Hangzhou Botanical Garden ​- paradise in Hangzhou for botanists & photographers

Last Update: 9th October 2020

With an area of 284.64 hectares, Hangzhou Botanical Garden is located on Taoyuanling Mountain. The garden is divided into 9 areas with various species of trees and flowers. It features different amazing views around the year.

Hangzhou Botanical Garden ​Fast Facts

  • Chinese Name: Hangzhou Zhiwuyuan (杭州植物园)
  • Area:284.64 hectares
  • Things to do there: Photography, Buddhism
  • Who visits: Photographers, Buddhist Believers
  • Time required: 2 – 3 x hours

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What to expect at the Hangzhou Botanical Garden
Mainly composed of nine exhibition areas, including economic plants, ornamental plants, trees, and landscape gardens, Hangzhou Botanical Garden offers small hills with pools. Therefore, in summer, you’ll see beautiful lotus flowers in the garden and enjoy other types of flowers. The bamboo forest is an ideal spot to wander in summer. It is very cool there.Between late February and early April, plum blossom show is regularly held on the Ling Peak. Pink and white ones create great backgrounds for photographing.

 Or, they themselves are the proper photography materials. From April to May, various kinds of colorful azalea are also in blossom.

 

Between September and October, different types of chrysanthemum in blossom showcase their own charm. In addition, more than 60 species of sweet-scented osmanthus give out refreshing fragrance during the same period. In August, you’ll be able to find equinox flower in the garden.

 

From the late October to early December, leaves of many trees in the garden turn golden or light yellow, making for picturesque views to appreciate. If lucky enough, you may encounter lovely squirrels in the tree.

 

Baicao Garden is home to more than 1,000 medicinal plants. Han Meilin Gallery has exquisite sculptures, calligraphy works and paintings to enjoy. Han Meilin (1936 – ) is an outstanding artist in China. He is good at painting, calligraphy, design, writing, sculpture, and ceramics.

 

If you feel hungry in the garden, you can enjoy the local cuisine at a local restaurant or try a cup of tea at the tea house.

Best time to visit the Hangzhou Botanical Garden

The best time to visit the Hangzhou Botanical Garden is in the morning as it is not hot.

The best months to visit are from April to October.


How to get to the Hangzhou Botanical Garden

A few buses pass by the garden. Thus, there are a few options.

  • Rent a vehicle to the garden. This is the quickest and most direct option.
  • Take Bus 7, 15, 27, 28, or Bus 82 to the Stop of Zhiwuyuan (植物园). Then walk to the garden.
Additional Hangzhou Botanical Garden Travel Advice
  • Opening hours: 07:30 – 17:00
  • As at 9th October 2020, the entrance pricing to the garden is 10 CNY per person; children between 1.2m tall (1.2m tall included) and 1.5m tall (1.5m tall not included) are charged 5 CNY per person; children under 1.2m tall (1.2m tall not included) is free of charge. For the latest pricing, please contact us via email (info@wendyweitours.com)
  • Please wear sunscreen cream and sunglasses.
  • Please wear comfortable hiking shoes.

Interested in visiting the Hangzhou Botanical Garden on a Tour?

Wendy Wei Tours offers a variety of different packaged tours as well as custom tours including the Hangzhou Botanical Garden among other attractions and destinations. To find out more, please visit our Tours page or Contact Us directly to find out more.