Chengdu Botanical Garden

Chengdu Botanical Garden

Attractions Overview: One of the top eight landscapes in Chengdu
Attraction Type: Botanical Garden
Chinese Name: Chinese Name:成都植物园
English Name: Chengdu Botanical Garden
Best Time to Visit: All Year Round
Recommended Visiting Time: 2 Hours
Open Hours: 7:00-19:00
Admission Fee: 10 RMB / Person
Address in English: Tianhui Town Street, Jinniu District, Chengdu
Address in Chinese: 成都市金牛区天回镇街道

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Why is Chengdu Botanical Garden So Special?

In 1990, the garden was listed as one of the top eight landscapes in Chengdu, and was named ‘Embodied Treasures in a Green Sea’. The plants in the Chengdu Botanical Garden exceed 2,000 species, including over 1,000 species of woody plants and 800 species of horticultural plants. The green vegetation in the park is very dense. It is very good to stop and go and watch the flowers and trees. You can camp on the big lawn in the park, and get close to nature with your family. It is very pleasant. Flying a kite on the lawn is also a good choice. You can also go to the tea room to have a tea chat and relax.

Where is Chengdu Botanical Garden?

Covering a total area of 42 hectares (104 acres), the Chengdu Botanical Garden is about 10 kilometers (6 miles) north of the city proper. The Botanical Garden is located in Tianhui Town, the northern suburb of Chengdu.

How to Get to Chengdu Botanical Garden?

Travel with China Dragon Tours (top recommended)

If you want to get rid of hustle of transportation and troublesome navigation, you can book a private tour package which covers visiting, dining and transfer from us. Our local tour guide and driver will escort you to Chengdu Botanical Garden with speed and convenience, and take care of all the details. You just need to focus on travel.

Independent Travel

For independent travelers you can

By Bus: Take bus line 143, 254, 650a, 650, 653, 658, 659, or 660, to Zhi Wu Yuan (Chengdu Botanical Garden) Station.

Main Attractions in Chengdu Botanical Garden

Flower Appreciating Area

The Flower Appreciating Area in the western section of the garden consists of many exclusive gardens, including Plum Blossom Garden, Cherry Garden, Magnolia Garden, Crabapple Garden, Osmanthus Garden, Camellia Garden, Conifer Garden, Pear Garden, Cotton Rose Garden, Bamboo Groves, and Vine Garden. A Spring Flower Show is held annually from early March to early April. Visitors can see a great variety of flowers in full blossom. It is also the most ideal time for a visit to Chengdu Botanical Garden.

Scientific Research Area

Chengdu Botanical Garden has 8 special plant areas, 6 kinds of first-class protected plants can be find here. Over the past 20 years since the establishment of Chengdu botanical garden, more than 50 scientific research projects have been completed, and the research on plants has reached the international and domestic leading level here. It is an ideal place to go if you want to learn something about plant.

Useful Travel Tips

Free ticket for children under 1.2m.
The detailed opening time:
January 1st – May 31st 7:00-19:00, June 1st – August 31st 6:30-20:00, September 1st – December 31st 7:00-19:00