Guiyang Forest Park

Guiyang Forest Park

Attractions Overview: The first and largest urban forest park in China
Attraction Type: Park
Chinese Name: 贵阳森林公园
English Name: Guiyang Forest Park
Best Time to Visit: March to October
Recommended Visiting Time: 2 Hours
Open Hours: 8:00am to 17:00pm
Admission Fee:  Free
Address in English: No. 67, Yuanlin Road, Nanming District, Guiyang City
Address in Chinese: 贵州省贵阳市南明区园林路67号

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Why is Guiyang Forest Park So Special?

Guiyang Forest Park, which used to be the experimental forest of Guizhou Forest Science Academy, is currently the oldest and largest municipal forest park in the nation. In 1960, the then Primier Zhou Enlai went to Guiyang to inspect the local development. When he saw the lush vegetation of various kinds covered the continuous mountains of the city, he was totally attracted by the charming scenery of this area. Therefore, a park was built later under Premier Zhou’s instructions.

Where is Guiyang Forest Park?

Located in the southeast of the city, 2.5 kilometers from the centre of Guiyang City, the Forest Park was built in 1960, whose forest covering an area of 3,900 hectares with continuous mountains and various peaks. The park is located at about 8 km from Guiyang Railway Station.

How to Get There?

Travel with China Dragon Tours (top recommended)

If you want to get rid of hustle of transportation and troublesome navigation, you can book a private tour package which covers visiting, dining and transfer from us. Our local tour guide and driver will escort you to Guiyang Forest Park with speed and convenience, and take care of all the details. You just need to focus on travel.

Independent Travel

For independent travelers you can 

1. Take bus 603 to Senlin Gongyuan (Guiyang Forest Park).
2. Take bus 23, 26, 64, 250, B1, B2, B3 or B4 to Fuyuanlu and you will see the park.

Main Attractions in Guiyang Forest Park

Davidia Involucrata

Emerged as early as 10 million year ago, Davidia involucrata is famed as “the living fossil”, the counterpart of pagodas in the flora kingdom. It will burst out pure white blossoms which resemble fluttering pigeons during April, hence it is viewed as a symbol of peace and is bestowed to other countries as gifts. The blossom will last for 40 days before giving way to fruits, which are widely applied for medical use.

Historical Relics

Historical relics are also scattered throughout Guiyang Forest Park. For instance, there is a monument to commemorate the international medical team that helped Chinese people during the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression.  Zhongshan Hall is rebuilt in memory of Sun Yat-sen, the great forerunner of Chinese revolution. There is a monument set up in the park to commemorate the international medical team which came to help Chinese people during the Sino-Japanese War.

Manmade Lake

In addition, Guiyang Forest Park has a beautiful manmade lake for tourists to enjoy the tranquility in the forest. There are also many gardens in the park to cultivate some precious plants such as azalea and maple for visitors to appreciate.

Useful Travel Tips:

About Davidia Involucrata, it will burst out pure white blossoms which resemble fluttering pigeons during April, the blossom will last for 40 days before giving way to fruits, which are widely applied for medical use; so, if you want to see the flower, April is the best time.

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Edited by Emily Wang/王海玲