点评:Why SWMBO and I had never visited this park remains a great mystery, it’s not far away or difficult to get to but the fact remained that we’d never visited it until a couple of days ago.
We packed our bags, to be more truthful SWMBO packs one with all the essentials for these sultry days including umbrellas, t-shirts and flip-flops. Of course, snacks are included usually cheese and biscuits for me, tea for her good self, and Hami melon for both of us. I just carry my man-bag with phone and reading glasses, making sure there are sufficient cat biscuits and fish food for all eventualities.
We strolled across the road and waited a few minutes for a No. 190 bus. Masked and brandishing mobile phones showing our ‘green to go’ Suikang codes we boarded the bus, swiped our travel cards which were lightened by ¥2, and settled down for the ride to XiaoBei station. We descended into the bowls of the station, passed the temperature check and baggage security scans, and then down even further to platform 1 for the Line 5 train going westwards the seven stops to Liede station.
We emerged from Liede using exit C then we were in a quandary as there were no signs to the park, however SWMBO asked a very nice lady who waved her hand and indicted we turn left from the exit and walk straight on along Huacheng Avenue. Would you believe it she was also going to Zhujiang park!
At the first junction we went straight across and I spotted Liede Bridge (TA reviewed), after another 100 metres or so, we turned left and walked alongside the canal for about 200 metres and then crossed a bridge and amazingly we were at the XingSheng Gate entrance to the park. While this foreigner and his wife had to show SuiKang codes and have temperatures taken our good Samaritan just strolled in and disappeared into the park. Obviously, she was a regular.
We looked at the map of the park and decided that the path meandering around the park looked good, so that’s what started to do. However, the best laid plans etc., because 5 minutes later the heavens opened, and it poured down for 30 minutes. Luckily there are a few places to shelter and sitting there was an opportunity to enjoy the snacks from SWMO’s bag.
After the rain which ‘freshened’ the park we continued our stroll, past the maze, paradise, the children’s playground, the elders (that’s me) area, past the north gate, then the east gate. There are no steps on the main path and it’s an easy walk. However, there are steps when you get off the beaten track.
Further on a sign to ‘The Lake’ was irresistible and so we turned right and enjoyed the lake and its fountains. The through the Magnolia Gardens and onto the Cultural Area, no culture today but there’s a very nice stage. On and on we strolled sometimes heading towards the XingSheng Gate. After a couple of hours or so, we arrived at where we entered the park.
There are lots of tall trees which keeps the paths in the shade. There’s a jogging track around the park which was being well used by locals. Toilets seemed to be every hundred metres and were very clean. There are also kiosks for drinks and snacks.
Talking of snacks, I suggest you take a couple of packets of cat biscuits because there are a few friendly cats who appreciate a snack.
Altogether an enjoyable afternoon, and we’ll certainly return to this park and climb some of the steps to see what hidden gems are there.
翻译:为什么 SWMBO 和我从未去过这个公园仍然是一个很大的谜,它不远也不难到达,但事实是我们直到几天前才去过它。
我们收拾行囊,说实话,SWMBO 打包了这些闷热日子的所有必需品,包括雨伞、T 恤和人字拖。当然,零食包括我的奶酪和饼干,她好自己的茶,我们俩的哈密瓜。我只带了带手机和老花镜的男士包,确保有足够的猫饼干和鱼食以备不时之需。
我们在马路对面闲逛,等了几分钟190路公交车。我们戴着面具挥舞着显示“绿色出行”随康码的手机,上了公交车,刷了减2元的交通卡,安顿好乘车去小北站。我们下到车站的碗里,通过了体温检查和行李安全扫描,然后再往下到1号站台,乘坐5号线向西行驶七站到猎德站。
我们从猎德出来,从C出口出来,然后我们进退两难,因为没有路标去公园,但是SWMBO问了一位非常好的女士,她挥手示意我们从出口左转,沿着花城大道一直走。你信不信她也要去珠江公园!
在第一个路口直走,看到猎德桥(TA点评),再走100多米,左转沿着运河走200米左右,过了一座桥,竟然到了兴盛门公园的入口。虽然这位外国人和他的妻子不得不出示 SuiKang 密码并测量体温,但我们好心的撒玛利亚人只是闲逛,然后消失在公园里。显然,她是个常客。
我们查看了公园的地图,认为公园周围蜿蜒的小路看起来不错,所以这就是开始做的事情。然而,最好的计划等,因为 5 分钟后天开了,倾盆大雨持续了 30 分钟。幸运的是,有几个地方可以避难,坐在那里有机会享用 SWMO 袋子里的零食。
雨后公园“清新”,我们继续漫步,经过迷宫、乐园、儿童游乐场、老人(也就是我)区,经过北门,然后是东门。主要道路上没有台阶,步行很容易。但是,当您走出人迹罕至的地方时,有一些步骤。
进一步在“湖”的标志是不可抗拒的,所以我们向右转,享受湖泊和它的喷泉。穿过玉兰花园进入文化区,今天没有文化,但有一个非常漂亮的舞台。我们一路走来走去,时而走向兴盛门。几个小时后,我们到达了进入公园的地方。
有许多高大的树木使路径保持在阴凉处。公园周围有一条慢跑道,当地人经常使用。厕所好像每隔百米就有一个,很干净。还有出售饮料和小吃的售货亭。
说到零食,我建议你吃几包猫饼干,因为有几只友好的猫喜欢吃零食。
总而言之,这是一个愉快的下午,我们一定会回到这个公园,爬上一些台阶,看看那里有什么隐藏的宝石。