enjoy picnics in scenic mountain-water parks, youths engage in soccer and BMX biking at sports complexes, and seniors dance along peaceful lakeside trails. These thriving green spaces are the result of a forward-thinking urban plan that harmoniously blends nature with everyday life.
There is a park in front of the school.
Yudu New District, the heart of Xinyi's sustainable urbanization, covers 18 square kilometers and features an interconnected network of 15 parks and six lakes. Designed for convenience and well-being, residents can access a park within a 10-minute walk from home. The district offers a variety of spaces, from sports parks promoting active lifestyles to mountain-water parks perfect for family recreation. Lakeside and literature-themed parks foster cultural vibrancy, while the iconic Cloud Pavilion Observatory in Central Axis Plaza seamlessly connects the city's historic and modern landscapes.
People take a pleasant walk and do sports in the park.
"We now have six themed parks right at our doorstep—ideal for children's activities and leisurely strolls for seniors," said resident Ms. Li. Xinyi City has prioritized public welfare by dedicating prime land to parks, schools, and community facilities, rather than commercial development. By building five hillside parks and connecting four water systems, Xinyi has created "blue-green corridors" that not only support ecological restoration but also enhance flood resilience, all while shaping a harmonious "mountain-water-city" landscape.
People go camping and have picnics in Shanshui Park.
Reporter | Li Yangshi
Photo | Lu Bo
Editor | Liu Lingzhi, James, Shen He
