China National Botanical Garden 国家植物园

About China National Botanical Garden

China National Botanical Garden (国家植物园) lies at the foot of Beijing's Western Hills in Haidian District. It combines the South Garden, associated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Institute of Botany, and the North Garden, formerly Beijing Botanical Garden.

Its purpose extends beyond ornamental planting to plant conservation, research, horticulture and public education. Outdoor collections and conservatories offer different ways to compare plants and their environments. The North Garden also contains places such as Wofo Temple and the Cao Xueqin memorial area, allowing botanical interests to be combined with cultural stops.

The two gardens should be treated as separate areas in a single larger institution. Choose which collections or buildings matter to you, then identify the appropriate gate and route. Trying to cover both without a plan can turn a plant-focused visit into a long transfer between highlights. Flowers and foliage change with the season; a named species in a collection does not mean it will be in flower on your visit.

What to look for

• South and North Garden plant collections
• Conservatory environments and specialist planting
• Wofo Temple 卧佛寺 and the North Garden cultural setting

Location & getting there

Getting to China National Botanical Garden

Check whether your selected ticket and entrance cover the South Garden, North Garden and any separately managed interiors. Use the current garden map for the route.

• Use 国家植物园 with Beijing when searching for the visitor entrance.