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Shanghai Botanical Garden
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Shanghai Botanical Garden

上海植物园

Shanghai, Xuhui★ 4.5·31.2656°N, 121.5365°E
Ticket Price
CNY 80, children/students CNY 40
Duration
3-4 hours
Rating
4.5 / 5.0

About Shanghai Botanical Garden

A large botanical garden in Xuhui, Shanghai, with themed greenhouses, a celebrated penjing (bonsai) garden and seasonal blooms including cherry blossoms in spring. A calm green retreat in the heart of the city.

Highlights

• Extensive plant collections and themed greenhouses. • Cherry blossoms in spring and a penjing (bonsai) garden. • Quiet retreat in Xuhui.

Suggested Route

Enter, tour the greenhouse complex, then outdoor gardens; allow 2-3 h.

Food & Lodging

Snack kiosks and a tea house inside; nearby Xuhui restaurants.

Facilities

Restrooms
Travel Tips

Parking: Gate 2 lot holds 150 cars at 10 yuan/day; Gate 3 lot holds 15 cars at 10 yuan/day.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (October-November)

🏮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.

Location

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Opening Hours

09:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00)

Getting There

Metro Line 3 to Shilong Road or Line 12 to Guilin Park; nearest HSR: Shanghai Hongqiao ~15 km; PVG ~45 km.

Reservation

No advance booking required; on-site ticketing (CNY 15).

Ticket Price

CNY 80 (≈ $11), children/students CNY 40 (≈ $5.6)

Address

Shanghai City Longwu Road No. 1111

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
上海植物园

上海市龙吴路1111号

Shanghai City Longwu Road No. 1111

31.2656, 121.5365

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