Guangzhou vies for environmental prize

Updated: Oct 26, 2017 eguangzhou.gov.cn Print

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Those visiting Guangzhou at this time of year will fully understand why it is dubbed the "flower city".

Along the city's 300-kilometers of overpasses and bridges, azaleas of different colors and kapoks (the flower of the city) are in full bloom.

Blooming azaleas add a touch of vibrancy to an overpass in Guangzhou. [Photo/gzdaily.dayoo.com]

According to administration of forestry and gardening of Guangzhou municipality, more than 20 flower-admiring sites have been built across the city, offering citizens and tourists more than 80 floral sights to visit.

The city has also been striving to improve the greenery along its main streets, avenues and city entrances and exits.

Currently, there are more than 200,000 flowering plants that have been planted in Guangzhou including kapoks, Chinese redbuds and golden bell trees.

The city is planning to apply for China Habitat Environment Example Prize, the top prize for cities which have achieved great success in improving their living environment, granted by Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development.