Songshan Lake Park

Songshan Lake Park

Songshan Lake Park
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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By Douglas M
A Glimps in to the world of HuaWei
3.0 of 5 bubblesMay 2023
This is a continuation of our one-day bus trip from GuangZhou. In the morning we’d visited KeYuan Garden (TA reviewed) and ‘Pub Street’ which is part of the Xia Ba Fang Historic Conservation Area. What’s more depressing than a closed pub? A whole street of them! The guide assured us that the street heaves at night. Anyway, after a very nice lunch, included in the ¥99 trip price, we headed of to SongShan Lake. We entered through the University Road Entrance. Entrance is free. The guide informed us we had an hour to explore the park. To put it simply, the park is a lake surrounded by a smooth tarmac path with entrances around the park. There are bicycles of various kinds to hire at this entrance, along with various shops and clean toilets. SWMBO and I followed our crowd, and strolled along the path, occasionally dodging the Lycra-clad cyclists on mountain bikes who hummed by. Why ride a mountain bike when the park is nearly as flat as a pancake? As we strolled, we could see some of the buildings of HuaWei’s campus. They’re definitely not Chinese style, but an amalgam of European styles. A pity the hoi polloi is not allowed on the campus. I gather it’s very interesting, there’s even a small metro. We got as far as the SongShan Lake Bridge to Huawai’s campus before the general consensus decided by looking at the dark clouds, that it was going to pour down. En-masse turned around and headed back rather quicker than we came, but not fast enough to avoid the downpour. Luckily SWMBO had an umbrella in her backpack, even so we were quite damp by the time we climbed aboard the bus. If we go again, we’ll hire a bike made for two, and cycle the whole path.

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Hao1988
Barcelona, Spain8 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
I went there recently during the National Day holiday in China, so it was likely much busier than usual. It was a little bemusing that the ticketed "beach" area with the best views was closed to visitors. As were the boat rental services. You'd think they'd want to milk as much of the holiday spending as possible, but I guess the people who ran those facilities wanted to go home too. lol

That said, the free area was still huge. So large that people tend to rent bikes of all varieties to ride around it. On a nice sunny day, the views are gorgeous. Pictures say it all so I won't waffle about it.

Another point to note is that there's a village (maybe more than one) inside the park. Depending on which entrance you take to the park, you might end up walking through it to get to the scenic parts of the lake. The village itself looks pretty rundown, dusty and not what you'd expect of a scenic park, but curiously, they are doing a roaring business in traditional Chinese rural feasts. (农家乐) The locals seem to love it. There's literally queues of fancy cars from the big cities lining up to eat at a village that would not look out of place from China of 30 years ago. I guess it's the nostalgia and authenticity people are looking for? Personally I prefer a nicer environment, so I cannot tell you how good the food might be.
Written October 7, 2020
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kishor_durve
Pune, India4 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
I and my wife spent a day in this beautiful park. We hired a cycle and went round the lake along the bicycle circuit in 3 and a half hours. There are a few food stalls on the way and the charges are very reasonable. As with most public parks this one is also clean and well maintained with a places where you can relax and while away time when pedaling becomes too monotonous. it gets a little crowded on weekends but with a big bustling city adjoining it that is only to be expected.
Written April 26, 2020
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KodoDrummer
Buenos Aires, Argentina70,639 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2019
Beautiful park and evening views. We enjoyed the park, its sculptures, lake views, the city lights on the other side of the lake, and the high oxygen content fresh air.
Written October 5, 2019
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KodoDrummer
Buenos Aires, Argentina70,639 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2019 • Friends
China has well-developed and planned, beautiful parks for the enjoyment of its people. Spring flowers come early in this part of the country. On this beautiful February day, the signs of spring were evident in the blooming tree buds and flowers. We rented a bike for two to better enjoy the 8.5-square kilometres park. Great place to relax, enjoy the increasing greenery, peaceful atmosphere, and fresh air.
Written February 11, 2019
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Linda W
Shenzhen, China40 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2016
I am an American living in Songshan Lake so I spend a lot of time enjoying it's beauty. From the main "business" area near the Hyatt or Aloft Hotels, there is easy access to the lake, where there is a paved path that goes around the lake. On this first section of the path, no bicycles are allowed, so if you rent a bicycle, you must go along the road, away from the lake, until you reach the first bridge to the south. Weekends get busy, during spring and fall, weekends are packed with people! Great if you like people watching, but YOU will be the one actually being watched! Foreigners are not regulars in this area, and especially when locals come from surrounding areas, they are not used to seeing foreigners so they will often stare at you. This is NOT considered rude in China, Just smile and say "Nihao" and you'll usually get a smile back :-) Different times of year bring different blooms, but there seems to always be something to see! There is a wonderful Lotus Pavilion and zigzag bridge not too far down the path. The Vanke Plaza, nearby the main tourist entrance, has some nice restaurants. If you don't speak/read Chinese, I'd recommend the Thai Palace or Hong Kong Mate. If you can handle some Chinese, the "North Foutainhead" Chinese Restauarant, above Pizza Hut, is good, but there is no English menu. There are Pizza Hut, McD's and KFC also at the plaza. Lots of local drink places with teas and fruit drinks. Next to the Thai Palace is the Chario Spa, where we often get foot massage. 88rmb for 70 minutes, actually includes back, arms and head while your feet soak, then they move on to your feet. They don't speak English, but translators can handle the situation. Starbucks is at both the plaza and across from the Hyatt on the main road.
Written July 29, 2016
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Anthony G
Shanghai, China769 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2011 • Family
Song Shan Lake Park is a large park with an extensive lake facing the Hyatt Regency Dongguan Hotel. It is a nice place to relax and to stay for leisure; it has walking, jogging and cycling facilities. Even in winter a nice place to be! Being tall Dutchman cycling around the lake, we were the attraction of the day. The Chinese were amazed that white people can cycle too!
Written August 1, 2012
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IntelligenceAgency
52 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2018
It is really lovely for a bike ride! You will fully enjoy it . You can rent a bike at the main stations and can spend a whole day in there!
Written January 20, 2019
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Joseph D
18 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2016 • Family
i often visit here to bike around the lake or just walk or picnic on my he shores, in the evening is best because of the ambiance the lake lends to the surrounding hotels and eateries.

This is a place I will definitely visit time and again
Written August 23, 2016
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2015Family6
Singapore, Singapore179 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2017 • Business
Exceptional view with Typhoon raining down heavy over SOngShan Lake. View is grey but superb to see how nature repaints the entire landscape. Adding a new dimension to rainy day, the whole SongSan Pake Lake is overcast yet giving a quaint experience to remind us God is truly in control of nature!
Written September 6, 2017
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Steve H
Stoke-on-Trent, UK20 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2016 • Business
This is a good place to relax and watch what is going on and many Chinese families come here and enjoy the park and lake but on a public holiday it is manic but still enjoyable and worth a look
Written May 19, 2016
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