The Nanning Qingxiu Mountain Scenic Area is located at No. 6 Fengling South Road, Qingxiu District, Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It stretches from Qingshan Road in the west to the ASEAN Business District in the north, bordering the Yong River to the south and east. The planned protection area covers 13.54 square kilometers, with a core scenic area of 5.86 square kilometers. It is a comprehensive destination integrating sightseeing, leisure and entertainment, cultural exchange, and scientific research and education.
The reconstruction of the scenic area began in 1986, and it officially opened to the public in October 1987. The master plan consists of "four zones and one garden." Major attractions include the Millennium Cycad Garden, Orchid Garden, Cherry Blossom Garden, Rainforest Grand View, and the Monument to the Anti-Japanese Student Army. As of 2015, the scenic area was home to 6,128 plant species belonging to 1,283 genera in 235 families. This includes 202 species of ferns, 68 species of gymnosperms, and 5,858 species of angiosperms. Notably, there are 232 species of national rare and endangered plants under key protection, including 92 first-class and 140 second-class protected species.
In 1989, Qingxiu Mountain was designated as an Autonomous Region-level Scenic Area. In April 2013, it was awarded the title of "National Greening Model Unit." On December 18, 2014, it was officially rated as a National AAAAA Tourist Attraction. In November 2021, it was evaluated by the National Technical Committee on Tourism Standardization as one of the first batch of "National Civilized Tourism Demonstration Units." On January 30, 2022, it was selected for the first list of proposed National Science Popularization Education Bases (2021–2025). In December 2022, it was included in the "Top 100 List of Brand Influence for AAAAA Scenic Areas" for November 2022.