Guiyang and Gui'an transform into sea of flowers in spring

As spring approaches, Guiyang City and Gui'an New Area have transformed into an ocean of flowers, with each blossom telling a story of the season.

Guanshanhu Park

As Guiyang's "urban lung", spring at Guanshanhu Park is a visual feast that unfolds gradually. In mid-March, magnolias are the first to take the stage. They are followed by filamental flowering crab cascading down like pink waterfalls. By April, Cherry Blossom Avenue is covered in fallen petals. Come May, roses climb and spread across the park, transforming it into a dreamy floral wonderland.

Blooming period: Mid-March to May

Flowers to see: Cherry blossoms, filamental flowering crabs, magnolias, roses

Viewing suggestions: Enter from the east gate and stroll along the lake to enjoy both the landscape and capture the beauty of various flowers.

Pink roses are in full bloom in Guanshanhu Park. [Photo/WeChat account of Zhizhi Guiyang]

Qianlingshan Park

Camellias bloom as early as March, fiery red and rosy pink. Next, peach blossoms and cherry blossoms awaken in succession. Visitors can feed the playful monkeys while admiring the flowers covering the mountains.

Blooming period: Mid-March to early April

Flowers to see: Cherry blossoms, peach blossoms, camellias

Viewing suggestions: After entering through the main gate, walk up the winding mountain road where cherry and peach blossoms are most concentrated.

Hebin Park

In late February, winter jasmine announces spring's arrival with its bright yellow colors, followed by the camellias and magnolias that decorate the park with their spring vitality.

Blooming period: Late February to mid-March

Flowers to see: Magnolias, camellias, winter jasmine

Viewing suggestions: Sit on a bench beneath flowering trees and look up at the blossoms overhead.

Quanhu Park

Located next to Xiputuo Temple, this park features waterfront boardwalks and waterfalls that showcase both Guizhou's natural beauty and traditional Chinese garden styles.

Blooming period: Mid-March to April

Flowers to see: Cherry blossoms, Chinese redbuds, cole flowers

Viewing suggestions: Enter from the south gate and walk along the lake, keeping both the cole flower fields and cherry groves within sight.

Ahahu National Wetland Park

Ahahu National Wetland Park has quietly donned its spring finery. From cold-resistant plum blossoms to magnolias and winter jasmine swaying in the wind, an array of flowers blooms in succession.

Blooming period: February-March (plum blossoms), April (azaleas)

Flowers to see: Plum blossoms, azaleas

Viewing suggestions: Enter Ahahu National Wetland Park to witness greenery spreading across branches and hear flowers blooming. Wear comfortable shoes for a hiking-style viewing experience.

Gui'an Cherry Blossom Park

This is the highlight of spring in Guiyang. The magnificent spectacle of tens of thousands of hectares of cherry blossoms attracts countless visitors every year. This year's cherry blossoms have already entered full bloom, like clouds and rosy mist, with a pink fairy tale unfolding once again.

Blooming period: Late March to mid-April

Flowers to see: Yoshino cherry, Japanese cherry

Viewing suggestions: It is recommended to take public transportation, with free shuttle buses to the entrance. Park sightseeing vehicles cost 30 yuan for unlimited rides across seven stops, allowing you to conveniently tour the entire cherry blossom park.

An aerial view of Gui'an Cherry Blossom Park. [Photo/WeChat account of Zhizhi Guiyang]

Yunmanhu Park

Spring at Yunmanhu Park is a colorful extravaganza. Wildflowers bloom by the lake in spring, while forests display layers of color in autumn, making it perfect for both family outings and romantic getaways.

Blooming period: Late March to late April

Flowers to see: Tulips, cherry blossoms

Viewing suggestions: The tulip exhibition area and moss phlox sea are popular photo spots. Wear light-colored clothing to create a striking contrast with the flower sea for better photos.

Yuelianghu Park

Spring at Yuelianghu Park is fresh and healing. Set against the warm spring sunlight, the clear waters and green banks offer breathtaking beauty, making it an ideal place to enjoy leisurely outings and get close to nature.

Blooming period: Mid-March to April

Flowers to see: Chinese flowering crabapples, orychophragmus violaceus, cole flowers

Viewing suggestions: The lakeside path offers the best viewing route, allowing you to enjoy the lake's beauty alongside various flowers.

Guizhou Plum Blossom Garden

In late February, while other places await spring's arrival, plum blossoms at Guizhou Plum Blossom Garden have already quietly bloomed. Although the garden is currently closed, hydrangeas have sprouted their tender green buds, with over 50 varieties expected to bloom successively in May.

Blooming period: February to May

Flowers to see: Plum blossoms, hydrangeas

Viewing suggestions: Several adorable sika deer live in the garden. When the hydrangeas are in full bloom, they leisurely forage among the flowers and along paths.

Shuanglong Ecological Park

Starting in mid-March, various flowers bloom one after another, transforming the park into an ocean of blossoms. Cherry blossoms, pear flowers, and Chinese flowering crabapples compete for attention, while Chinese redbuds and purple-leaf plums boast unique colors, creating a richly layered spring scene.

Blooming period: Mid-March to late April

Flowers to see: Cherry blossoms, Chinese redbuds, pear blossoms, purple-leaf plums, Chinese flowering crabapples, plum blossoms

Viewing suggestions: The park is quite large, so consider using sightseeing vehicles to get around.

Huaxi Park

In mid-March, tulips bloom in the park's flower beds in vibrant colors, while peach and cherry blossoms come alive along the riverbank.

Blooming period: Mid-March to mid-April

Flowers to see: Tulips, peach blossoms, cherry blossoms

Viewing suggestions: After entering through the main gate, stroll along the Huaxi River.

Tulips in a variety of colors bloom throughout Huaxi Park. [Photo/WeChat account of Zhizhi Guiyang]

Shilihetan (Huaxi National Wetland Park)

Spring at Shilihetan unfolds like a pastoral poem. Cherry blossoms, plum blossoms, and peach blossoms compete for attention, creating a refreshing and delightful scene for visitors.

Blooming period: Mid-March to April

Flowers to see: Cole flowers, orychophragmus violaceus, irises

Viewing suggestions: Consider cycling through Shilihetan to enjoy the scenery along the way, with the freedom to stop anytime for photos.

Gaopo Miao township

In March, golden flowers blanket the mountain terraces in layers, creating stunning pastoral scenery against distant Miao villages and windmills. By April, azaleas bloom in the mountains in shades of red, pink, and purple, transforming Gaopo into an ocean of flowers.

Blooming period: March (cole flowers), April (azaleas)

Flowers to see: Cole flowers, azaleas

Viewing suggestions: In March, visit Raorao and Yunding villages for cole flowers; in April, visit Shimen and Shanping villages in Gaopo township for azaleas.

Yongle township

Every March, thousands of hectares of peach trees burst into bloom, covering mountains and fields in pink. Peach blossoms are mainly concentrated in Shuitang village, Ganjing village, and other areas.

Blooming period: Mid-March to early April

Flowers to see: Peach blossoms

Viewing suggestions: Late March is the peak blooming period for peach blossoms.

Baihua Lake

In spring, thousands of hectares of cherry blossoms in Shangmaicheng village, Baihuahu town, reach full bloom, with pink and white flower seas stretching into the horizon, creating picturesque scenes against golden cole fields.

Blooming period: March to April

Flowers to see: Cole flowers, cherry blossoms

Viewing suggestions: It's perfect for strolling among flowers, stopping for photos, and capturing memories.

Guiyang Forest Park

As spring flowers in other places begin to fade, orange jasmine at Guiyang Forest Park is just starting to bloom. The park is home to a 50-year-old orange jasmine tree, whose blooms cascade like waterfalls across four walls when in full flower.

Blooming period: Late April to mid-May

Flowers to see: Orange jasmine

Viewing suggestions: Early May is the peak blooming period for orange jasmine. Visit in the early morning or late evening when the fragrance is at its most intense.