Fairy Lake Botanical Garden · Hongfa Temple
A botanical garden and famous temple combo at the foot of Wutong Mountain in Luohu: founded in 1983, highlights include the Cycad Conservation Center (a national-level cycad germplasm repository), the Desert Plant Hall, and the waterscape garden
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 08:00-18:00 (Hongfa Temple 07:00-19:00)
- Ticket
- CNY 15
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
A botanical garden and famous temple combo at the foot of Wutong Mountain in Luohu: founded in 1983, highlights include the Cycad Conservation Center (a national-level cycad germplasm repository), the Desert Plant Hall, and the waterscape garden; Hongfa Temple, built in 1985 and restored by Elder Master Benhuan, is Shenzhen's largest Buddhist temple, with flourishing worship and crowds streaming in on the 1st and 15th of each lunar month. CNY 15 admission; take Metro Line 2/8 to Liantang Checkpoint Station and transfer to a bus—half a day covers both the plants and a prayer.
Getting there: Metro Line 2/8, Liantang Checkpoint Station, transfer to a bus
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