Xiamen Botanical Garden is a botanical garden encircling the Wanshi Rock Reservoir. Within the garden, one can observe a variety of rare plant landscapes, such as Chinese Pines, Japanese Gold Pines, Araucarias, and uniquely shaped cacti, making it a popular spot for photography. In addition to the flora, the garden also features numerous stone carvings, lakes, lawns, and temples. Arranged according to the types of plants cultivated, the garden includes specialized areas such as the Succulent Zone, Cactus Zone, Gymnosperm Zone, Palm Island, Rose Garden, Desert Plant Zone, and Rainforest World.
Among these, the Rainforest World and Desert Plant Zone are particularly worth visiting. Although the Rainforest World is man-made, the misty atmosphere combined with beautiful tropical rainforest scenery makes it appear as if it were a fairyland. The Desert Plant Zone showcases many peculiar cacti. Besides the plants, the garden is also known for attractions such as ‘Taiping Stone Smile’, ‘Wanshi Han Cui’, and Tianjie Temple. The main entrance to the garden is on the west side, also known as the West Gate. After entering, one can soon see the Araucaria Lawn. Visitors can take an electric cart to tour the garden, which allows for on-and-off boarding at any point. The garden is open from October 8th to April 30th from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM; from May 1st to October 7th from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The Rainforest World’s foggy forest operates from October 8th to April 30th: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. From May 1st to October 7th: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM.Preferential policies include free admission for children under 6 years old or with a height of 1.40 meters or less, and for seniors aged 65 and above. Active-duty military personnel, firefighters, and disabled individuals are also admitted for free. Students participating in group activities organized by schools in Xiamen are admitted for free. Holders of Xiamen’s preferential certificates and ‘Golden Egret Talent Card’ or ‘Silver Egret Talent Card’ are admitted for free.
Individuals with valid religious certificates or certain blood donation awards are admitted for free. Minors aged 6 to 18, full-time university students with valid student IDs, and seniors aged 60 to 64 receive discounted rates. Holders of Xiamen Union Membership Cards and active-duty military family members with relevant documentation receive preferential treatment.
Special note: Free and preferential ticket holders must present valid IDs. Preferential ticket holders should purchase tickets at the garden’s ticket office with valid IDs.
The commercial use fee of scenic area resources is 150 yuan per couple per time.
(1) 150 yuan per couple per time is the fee for wedding photo shooting locations.
(2) For commercial advertisements and film and television drama shootings, you must make an appointment 2 days in advance, submit shooting application materials, and go through relevant formalities.
