East Lake Park, Shenzhen

East Lake Park, also known as Donghu Park, is a public urban park in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. The park is located in Luohu District, with Mount Wutong standing in the east, Yanhe Road in the west, Shensha Road in the south, Aiguo Road in the north, covering an area of 1525900 m2. The park was opened in 1966, incorporating recreational activities and tourism. In April 1991 the park was designated as a "provincial-level scenic spot" by the Guangdong Provincial People's Government.

History
Construction of the East Lake Park started in 1961 and was known as Reservoir Park on its completion, and was officially opened to the public in 1966.

Parks


The Garden has more than eleven scenic areas, such as:
 * Ornamental Woody Plants Garden
 * Arboretum
 * Old and Historical Trees Area
 * Bonsai world
 * Rhododendron Sculpture Garden
 * Landscape Forest
 * Zoo
 * Playground
 * Fishing Area
 * Tennis Court
 * Gateball Area

Tourist attractions


The 118666.7 m2 man-made lake is divided into two parts. There are three islands in the lake. A stone arch bridge connects the islands.

Transportation

 * Take bus No. 3 or 17 to Reservoir Central Station.
 * Take bus No. 64 or 320 to East Lake Passenger Station.
 * Take bus No. 29, 106, 208, 211, 300, 308, 336, 351, 365 or 372 to Reservoir Station.