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South China Botanical Garden

SOUTH CHINA BOTANICAL GARDEN, CAS

1190 Tianyuan Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou

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Tickets$2.98

Time to Allow2–4 hours

Opening HoursStatus unconfirmed

07:30–17:30

Best time to visit: any time of day

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Address1190 Tianyuan Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou

Opening Hours

07:30–17:30 (last entry 17:30)Indicative hours

Indicative ticket price

$2.98Basic admission reference price; greenhouses and other attractions cost extra.

Suggested time

2–4 hoursAllow time to suit your itinerary

Best time

All dayPlanning reference

Transport Options

Metro Line 6Take Exit A at Botanical Garden station and walk west for about 370 metres to the main gate.

South China Botanical Garden developed through the interaction of local landforms, waterways, vegetation and urban growth. Today its green spaces and scenery offer room for walks, gentle hikes and relaxed family outings.

As the city expanded, forests, lakes and wetlands gained new roles in conservation and public recreation. In some places, villages, temples, old paths and local stories add historical layers to the landscape.

A visit to South China Botanical Garden offers another view of Guangzhou, shaped by natural geography as well as urban development. It complements the city's towers, shopping areas and historic streets.

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Opening Hours

Year-round 07:30–17:30 (last entry 17:30)

Concessions

Children: Children no taller than 1.2 metres or aged 6 or under enter free with identification. Those taller than 1.2 and up to 1.5 metres, or over 6 and up to 18, receive a concession with identification.
Older Visitors: Visitors aged 60 to under 65 receive a concession; those aged 65 or over enter free. Valid identification is required.
Disabled Visitors: Free admission with valid supporting documents. Disability-card holders enter free; one carer accompanying a visitor who is blind or has an intellectual, bilateral lower-limb or other severe disability pays half price. Serving military personnel enter free with military ID.
Serving military personnel: Free admission with valid identification.
Students: Concessions for full-time undergraduate students and students at lower levels, with valid identification.
Retired military cadres: Free admission with valid identification.
Blood donors: Free admission with a Guangzhou unpaid blood donor concession card.
Veterans: Free admission with the relevant preferential-treatment card.
Eligible bereaved military families: Free admission with the relevant Chinese card for families of martyrs or military personnel who died in service or from illness.
Visitors receiving preferential support: Free admission with supporting documents for civil-affairs-confirmed minimum-income recipients or people in extreme hardship. Eligible Guangzhou residents receiving preferential support should present their benefit registration certificate.
Firefighters: Serving, retired or disabled fire-rescue personnel and trainees enter free with valid identification.

Official Phone Number

020-37252711 020-85232037

Facilities

Parking: Botanical Garden parking: approximately $0.75 per hour, with 100 spaces at the entrance.
Transport within the park: Approximately $1.49 per use, available at the entrance.
Toilets: Several toilets are available, with clear signs at the entrance.

Suggested Route

Plan a route through South China Botanical Garden and nearby sights.

Main entrance
Main scenery
Scenic walking path
Lake, summit or waterfall highlights
Rest area
Return along the same path or a loop

Allow 2–4 hours; adapt the route to open areas and your energy level.

Getting Here

Choose public transport or a taxi to suit your plans.

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Transport Options
Metro Line 6. Take Exit A at Botanical Garden station and walk west for about 370 metres to the main gate.
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Taxi / Driving
1190 Tianyuan Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou; check the entrance and parking location on your map.
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Before You Go
Check the venue's notices for current opening arrangements and entry requirements.