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Xiamen Botanical Gardens
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Xiamen Botanical Garden is a 493-hectare garden in the Siming District of Xiamen Island. It preserves over 9,000 plant species across 16 themed areas, including the largest succulent display in China. The grounds also contain several temples, such as Tianjie Temple and Wanshilian Temple.
Don't miss
- Succulent Garden, the largest display of succulent plants in China
- Araucaria Lawn, where Deng Xiaoping planted a camphor tree in 1984
- National Bougainvillea Germplasm Resource Bank, with over 420 varieties of bougainvillea
- Temples within the garden: Tianjie Temple, Wanshilian Temple, Banling Land Temple, Zhongyan Temple, and Taipingyan Temple
- 16 thematic areas including Rainforest Area, Cacti Garden, and Palm Garden
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Xiamen Botanical Gardens
You can explore Xiamen Botanical Gardens at your own pace. A tour is worth it mainly for transport, or for pairing it with nearby sights in one day.
Getting there
Know before you go
- The West Gate is accessible via Xiamen Metro Line 1 to Zhongshan Park.
- The garden is classified as a AAAAA scenic area by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
A bit of history
On February 10, 1984, Deng Xiaoping planted a camphor tree in the Araucaria lawn area of the garden.
Common questions
How many plant species are in the garden?
Over 9,000 species of plants are preserved in its living collections.
What is the largest plant display in the garden?
The Succulent Garden is the largest area display of succulent plants in China.
Are there temples inside the garden?
Yes, the grounds contain several temples including Tianjie Temple, Wanshilian Temple, Banling Land Temple, Zhongyan Temple, and Taipingyan Temple.
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