Abstract:Taking Haizhu Square in Guangzhou as an example, this paper explores the strategies and ways of square landscape upgrading in old city center.Through the field investigation of original square and the accurate identification of environment,focusing on the status quo of disorder landscape,closed space and disrepair of road pavement,a SWOT method is used to analyze internal factors such as advantages and disadvantages,and external factors such as opportunities and challenges.This paper also formulates the principles of landscape renovation including excavating cultural connotation,improving living environment and promoting ecological sustainability.The measures such as appropriate drainage,using various flowers,reasonable landscape planning,and sponge city construction technology are adopted.The landscape renovation aims to create a comprehensive square with the functions of revolutionary cultural heritage,portal image display,public leisure and sightseeing,holding activities and so on.