Southwest Botanical Garden

　　The Southwest Botanical Garden in Qianxinan Prefecture was established in 2001. It is located in Mujia Village on the northwestern outskirts of Xingyi City, Qianxinan Prefecture, Guizhou Province, adjacent to the prefectural botanical research institute, covering an area of about 140 acres. The bonsai garden opened in 2004 and covers an area of 40 acres. The overall planning of the garden was completed around

　　2008

　　. The garden integrates bonsai, rockeries, fish ponds, corridors, and pavilions, while also combining leisure sightseeing, cultivation, dining, and sales. The garden boasts a rich variety of bonsai, with uniquely shaped rocks scattered throughout. In early summer, various crape myrtles compete in splendor with the neighboring garden’s bougainvillea and pyracantha. The garden features distinctive landscaping, with a new scene every few steps, captivating visitors and making them reluctant to leave.

　　The garden is divided into five major areas:

　　The first is the Bonsai Area, which currently houses over 3,000 potted tree stump bonsai. The main varieties include crape myrtle, pyracantha, and bougainvillea. Among them, there is a bougainvillea plant that has been growing for over 120 years and is hailed as the “King of Bougainvillea.” Additionally, 150 orange trees transplanted from elsewhere, most of which are over 60 years old, feature uniquely shaped trunks and branches. Through high-grafting with golden Buddha’s hand citrus introduced from Jinhua, Zhejiang, these trees have all survived and become a major attraction in the garden.

　　The second is the Planting Area, mainly cultivating various flowers and plants.

　　The third is the Leisure and Entertainment Area, which includes a swimming pool, fishing pond, children’s playground, chess and card room, and more.

　　The fourth is the Flower and Plant Sales Area, serving as a sales outlet for the garden.

　　The fifth is the Living Area, an ideal place for visitors to dine.