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Chenshan Botanical Garden

A national-level botanical garden on the south side of Sheshan in Songjiang, opened in 2011: the Quarry Garden transformed the deep pit of a century-old quarry into a waterfall garden, a classic case of ecological restoration of an abandoned mine

Visitor info

Opening hours
08:00-17:30
Ticket
CNY 60

Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.

A national-level botanical garden on the south side of Sheshan in Songjiang, opened in 2011: the Quarry Garden transformed the deep pit of a century-old quarry into a waterfall garden, a classic case of ecological restoration of an abandoned mine; its three large greenhouses—the Tropical Flower and Fruit Conservatory, the Desert Plant Conservatory and the Rare Plant Conservatory—form the largest greenhouse complex in East China, and the spring International Orchid Show and rose exhibition draw big crowds. The Chenshan Tower in the park can be climbed for panoramic views, and the 1-kilometer Cherry Blossom Avenue is Shanghai's top spring draw, giving equal weight to scientific research and conservation and to sightseeing and leisure.

Getting there: Metro Line 9, Dongjing Station, then Songjiang Bus 19

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