On September 20th, Guangzhou's Nansha District will unveil its second edition of the urban agricultural festival at the Nansha Urban Agriculture Experimental Park.

This upcoming event will illuminate the distinctive allure of Nansha's agricultural sector by organizing an array of vibrant cultural activities. These include showcasing and selling handmade agricultural crafts, engaging interactive sessions about agricultural science, and the delightful Pearl River Beer Night, providing a multifaceted platform to celebrate the region's agricultural excellence.

Photo: Wang Minjie

Among these, an elite product market will showcase a variety of high-quality agricultural products from the region, ranging from delicious seafood to green and healthy fruits and vegetables. In particular, the Yulu Bay branded honeydew melons and lobsters have become a highlight of this grand event, each representing the hard work and wisdom of Nansha farmers.

In the evenings, visitors can participate in a unique rural-themed beer night experience, where the rich aroma of beer mingles with the allure of delicious food, adding a touch of warmth and comfort to this agricultural feast.

It is noted that after the festival, the park will be open to the public for free every Friday and Saturday from 18:00 to 22:00, becoming an ideal destination for urbanites to relax and unwind. During these evenings, city dwellers can indulge in culinary delights such as succulent lobsters, juicy green crabs, and expertly grilled eels. Additionally, starlit camping and barbecues provide a unique experience where visitors can grill their own food, enjoy the outdoors, and connect with nature up close.

Photo: Wang Minjie

Nansha Urban Agriculture Experimental Park, located at the northwest intersection of Fenghuang Avenue and Erchong Road in Nansha District, covers an overall area of approximately 6.87 square kilometers. It serves as a comprehensive rural demonstration complex that integrates farming culture, agricultural production, research and education, cultural tourism, sightseeing, leisure, and entertainment.

Nansha district has successfully established important modern agricultural carrying areas such as Nansha Modern Fishery Industrial Park, Nansha Urban Agriculture Experimental Park, and Nansha Pre-cooked Food Industrial Park. At present, there are 4 provincial-level industrial parks and 51 agricultural leading enterprises at all levels in the district. Efforts have been made to vigorously develop modern facility agriculture, and the total area of facility agriculture developed in the district has exceeded 16.67 square kilometers.