Since April 18th, Shenzhen has entered the longest period of concentrated rainfall in 20 years. I believe everyone, like me, has been numbed by the daily rains and storms, right?
According to official information, the city's average rainfall during this period reached 469.8 millimeters, with a maximum cumulative rainfall of 741.6 millimeters (Nan'ao, Dapeng), which is 559 percent more than the same period in the past five years, ranking first in history.
It wasn't until the end of the May Day vacation that we had a brief sunny day. I can't wait to get out of the house, feel the quiet nature and breathe the fresh air after holding it in for so long.
This hike was chosen - the first mini-marathon themed around the Lake Biker Trail, which has just been open for 2 months! The key points are: direct subway access, flat road conditions, stunning scenery, appropriate length, and perfect even for the elderly and children!
01 About the Greenway
Location: Guanlan Street, Longhua District
Length: Currently about 6-7 kilometers of Bi Road in the lake area. It starts from Changkeng Reservoir and Shima Trail Reservoir in the south, and goes to Ao Lake Water Quality Enhancement Project in the north. In the future, it will link up important cultural industry projects such as Guanlan Printmaking Village and Ao Lake Art Village, and the total length of Bidao will reach 9.9 kilometers by then.
Opening hours: 7:00 am - 18:00 pm
Difficulty: very easy, easy for old people and children.
Highlights: half of the trail around the lake is scenic. Half of the greenway is gentle and comfortable for hiking, running and biking.
Time consumed: about 2 hours
Suggestions: sun protection, bring a small fan, and floral water.
02 About the entrance
The transportation of the Oxus Lake Greenway is very convenient. You can take the subway line 4 to "Mission Hills" station, 20 meters from Exit E is the entrance to the greenway. The trail starts and ends at the same place because it goes around the lake. For more information, please refer to the map below.
In addition, it is convenient to eat and drink around the subway station, with hotels, shopping malls, and movie theaters, so you can have a good rest after finishing the hike.
03 Greenway Scenery
From getting off the subway to entering the greenway, just 20 meters seems to change the world. As far as the eye can see, there is a lot of greenery.
At the starting point and along the route, restrooms and vending machines are available, so there's absolutely nothing to worry about.
When hiking to the first fork in the trail, it is recommended to follow the red arrow.
The first phase of the greenway, which is all concrete, is wide, flat and very pleasant to walk on.
Soon you will reach the second fork. The direction of the red arrow is the correct direction for a small loop around the lake (total length about 4 kilometers).
I planned to go around the lake (in the direction of the green arrow, total length of 6-7 kilometers), but encountered the Shima Trail Reservoir dam near the construction, can not be passed, can only walk across the second cross-lake trestle and then return to the original way back here. If you are physically OK, I recommend walking with me, because the second cross-lake trestle scenery is very beautiful, do not miss.
I made a schematic map, so you can see it: the red line is a small circle around the lake (about 4 kilometers). The purple line is the section where you go back the way you came (about 2 kilometers).
The road and scenery continued onward. It's not blue skies, but it's really hot, so watch out for the sun and stay hydrated. Also be sure to spray lots of floral water to avoid mosquito bites after the rain.
Arrived at the second cross-lake trestle! On the bridge, you can enjoy the cool breeze, watch the lake, listen to the birds, and walk around comfortably.
This kind of blue and gray road, before I have only seen in the pingshan "Dashanpi greenway", is definitely in shenzhen must walk one of the beautiful greenway, interested friends can refer to this article - shenzhen hiking丨NO.10 pingshan beauty want to hide the niche greenway
Road blocked by construction dam, can only return after walking the trestle
Return to the second fork - follow the guide sign over the small bridge
The greenway is slightly shaded by trees, so it's not too sunny.
Here's the third fork - but go either way, it will converge up front
I favor the path to the left, closer to the water, with the wildflowers.
We're coming up on cross-lake trestle number one.
Reservoirs, woods, bridges, Ferris wheels, straight trestles comparable to a runway ......
It's so beautiful to be there.
After walking the first cross-lake trestle, past the children play in the vegetation area, back to the first fork in the road, near the "Mission Hills" subway station. 2 hours around the lake, easy, attached to my hiking route.
Lastly, a reminder: the recent frequent rainfall in Shenzhen has caused the soil to become soft and prone to geological risks such as landslides, subsidence and collapses. Friends who have been squatting at home for too long and want to go out are very understandable, but it's best to consult with your destination before you leave to see if it's open.
For example, there are netizens feedback sat for three hours car arrived at Maluan Mountain but closed, this kind of mountain with water and slopes of the impact is certainly greater, pure greenway impact will be smaller. I hope you go out and pay attention to safety, have fun.