A Night of Bauhinia Blooms Convinced Me to Visit Liuzhou in April

Your Ultimate Liuzhou Travel Guide (Including a Special April Flower Viewing Edition)💞 🚄Transportation Guide 🔹External Transportation 🚄High-speed Train: The most convenient route is from Guangzhou South to Liuzhou Station. A taxi to downtown accommodations costs about CNY 5–15. 🔹Local Transportation: 🛵Electric Scooter Rental: Regular scooters are CNY 30/day with a CNY 200 deposit, suitable for 2–3 people. Four-wheeled scooters (like the "Chopped Chili Fish Head" model) start at CNY 99/day and are suitable for families. 🚕Taxi/Didi: The starting fare is CNY 6. Attractions are close to each other, and travel time by scooter is 10–20 minutes. ‼️Things to Avoid Liuzhou Station is 3 km from the city center, a 10-minute taxi ride to the Wuxing Shopping District. The North Station is remote and has fewer trains. Buses run every 20–30 minutes and are prone to traffic jams during flower season. Taxis or scooter rentals are recommended. 🏨Accommodation Recommendations ✅Budget-friendly Diwang International Hostel: Rooms on the 60th/49th floors offer panoramic views, comfortable mattresses, and luggage storage. Sunday rates are around CNY 158. ✅Mid-range City Comfort Bailan: Features floor-to-ceiling windows and good amenities, but the location is slightly off-center. Atour Hotel: Offers cozy decor, a prime location, and excellent facilities. 🌸April Flower Viewing Guide 1. Bauhinia (Peak bloom in April) 🔥Best Viewing Spots: 📍Sanzhong Road, Jinglan Road, Liaoyuan Road, Wantang Road, Guiliu Road, Rongjun Road: Bauhinia trees line these streets, perfect for capturing cityscapes. 📍Huanjiang Riverside Avenue (Fenghuang Bridge-Zhegujiang Bridge section): Bauhinia blossoms complement the Liujiang River scenery. 📍Dongtai Road: A popular spot where bauhinia flowers frame the "Liuhai" viewpoint. 📍Fenghuangling Bridge: Offers stunning views from the bridge, but traffic can be heavy. The right side is a photography hotspot. 📍West end of Baisha Bridge (Bauhinia Academy): An ideal location for portraits. You can also experience the water bus. 🗺️Recommended Flower Viewing Routes: ✅Park Route: Dalongtan Scenic Area → Liyufeng Scenic Area → Riverside Park → Wenhui Road → Wantang Road → Liuhou Park → People's Square → Liuzhou Museum → Sanzhong Road → Yuejin Road → Que'er Mountain Park. ✅River Route: Henan Bridge → Huxi Bridge → Binjiang West Road → Liujiang Musical Fountain → Binjiang East Road Waterfront Platform → Wenchang Bridge → Dongdi Road → Yanjiang Road → Huanjiang Riverside Avenue → Sanmenjiang Forest Park → Jinglan Water Sports Base. 🌸2. Cherry Blossoms (Late March to mid-April) 🔹Bifurong Scenic Area: A mix of crimson and white cherry blossoms bloom from late March to mid-April. Capture the "Cherry Blossom Tunnel." 🔹Yuanbo Park: A 1.5 km avenue of double-flowered cherry blossoms reaches full bloom in early April. 🔹Guting Mountain Forest Park: Yoshino cherry trees bloom along the 6.1 km greenway, with petals changing shades of pink from dawn to dusk. 🔹Que'er Mountain Park: Pink and white cherry blossoms surround the Ferris wheel in mid-to-late March. A century-old cherry tree stands on the lawn southeast of the Ferris wheel. ✅3. Camellia (January–April) South section of Dongdi (Sanqiao Bridge), north section (Red Wall Square), Section A of Huanjiang Riverside Avenue: Camellias are widespread. A multi-colored camellia tree can be found in the green space next to Sanqiao Bridge in Dongdi Garden. ✅4. Peach Blossoms (March–April) Section A of Huanjiang Riverside Avenue (green space opposite Chengzhong District Government): Thousands of peach blossoms bloom along the Liujiang River. Qianmao Park: Peach blossoms line the park roads and dot the lawns, with a blooming period of about 15 days. ✅5. Kapok Flowers (March–April) Kapok trees in the city: Red and orange kapok flowers bloom vibrantly. The blooming period is slightly earlier than in previous years, lasting until late April. ✅6. Wisteria (March–April) Guangdian Garden: Wisteria cascades down like a waterfall, creating a romantic "purple waterfall." 🥳Food Recommendations 🩷Snail Noodles Must-try restaurants: Cao Mei Snail Noodles, A Lan Snail Noodles, Xinyue Snail Noodles. ‼️Things to Avoid: "Extra spicy" is extremely hot. Visitors are advised to start with "mild." Soft-boiled/fried eggs absorb the spicy oil. Green bean paste helps to neutralize the spiciness. 🩷Local Snacks Lushui Tangyuan (Glutinous Rice Balls): Gao Ji Lushui Tangyuan offers chewy and soft tangyuan with savory fillings. Rice Noodle Rolls: Any small shop in Qingyun Market offers these thin rice noodle rolls filled with minced meat, wood ear mushrooms, and other ingredients. Suan Ye (Pickled Fruits and Vegetables): A Jiao Suan Ye at Shengli BBQ City offers a wide variety of pickled fruits and vegetables with a sweet and sour taste. 🔥Restaurant Recommendations Nianwei Liuzhou Fengwei Shunde Cuisine: Crispy fried wontons, tender fish cakes, rich milk pudding, and crunchy coconut flakes. He Ji Rice Noodle Rolls, Jiu San Yang Snail and Duck Feet Pot, Zhang Fei Cassava Congee, etc. 🗺️Itinerary Planning 💙Two-day Classic Route ✅Day 1: Wuxing Pedestrian Street → Longtan Park → Panlong Park → Ma'an Mountain Park → Liujiang Bridge → Tea Bran Hair Wash. ✅Day 2: Qingyun Market → Xilai Ancient Temple → Liuzhou Museum → Liuhou Park → Liuzhou Industrial Museum → Yaobu Ancient Town. 💙Three-day Bauhinia Season Route ✅Day 1: Qingyun Market → Sanzhong Road Bauhinia Sea → Ma'an Mountain Shaft Elevator → Panlong Mountain Park → Yaobu Ancient Town. ✅Day 2: Liuzhou Industrial Museum → Cycling along Huanjiang Riverside Avenue → Century-old Bauhinia Tree on Wenhui Road → Binjiang East Road → Fengqinggang Night Market. ✅Day 3: Longtan Park → Liucheng Educated Youth City → Zhongdu Ancient Town → Xiangqiao Karst Geological Park. 💞Some Tips: 🎫Ticket Reservations: The Liuzhou Industrial Museum is closed on Mondays. Reserve a tour guide in advance. 🅿️Parking Information: Indoor and outdoor parking at Diwang International Hostel is CNY 1 during the day and CNY 2 at night. ☔️Weather: April is prone to showers. Bring a transparent umbrella or waterproof camera cover for bauhinia viewing. ▪️Summary of Things to Avoid 🔸Liuzhou Station is more convenient for taxis than the North Station. Buses run infrequently. Taxis or scooter rentals are recommended. 🔸The last water bus departs at 5:30 pm. Expect a 2-hour wait if queuing after 3 pm. 🔸"Extra spicy" snail noodles are extremely hot. Start with "mild." Liuzhou is famous for its snail noodles, but its natural scenery and cultural heritage are equally captivating. With proper planning, you can fully experience the charm of this city.