No.1, Qianhuhou Village, Zhongshan Gate, Xuanwu District, Nanjing
Opening times:
Opens at 08:30-17:30(Tickets available until 17:00; admission ends at 17:00)Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
2-3 hours
Phone:
025-84347036,025-84347188
Botanical Garden🌷, Nanjing
Nanjing botanical Garden in Zhongshan mountain is a best place to visit during the spring 🌸🌷🌹. I took this pictures in mid of March. Tulip blossom will be in March and early April. Entrance fee for each person is 45 RMB 💴 and purchase with Alipay or Wechat from entrance. Now due to the pandemic health code and travel code is must for entering the garden.
Getting there : Nearest metro station 🚇 is Muxuyuan line 2 which is 1,6 km away from the botanical Garden. Follow the sign for exit 1. Sightseeing buses are available or can take the paid cycles. Cycling will not be easy since it is uphill.
#flowerlover #nanjing #springblossoms #spring #botanicgardens
Farz
Nanjing Zhongshan Botanical Garden
#springholiday
This is one of the most amazing place to visit in Nanjing during Spring. Almost every year you can visit this place from March to May. There are thousands of tulips around the park.
To ge there… you can take line 2 and get off at Muxuyuan station and take exit 1 and walk for 1.6km.
You have to pay an entrance fee 45rmb to get into the park.
this is worth a visit. you need an hour to explore the whole place.
#themeparks
Ellehcim Maldita
Lily Culture Exhibition.
To improve the scientific literacy of the public and help build a strong scientific and technological country. Nanjing Zhongshan Botanical Garden South Garden (1 Qianhu Houcun, Xuanwu District) is holding a Lily Culture Exhibition. What kind of sparks will be created when science popularization meets a sea of lilies?
Take some time to enjoy the pleasure brought by lilies (can be appreciated and eaten).
Exhibition time: September 24 to October 5, 2024
BRYNLEE BARKER
Autumn Collection | 30 days later, Nanjing will be unrivaled in China!
42-year-old sister | 160cm | 96 jin
· Photography | Travel | Outfit | Share the beauty 💕
I declare that no one understands autumn better than Nanjing!
All photos were taken in November 2023. Autumn in Nanjing is about to become a legend~
🔍Corresponding locations
Photos 1-2 | Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum Bald Cypress 📆Photography time: November 8, 2023
📍Gate 3 of Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Zhongshan Scenic Area
Photos 3-4 | Yuetan Chinese Tallow Tree 📆Photography time: October 19, 2023
📍South Garden of Nanjing Zhongshan Botanical Garden
Photos 5-6 | Yanzhi Xuetin Red Maple Forest 📆Photography time: November 30, 2023
📍Gate 5 of Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Zhongshan Scenic Area, Fukuoka Sino-Japanese Friendship Cherry Blossom Garden
Photos 7-8 | Linggu Temple Ginkgo 📆Photography time: November 17, 2023
📍Linggu Temple Scenic Area
Photos 9-10 | Wutong Avenue Overpass 📆Photography time: October 29, 2023
📍Intersection of Lingyuan Road and Zhongshanmen Street
Photos 11-12 | T80 Science and Technology Park Wutong Leaves 📆Photography time: November 10, 2023
📍Zhongshan Mausoleum T80 Science and Technology Park
Photos 13-14 | Linggu Temple Road Wutong Avenue 📆Photography time: November 17, 2023
📍Zhongshan Sports Park Parking Lot
Photos 15-16 | Pilu Temple Ginkgo 📆Photography time: October 29, 2023
📍Pilu Temple (next to the Six Dynasties Museum, you can take photos of the most beautiful window in Nanjing)
Photos 17-18 | Yihe Road Fallen Leaves 📆Photography time: November 13, 2023
📍Putuo Road, Yihe Road Block
National Day holiday, come and feel the autumn in Nanjing in advance!
Ava Cook^45
Late summer love at the Botanical Garden - Lotus, good luck.
✅Shooting time: end of August.
South Garden of Zhongshan Botanical Garden, Blind Botanical Garden on the left, there are several Victoria amazonica, it is said that the flowering time is only one day. Curiosity, hurry up and watch the excitement.
✅Victoria amazonica is actually a small one (see the last two pictures), but the lotus next to it is still delicate and beautiful.
🌺Please be careful when taking pictures, don't hurt the flowers.
Samuel456_Hill
Nanjing Zhongshan Botanical Garden | Spring Tulips
Nanjing Zhongshan Botanical Garden | Spring Tulips
🌷The tulips in Nanjing Zhongshan Botanical Garden are so beautiful!!!
It feels like being in the Netherlands~ As soon as you enter, you see tulips! This is also the best blooming area of tulips in the whole garden right now! Also, if you're hungry, there's a sausage stand on the right as you enter! It's 6r, and the snack shop further inside is 8r! Hahahahahaha, yes, I didn't see it at the entrance, bought one inside, and then found out there was one at the entrance when I was about to leave, so I bought another one.
🎫Zhongshan Botanical Garden is divided into the South Garden and the North Garden!
The tulips are in the South Garden! Make sure not to go to the wrong one!
South Garden ticket: 45r North Garden ticket: 15r
Miller-Dominic678
Exploring Nanjing Zhongshan Botanical Garden: A Green Wonderland Through the Seasons!
Nanjing Zhongshan Botanical Garden 🌿
🌈Introduction
🌱 As one of the four major botanical gardens in China, Nanjing Zhongshan Botanical Garden is like a dazzling green gem embedded in the ancient city of Nanjing. It not only carries a profound historical and cultural heritage but also gathers rich plant resources from around the world. The garden is cleverly divided into north and south zones. The north zone focuses on the conservation, research, and utilization of plants from the mid and northern subtropical regions, while the south zone, centered around the Tropical Plant Palace, creates an awe-inspiring botanical exhibition world.
🌸Main Attractions
🍁Red Maple Hill: In autumn, this place transforms into a sea of fiery red, with maple leaves as bright as flames, offering a breathtaking view.
🌷Tulip Garden: In spring, tulips bloom in a riot of colors, filling the air with their fragrance.
🌴Tropical Plant Palace: It feels like stepping into a tropical rainforest, with various exotic plants that are a feast for the eyes.
📅Best Travel Seasons
🌸Spring (March-May): Cherry blossoms are in full bloom, magnolias are budding, and tulips are competing in beauty, making it a great time for flower viewing.
🍂Autumn (September-November): The maple leaves on Red Maple Hill are as red as fire, with the entire forest dyed in vibrant colors, making it the perfect place to enjoy the red leaves.
🚗Transportation Guide
🚌Bus: Take routes 20, 315, or the G5 sightseeing bus directly to the "Zhongshan Botanical Garden" stop.
🚇Subway: Take Line 2 to Muxuyuan Station and transfer to a bus; or take Line 3 to Jiming Temple Station and transfer to a bus.
🚘Self-driving: Navigate to "Nanjing Zhongshan Botanical Garden South Park Parking Lot," which is adjacent to the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum Gate 1.
🌳Attraction Categories
🌲North Zone: A kingdom of mid and northern subtropical plants, with areas like Red Maple Hill and Pine and Cypress Garden worth exploring in depth.
🌴South Zone: Rich in tropical ambiance, the Tropical Plant Palace is a must-visit to experience the green charm of foreign lands.
⏰Opening Hours
🌞Peak Season (May 6 to October 7): 8:30-17:30 (ticket sales stop at 17:00)
🌙Off Season (October 8 to May 5): 8:30-17:00 (ticket sales stop at 16:30)
🚫Closed on Mondays (except public holidays)
💰Ticket Prices
🎟️North Park: 15 RMB/person
🎟️South Park: 45 RMB/person
🎟️Combined North and South Park Ticket: 50 RMB/person
🍽️Food Recommendations and Shopping Guide
🍜Food Recommendations: Visit nearby Nanjing specialty snack streets to taste authentic duck blood vermicelli soup, steamed buns, and other delicacies.
🛍️Shopping Guide: The garden has a plant-themed souvenir shop, offering selected plant-related souvenirs and handicrafts to make your travel memories even more precious.
🎨Local Cultural Experience
🌿Making Plant Specimens: Personally make Nanjing's characteristic plant specimens to permanently preserve the beauty of nature.
🌱Participate in Plant Conservation Volunteer Activities: Join the plant conservation efforts to add a touch of green to the earth while gaining a deeper understanding of Nanjing's environmental culture.
Stella345_Brooks
Hydrangea Feast | Poetic Guide to Nanjing Zhongshan Botanical Garden
🌺 Dear friends, you must come to Nanjing Zhongshan Botanical Garden to experience the stunning feast of hydrangeas!
📍Location: Nanjing Zhongshan Botanical Garden.
🚗Transportation:
• Numerous bus lines, convenient to reach.
• Easy parking for self-driving.
🎫Tickets: North Garden 15 RMB/person, South Garden 45 RMB/person, Combined North and South Garden ticket 50 RMB/person.
✨Best Viewing Period: From mid to late May to early to mid-June, when the hydrangeas are at their most splendid.
📸Photography Tips:
• Soft light in the morning and evening for a dreamy effect.
• Light-colored outfits to match the flowers better.
• Capture from multiple angles to freeze different beauties.
🌳Recommended Tour Route: Follow the signs, head straight to the hydrangea area, take plenty of photos, and then leisurely explore other areas.
🍱Dining Tips: You can bring your own food and water, find a beautiful spot to enjoy a picnic.
💡Notes:
• Protect the flowers, do not pick them.
• Protect the environment, take your trash with you.
• Apply sunscreen and have a joyful visit.
Come to Nanjing Zhongshan Botanical Garden and immerse yourself in this poetic sea of hydrangeas!
AEL. Mick 3536
Nanjing also has an aquatic plant garden now, with over 400 varieties of lotus flowers
Nanjing also has an aquatic plant garden now, with over 400 varieties of lotus flowers.
Previously, when I went to the bonsai garden in Zhongshan Botanical Garden to take pictures of hydrangeas, I noticed that there was a lot of construction going on nearby.
Sure enough, the previous lotus garden has been renovated and turned into an aquatic plant garden, which officially opened to the public this Monday.
Covering an area of 3,300 square meters, it collects more than 300 species of native aquatic plants from the East China region.
There are over 400 varieties of lotus flowers alone, making it the first lotus seed resource bank in China.
The best part is that it's great for photography, with various low-angle close-ups, within reach.
All materials were shot on July 3, 2024.
Closed every Monday, opens at 8:30, stops selling tickets at 16:30, and stops entry at 17:00.
The ticket price for the North Garden is 15 yuan, and annual passes can be used.
Reed_82 Ivy
Nanjing|Such a large sea of yellow cosmos flowers, who doesn't know about it?
|Such a large sea of yellow cosmos flowers, who doesn't know about it. Nanjing|Such a large sea of yellow cosmos flowers, who doesn't know about it
The hydrangeas in the North Garden of Zhongshan Botanical Garden have not yet faded, and the yellow cosmos in the South Garden can't wait to bloom. The splendor of midsummer is fully displayed
Walking among them, it feels like stepping into a golden fairy tale world
Yellow cosmos, also known as yellow Persian chrysanthemum, has the flower language of 'wild beauty,' which matches the wild growth and uneven plant shape of this flower. They can be seen everywhere by the roadside, lakeside, and in the woods
In fact, in Nanjing, there are several other places where you can see yellow cosmos, but they lack the background and ambiance
These days, the continuous plum rains make it the best time to visit the South Garden of the botanical garden. The misty rain creates a scene like a slowly unfolding ink painting
Location: South Garden of Zhongshan Botanical Garden (8:30-17:00, closed on Mondays)
Ticket: 45 yuan (annual pass can be used)
All materials were shot on June 26, 2024
Oliver Hall.15
The best photogenic tropical plants are all in Zhongshan Botanical Garden!
Don't just look at hydrangeas in Zhongshan Botanical Garden, cacti are so photogenic
I went to the North Garden of Zhongshan Botanical Garden, and it was really crowded. I couldn't take good photos, all I saw were heads, and various equipment was fully deployed, so the next day I ran to the South Garden for some peace and quiet
Although the ticket for the South Garden is 45, I took some really nice photos
Don't squeeze into the North Garden anymore
The South Garden is really nice~
And it's indoors, with a flow of people divided, not crowded
Strolling leisurely, I felt super good!
Johnson Emma@1
Nanjing reaches new heights of romance – the endless summer hydrangeas are in full bloom
A myriad of endless summer colors, flowers bloom in romantic times, the summer breeze knows my intent, blowing dreams into your heart~
May this life be brilliant, living like summer flowers~ The cycle of seasons always holds a fixed beauty, the endless splendor is dazzling, as if someone spilled Monet's palette~
The North Garden of Zhongshan Botanical Garden is unimaginably beautiful. If you missed the cherry blossoms and roses, don't miss this sea of flowers created by more than 4,000 hydrangeas of different colors along the slope, like a wonderland from Alice's Adventures, a beauty that lasts for thousands of years at a glance. Walking here ignites endless reverie~ And taking photos is like producing masterpieces effortlessly
This early summer, Zhongshan Botanical Garden has truly brought ultimate romance to the citizens of Nanjing💕
✔️The specific location of the hydrangea sea is right to the right of the statue of Sun Yat-sen when you enter!!
✔️This hydrangea season should last until mid to early June
📷Photography time: May 24, 2024, from 16:00 to 18:00, when the light is absolutely perfect
🏠Photography location: North Garden of Nanjing Zhongshan Botanical Garden
🚌Bus: Take bus 315/20 to Zhongshan Botanical Garden Station
🎫Ticket: 15r, annual pass applicable, closed on Mondays
Nanjing Zhongshan Botanical Garden
GlobeTrottingGoddess
The hydrangeas at Zhongshan Botanical Garden are so beautiful!
The hydrangea exhibition in the North Garden starts on May 24th, and the setup is almost complete. Many aunties and young ladies have already gone to check in. I heard an auntie exclaiming whether these are real or fake flowers, and they are all genuinely real flowers!
Walk straight from the entrance of the North Garden, head towards the statue of Sun Yat-sen, and on the left, there is a large floral ball arrangement stacked on the trees. However, it's always crowded, so it's a bit difficult to take a picture without people in it. If you go to the right, there is a slope full of hydrangea flowers. Additionally, in the Bonsai Garden, there are some very special varieties, which are the ones I took pictures of behind me. They are simply stunning upon closer inspection. The ticket price is 15, which is very cost-effective! Go for it!
Liam.Bell.39
Nanjing Zhongshan Botanical Garden
North Garden focuses on the protection, research, and utilization of subtropical plants from central and north Asia. The North Garden boasts 21 specialized garden areas, including the Plant Systematics Garden, Rose Garden, and Perennial Flower Garden, as well as historical relics such as the Reclining Buddha Temple. Areas like the Crape Myrtle Garden and the Dazzling Autumn Garden showcase the elegant beauty of plants and a Zen-like atmosphere, suitable for visitors who appreciate natural scenery and bonsai culture. Nanjing Zhongshan Botanical Garden preserves approximately 12,000 plant species, including over 100 rare and endangered species. In spring, the blooming roses offer a variety of species, making it an ideal spot for visitors to take photos and enjoy.
DAHLIA DANIELS
The beauty here doesn't need any filters at all
The Zhongshan Botanical Garden is divided into the North Garden and the South Garden. These days, the early cherry blossoms in the North Garden are blooming vigorously, and the South Garden's vast flower fields are even more beautiful. No matter how you take pictures, they look great~
As soon as you enter the South Garden gate, you can see large swaths of tulips, and as you walk further in, you'll see many more different varieties of flowers~
The newly constructed scenery this time is so atmospheric, with an ethereal aura, and there are misting devices to create an ambiance every day~ Even on cloudy days, it looks very much like Monet's Garden at first glance, truly beautiful~
There are poppies, hydrangeas, February orchids, hyacinths, daffodils, sunflowers...
Imagine Monet's Garden or Alice's Wonderland, maybe you can find the answer here~
Although I came on a cloudy day, it doesn't affect my love for this place~
Shooting time: March 14, 2024, afternoon - cloudy: Zhongshan Botanical Garden
: Exit 2 of the Alfalfa Garden Station on Line 2, transfer to bus 20/325 and get off at Zhongshan Botanical Garden Station
Note: 45r (South Garden + North Garden), tickets can also be purchased separately
: The garden opens at 8:30
【Tips】
Appreciate the flowers civilly, tread lightly~
"Currently, the tulips here have bloomed about forty to fifty percent, and next week they will look even better~ It is recommended to choose a weekday to visit, I heard that this weekend is very crowded~
AdventurousAbode
Nanjing Hydrangeas
The flowers bloom in midsummer, picturesque like a poem;
Only wish to be brilliant in this life, to live as summer flowers.
The cycle of seasons always has its fixed beauty, the endless dazzle is like someone spilled Monet's palette.
The petals layer upon layer, complement each other, unrestrained, graceful, fresh, mysterious; like a dream, standing tall and exceptionally romantic and charming.
Romantic May in the human world, the most beautiful hydrangeas in the endless summer.
Nanjing Zhongshan Botanical Garden. Bonsai Garden Endless Summer
porchbrick
To witness the fusion of mountains, water, and gardens, the botanical garden is the place to be
Upon entering the South Garden, what greets you is a dense, sunlight-blocking ☀️ forest of dawn redwoods, where a stroll feels like wandering in a painting.
Fortunate couples hand in hand, take a walk on the Yueya Dyke, wishing for eternal youth and a lifetime together.
In short, to see the harmony of mountains and water, the South Garden is the right choice.
NomadNostalgia6
Zhongshan Botanical Garden, a cascade of white flowers, is absolutely stunning for photography!
Nanjing Zhongshan Botanical Garden is truly a treasure for flower appreciation!
🌸 I intended to see the roses, but unexpectedly encountered a double-layered Sophora japonica's white flower cascade. The layered white petals look like a waterfall from a distance, and even more heart-stirringly beautiful up close.
🌈 We came across this sea of flowers at the fork in the road in the North Garden. Three trees form a small group of flower cascades, especially the two on the right, which have the most spectacular effect.
🌳 I suggest everyone wear blue clothes for photography, to create a striking contrast with the white flower cascade, and to capture a fairy-like essence.
📸 In the morning, the sunlight filters through the leaves and dapples the flowering trees. Standing in the beams of light, it's as if one is imbued with a spirit.
🌞 At present, not many tourists know about this place, and most head straight for the Rose Garden, so it's relatively quiet here. With patience, you can capture the beautiful scenery of an empty sea of flowers.
🌿 In addition to the white flower cascade, the North Garden also has a Rose Garden, a Bulbous Plant Area, and Hydrangeas for flower viewing. The Rose Garden has a wide variety of roses in vibrant colors; the Bulbous Plant Area's Allium giganteum is extremely cute; and the hydrangea buds are also about to bloom, expected to be in full beauty in another week.
🌷 So, if you're in Nanjing and want a romantic encounter with a sea of flowers, Zhongshan Botanical Garden is definitely your best choice!
Grace.Roberts^47
Zhongshan Botanical Garden has entered a realm of 'indescribable beauty'
Compared to the bustling Rose Garden with its competing roses, I prefer the perennial flower area with its purple irises, blue granny's bonnets, pink and white peonies, and giant onion flowers that are taller than a person... Under the evening sun, it's quietly beautiful like a fairy tale world. The plants and trees of this world, healing the heart.
:Zhongshan Botanical Garden North Park
:Taken on April 29 this year, the flowering period lasts until mid-May: 15 yuan (annual pass accepted)
:You can park at the botanical garden parking lot if driving, but parking spaces are scarce and expensive, so it's recommended to take a taxi or bus.
NIA MALONE
The crystal-clear roses are indescribably beautiful
🌟 Highlights:
Zhongshan Botanical Garden has finally reached the highlight of the year, with roses blooming all over the garden, dazzling visitors.
👍 Most recommended:
Rush in as soon as the doors open at 8:30, jog all the way to the last rose garden. You can snap a big scene with an empty mirror.
🚉 Travel tips:
Take bus 20/315 directly, and if you're driving, be sure to arrive early. I recommend my secret parking lot, 6 yuan per time, a seven or eight-minute walk away.
✅ Must experience:
The roses are brightly colored, and light-colored dresses such as white are very suitable. Bring a hat and an umbrella.
JamesonBrennan52
May Day Travel Guide | Top Romantic Botanical Garden
Top Romantic Botanical Garden. ✅Best time to shoot: 4/29
✅Recommended spots: Entrance archway, three sets of flower racks at the entrance, pink rose flower rack
🌟Highlights:
Zhongshan Botanical Garden, finally ushering in the highlight of the year, the garden is full of blooming roses, dazzling to the eyes.
👍Highly recommended:
Rush in as soon as the doors open at 8:30, jog all the way to the last rose garden. You can snap a big scene with no one in the frame.
🚉Travel tips:
Take bus 20/315 to get there directly, if driving, make sure to arrive early, I recommend my secret parking lot, 6 yuan per time, a seven to eight-minute walk away.
✅Must experience:
The roses are brightly colored, and light-colored dresses such as white are very suitable, bring a hat and an umbrella.
Harper Nelson
The tulips at Nanjing Zhongshan Botanical Garden are so beautiful!
Taken on March 13th.
The tulips in the southern garden of Zhongshan Botanical Garden have bloomed! Most varieties are in full bloom now, and it's already a good time to go for a photo shoot. There are quite a few people even on weekdays, so be mentally prepared
The cherry blossoms in the northern garden have also bloomed, and there are even more people. When I went today without sunlight, the photos I took were not very satisfying, so I suggest our family members choose a sunny day to visit.
👉 Zhongshan Botanical Garden is divided into southern and northern gardens, with tickets priced at 45 for the south and 15 for the north, or a combined ticket for 50. Those with the Nanjing Park Annual Pass can enter both gardens for free. The northern garden is larger, while the southern garden depends on the season; there are many types of flowers in spring, and the Crescent Embankment is also incredibly beautiful in autumn.
👉 The entrance is very congested, and parking is expensive. It's a one-kilometer walk from the Mufu Garden Station of the subway. I also recommend taking a taxi or bus, as there is a bus station right at the entrance.
buoyantleona
The autumn and winter atmosphere at Nanjing Zhongshan Botanical Garden is enchanting
I visited in November and am only now sorting through the photos, but they are truly stunning!
The autumn in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai region is really like heaven. I can't help but feel incredibly lucky every time! It's a blessing to live here for a year or more. 🤩
Nanjing Zhongshan Botanical Garden is divided into the South Garden and North Garden. We visited the North Garden (admission ticket 🎫15💰), which I highly recommend. It's very beautiful, especially during autumn and winter, resembling a fairyland. Right at the entrance, there is a large area of ginkgo trees, and as you walk further, you'll see swathes of red and yellow maple leaves, as well as small bridges over flowing water, perfect for a leisurely stroll.
【Tips】
📍Address: Nanjing Zhongshan Botanical Garden (No.1 Houhu Houcun, outside Zhongshan Gate, Xuanwu District, Nanjing)
🚌Transportation: Take bus routes 20 or 315, the stop is right at the entrance of the botanical garden
⌚️Opening hours: 8:30-17:30, entry stops at 17:00, closed on Mondays
CASSANDRA CURTIS
Enjoying the spring at Nanjing Zhongshan Botanical Garden
Nanjing Zhongshan Botanical Garden's comprehensive review on March 20th is as follows.
Despite the weather forecast predicting rain for the weekend, which might end the blooming season early and affect everyone's photography plans, the botanical garden was bustling with visitors at noon on a weekday, specifically on Wednesday, March 20th. Due to the large number of visitors, Linggu Road was even temporarily closed for detour. I chose to take a taxi that day, but encountered a traffic police blockade on Linggu Road and had to detour to the entrance of Fugui Mountain Residential Area. Although there were about two kilometers left to my destination, the scenery along the way was so captivating that I lingered. The park inside the Fugui Mountain Residential Area was beautifully scenic, with magnolias and cherry blossoms blooming alongside the city wall, a sight too beautiful to describe. The famous Brother Lion's Head shop and the open-air market at the entrance of the residential area were full of life, making me stop to taste and admire.
After passing through the Fugui Mountain Residential Area, I followed the navigation and successfully reached the botanical garden. I had planned to visit both the South and North Gardens, but due to time constraints, I only visited the South Garden. Although there were four queues for entry into the South Garden, the process was smooth, with both garden cards and QR code ticket scanning available, and the ticket checking was extremely fast, allowing me to enter within minutes.
Upon entering the South Garden, a dazzling tulip garden came into view. Various varieties of tulips were blooming in competition, a breathtaking sight that attracted many visitors to stop and take photos. Lovely children were playing joyfully in the spring light, and the whole garden was filled with vitality and vigor.
Additionally, I would like to specially recommend the grilled sausages from the snack bar on the right-hand side just inside the South Garden. The aromatic and delicious grilled sausages were memorable and definitely worth a try.
Overall, despite the less-than-ideal weather forecast, the South Garden of Nanjing Zhongshan Botanical Garden still presented a unique charm. Both the beautiful floral scenery and the convenient services left a deep impression on me.
SUNNY GALLAGHER
The flowers at Zhongshan Botanical Garden are in bloom now!
🌸 A riot of flowers, so beautiful that it's beyond words! 👀
🌻 Come and enjoy the flowers, feel the breath of spring! 🌈
dorian_4455
Zhongshan Botanical Garden | Nanjing Monet Garden
The tulips at Zhongshan Botanical Garden are in bloom~ Nanjing Monet Garden
🌸A great place to take the kids and experience nature on the weekend
⚠️Be sure to arrive early!!! (From 14:00 to 16:00, it's super crowded, so much so that people are walking shoulder to shoulder)
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Tickets
✅South Garden: 45r/person; North Garden: 15r/person; Combined ticket for both gardens: 50r/person;
✅Free admission for children under 1.4 meters and disabled persons in both South and North Gardens;
✅South Garden students and military personnel: 23r/person;
✅Half price for ages 60-69 in South Garden;
✅Free admission for those over 70;
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It takes about 2~3 hours to tour the South Garden and North Garden
Stamp collection: Get a stamp from the staff at the ticket office at the entrance of the South Garden
Tour Tips:
Buy tickets online in advance and enter directly with a mobile phone scan (there are also long queues at the ticket booth)
It's recommended to wear bright colors (pure white, pink, blue, floral or Hanfu) and put on beautiful makeup for great photo opportunities. Be sure to apply sunscreen
Bring snacks, drinks, power banks, cameras, selfie sticks, sunscreen, bubble machines, headscarves, hats, etc.
Note: There are no restaurants in the park, only small shops. It is advised to bring your own water and snacks
Flower Viewing Seasons
Spring March-May: Tulips, cherry blossoms, daffodils, irises, roses (red, yellow, pink, white, purple~)
Summer June-August: Lotus, daisies, rose hydrangeas, trumpet creepers
Autumn September-November: Ginkgo, autumn chrysanthemums, metasequoia, red maple, ginkgo
Indoor tropical rainforest and succulent plant area that can be visited all year round
A wide variety of plants and flowers, with different beautiful scenes throughout the year
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📍Location: No. 1 Houcun, Qianhu, Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Zhongshan Botanical Garden
🚌Bus: Take bus route 20/315 directly to Zhongshan Botanical Garden Station
🚇Subway: Exit 1 of Mufu Garden Station on Line 2, then transfer to bus route 20/315 (it may be difficult to get on the bus due to the crowd)
🚇Subway: Take bus route 20 from Jiming Temple Station on Line 3
🚇Subway: Take bus route 315 from Gangzicun Station on Line 4
🚗Driving: Parking fee is 20/hour (traffic may be controlled when driving!!!)
❗️Note: Driving, cycling, and bringing pets inside are prohibited;
✅You can ride shared bicycles and electric scooters to the park entrance
⏰Business hours: 8:30-17:30, no entry after 17:00
AvaMacLeod89
Visiting the park is the proper affair‖March 16th, tulips at the botanical garden
Visiting the park is the proper affair‖March 16th, tulips at the botanical garden
The tulips at Zhongshan Botanical Garden have bloomed on cue, and a large swath of pink tulips at the entrance of the South Garden is already looking gorgeous. This year, there's a new scene arranged, with colorful flowers on both sides of the stream and a fairy-like mist over the water, creating a scene reminiscent of Monet's garden, stunningly beautiful.
Zhongshan Botanical Garden flower viewing tips:
The entire South Garden has tulips planted in many places, and currently, the best blooms are the pink and red tulips at the entrance. There are still many tulips in other areas that have not bloomed, so there's no need to rush for flower viewing. Try to avoid weekends if possible, as it gets really crowded.
The Monet garden setting is by the stream on the right side of the entrance. Right now, there aren't many flowers along the stream, but there might be other flowers later, like last year's daffodils, which haven't been seen yet this year.
Today is Saturday, and the mist spray over the stream was turned on before 9 am. On weekdays, it might start a bit later.
In addition to tulips, the South Garden's large patches of February orchids have also bloomed, and the Tropical Plant Palace currently has an orchid exhibition, featuring various rare and precious orchids and Phalaenopsis, which are definitely worth seeing.
The pink early cherry blossoms in the North Garden have also bloomed, and you can plan a day to enjoy the flowers in both the South and North Gardens.
JORDYN BENSON
The cherry blossoms in Nanjing are absolutely stunning at the Zhongshan Botanical Garden!
The cherry blossoms at Zhongshan Botanical Garden are breathtakingly beautiful! The Tsubaki Camellias at Zhongshan Botanical Garden have bloomed! A sea of pink flowers stretches out, looking like pink clouds under the blue sky. Joyful birds and hardworking bees flit about, bringing the scent of spring right to your face. Come walk the flower path and embrace the most beautiful spring here!
JULIE MCLAUGHLIN
The tulips at the Zhongshan Botanical Garden in Nanjing are in bloom
The tulips at the Zhongshan Botanical Garden are in full bloom. The botanical garden is truly a blessing for annual pass enthusiasts, with different flowers blooming each season. Today, I visited both the south and north gardens; the tulips in the south garden are blooming perfectly, and the cherry blossoms in the north garden are also splendid.
Right after entering the south garden, you'll see the tulips on the right-hand side. There's also a large patch near the Crescent Embankment, and more tulips are continuously being planted along the road. Currently, there are pink, white, and bright red tulips in bloom.
There are a lot of people, and you might run into some aunties who are a bit too enthusiastic about the flowers... It's recommended to take low-angle shots looking up at the flowers to get a clear view without people in the frame.
When admiring and photographing the flowers, please try not to step on them, so that more people can enjoy them. With the upcoming travel peak season, I hope that more visitors from other places can appreciate them.
📍: Zhongshan Botanical Garden (South Garden)
🎫: South Garden 42, North Garden 14, combined ticket 45, annual pass free
⏰: 8:30-17:00
It's difficult to hail a taxi in the scenic area, and it can get congested, so walking or hailing a taxi in advance is recommended.
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The breathtaking cherry blossom avenue is in full bloom at the Nanjing Zhongshan Botanical Garden, capturing the beauty in your eyes!
Spring breeze on the face, cherry blossoms bloom
The cherry blossom season is here, and in the North Garden of the Nanjing Zhongshan Botanical Garden, nearly two hundred cherry trees are gracefully growing by the water. Petal by petal, the delicate pink blossoms bloom against the azure sky, as if bringing a breath of fresh spring air.
Walking into the cherry blossom avenue is like stepping into a fairy tale world of pink floral seas. The emerald green lake water next to the peach grove reflects the splendid floral scenery, and every step feels like a stroll in a painting. It's a pleasure to be here, where you can capture the stunning moment of cherry blossoms for a photo, leaving behind your own spring memories.
For those who want to go flower viewing, why not plan a lovely spring outing. The North Garden of Zhongshan Botanical Garden is open daily from 8:30 to 17:30, 🎫 and the ticket price is 15 yuan for the North Garden (50 yuan for a combined ticket for both the North and South Gardens). 🚞 The transportation is convenient; you can take 🚇 subway line 2 to Muxuyuan Station, then transfer to bus 20/315 🚇 to Zhongshan Botanical Garden Station, or walk for 15 minutes to reach there.