[2025 Zhengzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Xiliuhu Park (Northeast Gate) (Updated Apr)

Zhengzhou's 100 Free Treasure Attractions—Xiliu Lake Park. Recently, the plum garden in the south area of Xiliu Lake Park has reached its full bloom period, and it's truly beautiful. With the ancient-style pavilions and the rippling lake water, any casual snapshot is a masterpiece. People of Zhengzhou, hurry up and check it out! It's recommended to enter from the south gate of the park on Zhongyuan West Road and walk north along the riverbank to reach Qianjin Meiling. The park is quite large, so you can bring a tent and camp over the weekend. Children can catch fish by the river, and if you want to take photos in traditional costumes, it's best to choose a sunny day for more beautiful shots!

Zhengzhou is blooming! This is definitely the first wave of widespread blossoms in the city of Zhengzhou! 80% of Zhengzhou's residents might not know, that there is such an ecological park hidden on the edge of Zhengzhou's third ring road, and that is Xiliu Lake Park! Xiliu Lake, where the waters of the Yellow River flow west into Zhengzhou, nourishing the ancient capital with a network of waterways. Grass grows, kites fly, frogs croak, and the misty willows lushly reflect the city's outline. A garden full of plum blossoms surrounds Zhengzhou's four famous towers, Qingyun Pavilion. A gentle breeze scatters the petals, which fall to the ground like poetry! 📍Navigation: South Gate of Xiliu Lake Park, South District, Zhengzhou. You can park your car on Zhongyuan West Road, and there is a public parking lot at the southwest corner of the park. 🚇Subway: Take Line 10 and get off at Xiliu Lake Park South Station, Exit B 📷The camera used for photos is the Fujifilm xt30 second generation, 📸lens 70-300

Zhengzhou's Xiliuhu Park, an urban oasis that blends industrial heritage with ecological restoration, will host a visual feast of plum blossoms, magnolias, cherry blossoms, and crabapples in March and April. Stroll among the Soviet-style red brick walls and the scenery of lakes and mountains, where you can experience the subtle fragrance of the Qianjin Plum Ridge and encounter the dreamy light and shadows of the Cherry Blossom Tunnel. Every shot you take will be a spring masterpiece. 🌺 Must-Do Guide and In-Depth Experience Flower Viewing Map: • Plum Blossom Secret Realm: The Zhusha plum blossoms and green calyx plum blossoms in the Qianjin Plum Ridge in the southern area are in full bloom. More than 1,600 plum trees create an immersive plum blossom viewing experience. Combined with the wetland reeds and century-old trees, it creates a tranquil and vibrant early spring atmosphere. • Magnolia Encounter: The Bicolor Yulan magnolias in Jingwei Square are in full bloom. White magnolias and purple magnolias bloom in succession, forming a stunning picture of magnolias reflecting the spring water, along with the upcoming crabapple blossoms. • Cherry Blossom Tunnel: The Tokyo cherry blossoms and late-blooming cherry blossoms on Cherry Blossom Avenue in the east park are expected to enter their peak season in mid-April, which will be even more dreamy with the lights and shadows of the Ferris wheel. Fun Interactions: • Lakeside Bird Watching: You can observe egrets, night herons, and other water birds along the lakeside wooden boardwalk. Photography enthusiasts can bring telephoto lenses to capture the agile moments of these fairies on the water. • children's play area: The open lawn in the Jialu Fenghua scenic area in the northern area is suitable for picnics and kite flying. The rainbow slide and magic castle provide all-weather entertainment for families with children. 🍜 Food Map and Accommodation Recommendations Local Flavors: • Dongzhai Men Clay Pot Chicken (Zhongyuan Wanda Branch): Clay pot chicken with baked pancakes, approx. CNY 60 per person, rich in sauce. • Huxi Courtyard: Kiln pizza with casserole beef brisket. The open-air seats surrounded by green plants are suitable for sunbathing and daydreaming, approx. CNY 80 per person. • Yellow River Carp (Zijing Mountain Branch): The fish is soft, sinewy, and not fishy. The classic "1 fish + 1 rice" set meal is approx. CNY 80 per person. Recommended Accommodation: • Art and Retro: Manhattan Plaza Hotel (Trip.com from CNY 350/night), the corridor retains elements of the old textile factory and is a 5-minute walk to the park. • High-End Experience: InterContinental Hotel Zhengzhou Dennis (Trip.com from CNY 1,200/night), the rooms overlook the Jinshui River and are suitable for business travelers. 💰 Tickets and Opening Hours • Free Admission: No ticket is required for the park itself. Separate tickets are required for some special exhibitions or activities. • Opening Hours: 6:30–22:00 (extended to 22:30 in summer), may be extended during special exhibitions such as the plum blossom exhibition. 🚌 Transportation Guide • Subway: Line 1 to Xiliuhu Station (Exit B, North Area) or West Third Ring Road Station (South Area), Line 10 to Xiliuhu South Station. • Self-Driving: Navigate to the "Xiliuhu Park parking lot". It is recommended to arrive before 9:00 am on weekends. Temporary parking is available on the surrounding Huxi Road and Kaixuan Road. • Bus: G12 and 302 to Zhaopo Xincun Station, S170 to Zhongyuan West Road Station. Here, you can appreciate both the elegance of plum blossoms being slightly inferior to snow in whiteness and the romance of cherry blossoms falling at a speed of five centimeters per second. This spring, why not use the lake as paper and record Zhengzhou's "steel tenderness" and "floral time" with your lens? 🌸🎨

Located in the western suburbs of Zhengzhou, Xiliu Lake Park is like an oasis of tranquility in the city, picturesque in all seasons. When the cold winter wind blows, the plum blossoms here take center stage, exuding a unique charm that attracts many flower lovers to come and admire them ❄️ Walking into Xiliu Lake Park is like stepping into a poetic world adorned with plum blossoms. Vast plum groves come into view, with red plums resembling fire, white plums resembling snow, and pink plums resembling rosy clouds. They compete with each other, standing proudly in the harsh winter wind. Look at those red plums, like passionate dancers, wearing bright red dresses, dancing freely on the branches, each petal exuding the vitality of life. The white plums are like pure and flawless fairies, wearing white gauze dresses, swaying gently in the breeze, exuding an elegant fragrance, as if they do not belong to the human world. The pink plums are like shy girls, with pink and tender petals huddled together, revealing a coy smile, making people feel pity and love. Appreciating plum blossoms in Xiliu Lake Park has a unique charm. The park is built along the lake, and the lake water is rippling, reflecting the plum groves on the shore. When the cold wind blows, the lake surface ripples, and the plum groves send bursts of plum fragrance. The fragrance of plum blossoms intertwines with the fresh breath of the lake water, making people feel refreshed. The distant pavilions and towers are faintly visible under the cover of the plum groves, adding a bit of ancient charm. Appreciating plum blossoms here allows you to feel the resilience of plum blossoms in the face of severe cold, and to appreciate the unique charm of the integration of natural and cultural landscapes, as if traveling through time and space, returning to the poetic paintings of ancient times. If you are tired from playing, the surrounding delicacies can quickly restore your vitality. Spicy Soup is a specialty of Henan. In the rich and spicy soup, various ingredients blend together. With one bite, the spiciness of pepper and the freshness of the ingredients instantly spread in your mouth, warming your body and whetting your appetite. Fried Buns are also a must-try delicacy. The bottom is fried until golden brown and crispy, the bun skin is soft and chewy, and the filling is fresh and delicious. Take a bite and you will be filled with satisfaction. Then have a serving of sugar-fried chestnuts, which are sweet, soft, and glutinous. Holding them in your hands, the warmth reaches your heart. In Xiliu Lake Park, find poetry and tranquility in winter, accompanied by cold plum blossoms and lake scenery. Every plum blossom here carries the deep affection of winter, and every scene contains the gift of nature. Come to Xiliu Lake Park and leave a beautiful winter memory in this world filled with the fragrance of plum blossoms 💕

Xiliuhu Park Plum Blossom Exhibition opens, 120 acres of plum blossoms are waiting for you On February 18, Xiliuhu Park of Zhengzhou Park and Square Affairs Center will host a plum blossom exhibition with the theme of "Fragrance lingering, Spring dancing on Plum Ridge", allowing citizens to share the fruits of green development and feel the charm of urban culture. From now until March 5, citizens can go to Qianjinmeiling in the east of the southern area of ​​Xiliuhu Park to appreciate the unique charm of plum blossoms. The plum blossom exhibition in Xiliuhu Park will display six major varieties, including cinnabar, green-calyx, red plover, palace pink, apricot plum, and purple-stemmed white, with a total of more than 1,600 plum trees. The total area of ​​the flower exhibition area is about 120 acres. The planting of plum blossoms conforms to the original height difference of the site to create an undulating terrain, showing the sparse and poetic shadows of plum blossoms, bringing a double feast of vision and smell to the citizens. The flower exhibition is located at Qianjinmeiling in the east of Xiliuhu Park in the southern area. Citizens can take public transportation to get there conveniently: Bus: 60, 210, 302, G37, 44 and other buses can be reached by getting off at Zhongyuan Road Xingwan Road Station or Zhaopo Xincun Station. Metro: Take Line 1 to Xiliuhu Station Exit B, walk eastward for about 200 meters after exiting the station, and turn right to reach the North Gate of the South District; Take Line 10 to Xiliuhu Park South Station Exit D (towards Okailong Home Furnishing), and walk westward for about 1 kilometer to reach the South Gate of the South District.

Let's go on May Day ~ Xiliu Lake Rose Sea More than 100 acres of roses are in full bloom in Xiliuhu Park. More than 70 varieties of roses are planted in the entire square. The colorful roses look like a beautiful palette! 🎈Location: Rose Sea in the North District of Xiliuhu Park 🎈Time 5.1~5.7 🎈Transportation: Take bus B3, B2, etc. There is a sea of ​​flowers right at the entrance of the East Gate Tourist Service Center, and there is a parking lot and bus station next to it

Don't go during the May Day holiday, the crowds are truly overwhelming. The roads around the park were lined with cars, causing traffic jams all the way. The rose garden at Xiliu Lake Park is truly beautiful. There are dozens of varieties, with flowers of all colors interwoven together. The sloped design enhances the photo-taking experience. There are paths designed among the flowers, and standing on these paths gives you the feeling of being amidst a sea of flowers. Navigation: Xiliu Lake Park Rose Garden It's in the north area, don't go to the wrong place. Try to use public transportation if you're going these days. Xiliu Lake Ecological Park

| Enjoying Flowers at Xiliuhu Park. Zhengzhou's own Monet's Garden is stunning enough to dazzle the entire spring. Each flower blooms competitively, as if they are in a contest to see which can bloom the largest. · Xiliuhu Park, located in the western suburbs of Zhengzhou, was famous throughout the city in the 1970s and 1980s. It is said that the name 'Xiliuhu' comes from 'the Yellow River flowing west into Zheng'. With the expansion to the east, Xiliuhu is now essentially the backyard garden for the residents of the western suburbs🌿 · 'Spring outing' is truly a romantic term, no matter the age, as soon as one steps into spring, they are instantly full of life, thanks to the park's twenty-minute rule. It's really useful. · On weekends, slow down the pace of life, bring family and friends, carry a picnic mat, chat and enjoy the flowers, be surrounded by greenery, relax, and have a perfect encounter with spring～ · By the way, don't forget to apply sunscreen when you go out. And don't litter the snacks you bring～ 📍Xiliuhu is quite large, it's best to navigate to the East Gate of the North Area of Xiliuhu Park, which is closer to the sea of flowers～ 💌Practical Information: 📍Location: Between Huagong Road and Zhongyuan West Road in Zhongyuan District, Zhengzhou 🕐Time: Open all day 🎫Ticket: Free

99% of Zhengzhou residents don't know about the begonia flower corridor, absolutely beautiful. Spring is of course the time to go out and take pictures of flowers. Look, the begonia flowers here have bloomed explosively, and the air is filled with bursts of fragrance. Sitting under this flower corridor in the afternoon for a rest is truly a pleasant time. Now is the peak blooming period for begonias, so hurry up and enjoy them. Location: South area of Xiliu Lake Park

A park overlooked by Zhengzhou city The Xiliuhu Park after snow has added a bit of classical beauty, The tallest building, Qingyuge, is about to be completed, and the west area has another landmark.

Zhengzhou's spring has arrived, why not go out and enjoy the beautiful spring sunshine? The plum blossoms in Xiliuhu Park are now at their peak bloom, hurry up! Many people who go to the park for the first time enter the wrong gate, which leads to them not being able to find the plum grove. The place to see the plum blossoms is called Qianjin Meiling. 🚇 Subway travel: Take Line 10 to Xiliuhu Park South Station Exit B, walk about ten minutes to the park entrance, and a few minutes' walk after entering you will see the plum grove. If you choose Subway Line 1, get off at Xiliuhu Park Station Exit B, which is very close to the park entrance. Here's the important part, do not enter through the entrance next to the subway station, as that will take you around a big loop of the lake to the opposite side to see the plum blossoms. The plum grove is on the east side of the lake near the Qingyun Pavilion that is under construction. 🚗 Driving navigation: Navigate to the south gate of the southern area of Zhengzhou Xiliuhu Park, and you can park your car on Zhongyuan West Road. There is a public parking lot at the southwest corner of the park 💌 Tour route (green travel mode): Enter from the south gate of the park on Zhongyuan West Road—view the plum blossoms 🌸📷—walk along the lake to enjoy the beautiful scenery of willows by the dike in the spring mist—make a loop around the lake and exit from the west side to Jianshe West Road subway station PS: Photo taken on: 2024-3-19 Xiliuhu Ecological Park

Zhengzhou will become more beautiful starting next month The locations and recommended visiting times are as follows: 1: North District of Xiliuhu Park (early May) 2: Bishagang Park (early March) 3: Yellow River North Street (early April) 4: Xingyang Botanical Garden (late March) 5: CBD business inner ring (early March) 6: People’s Park (mid-March) 7: Yinghe Road to Tongbai Road East (late April) 8: Under the bridge on the north side of Zhongyuan Road Ring Expressway (late March) 9: Dongfengqu Ecological Park (early May)

| Xiliuhu Park. Sunshine Breeze is not dry Xiliuhu Park in autumn also has a unique beauty Stop and Go Leisure and comfortable Autumn is the most beautiful season Check in at parks in Zhengzhou city Let’s look for autumn colors together Ginkgo leaves in autumn, red leaves are all Shooting location 📷Southern District of Xiliuhu Park, Zhongyuan Road Bridge (Photo Located on the north side of the bridge) Photo equipment: Fuji xe4 Color grading software LR Shooting suggestions: Try to shoot in the afternoon The tree faces west for better sunlight.