Lushan Botanical Garden
庐山植物园
China's first subtropical mountain botanical garden, founded in 1934, known for its conifer area, azalea garden, greenhouses and alpine plants.
Lushan Botanical Garden was founded in 1934 by botanists including Hu Xianxu and Qin Renchang. It lies in a valley below Hanpo Gap and includes a conifer area, an azalea garden, a rock garden, greenhouses and the tomb of Chen Yinque. Azaleas bloom in spring, ginkgoes and maples color the garden in autumn, and the shaded forest trails are cool and quiet. The garden is included in the Mount Lu entrance ticket, though the greenhouses may charge separately. Take the east-line shuttle and get off at the Botanical Garden stop. It can be combined with Hanpo Gap, Wulao Peak and Sandie Falls on the same day, and a visit takes about 1.5 hours.
Opening hours
About 07:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Hanpokou (Hanpo Pass)
- Lushan Museum & Lulin Lake
- Lushan Conference Site
- Meilu Villa
- Guling Town
- Huanglong Pool, Wulong Pool & Three Treasure Trees
- Huajing Garden & Ruqin Lake
- Jinxiu Valley & Immortal Cave