Donghu Park was originally known as "Reservoir Park", built in 1961, officially opened to the public in 1966, in October 1984, the Shenzhen Municipal Government 42nd meeting decided, "Shenzhen Reservoir Park" renamed "Shenzhen East Lake Park", is the city of the first class city park. In the eighties, it became one of the famous "five lakes and four seas" scenic spots in Shenzhen.
After years of construction, Donghu Park has developed a red line area of 177.6 hectares, built 11 scenic spots, more than 120 attractions and the development of a variety of amusement programs about 30 items. The main scenic spots are Spoon Mountain Scenic Area, Artificial Lake Island Area, Ornamental Flower Garden, Azalea Sculpture Garden, Bonsai World, Tree Garden, Ancient Tree Area, Fishing Area, Palm Garden, etc., and the main amusement spots are Dry Land Sledding, Interesting Garden Playground, and Interesting Animal Court. In the park, there are four major cultural and recreational facilities, namely, the open-air amphitheater, the Red Lychee Museum of Painting and Calligraphy, the gateball court, and the tennis court. The park regularly organizes some mass entertainment and flower events to enrich the amateur cultural life of citizens and tourists. On New Year's Day every year, the Bird Fighting Competition is held; Spring Flower Show is held in Spring Festival every year; Shenzhen Leucaena (City Flower) Show is held in October every year; Shenzhen Chrysanthemum Show is held in November and December every year; the park was listed as Guangdong Provincial Scenic Spot in April 1991, and was awarded "Garden Unit" by the Municipal Government in July 1994; and was awarded "Shenzhen Safe and Civilized Community" by the Municipal Government in December 1996; and the park was awarded "Shenzhen Safe and Civilized Community" by the Municipal Government in December 1996. In December 1996, it was awarded as "Shenzhen Safe and Civilized District" by the municipal government, and in May 2001, it was awarded as one of the first batch of "garden and garden style" standard units.
Donghu Park, with its beautiful scenery and pleasant views, is the city's earliest established, largest area, most attractions, the most complete facilities, viewing, sightseeing, recreation and services in one of the comprehensive park.
Transportation routes to the park include: No.3 bus, No.17 bus directly to the first gate of the park; No.113 bus to the second gate of the park; No.1, No.320, No.29, No.106, No.211, No.300, No.351, No.365 bus, No.401, No.413, No.424, No.438, No.440, No.454, No.483, No.447, No.471 minibus passes through the entrance to the park
Being adjacent to Luohu business district, Shenzhen Reservoir, Xianhu Botanical Garden and Minsk Aircraft Carrier World and other famous places, it is an excellent choice for business, traveling and sightseeing.