Nanshan Botanical Garden
南山植物园
A large botanical garden on Nanshan. It is known for its winter plum garden, spring cherry blossoms, and camellia shows. The fresh air makes it a top spot for flower viewing near the city center.
Chongqing Nanshan Botanical Garden is located on Nanshan in Nan’an District. The garden is built into the hillside and includes specialized gardens such as the plum garden, camellia garden, bonsai garden, rose garden, and exhibition greenhouses. The Plum Blossom Festival in January and February and the cherry blossom season in March and April are the most popular times. Admission is low, about RMB 30 (check on site), but the park has many uphill and downhill paths. It is about 30 minutes by taxi from the city center. It can be combined with the Nanshan Single Tree viewing platform, Laojun Cave, and the Huangshan Anti-Japanese War Relics Museum for a full day on Nanshan.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:30–18:00
Nearby sights
- Huangshan Anti-Japanese War Relics Museum
- Nanshan Yikeshu Viewing Platform
- Laojun Cave Taoist Temple
- Longmenhao Old Street & Xiahaoli
- Ciyun Temple
- Huangjuewan Interchange
- Two Rivers Night Cruise
- Yangtze River Cableway