China National Botanical Garden
Created in 2021 by merging the CAS Institute of Botany garden with Beijing Botanical Garden—China's first national botanical garden: the Wofo (Reclining Buddha) Temple inside was first built in the Tang Zhenguan era, and its Yuan-dynasty cast-bronze reclining Sakyamuni statue weighs dozens of tons, making it a famed Beijing temple
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 06:00-18:00 (greenhouse 09:00-16:00)
- Ticket
- CNY 5 (greenhouse CNY 50)
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
Created in 2021 by merging the CAS Institute of Botany garden with Beijing Botanical Garden, it is China's first national botanical garden: the Wofo (Reclining Buddha) Temple inside was first built in the Tang Zhenguan era, and its hall holds a Yuan-dynasty cast-bronze reclining Sakyamuni statue weighing dozens of tons—a famed Beijing temple. The Yingtaogou (Cherry Valley) metasequoia-shaded path is cool and quiet, and the Cao Xueqin Memorial (Huangye Village) is a spot where Dream of the Red Chamber researchers trace his footsteps. The exhibition greenhouse gathers tropical rainforest and desert plants, and the spring peach blossom festival and autumn foliage are traditional highlights; general admission is only CNY 5 with the greenhouse extra—good value for money.
Getting there: Xijiao Line tram, Botanical Garden Station
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