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Nanshan Botanical Garden

4A Tourism Area

Nanshan Botanical Garden

南岸南山植物园

Chongqing, Nanan★ 4.4·29.7802°N, 106.9687°E

Ticket Price

CNY 100 (weekends/holidays), CNY 50 (weekdays)

Duration

Half day

Rating

4.4 / 5.0

About Nanshan Botanical Garden

A hillside botanical garden on Nanshan in Chongqing with greenhouses, themed flower collections and panoramic terraces overlooking the city skyline. Spring blooms and the evening views of Chongqing's lights make it popular year-round.

Highlights

• A hillside botanical garden with greenhouses, azalea, and camellia collections. • Panoramic night-view terraces of the Chongqing skyline. • Spring flower shows and the One-Tree viewing area nearby.

Suggested Route

Enter the main garden, tour the greenhouses and the themed flower areas, then the viewing terrace; allow 2-3 h.

Food & Lodging

Garden cafe and Nanshan spring-water chicken inns; lodging in Nanshan or central Chongqing.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, greenhouses, shuttle, and a cafe.

Travel Tips

Check the park app for show times and ride wait times. Some attractions may close for maintenance.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-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

08:30-17:30

Getting There

In Nan'an; bus 384/347 from Chongqing to Nanshan, or taxi up Nanshan (~8 km from Jiefangbei).

Reservation

No mandatory booking; tickets on-site/online.

Ticket Price

CNY 100 (≈ $14) (weekends/holidays), CNY 50 (≈ $7.0) (weekdays)

Address

Chongqing City Nanan District Nanshanzhiwuyuan Road No. 101

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

南岸南山植物园

重庆市南岸区南山植物园路101号

Chongqing City Nanan District Nanshanzhiwuyuan Road No. 101

29.7802, 106.9687

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