It covers an area of 588 ha (2.27 sq mi). Established in 1983, this is a multifunctional botanical garden integrating scientific research, plant species collection and display as well as tourism. In order to better develop the botanical garden, a plant sample exhibition hall, where over 70,000 samples are displayed, has been established.
There are over 7,800 species of plants in Fairy Lake Botanical Garden. Due to the abundant species and advantageous climate, the garden is divided into 17 Special Gardens. They are Butterfly Orchid Garden, Rare Plant Garden, Palm Plant Garden, Bamboo Garden, Peach Garden, Shade Plant Garden, Desert Landscape Garden, Aquatic Plant Garden, Miniascape Garden etc. The whole garden includes six main landscape areas including Paradise on Earth Area, Lake Area, Temple Area, Desert Landscape Area, Fossil Forest Area and Pine and Azalea Area.
Transportation:
Transportation to the garden:
1. Take bus no. 382, 363, 220, or 202 to Fairy Lake Botanical Garden (Xianhu Zhiwuyuan) bus stop. Upon your getting off, you can easily walk to the garden.
2. Take bus no. N15, 27, 113, K113, 214, 311, 336, 363, 381, 382 or M468 to Luohu Foreign Language School (Luohu Waiyu Xuexiao) bus stop. Then walk northwards to Fairy Lake Road (Xianhu Road) to head for the garden.
3. Take subway Line 5 (Huanzhong Line) or Line 2 (Shekou Line) to get off at Huangbeiling Station. Getting out from exit C, you can walk to Xinxiu bus stop to transfer to bus no. 382 to garden directly.
Admission Fee
CNY 20 for adults and children above 4.9 feet (1.5 meters);
CNY 10 for children between 3.9 and 4.9 feet (1.2 and 1.5 meters);
Opening Hours
Fairy Lake Botanical Garden:04:00 - 21:30
* Visitors are required to pay the admission fees from 08:00 to 18:00, and 04:00 to 18:00 on the first day and 15th of each lunar month, February 19th, April 8th, June 19th and September 19th on Chinese lunar calendar.
Shade Plant Garden, Desert Landscape Garden, Butterfly Orchid Garden and Miniascape Garden:9:00-17:00
The cache is easy to locate by hints.
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