Xiamen Botanical Garden
厦门市园林植物园
An urban botanical garden in the Wanshi Mountains. Its rainforest world, where misting creates a cloud-like fairyland, and its succulent area are popular photo spots, with views over the city and sea.
Xiamen Botanical Garden, part of the Wanshi Mountain Scenic Area, was founded in 1960 on Wanshi Mountain in the southeast of the city. It covers about 4.9 square kilometers and includes themed gardens such as Palm Island, the succulent area, the Rainforest World, and the Araucaria lawn. The cloud-like scene created by timed misting in the Rainforest World is the most popular attraction. A hillside viewing platform overlooks Wanshi Lotus Temple and the sea views of Xiamen's urban area. Tickets cost about 30 yuan, and there are sightseeing buses within the garden. You can enter from the trail behind Nanputuo Temple or from the east, west, or north gates of the botanical garden. Plan on half a day.
Opening hours
06:30–18:00
Nearby sights
- Wulao Peak
- Huxi Rock
- South Putuo Temple
- Xiamen University
- Baicheng Beach
- Zengcuoan
- Hulishan Fortress
- Overseas Chinese Museum