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Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden
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Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden

西双版纳热带植物园

Yunnan, Xishuangbanna·21.9067°N, 100.7143°E
Ticket Price
Free admission
Duration
Half day

About Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden

Managed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, this vast garden at Menglun holds one of China's richest living plant collections. Rainforest boardwalks, giant water lilies and a canopy walk showcase tropical biodiversity.

Highlights

• China's largest botanical garden (CAS), with 13,000+ plant species. • Rainforest boardwalks, giant lilies and a canopy walk. • Living collections across two river banks at Menglun.

Suggested Route

Cross to the West Area (Palm and Rare-Plant gardens), then the canopy walk, then the East Area greenhouses; allow 4-6 h.

Food & Lodging

A cafeteria and snack bars are inside. Stay in Menglun town or Jinghong.

Facilities

Parking, a shuttle ferry/bus, restrooms, boardwalks, partial wheelchair access and a guide service.
Travel Tips

Buy tickets online for discounts. Arrive early on weekends. Bring snacks and water.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Year-round (best March-May and 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.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

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Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

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Opening Hours

09:00-21:00 (summer), 09:00-17:00 (winter)

Getting There

Menglun Town, Mengla County, Xishuangbanna; Xishuangbanna Railway Station ~70 km; Gasa Airport ~90 km; shuttle bus from Jinghong (~1h).

Reservation

Real-name ticket booking required via official WeChat Mini Program 'Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden' or OTA; book ahead.

Ticket Price

Free admission

Address

Wuhu City Nanling County 205guo Ave Wuhuzhinanlingduan25gonglidapu Township Village Shijienei

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
西双版纳热带植物园

芜湖市南陵县205国道芜湖至南陵段25公里大浦乡村世界内

Wuhu City Nanling County 205guo Ave Wuhuzhinanlingduan25gonglidapu Township Village Shijienei

21.9067, 100.7143

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