Beijing Botanical Garden

The Beijing Botanical Garden established in 1956 is one of Chinas premier botanical institutions covering over 400 hectares at the foot of the Western Hills This comprehensive botanical garden serves as both a scientific research center and a public recreational space housing more than 6000 species of plants from across China and around the world The garden is organized into specialized sections including the Chinese Traditional Medicine Garden Rose Garden Magnolia Garden Peony Garden and Bonsai Garden with the highlight being the spectacular conservatory complex featuring tropical rainforest desert and orchid collections Beyond its botanical significance the garden also contains historical sites like the Temple of the Sleeping Buddha dating back to the Tang Dynasty and the Cherry Valley where visitors can experience seasonal floral displays that change throughout the year