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Chenshan Botanical Garden

One of China's largest botanical gardens, with dramatic glass greenhouses rising over a former quarry lake.

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Why go

About Chenshan Botanical Garden

Chenshan Botanical Garden opened in 2010 and covers about 207 hectares in the foothills of Sheshan. Its centerpiece is a trio of huge glasshouse domes housing tropical, desert, and alpine plant collections. The former quarry has been transformed into a sunken garden with waterfalls, while seasonal flower festivals draw large crowds.

The garden is about an hour from central Shanghai by metro and bus.

Make time for

Practical ideas, not a checklist

  1. 01Walk through the tropical and desert glasshouse domes
  2. 02Explore the sunken quarry garden with its waterfall
  3. 03See the alpine plant collection in the third dome
  4. 04Visit the seasonal flower displays and themed gardens
  5. 05Climb nearby Chenshan Hill for a view over the garden

Good to know

Opened
2010
Area
About 207 hectares
Ticket Notes
adults ¥60, students ¥30
Best Time to Visit
Spring and autumn flower seasons

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