Hangzhou Botanical Garden
Hangzhou Botanical Garden
4.5
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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josieinchina
Hangzhou, China130 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
I have lived in Hangzhou almost three years and gone here countless times. It never gets old! For spring, I suggest the plum garden and bonsai garden near the northeast gate. Early to mid-March is best, but sometimes they start to bloom even in late February. We went on March 11, 2018 and it was perfect timing to see all the varieties in bloom, especially the bright pink double blossoms.
For summer, there's always a huge collection of tropical plants on display with creative displays. You can't take a bad picture!
For fall, there's lots of Japanese maples and other maples and gingkos that turn nice colors and around October the sweet osmanthus bloom. If you like the smell of sweet osmanthus, you have to go there to have a picnic under the giant osmanthus shrubs. Most are located near the east entrance to the garden.
In late winter you can check out the camellia garden which has an amazing collection of different species and cultivars! Magnolias will also start to bloom in late winter as well.
For summer, there's always a huge collection of tropical plants on display with creative displays. You can't take a bad picture!
For fall, there's lots of Japanese maples and other maples and gingkos that turn nice colors and around October the sweet osmanthus bloom. If you like the smell of sweet osmanthus, you have to go there to have a picnic under the giant osmanthus shrubs. Most are located near the east entrance to the garden.
In late winter you can check out the camellia garden which has an amazing collection of different species and cultivars! Magnolias will also start to bloom in late winter as well.
Written March 26, 2018
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Nissan P
New York City, NY20 contributions
Sep 2013 • Solo
Great place for early morning walks. Excellent value since you can get in free before 7am. I wouldn't pay to get in here though. The plants aren't particularly spectacular.. been to better gardens before.
Written January 2, 2014
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Cleverfelixis
Houston, TX35 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
Incredible garden, beautiful and very relaxing. The lotus garden is Very extraordinary. Dancing on the lake is spectacular. Love this botanical garden. One of a kind.
Written August 7, 2019
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Hong Kong, China6,025 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
I can only describe it as ordinary. There is nothing to see in this botanical garden. It is just a very large park. If you like to see flowers, you can come and take a walk, because there are different flowers here. I came during the peach blossom season. There is a sea of flowers, but it is not spectacular. The pink ones are beautiful. There are also good restaurants nearby. If you really stay in Hangzhou for many days, you can come and take a walk. If you only stay for a few days, I don’t recommend this attraction.

Written March 6, 2024
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Mario12345
Germany94 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
We went there in March and it was marvelous. All trees and bushes were in blossom and the smell of Magnolias everywhere. The park, is big, clean and a perfect place to relax and enjoy nature.
Written April 2, 2018
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514lim
Boston, United States12 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
All parks in Hangzhou have no fenced gates. This is one of the huge park with many many entrances, small paths to get in or out. Very convenient and very clean and beautiful at all angles.
It's a park inside city. So people won't get lost easily but it is a very large place for visit any time of the day.
It's a park inside city. So people won't get lost easily but it is a very large place for visit any time of the day.
Written October 25, 2017
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George H
Iver Heath, UK61 contributions
Sep 2017 • Solo
Walked to the gardens from my hotel. Not an easy walk in the heat but the paths were good and gardens were clearly signposted.
Admission was 10RMB (£1.20).
The gardens are, quite simply, beautiful, a quiet escape from the hustle and bustle of the shores of West Lake.
Do your research before you go, remember Google doesn't work in China. If you are a gardener there are lots of ideas and inspirations here.
Mid-September is when the gardens are at their greenest, I need to come back in the autumn for the colours, winter for the starkness and Spring and summer for the colours and smells.
Be aware that there are very few refreshment kiosks, so best to stock with water before you go
Admission was 10RMB (£1.20).
The gardens are, quite simply, beautiful, a quiet escape from the hustle and bustle of the shores of West Lake.
Do your research before you go, remember Google doesn't work in China. If you are a gardener there are lots of ideas and inspirations here.
Mid-September is when the gardens are at their greenest, I need to come back in the autumn for the colours, winter for the starkness and Spring and summer for the colours and smells.
Be aware that there are very few refreshment kiosks, so best to stock with water before you go
Written September 16, 2017
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hlinajs
Crailsheim, Germany266 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
We went to this beautiful garden in spring (April) which is generally the best season for visiting Hangzhou. Trees, bamboos, bushes were in bloom, many shades of green and flowers to see. It is quite place with much less tourist, a perfect place to escape and relax from overcrowded Hangzhou.
Written April 28, 2015
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Gotohz
Hangzhou, China10 contributions
Feb 2014 • Friends
Hangzhou Botanic Garden is rather sprawling. It is heavily wooded, and well laid out.Peaceful, relaxing, walking friendly. One of the premier places for dating or family trip. It is the best place to see carps measuring 1 to 2m long. Though suitable for travel all year around, Hangzhou Botanic Garden is at its breathtakingly best during Feb to March, when it is enveloped by a sea of plum blossoms, or June, when the pools are filled with lotus.
Written July 22, 2014
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lighthouse321
Sydney, Australia11 contributions
Feb 2014 • Couples
We were quite lucky in that trip. It was snowing since morning, but only mini drops, not even a snow flakes. But by the lunch time it got heavier. Our local friend suggested to go to the garden. We were so glad we did! Snow with blooming plum flowers......... we took countless photos. There were some people pull out professional cameras to take photos, even media crews. Interesting!
Written June 17, 2014
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Is it recommended to travel to Hangzhou on mid of February, since it is winter not sure if it is snow during that time and might be not good scenery.
Written November 1, 2016
We haven't visited in winter, but our daughter-in-law says it could be quite cold, with possible snow. The botanical garden will not be crowded, and it might be quite beautiful in winter, but the best time would be Spring or Fall.
Written November 1, 2016
Where is this and can I get there via the Metro?
Written May 27, 2016
We used a taxi. Taxis are really cheap in Hangzhou. Geographically, it is on the west side of the West lake (Hangzhou) .
Written June 5, 2016
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