Baihuatan Park

百花潭公园

Although the area is not large, the poet Du Fu once left a famous line here: "There is a thatched cottage to the west of Wanli Bridge, and the water of Baihuatan is Canglang."
There are thousand-year-old vines in the garden, and there is also a bonsai area in the garden where you can enjoy various Sichuan bonsai.
There is also a rockery waterfall, which is built to imitate the beautiful scenery of Nuorilang Waterfall and Five Color Pool in Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area.
After visiting Baihuatan Park, you can also visit the nearby Qingyang Palace and Du Fu Thatched Cottage.

Introduction

  • Attraction Location: Baihuatan Park (百花潭公园), Qingyang District (青羊区), Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China

  • History: Baihuatan Park (百花潭公园) was established in 1963 on the site of the former Shu King’s Garden (蜀王园林). It is one of Chengdu’s classic urban parks, built to showcase the beauty of Sichuan gardens and provide citizens with a leisure space combining nature, flowers, and culture. It is named after the "Hundred Flowers Shoal" along the Jinjiang River (锦江), where flowers bloomed abundantly in history.

  • Architecture: The park features traditional Sichuan-style landscaping with rockeries, lakes, pavilions, and bridges. Its design emphasizes harmony between water, flowers, and cultural relics. The main scenic areas include the Orchid Garden (兰花园), the Bonsai Garden (盆景园), and historical steles.

  • Cultural Value: Baihuatan Park is both a leisure garden and a cultural landmark. It houses commemorative steles and sculptures, and often hosts flower exhibitions, traditional art shows, and cultural festivals. It reflects Chengdu’s garden culture and lifestyle.

  • Other Information: The park is especially famous for orchids and bonsai collections, with rare species on display. It is also a popular spot for locals to practice Tai Chi, play mahjong, and drink tea at open-air teahouses.

Visiting Information

  • Opening Hours: 06:00–22:00 daily

  • Ticket Price: General Admission: Free
    Special Orchid/Bonsai Exhibitions: ~¥10–20

  • Best Photo Spots: Orchid Garden in spring bloom, Bonsai Garden, stone bridges over ponds, flower exhibitions.

  • Time Reference: 1–2 hours for a casual stroll; half-day if attending exhibitions or enjoying teahouses.

Where to Sleep (Nearby Hotels & Stays)

  • Luxury:
    The Ritz-Carlton Chengdu (成都丽思卡尔顿酒店)
    Shangri-La Hotel Chengdu (成都香格里拉大酒店)
  • Mid-range:
    Chengdu Minshan Lhasa Grand Hotel (成都岷山拉萨大酒店)
    Chengdu Xinliang Hotel (成都新良酒店)
  • Budget & Boutique:
    Chengdu Flipflop Hostel (成都背包青年旅舍)
    Lazybones Hostel (成都懒骨头客栈)

What & Where to Eat

  • Must-Try Dishes:
    Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐)
    Chengdu Hotpot (成都火锅)
    Dan Dan Noodles (担担面)
    Sweet Water Noodles (甜水面)
    Chengdu Cold Noodles (凉面)
  • Famous Spots:
    Chen Mapo Tofu (陈麻婆豆腐)
    Shu Jiu Xiang Hotpot (蜀九香火锅)
    Long Chao Shou (龙抄手)
    Small Street Snacks at Kuanzhai Alley (宽窄巷子小吃街)

What Souvenirs to Buy

  • Chengdu embroidery (蜀绣)
    Sichuan opera masks (川剧脸谱)
    Tea leaves from Mengding Mountain (蒙顶山茶)
    Spice packs for hotpot and Sichuan cuisine

Transportation

  • By Metro: Take Chengdu Metro Line 2, get off at Tonghuimen Station (通惠门站), walk ~15 minutes.
  • By Bus: Several city buses stop near Baihuatan Park Station (百花潭公园站).
  • By Taxi/Car: About 20 minutes from Chengdu city center (Tianfu Square 天府广场).
  • Biking/Walking: The park is connected to nearby attractions by riverside walking and cycling paths.

Nearby Attractions

  • Qingyang Palace (青羊宫) – 0.8 km, 10 min walk
  • Du Fu Thatched Cottage (杜甫草堂) – 1 km, 15 min walk
  • Sichuan Museum (四川博物院) – 1.2 km, 20 min walk
  • Kuanzhai Alley (宽窄巷子) – 1.5 km, 20 min walk

Tips for Visitors

  • Visit in spring for orchids and flower festivals.
  • Mornings are lively with locals practicing exercises—good for cultural photography.
  • Pack mosquito repellent if visiting in summer evenings.
  • Combine with nearby attractions (Qingyang Palace, Du Fu Cottage) to maximize your day.
  • Teahouses inside the park offer authentic Chengdu leisure culture—try drinking jasmine tea (茉莉花茶).
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes; the park is large and spread out.

Recommended Itineraries

  • Half-Day Route:
    Morning: Baihuatan Park (百花潭公园)
    Walk 15 minutes → Qingyang Palace (青羊宫)
    Lunch nearby with Sichuan snacks
  • One-Day Route:
    Morning: Baihuatan Park (百花潭公园)
    Walk 15 minutes → Du Fu Thatched Cottage (杜甫草堂)
    Afternoon: Sichuan Museum (四川博物院)
    Evening: Kuanzhai Alley (宽窄巷子) for snacks & shopping
  • Two-Day Route:
    D1: Baihuatan Park → Qingyang Palace → Du Fu Thatched Cottage
    D2: Sichuan Museum → Kuanzhai Alley → Jinli Ancient Street (锦里古街)
    (Transportation: walking between nearby sites; metro/taxi for Jinli)

User Reviews

By Lujiang Zhou Gongjin |

Baihuatan Park is located beside the Jinjiang River. It is an old park in Chengdu with many flowers, trees and good air. The Huiyuan inside is a good place to commemorate Ba Jin.

By Tang Xiaoya |

One of my favorite parks in Chengdu, very Chinese garden style

By Day Day Up |

Walking to Baihuatan Park gave me a big surprise! The bougainvillea in the park was in full bloom, and many people were taking pictures.

By zygr2010 |

It’s a street park for morning exercises. It’s free and you can drink tea and relax while enjoying the beautiful scenery!

By Cold Rain0311 |

Actually, I came here just because it was so close to the hotel. It was only a few hundred meters away on foot. There are some bonsai and Ba Jin statues inside. Locals should go there more often. We sat inside for a while and it was quite quiet. I heard that there was a Hui Garden inside that was built according to a scene in Ba Jin's novel "Family", but after searching for a long time, I only saw the door, which was locked. Through the glass, I saw a pile of debris inside. If you have nothing to do, you can go in and take a look, but don't expect too much.

By Treasure cover |

Baihuatan Park is located on the south bank of Huanhua Creek in downtown Chengdu, adjacent to Qingyang Palace and Du Fu Thatched Cottage.

By Bai Xubo |

As a small park in the city, it is very good. There is no need for tourists from other places to come and see it. It is good for locals to visit it frequently. There is a Sanhua Tower inside, which is not very high. Because it is surrounded by urban areas, there is no sense of height difference. But it is quite famous in history. Li Bai also wrote a poem here, leaving behind the sentence "Today, I climbed up and looked around, as if I were traveling in the sky", which is as exaggerated as always, which is his style.

By Cecelia |

The setting sun shines obliquely, and the scenery is picturesque. The beauty of Baihuatan Park in the evening is a bit intoxicating. There are not many people at this time, and the whole park is very quiet, which makes me feel peaceful.

By Mr. Xiaoyu |

Friends who like bonsai should not miss it. There is a museum of Kawapai bonsai here. You can tell by looking at the pictures.

By Wei Guan World |

Baihuatan Park is located on the south bank of Huanhua Creek in Chengdu, adjacent to Qingyang Palace and Du Fu Thatched Cottage. The park is mainly bonsai, with Sichuan characteristics highlighted in the tree planting configuration, and is especially famous for its orchid bonsai. The park is mainly composed of Lei Garden, White Garden, Hui Garden, Xiyuan, Guoxiang Garden, and Bonsai Garden, each with its own unique layout, which is very ingenious.

By Watch it for you |

The world of old Chengdu. In the morning, the fragrance of a cup of tea rises...

By Unemployed |

When I was a kid, this was a zoo. But when the animals grew up, they couldn't fit in any more, so they moved away. Later, this became a great place for people to relax: Baihuatan Park

By Memory of the Wind |

You can drink tea in the park, the environment is very quiet.

By Consumption |

It's a very ordinary park. There's really nothing to do there. I went there and came back half-cooked.

By Colour |

Baihuatan Park is right next to the Sunny Youth Hostel where I live. The park has a nice environment, and there are often some grandpas and aunts in it. In general, it is a park with a good environment.

By Planting" Seven~ |

The garden is not particularly large, but the scenery is nice. There is a big ginkgo tree at the entrance, which is super beautiful. There are also viewing potted plants in the yard. It is really comfortable.

By Travel around China |

Baihuatan Park is located on the west side of Chengdu city, just across the river from Qingyang Palace. Baihuatan is a public park with a very high green coverage rate and many plant varieties, hence the name Baihuatan. Baihuatan is divided into several areas according to the plants, mostly where some elderly people and citizens rest, and foreign travelers basically pass through Baihuatan. The highlight of Baihuatan is the thousand-year-old ginkgo tree. In autumn and winter, the ginkgo leaves cover the ground, and the scenery is very beautiful. Baihuatan Park has convenient transportation, and there is also a parking lot at the side door. The park itself does not require tickets.

By 扶風觀 |

In Chengdu, when the sun comes out, Baihuatan Park is one of the must-visit places. It is not only quiet and lush with flowers and trees, but also a very pleasant place to drink tea and chat, right by the Jinjiang River.

By Forehead wrinkles girl |

Walking to the end of Qintai Ancient Trail, I saw the gate of Baihuatan Park. I went there to see the ginkgo. There is a Sanhua Tower on the right side of the gate, which looks like an ancient tower. You can drink tea and enjoy the scenery. The park is free. After entering, there is a bridge across the river. There is a place with red maple and ginkgo on the left side of the bridge. The scenery is very good. Going forward is the famous Tang Dynasty Ginkgo King, which is really big and beautiful. Many people are taking pictures. The root of this Ginkgo King is very wide, and the crown is not big. It may be more famous because of its long history. Standing under the tree, when the wind blows, the ginkgo leaves fall, and the yellow leaves falling all over the sky are really beautiful. There are also many ginkgo trees around. Walking over from the left is the most beautiful Ginkgo Road. It feels like the ground is paved with gold. It feels like a good place to enjoy ginkgo. It is a beautiful and exquisite small park. It satisfied my desire to see ginkgo at once. There are also one or two teahouses inside where you can rest and drink tea, but they are basically elderly people. If you don't have a ticket, take bus No. 126; get off at Fanglin Road West on bus No. 127 and enter the south gate of Baihuatan Park. Next to Baihuatan Park is Qingyang Palace. You can go to Qingyang Palace after visiting it. You can also drive by yourself. There are many parking lots nearby.

By Hmm Gao Kai |

Once you arrive at Baihuatan Park, you will find the gate is particularly simple and the decoration inside is also very classical. There are bonsai everywhere. Walking along the stone road, you will feel like you are in an ancient manor. Several major features inside are that there are few people, many plants, many flowers, many elderly people and children (although there are not many people), the environment is quiet, and the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant. No wonder the air in Chengdu is so good. Many of these green parks are in the city center, and the environment is not bad. There are also teahouses, mahjong, erhu players, and chats inside, which is peaceful.

By A seagull |

Located within the First Ring Road, not far from Qingyang Palace and Qintai Ancient Path Antique Street, it is small in scale and has almost no tourists from other places. It is very quiet and suitable for leisurely strolls and tea drinking. There are thousand-year-old ginkgo trees and Huiyuan, which was built based on the description in Ba Jin's "Family".

By Four Seas |

Baihuatan Park definitely has the ecological environment of the upper level of Chengdu, and it is also the park with the best water quality. Built along the river, the sound of waves remains, close to the Cultural Park and Qintai Ancient Classics, it is a good scenic spot. The park consists of bonsai gardens, lakes and pools, covered bridges and various famous ancient trees, forming a unique landscape. The whole park is novel in construction, elegant in layout, lush in flowers and trees, and shady in bamboo trees. It is full of fun and shows the style of "ancient, literary, quiet and elegant". Of course, mahjong is also a major feature, and the set menu service has a strong Chengdu flavor.

By ~~Cow~~ |

Baihuatan Park has a quiet environment and is very suitable for a leisurely stroll in the morning.

By cloverfreda |

I passed by on the way to Caotang and crossed inside. There were some calligraphers writing poems and painting inside, and there was also a bonsai show. It was quite leisurely and a good park for a walk after dinner.

In a very ordinary corner of the park, people sit in groups of three or four, order a cup of tea, and then play two rounds of mahjong at the table. In this intermittent sound of mahjong, they spend a leisurely day.

By Meiting SJTU |

There are many places to drink tea in the park. It is also interesting to sit by the lake and drink tea and rest. Watching the old grandpas and grandmas playing cards and chatting is also interesting.

By YansonNO1 |

There were people playing mahjong in the park, which really made me appreciate the mahjong culture of Chengdu! We also set up a table and played Sichuan mahjong while drinking tea, but unfortunately we were unlucky all afternoon and didn't win a single game!

By Flowing smoothly |

I came here because there is Ba Jin's former residence in the garden.

Minghui Garden. There is also a rockery waterfall in the park, which is built to imitate the beautiful scenery of Nuorilang Waterfall and Wucai Pool in Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area. But after seeing the real Jiuzhaigou, it is really a bit ridiculous to look at this. Although the park is not big, it is quite exquisite.

By Magic-yao |

Baihuatan Park is a park with a very good environment. I remember there is a memorial hall of Ba Jin in it. The layout was designed with reference to Ba Jin's "Family".

By Founding Spirit |

There are lush forests and bamboos, winding paths, plum and willow trees on both sides of the river, the fragrance of osmanthus, rockery and waterfalls, fish swimming and birds singing, pavilions and towers, each with its own charm.

By Bobogo |

There are free parks in the city, and there are bonsai exhibitions when you go there. There are several parks in Chengdu, and each park has places to play mahjong and drink tea. Chengdu people really know how to live.

By 0__o-Fairy_c__0 |

No tickets are required, just go in and have a look, it's a good place to kill time, not very disappointed

By Pear Blossom Daiyu |

The trees in the park are so big, and it's so cool under the shade. There are many parents bringing their children to play, which reminds me of my childhood. There are many teahouses, where you can drink tea and chat. My husband and I also got a cup.

By |

Not only in Baihuatan Park, but also in other parks, you will find that no matter when, from the elderly to babies in strollers, they will come to these places to walk, cool off, rest, and have fun.


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