South China National Botanical Garden
Founded in 1929 as the CAS South China Botanical Garden and upgraded in 2022 to the South China National Botanical Garden, hailed as the "Green Gem of Southern China": the waterside palm landscape of Longdong Qilin is a garden classic, the greenhouse complex ranks among Asia's largest, and specialty gardens such as Magnolia Garden, Fern Garden and Ginger Garden…
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 07:30-17:30
- Ticket
- CNY 20 (greenhouse CNY 50)
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
Founded in 1929 as the Chinese Academy of Sciences' South China Botanical Garden and upgraded in 2022 to the South China National Botanical Garden, it is hailed as the "Green Gem of Southern China": the waterside palm landscape of Longdong Qilin is a garden classic, the greenhouse complex ranks among the largest in Asia, and specialty gardens such as Magnolia Garden, Fern Garden and Ginger Garden carry deep research heritage. Spring magnolia blossoms and the greenhouse rainforest exhibits draw the biggest crowds; admission CNY 20, greenhouse CNY 50 charged separately; direct access via Metro Line 6, Botanical Garden Station—suitable for half a day to a full day.
Getting there: Metro Line 6, Botanical Garden Station
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