Nanning Garden Expo Park Purple Trumpet Tree Garden Guide for January 7

### 1. Attraction Introduction **Purple Trumpet Tree Garden**: - **Flower Viewing Period**: The flowering period of purple trumpet trees is usually from December to March of the following year, and January 7 is the best time to view them. - **Main Distribution**: Purple trumpet trees bloom in the Chengdu Garden, Sanya Garden, Ningbo Garden, Kunming Garden, Guiyang Garden, and other areas, where you can enjoy the flowers and take photos. ### 2. Special Events Although January 7 is not within the main event period of the first Purple Trumpet Tree Festival in Nanning Garden Expo Park (the festival runs from early December 2024 to early January 2025), the park usually has a variety of activities and exhibitions. ### 3. Transportation Guide **Self-driving**: - Navigate to Nanning Garden Expo Park (No. 20, Puxing Avenue, Yongning District, Nanning City). **Public Transportation**: - You can take the subway to the corresponding station and then transfer to a bus to reach the park. Specific routes include: - Take Metro Line 3 to Wuxianghu Station (Exit A or B) and transfer to B02 Express Bus. - Take Metro Line 2 to Jinxiang Station (Exit A) and transfer to B02 Express Bus. - Take Metro Line 1 to Langdong Bus Station (Exit B) and transfer to Tourist Bus Line 2 (operates on weekends and holidays). - Bus: The East Gate of the park (normally open) is accessible by B02, 703, Tourist Bus Line 2 (operates on weekends and holidays), and 123 (operates on holidays) to the Garden Expo Park Station. ### 4. Travel Tips **Sightseeing Bus**: - You can buy a sightseeing bus ticket to conveniently visit various attractions in the park. A CNY 30 ticket allows you to take the bus to any attraction, while a CNY 10 ticket is only valid for a one-way trip. **Photography**: - Purple trumpet trees are perfect for photography. It is recommended to bring a camera or phone to capture the beautiful purple flower sea. - You can wear photo-friendly clothes to complement the flower sea. **Other Attractions**: - In addition to the Purple Trumpet Tree Garden, Nanning Garden Expo Park has many other attractions worth visiting, such as Qingquan Lake and Rose Flower Field. ### 5. Notes - **Opening Hours**: The park is usually open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, with the last entry at 5:00 pm. Please enter the park during opening hours. - **Tickets**: The adult ticket price is CNY 40 (the specific price may vary depending on holidays and events). Please keep your belongings safe.