Tropical Botanical Garden

Introducing Tropical Botanical Garden (from official website & CGTN)
Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG), is a national 5A tourist attraction, as well as a plant research institution affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences. It was founded under the leadership of the late eminent botanist Cai Xitao in 1959. It is a comprehensive research institution engaged in scientific research, species preservation, science communication, science& technology development, and a well-known scenic spot as well. Over the past decades, the garden has developed into one of the biggest tropical botanical gardens in China and across Asia.

Tropical Botanical Garden Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: Xi Shuang Ban Na Re Dai Zhi Wu Yuan 西双版纳热带植物园
• Best Time to Visit: March to November
• Recommended Visiting Hours: 4-5 hours
• Things to Do: Photography, Adventure, Biology
• Opening Hours: 08:00-18:00
• Entrance Fee: CNY 80
• Address: Menglun Township, Mengla County, Jinghong, Xishuangbana Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province

What to expect at Tropical Botanical Garden

Situated on an island, the garden is surrounded by rivers and mountains that contain a wealth of rare and unusual plants. It is a plot of land about a mile wide formed by a river winding around it on three sides. The Luosuo River isolates the plants and protects them from wild animals. A bridge provides access from the town of Menglun.

The garden covers over 11 square kilometers, including an area of 2.5 square kilometers of primary tropical rainforest. It fosters more than 13,000 species of plants in its 35 living collections. In the park, there are 37 special sections for plant growth, including the shade-growing plant section, the palm plant section, the water plant section and the banyan section, among others.

 

How to get to Tropical Botanical Garden
• Tropical Botanical Garden is approximately 73 km away from Jinghong.
• Take a direct bus at Jinghong Bus Station or Xishuangbanna Passenger Transport Station and get off at Menglun, then walk to the garden.
• Rent a car/bus from GGC to enjoy a hassle free private transfer from hotels in Xishuangbanna to Tropical Botanical Garden.

Additional travel advice on Tropical Botanical Garden
• Please wear sunscreen, hat and sunglasses to prevent UV.
• It is suggested to wear long-sleeved clothes or prepare mosquito repellent to prevent mosquito or bug bites.
• The weather is changeable. It is suggested to take an umbrella or raincoat with you. 
• Please take good care of any tree and grass and protect the living organisms in the Garden.