How much is Seven Star Park?

Entry is roughly $7–10 per person, but confirm the current price on site. The park is large, so the ticket covers the grounds rather than each sight.

What is inside Seven Star Park?

You get karst peaks, a cave, a small zoo, a camel-shaped hill, pavilions and a river. The Seven Star Cave is the highlight, with lit stalactites similar to Reed Flute Cave.

How long should I spend there?

Plan two to three hours for a relaxed loop. It is flat and leafy, which makes it good for families and older travellers.

Seven Star Park 2026: Tickets, Caves & the City's Green Escape

Seven Star Park is Guilin's largest central park, with karst crags, a cave, a small zoo and the Seven Star Cave. Learn the ticket price and the easy walking route.

A lake with karst mountains in a Guilin park — Photo: Phil Mitchell · Pexels License · source page · author

Seven Star Park (七星公园) is Guilin’s largest and most central green space, a 100-hectare park built around seven karst peaks that, from a distance, resemble the Big Dipper. It packs caves, a small zoo and riverside walks into one easy half-day.

Intro: why go

If Elephant Trunk Hill is Guilin’s emblem, Seven Star is its backyard. You stroll under banyan trees, cross a pretty lake, peek into the lit Seven Star Cave, and watch locals dance and fish. It is flat, shaded and forgiving — a good first stop if you arrive tired from the train.

Tickets & booking

Entry runs about $7–10 per person; verify the current price at the gate. The ticket covers the grounds, while a few features like the cave or the zoo may have small add-ons. Buy at the main entrance, where your passport is recorded. There is no need to book ahead.

How to get there & in-site route

The park sits about 3 km east of the centre, reachable by taxi, bus or a long riverside walk. Enter at the main gate, follow the lake to the Camel Hill viewpoint, then loop through the Seven Star Cave and the flower fields. A full relaxed loop is two to three hours on mostly flat paths.

Facilities

Toilets, cafes, a small zoo and rental carts are inside. The zoo is modest but a hit with children. Card and mobile payments work at the gate and main stalls; carry cash for snacks.

Best season & seasonal pros and cons

Spring and autumn are best, with flowers and mild air. Summer is hot and the cave offers a cool break. Winter is quiet and a little bare. The October holiday crowds the main lawns, so go early.

Tips & scams

The cave inside is worthwhile but similar to Reed Flute Cave, so do not feel you must do both. Cart touts quote flexible rates; agree before you ride. Watch for slippery spots near the lake after rain, and keep to the marked paths after dark.

Frequently asked questions

How much is Seven Star Park?: Entry is roughly $7–10 per person, but confirm the current price on site. The park is large, so the ticket covers the grounds rather than each sight.
What is inside Seven Star Park?: You get karst peaks, a cave, a small zoo, a camel-shaped hill, pavilions and a river. The Seven Star Cave is the highlight, with lit stalactites similar to Reed Flute Cave.
How long should I spend there?: Plan two to three hours for a relaxed loop. It is flat and leafy, which makes it good for families and older travellers.

Page last reviewed: 2026-10-18. Ticket seasons and crowd seasons are different things — this page states both where they differ.