Wondering where to get a fragrant bouquet of flowers for the upcoming holiday? Or are you looking for a low-budget way to beautify your flat while at the same time refresh the indoor air quality? Then flowers are second to none option. Some plants such as cactuses, lilies, formaldehyde, etc. are good decorations to a home with abilities of producing oxygen and eliminating nasty gases. This article lists four of the most popular flower markets in Guangzhou, where you can get beautiful flowers much cheaper than from individual florists.
1. Lingnan Flower Market 岭南花卉市场
With an area of 40,000 square meters, more than 438 stores and 1,900 flower stalls, Lingnan flower market is the largest flower market in Guangdong province. For easy navigation, the flower market consists of different sections, including rose area, chrysanthemum area, gladiolus area, etc. Before heading to Lingnan flowers market, it is better to be mentally prepare for the huge crowds due to its rocketing popularity.
A fragrant rose would cost around 10 RMB a piece at a florist, however, here you can get a bunch of 25 for just 50 RMB, which is an explanation of why so many people come a long distance and pick up flowers at this market.
Add: 57 Fangxing Lu (near the bus station), Liwan District, Guangzhou
地址：广州市荔湾区芳兴路57号(近窖口汽车客运站)
Opening Hours: 8:00-17:30
Getting there: Take metro line 5 to Jiaokou Station, walk 110 meters to the north entrance
2. Guangzhou Flower Expo Park 广州花卉博览园
Established in the year 2003, Guangzhou Flower Expo Park with an area of more than 30,000 square meters and 500 flower stalls is the largest flower park in Asia. It consists of three sections: the flower exhibition area, research area and ecological tourist area. Apart from a diversity of flowers offered, handy gardening tools are also available.
Add: Longxi Zhong Lu, Liwan District, Guangzhou
地址：广州市荔湾区龙溪中路
Opening hours: 8:30-17:30
Getting there: Take bus to Guangzhou Flower Expo Park Station
3. Huadiwan Flower Wholesale Market 花地湾花卉批发市场
Huadiwan flower wholesale market covers two areas: the first area with a space of more than 25,000 meters and the second one with an area of 27,000 meters. Everything concerning gardening is available in these two areas with the first area focusing on flowers, pets, water equipment, gardening tools and the second area focusing on marine life, dry flowers, arts and crafts and high-end furniture.
Add: 271 Huadiwan Xique Lu, Liwan District, Guangzhou
地址：广州市荔湾区花地湾喜鹊路271号
Tel: 020 8152 9230
Opening hours: 9:00-18:00
Getting there: Take metro line 1 to Huadiwan Station
4. Hudu Flower Market 花都花卉市场
One of the largest flower trading centers in Southern China, Huadu flower market opened in 2011. The flower market in huadu covers a seeding section as well as an exhibition hall selling a diverse selection of flowers including chrysanthemums, blossoms and other flowers that are carefully cultivated in greenhouses.
Add: Furong Dadao, Huadu District, Guangzhou
地址：广州花都区芙蓉大道
Getting there: Take bus numbers 86, 23, 63, or 86 to Huahuishichang Station
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