Jinchang Zijin Flower City Tourism Area

金昌市紫金花城景区

Gansu, Jinchang·37.4215°N, 101.6439°E

Ticket Price

CNY 100 (weekends/holidays), CNY 50 (weekdays)

Duration

Half day

About Jinchang Zijin Flower City Tourism Area

Visit Jinchang's Zijin Flower City, where vast lavender fields and themed flower gardens turn the desert city purple each summer. Windmill displays, photo spots, and garden paths make it a favorite family outing in Gansu.

Highlights

• Vast lavender and flower fields that turn the desert city purple in summer. • Themed gardens, windmill displays, and photo spots. • Known as a lavender town.

Suggested Route

Enter at the south gate, walk the central flower avenue, then loop through themed gardens; allow 1.5-2 h.

Food & Lodging

Street food and noodle shops nearby; city hotels are in Jinchang center.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, walking paths, and a visitor center; flat and wheelchair-friendly.

Travel Tips

Best visited on weekdays to avoid crowds. Wear comfortable shoes for extensive walking.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: May-October

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Opening Hours

08:30-17:30

Getting There

Within Jinchang city (Jinchuan District, Tianjin Rd area). Nearest rail: Jinchang Railway Station (~5 km, on Lanxin line, not HSR); nearest airport: Jinchuan Airport (~15 km). City buses 7, 16.

Reservation

Free entry; no booking required.

Ticket Price

CNY 100 (≈ $14) (weekends/holidays), CNY 50 (≈ $7.0) (weekdays)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

金昌市紫金花城景区

37.4215, 101.6439

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