China Garden Museum

中国园林博物馆

Beijing, Fengtai·40.0718°N, 116.2651°E

Ticket Price

Free admission

Duration

Half day

About China Garden Museum

The China Garden Museum, beside the Garden Expo Park in Fengtai, is China's first national museum devoted to gardens. Indoor halls and outdoor model gardens display the history and art of Chinese garden design.

Highlights

• China's first national museum dedicated to gardens. • Indoor garden halls and outdoor model gardens. • Exhibits on garden history and design.

Suggested Route

Lobby → garden-history hall → indoor garden → outdoor model gardens; allow 2-3 h.

Food & Lodging

On-site café; Fengtai dining nearby. Lodging: Fengtai hotels.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, audio guide, café, shop; fully accessible.

Travel Tips

Book free tickets in advance via WeChat mini-program. Bring passport for entry. No-flash photography.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (April-May) and Autumn (September-October)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

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Opening Hours

09:00-17:00 (closed Mondays, except holidays; last entry 16:00)

Getting There

Fengtai District, Shejichang Rd 15; Metro Line 14 Garden Expo Park Station then bus Zhuan 55/115/903 to museum; nearest airport Beijing Daxing Int'l (~30 km).

Reservation

Free but timed-entry reservation required via official site/WeChat (closed Mondays).

Ticket Price

Free admission

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

中国园林博物馆

40.0718, 116.2651

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