Xindu Guihu Park ​- former residence of Ming Dynasty famous scholar Yang Sheng’an

​​​Last Update: 7th October 2020

What is Xindu Guihu Park?
Covering an area of 4 hectares including a water area of 2 hectares, Xindu Guihu Park is Located in the western suburb of Xindu County (新都县), 18 kilometers away from Chengdu. It is named after the osmanthus trees around the lake. It offers 850-meter-long well-preserved old city wall built in the Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644) to visit.

Xindu Guihu Park Fast Facts

  • Chinese Name: Chengdu Zhiwuyuan (成都植物园)
  • Area: 4 x hectares
  • Things to do there: Photography, Hiking, Picnic
  • Who visits: Photographers, Hikers
  • Time required: 3 – 4 x hours
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What to expect at the Xindu Guihu Park

As a combination of Chinese and western styles, Xindu Guihu park features pavilions in the ancient Chinese style with the modern entertainment facilities. It offers more than 20 buildings in the Qing Dynasty (1644 – 1912), such as pavilions, and towers. Visitors can explore Sheng’an Temple(升庵祠). You can appreciate more than 100 kinds of writings (more than 4,000 volumes) by Yang Sheng’an.
In addition, you also can explore the statue of the famous writer Ai Wu (艾芜), the tomb of the famous general Wang Mingzhang (王铭章) during the period of Anti-Japanese War, and the statue of Tian Jiaying (田家英) – Mao Zedong’s favorite secretary. From May to June, lotus flower in the Lake will amaze you. In autumn, osmanthus gives out the pleasant scent. In addition, you also can visit the Tianxiang Garden – the largest building complex on the Guihu Senlin Square (桂湖森林广场) and tallest building called Outside Cloud (云外楼). With a height of 30 meters and with a 6 meters stone stylobate, this building faces the lake . The stylobate is decorated with white marble carved balustrade.

Best time to visit Xindu Guihu Park

If you are planning to visit Xindu Guihu Park for photography purposes, the best time to visit is in the morning.

The best months to visit are from May to June and from September to November.

How to get to Xindu Guihu Park

Xindu Guihu Park is not situated in downtown Chengdu. Therefore, there are only a few options.

  • Rent a vehicle to the park from Chengdu. This is the quickest and most direct option.
  • Take Bus 650 from downtown Chengdu to Xindu County. Then, take Bus 20 and Bus 7a from Xindu to the park

Additional Xindu Guihu Park Travel Advice

  • Opening hours: 08:00 – 17:30
  • As at 7th October 2020, entrance pricing for the park is 20 CNY per person; the elder above 70 years old (70 years old included) are free of charge. For the latest pricing information, please contact us via email (info@wendyweitours.com)

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