01City Guide
Qingxiu Mountain
青秀山
All Ages
Admission
Adult ticket is CNY 20; sightseeing bus tickets are sold separately by ride or section.
Typical Visit
3-5 hours
Quick Facts
Ticket
Adult ticket is CNY 45; child and senior concession tickets are usually CNY 20.
Hours
May 1-Oct 31: 09:00-18:00; Nov 1-Apr 30: 09:00-17:00; Pet Paradise usually stops entry around 16:30.
Transport
No direct metro. Use taxi, ride-hailing, self-driving, or metro plus bus toward the East Gate.
Duration
Half day
Best Time
Flower seasons and cooler months for easier walking
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Leave half a day for the park
Adult admission is CNY 45, while child and senior concession tickets are usually CNY 20. From May 1 to October 31, the park opens from 9:00 to 18:00; from November 1 to April 30, it opens from 9:00 to 17:00.
Tip:The park is too large to treat as a quick stop.
2
Enter from the East Gate
The East Gate is the main daily entrance. The North and South Gates may not always be open, so set your taxi or navigation directly to the East Gate to avoid detours.
Tip:Choosing the wrong gate can waste time before the visit even starts.
3
Do not overload the route
The park is very large. Start with Qingquan Pavilion, Chinese City Gardens, Silk Road Flower Sea, and the Pet Paradise area, then choose one or two extra gardens based on your energy.
Tip:A selective route gives you the main experience without turning the day into a forced march.
4
Renting a vehicle is not necessary for everyone
The park is big, and a rental vehicle can save energy, but many core areas still require walking. If you stop often for photos, hourly rental may not feel as easy as expected.
Tip:Decide based on your walking tolerance and how often you plan to stop.
5
Visit Pet Paradise earlier
Pet Paradise usually stops entry around 16:30. If you want to see capybaras or bring children for animal interaction, do not leave it until the end.
Tip:This is the easiest timing mistake for family visits.
Highlights
- Nanning Garden Expo Park works well for gardens, photography, children, and relaxed walking.
- Qingquan Pavilion is one of the park's more representative architectural stops.
- Chinese City Gardens let you sample different regional garden styles without needing to visit every one.
- Silk Road Flower Sea is more worthwhile in bloom season; at other times, it functions more as an open photo area.
- Pet Paradise is useful for families, but it is only one part of the park, not the whole reason to visit.
Insider Tips
✦The park is large, so sports shoes are more useful than photo shoes.
✦In quieter seasons, some areas have limited food options; bring water and simple snacks.
✦Choose a relaxed route if you want an easy day, instead of trying to cover the whole park.
✦On holidays, allow extra time for East Gate entry and return ride-hailing.
✦If you already visited Fantawild or the zoo that day, do not force Garden Expo Park into the same itinerary.
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05City Guide
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