Photos | Enjoy traditional culture and orchids in Guangzhou's Yuexiu

The 2024 Orchid Cultural and Tourism Week is underway at the Canton Orchid Garden in Guangzhou's Yuexiu District from April 13 to 17. All are welcome to experience the "Ten Elegances", namely ten major traditional cultural activities, and enjoy the beauty of orchid flowers.

The "Ten Elegances" are a summary of the lifestyles cherished by ancient literati, including gardening (莳花), burning incense (焚香), tea tasting (品茗), listening to the rain (听雨), playing the guqin (抚琴), playing chess (对弈), drinking (酌酒), reading (读书), waiting for the moon (候月), and searching for seclusion (寻幽).

Ticket price: 8 RMB per person

Opening hours: April 13-17, 9:30-12:00, 14:00-17:00

Address: No. 901, Jiefang North Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou (广州市越秀区解放北路901号)

Transportation: Take Metro Line 2, and get off at Yuexiu Park Station (越秀公园站) using Exit C.

People dressed in Hanfu, a traditional garment of the Han ethnic group, perform at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Orchid Cultural and Tourism Week on April 13, 2024.

People perform at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Orchid Cultural and Tourism Week on April 13, 2024.

A young lady dressed in Hanfu, a traditional garment of the Han ethnic group, performs at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Orchid Cultural and Tourism Week on April 13, 2024.

A young man dressed in Hanfu, a traditional garment of the Han ethnic group, performs at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Orchid Cultural and Tourism Week on April 13, 2024.

A young lady dressed in Hanfu, a traditional garment of the Han ethnic group, visits the Canton Orchid Garden in Guangzhou's Yuexiu District on April 13, 2024.

The Canton Orchid Garden in Guangzhou's Yuexiu District

Reporter | Monica

Editor | Nan, James

Photos | Guangzhou Yuexiu Fabu