The Shimen forest National Park is a rural retreat for visitors to Guangzhou city. Take the airport bus from Guangzhou Baiyun airport & you can be far away from the hustle & bustle of the city. Inhale the fresh air. In December, weather is cool at 9-15 degrees celsius & it is an absolute treat to stroll in the manicured gardens with its verdant greenery & blooming flowers within the park. Admire the lovely roses in the rose garden & stroll through the bamboo groves, I just missed the autumn foliage display when I visited in early january. One will need to drive to get around in the park & it will be advisable to arrange for a driver to ferry you within the park & yes, try to get updates on the dates when autumnal foliage display will be at its best. For lunch, one can savour wood fired chicken with its crackling , crispy skin at the cafes run by farmers. 太棒了！石门公园是在1960年建立的国营大岭山林场的基础上建立的。1995年经国家林业部批准建立石门国家森林公园，是经原林业部批准的第一国际森林浴场。

the plum blossoms are in bloom during the months of January and february. provides some excellent nature style photographs. this really is out of the way place. NEED a car or a tour group bus to get here,no way can get here with public transport. had a really enojable day here. can buy some great local bee honey too. got a tour group bus from Shenzhen took 2.5 hours