Hangzhou Botanical Garden

Introducing Hangzhou Botanical Garden
One of the best in China, Hangzhou Botanical Garden stretches from the Jade Spring Park to Lingyin Temple. Hangzhou Botanical Garden covers an area of 247 hectares. The mild weather, ample rainfall, and unspoilt natural conditions make Hangzhou Botanical Garden an ideal cradle for plant introduction and acclimatization. Holiday-makers love the spot because of Hangzhou Botanical Garden’s unique settings, refreshing air, serene surroundings and beautiful wooded environment.

Hangzhou Botanical Garden Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: Hangzhou Zhiwuyuan 杭州植物园
• Best Time to Visit: All year around
• Recommended Visiting Hours: About 2 to 3 hours
• Things to Do: Photography, Hiking, Nature
• Opening Hours: 07:00-17:30
• Entrance Fee: ¥10
• Address: No.1, Taoyuan Ling, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province

What to expect at Hangzhou Botanical Garden

Hangzhou Botanical Garden is divided into two main sections: the research section and the pleasure gardens. The research section is where the cultivation of plants and protection of the environment are being studied. The pleasure gardens are divided into gardens including the Botany Classification Garden, Botany Appreciation Garden, Bamboo Garden, Garden of Economic Plants, Plant Resources Museum, and the Medicinal Garden.

Hangzhou Botanical Garden is famous for the scene of Lingfeng Tanmei, which literally means enjoying Mume Blossoms along Lingfeng Peak. As we know, Hangzhou Botanical Garden is home to over 5,000 aged plum trees made up of 50 species. Standing upright and gracefully, they are mainly distributed along Lingfeng Peak, which is a prominent part of this park. When winter comes, these winter-sweet plum trees will burst out dazzling blossoms in hue of scarlet red, pink white and even green and black. During this time, the air is heavy with the fragrance of Mume flower, while Lingfeng is surrounded by a kaleidoscope of colorful Mei flowers.

How to get to Hangzhou Botanical Garden
• Take bus No. 7, or 27 and get off at Zhiwuyuan Station.
• Take bus No. 28, 15, or 82 and get off at Yuquan Station.

Additional travel advice on Hangzhou Botanical Garden
• Please protect the plants in the gardens.
• At the south gate of the garden, visitors can rent umbrellas, baby stroller, wheelchair, etc.
• Visitors can rent bicycle at Bamboo Area or Mulanshan Tea Plantation.
• Visitors can have lunch at canteen of the garden. Tea Houses and restaurants are also available inside the garden.