Parks in Guilin

Hua Hai ('Flower Sea') Park is a large landscaped garden on Guilin's eastern outskirts, planted with seasonal flowers — rapeseed in spring, sunflowers in summer, chrysanthemums in autumn — set against a karst backdrop.

Guilin's largest park, with karst peaks, caves, pavilions, and a zoo set in lush gardens..

A research garden affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, displaying subtropical flora native to Guangxi's karst ecosystems — orchids, ferns, cycads, and medicinal plants.

Xishan (West Hill) Park encompasses several peaks west of Guilin city, connected by shaded trails. Its standout feature is a network of Buddhist grottoes containing Tang and Song carvings and over 2,000 cliff-face inscriptions.

A quiet, forested park on Guilin's eastern fringe with five connected limestone peaks, Tang-dynasty rock carvings, and hilltop pavilions offering city views without the crowds.

A scenic waterfront park with a reconstructed wooden pagoda, glass bridge, and views of Diecai Hill..

A central banyan-shaded lake park ideal for morning walks, with ancient pagodas reflected in the calm waters..

Nanxi Mountain Park stretches along the southern bank of the Li River, combining quiet walking trails, ancient rock inscriptions, and two limestone peaks, Nanxi and Baitsz, connected by a forested saddle.

A landscaped riverside park running along the Li River in central Yangshuo, with bamboo-lined paths, karst reflections, and evening LED light shows projected onto the surrounding peaks.