Huaxi Park

Introducing Huaxi Park
Located in Huaxi proper, in Guiyang, Huaxi Park mainly boasts such scenic spots as Huaxi Park, Huaxi Shilihe Beach, and Dajiangshan Park, and so on. The Huaxi National Wetland Park is described as a magnificent diamond inlaid in Huaxi, the brilliant pearl plateau. In December 2009, Huaxi Wetland Park was formally approved as the first National Wetland Park in southwest China.

Huaxi Park Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: Huaxi Gongyuan 花溪公园
• Best Time to Visit: March to October
• Recommended Visiting Hours: About 2 to 3 hours
• Things to Do: Photography, Nature, Hiking
• Opening Hours: 08:30-18:30
• Entrance Fee: ¥6
• Address: Huaxi Avenue, Huaxi District, Guiyang, Guizhou Province

What to expect at Huaxi Park

The wetland park, featuring rivers, farmlands and ponds, provides a safe place for animals to eat, live and breed. Huaxi Park also creates favorable conditions for carrying out scientific research activities in the wetland park. According to statistics, there are 495 kinds of vascular plants, two of which are the second-class national protection category (cultivated species are excluded), and three kinds of precious animals protected by the state.

Huaxi River in the wetlands is known as the “No. 1 Love River of China”. With its sufficient high quality water, it has become the main supplier of water for domestic use by Guiyang citizens. It has flood plains scattered on both banks, with water flowing gently along the winding river course of 20 bends.

In recent years, the Guiyang municipal government has carried out a variety of large tree-planting activities, and attracted more than 20,000 Green Ribbon volunteers to take part in the construction and management of the wetland park. Since its establishment, it has functioned as a new place of leisure for citizens.

How to get to Huaxi Park
• Take bus No. 89, 90, 109, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206 or 207 to the park.

Additional travel advice on Huaxi Park
• Visitors can taste local food at Huaxi Food Street which is within 30 minutes’ walk from the gate of the park.