CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- Chongqing is filled with scenery that cannot be ignored, with ideal life that you just need to get close to in your spare time. How many of the following unknown but wonderful parks have you visited?

Yunshu Park

Near Jinhaiwan Forest Park, Yunshu Park is planted with flowers in the middle, while the surrounding roads symbolize the roots, like a big tree linking all the surrounding areas together.

Not only does it have an unparalleled 180 degree river view, there are also numerous intelligent elements hidden within. In addition to WiFi coverage, inductive drinking water devices, and rainwater recycling systems, the park is also equipped with an informationalized guide. After strolling through the park, you can also stop by Hongfan Flower Market to take a warmth home with you. 

Location: Hongfan Road, Jiangling Riverside, Liangjiang New Area

Public transportation: Take Bus 869 or Bus 846 and get off at Yujiangchang Stop.

Sanbanxi Park

Sanbanxi Park is conveniently located across from Fusheng Railway Station. There is not only clear water and green mountains, but also flowers all over the place.

From any angle, you can capture the feeling of the snowy mountain, meadows and flower fields, as if you are in Western Sichuan. When the mountains behind you fog up, the chances of taking a good photo are even better.

Location: Next to Fusheng Railway Station, Jiangbei District

Public transportation: There are two round-trip trains from Chongqingbei to Fusheng Railway Station every day; and a direct bus ride is also available from Hongqihegou.

Siyuan Park

Siyuan Park is located in Shuitu Area, with open green lawns, fresh wildflowers and pristine natural landscapes. Rather like a hidden secret place in the city, it is unfamiliar to most people.

There are colorful walkways, tennis and basketball courts, and a playground for kids as you walk inside. A mysterious temple on the mountain, called Guanfochan Temple, is filled with Zen and spirituality, and the sounds of bells and the Buddha-worship can be heard down the mountain.

Location: Southeast corner of the intersection of Yuefu Avenue and Fangzheng Avenue, Shuitu Area, Liangjiang New Area

Public transportation: Take Line 3 and get off at Garden Expo Park Station, then transfer to Bus 965 and get off near Dongyue Stop.

Jinzhou Park

Jinzhou Park, adjacent to Jiuquhe Wetland Park to the north, has just opened, and the swaying trees and gurgling water here make it a paradise.

The whole park feels like a big garden with a grand lawn. There is an area for children to play and an area for adults to compete, and the elderly can walk and play gate ball.

Location: Jinzhou Avenue, Yubei District

Public transportation: Take Bus 848 and get off at Pingning Road Stop

Meiyin Sports Park

Meiyin Sports Park is a large city park with a fitness trail, abundant vegetation and beautiful scenery. The park also has a grand lawn, and the LOVE styled installation in the middle is perfect for couple to take photos. The observation deck along the way and at the top of the hill also adds to the beauty of the park.

The park will be filled with a variety of small flowers throughout the year, making it a pleasant place to visit. It has a nearly 4-kilometer-long fitness trail that runs through the park with wide red plastic pavers, and the trail is lined with greenery, making it perfect for bringing the elderly and children to exercise.

Location: Jingwei Avenue, Jiulongpo District

Public transportation: Take Bus 87 and Bus BRT and get off near Meiyin Hegu

Xingfu Park

Perhaps only Chongqing is willing to make its parks look like hillsides, and Xingfu Park is built on a hillside. When you walk through the park, you can enjoy the flowers and trees, rest and play, and even experience the pleasure of hiking.

The park is home to an ever-blooming sea of ground cover flowers that bloom all year round in brilliant shades of red, orange, yellow and purple. You can breathe in the fresh air of nature as you stroll among the beautiful flowers. After touring the park, you can also drop by Huayan Temple.

Location: No. 17-40, North Section of Huafu Avenue, Jiulongpo

Public transportation: Take Bus 427 and Bus 482 and get off near Xingfu Park

How about the above recommendations? Find a fellow traveler to visit and explore these niche parks! (Translated by Wang Huixin, Fathom Language Limited)