Spring blooms across Guiyang: A floral wonderland awaits

As gentle spring breezes sweep through the city from late February onward, Guiyang transforms into a poetic garden nestled between mountains and waters. Plum blossoms, cherry blossoms, magnolias, peach blossoms, cole flowers, and wisterias bloom one after another, painting the entire city in vibrant colors. Whether leisurely strolling downtown, taking a day trip to the suburbs, or exploring the countryside, visitors are sure to encounter ever-changing spring scenery at every turn.

Guizhou Plum Blossom Garden

The 300-mu (20 hectares) garden has now entered full bloom, with pink flower seas covering the hillsides in spectacular fashion.

Blooming period: Now in full bloom

Opening hours: 8:30 am-6 pm

Location: Puma village, Gaofeng town, Gui'an New Area

Guanshanhu Park

The plum blossom forest at Guanshanhu Park unfolds like a magnificent painting: winding wooden boardwalks meander through blossoming groves, pavilions stand gracefully amidst flourishing flowers, and pink plum blossoms complement green bamboo forests and dark eaves.

Blooming period: Now in full bloom

Opening hours: 6 am-10:30 pm in spring and summer; 6 am-10 pm in autumn and winter

Location: Yongmei Garden, Guanshanhu Park, Guanshanhu district, Guiyang

Plum blossoms bloom at Guanshanhu Park. [Photo/WeChat account of Guanshanhu district]

Zhaohui Road in Baiyun district

White magnolias stand gracefully like fairy maidens in white, creating a stunning urban tableau alongside the lingering festive atmosphere of the Chinese New Year still present in the streets.

Blooming period: Now in full bloom

Opening hours: All day

Location: Zhaohui Road, Baiyun district, Guiyang

Cherry blossom garden in Shangmaicheng village

Cherry blossoms in Shangmaicheng village have quietly begun to bloom. Pink, white, and red cherry flowers dot the mountains, forming a lively spring picture amid villages and rural paths.

Blooming period: Now in full bloom

Opening hours: All day

Location: Shangmaicheng village, Baihuahu town, Guanshanhu district, Guiyang

Huaxi Park

Early spring is as beautiful as ever. Plum and cherry blossoms in the park have been awakened by spring breezes and are blooming in succession, while wisteria and Chinese roses prepare to burst forth. Are you ready to witness this sea of flowers?

Blooming period: Plum blossoms, cole flowers, cherry blossoms in full bloom; wisteria and Chinese roses opening around April

Opening hours: 8:30 am-6 pm in summer (April 1-Oct 31); 9 am-5:30 pm in winter (Nov 1-Mar 31)

Location: Huaxi district, Guiyang

Shilihetan

Along the paths of springtime Shilihetan, cherry, plum, and peach blossoms compete for the spotlight. The breath of spring greets visitors, refreshing the mind and spirit.

Blooming period: Late February to April

Opening hours: All day

Location: Huaxi district, Guiyang

Gui'an Cherry Blossom Park

Spanning over 24,000 mu, Gui'an Cherry Blossom Park stands as the undisputed "best cherry blossom viewing area in Guizhou" and a renowned destination nationwide. Home to 700,000 cherry blossom trees, the park bursts into pink and white blossoms every March and April, creating an endless sea of flowers.

Blooming period: Mid-March (early cherry blossoms), early April (late cherry blossoms)

Location: Gaofeng town, Gui'an New Area

A sea of flowers at Gui'an Cherry Blossom Park. [Photo/WeChat account of Shuangshuang Guiyang]

Yangchang Huahua Town

Covering approximately 400 mu, this destination features themed flower zones across spring, summer, and autumn. Over 40 flower varieties, including tulips, snapdragons, and violet and pink muhly grass, ensure breathtaking views throughout the seasons.

Blooming period: March to November

Opening hours: 9 am-5 pm on weekdays; 9 am-6 pm on weekends & holidays

Location: Yangchang town, Wudang district, Guiyang

Shili Hualang in Kaiyang county

In March, Shili Hualang in Kaiyang county bursts into a tapestry of blooms. Cole flowers create golden waves, pear blossoms resemble snow, and peach blossoms glow pink – each flower becoming a poetic verse of spring.

Blooming period: March to May

Location: Hefeng township, Kaiyang county, Guiyang

An aerial view of blooming cole flowers at Shili Hualang in Kaiyang county. [Photo/WeChat account of Kaiyang county]

Huangjingu

Stepping into the flower fields, layers of golden cole blossoms ripple amid spring breezes. Golden hues stretch as far as the eye can see, while bees hum and butterflies dance – spring unfolds in a vibrant tapestry of life.

Blooming period: Mid-March to early April

Location: Maojiao group, Maling village, Maling Bouyei and Miao township, Huaxi district, Guiyang

Gaopo Yunding Flower Sea

Summer brings the "most beautiful moment" to Gaopo township in Huaxi district. Verbena, Chinese roses, lavender, impatiens balsamina, Chinese flowering crabapple, and many other flowers are at their most beautiful, creating a breathtaking floral tapestry across the hillsides.

Blooming period: May to October

Opening hours: 9 am-7:30 pm

Location: Gaopo township, Huaxi district, Guiyang

Denggaoyunshan Forest Park

From late spring to early summer, roses and Chinese roses burst into bloom at Denggaoyunshan Forest Park, creating a dreamy French-style "back garden" that netizens call Guiyang's version of "Monet's Garden".

Blooming period: May

Opening hours: 7 am-6 pm

Location: East section of Zhonghuan Road, Yunyan district, Guiyang