Jinzhong Reservoir

The Jinzhong Reservoir in Zhongshan is located in Xin’an Village, Zhongshan City, Guangdong Pr[...]

The Jinzhong Reservoir in Zhongshan is located in Xin’an Village, Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province. The water surface area of the reservoir is as high as 35 hectares, and the water quality is excellent. The Jinzhong Reservoir is located on the outskirts of Shiqi District, Zhongshan City, within Xin’an Village. It has a total area of 120 hectares, of which the reservoir area is 35 hectares. The shoreline of the Jinzhong Reservoir is naturally winding and rich in changes.


The water quality is excellent. There is a large area of wetland and marsh in the southeast of the reservoir. The ecological environment with undulating slopes and various aquatic plants provide hiding places, food, and breeding spaces for waterbirds. The mountain slopes are balanced. The plant forms along the coast are beautiful, and the vegetation levels are dense and rich. It is mainly composed of native tree species with Zhongshan characteristics.


The diversity of wetland species forms a rich vegetation level and creates a natural and original landscape effect. Tall trees are mainly secondary Masson pine, supplemented by Acacia auriculiformis, Michelia alba, Michelia rubra, Ormosia pinnata, etc.; the ground cover is mainly fern vegetation; and bamboos are mainly Bambusa chungii. As the Zhongshan regional greenway of the urban slow traffic system, the greenway of Jinzhong Reservoir carries the humanistic spirit and urban imprints of Zhongshan.


For cyclists and urban citizens, this greenway represents the new culture of urban leisure in Zhongshan and is also a low-carbon carrier of the ‘slow life’ of Zhongshan as a livable city. In the hustle and bustle of the city, traveling by bicycle is a good way to relax and relieve stress. This activity not only exercises the body but also saves energy and reduces emissions. At the same time, it also responds to the government’s initiative to build a national cultivation action for happiness and beauty.


Open all year round and open all day. Must-see tips: The reservoir is large. It is recommended to rent a bike for cycling.


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