Qingxiu Mountain
青秀山
Nanning's urban green lung and landmark, a 5A forest park on the bank of the Yong River. Climb the Dragon and Elephant Pagoda for panoramic city views, while the cycad and orchid gardens bloom through the seasons.
Qingxiu Mountain lies southeast of central Nanning, on the north bank of the Yong River. It rises about 200 metres and covers roughly 13 square km. It is a national 5A-rated scenic area and Nanning's most important urban park, named for its evergreen trees and graceful slopes. Key highlights include the Dragon and Elephant Pagoda (first built in the Ming dynasty and rebuilt in 1986, about 60 metres tall, with the best view in the park over the Yong River, the Wuxiang New Area and the whole city); the Cycad Garden (the world's largest specialist cycad garden, with hundreds of species of living-fossil cycads); the Orchid Garden (Asia's largest orchid garden, with orchid shows throughout the year); Guanyin Chan Temple, Dong Spring and Thailand Garden (an ASEAN-themed garden); and in spring, the Cherry Blossom Garden and Peach Blossom Garden, where locals go to see the flowers. The park is large, so it is best to take the electric shuttle (about 20 to 30 yuan per ride) to the main sights and walk from there. A typical route: enter at the North Gate, go to the Orchid Garden, then the Dragon and Elephant Pagoda, the Cycad Garden and Guanyin Chan Temple, and exit at the West Gate. It takes about 3 hours. Admission is about 20 yuan, and the shuttle costs extra. Some areas are open at night, and the pagoda is lit up after dark. Getting there: Exit B of Qingxiu Mountain station on Metro Line 3 leads directly to the North Gate, which is very convenient. A taxi from Zhongshan Road takes about 20 minutes. Notes: the park has many slopes, so elderly people and children should take the shuttle. Weekends and flowering seasons are crowded, and the North Gate queues can be long, so consider entering through the West Gate. Food options inside the park are limited, so bring your own water and snacks. Mosquitoes are common in summer. The stairs to the top of the pagoda are narrow, so take care.
Opening hours
06:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Anthropology Museum of Guangxi
- Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center
- Fantawild ASEAN Legend
- Nanhu Park
- Golden Camellia Park
- Guangxi Museum
- Jianzheng Road Night Market
- Zhongshan Road Food Street