Metro line 6 has a station called Botanical garden from which you can walk within few minutes to the entrance. As it is a bit outside the center, taking a taxi is also ok without bad traffic.
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South China Botanical Garden
The South China National Botanical Garden, under the auspices of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, stands as a prominent botanical research institution located in Guangzhou’s Tianhe District. Established in 1929 by renowned botanist Chen Huanyong, also known as Woon-young Chun, its expansive 1155-hectare expanse hosts over 2400 plant species, making it a hub for ecological, systematic, and evolutionary botany research, as well as biotechnology and landscape studies. The garden is organized into specialized collections, including greenhouses, alpine and Arctic plants, aquatic plants, and more. Additionally, it encompasses the Nursery and Exhibition Zone, the Research and Residential Zone, and the Dinghushan Nature Reserve, the latter being China’s first national nature reserve and the sole reserve affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The garden also houses the Long Dong Magic Forest, recognized as one of Guangzhou’s “Eight Top Scenic Spots,” and Guangzhou’s Oldest Village, featuring reconstructed Neolithic ruins. Notably, its Conservatory, shaped like a kapok tree, serves as Asia’s largest comprehensive conservatory, showcasing various plant species. With its extensive research achievements, educational initiatives, and conservation efforts, the South China National Botanical Garden serves as a premier destination for botanical studies and public engagement, attracting approximately one million visitors annually.
For more information visit the official website of the South China Botanical Garden in Guangzhou.
The sheer size of this garden is overwhelming and will easily provide you a full day of exploring nature. From wide alleys through rows of palm trees or small pebble stone paths through tropical woods. The vast amount of green nature is one, but botanical lovers will find themselves surrounded by all kinds of trees, flowers and even tropical fruits.
Perfect for a day with the family as the botanical garden comes with small ponds, large lakes and green spaces which is perfect for any kid to explore nature.
It is also a great running route, but of course only in the morning and on the weekday, as the other time you will have to avoid strollers and families walking through the park.
