Liuzhou Bauhinia Blossom Streets
柳州紫荆花（洋紫荆花城）
Every spring, hundreds of thousands of bauhinia trees bloom across the city at once, turning roads and riverbanks into a sea of pink-purple flowers. It is Liuzhou's most recognizable seasonal sight.
Since the early 2000s, Liuzhou has planted bauhinia trees on a large scale across the urban area, and there are now hundreds of thousands of them. They bloom from late March to mid-April, and the whole city is covered in a pink-purple sea of flowers. “Bauhinia City” is extremely popular on social media. Popular viewing spots include Tanzhong Avenue, the riverside road along the Liujiang, Liuhou Park, Yaobu Ancient Town, Longtan Park and the central green strips of the city's main roads. Cycling along the river or sightseeing by bus is the easiest way to enjoy the flowers. The flowering period shifts slightly from year to year with temperature, so check local bloom reports before you go. Crowds and traffic are heavy on popular weekend routes, so stay alert to traffic safety and don't take photos in the middle of traffic lanes. Admission is free.
Opening hours
Open all day (blooming season approx. late March–mid-April)
Nearby sights
- Liuzhou Museum
- Liuhou Park
- East Gate Tower of Liuzhou
- Liujiang River Scenic Belt
- Panlong Mountain Waterfall
- Yaobu Ancient Town & Liuzhou Confucian Temple
- Yufeng Park (Liyu Peak)
- Ma'anshan Park