Treat Huaxi Park as a free city park walk
Huaxi Park is open all day, free to enter, and does not need a ticket. It is best for walking, river views, small bridges, and a relaxed short break, rather than a large paid-scenic-area route.
Use Metro Line 3 to Huaxi Park Station
Take Metro Line 3 to Huaxi Park Station, then walk about 400 meters to the park. Buses 203, 248, and 223 also stop near Huaxi Park.
Start with Pingqiao Bridge and Baibu Bridge, then choose Linshan or Qiyuan
After arrival, see the Huaxi River, Pingqiao Bridge, and Baibu Bridge first. Then choose Linshan viewpoint or Qiyuan Garden based on your energy. In autumn, add Golden Avenue to the route; in other seasons, it is not worth a special detour.
Eat outside the park afterward
Food is easier outside Huaxi Park than inside. Huaxi beef rice noodles, grilled tofu, and ice jelly are all better arranged after the walk.
✦Huaxi Park and Shili River Beach are connected but not the same place, so check navigation carefully.
✦The park is free and open all day, but avoid walking too deep into quiet sections at night.
✦Wear comfortable non-slip shoes. Baibu Bridge and riverside stone surfaces can be slippery after rain.
✦If visiting Yelang Valley or Qingyan Ancient Town the same day, use Huaxi Park as a relaxed transition stop.
✦In autumn, Golden Avenue gets more crowded, so go earlier for photos.
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Admission
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Typical Visit
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