Liuhou Park, located in the southern part of Liuzhou city, centers around a memorial site dedicated to Liu Zongyuan—a renowned literary figure of the Tang Dynasty—and seamlessly blends natural scenery with cultural heritage. Within the park, Liuhou Temple nestles against hills and beside water; its upturned eaves harmonize elegantly with emerald bamboo groves. Inside the main hall stands a bronze statue of Liu Zongyuan, while corridors on both sides display stone inscriptions of his poetry and calligraphy, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in a literary tradition spanning over a millennium.
The ancient "Liuhou Tree," towering with age-old branches, serves as the emblem of Liuzhou. Legend holds that Liu Zongyuan himself planted it, and its gnarled, verdant limbs seem to embody the resilience of his years in exile. Beneath its shade, locals often rest on stone benches, enjoying quiet moments of respite.
Winding along the Liu River, waterside platforms stretch like ribbons, where the rhythmic lapping of waves mingles with birdsong from the park. In spring, azaleas bloom vibrantly; in autumn, osmanthus fills the air with fragrance—each season unfolding like a living scroll painting.
The park also preserves historical relics such as Song dynasty stone carvings and Ming-Qing era wells, bearing witness to Liuzhou’s evolution as the “Gateway to Northern Guangxi.” During his time here, Liu Zongyuan founded schools, constructed dikes, and composed enduring literary masterpieces like “Yu Stream” and “Little Stone Pond.” His ideal of “carrying moral principles through literature” continues to nourish Liuzhou’s cultural spirit.
More than just a harmonious fusion of nature and culture, Liuhou Park is a living museum of history—where visitors can touch the refined elegance of the Tang and Song dynasties amidst lush greenery and savor the indomitable character of an exiled scholar as the river breeze gently blows.
