Shanghai Botanical Garden
上海植物园
About Shanghai Botanical Garden
Highlights
Suggested Route
Food & Lodging
Facilities
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
View on interactive map →Buying tickets as a foreign visitor
• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.
• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.
• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.
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09:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00)
Metro Line 3 to Shilong Road or Line 12 to Guilin Park; nearest HSR: Shanghai Hongqiao ~15 km; PVG ~45 km.
No advance booking required; on-site ticketing (CNY 15).
CNY 80 (≈ $11), children/students CNY 40 (≈ $5.6)
Shanghai City Longwu Road No. 1111
上海市龙吴路1111号
Shanghai City Longwu Road No. 1111
31.2656, 121.5365
Tip: Google Maps may be inaccurate in China — use Amap for navigation.
