Huizhou Botanical Garden: A Complete Guide to Exploring a Natural Sanctuary in the City.

- Opening hours: Huizhou Botanical Garden: 8:00 am–6:30 pm; Greenhouse Science Museum: 9:00 am–5:30 pm (closed every Monday).

- Tickets: Free admission, no reservation required.

- Address: 200m southeast of the intersection of Sanhuan West Road and Fengshan Road, Huicheng District, Huizhou City.

- Parking: There are 3 parking lots. The North Gate No. 1 parking lot is closer to the indoor halls. Parking fee is CNY 5 per entry.

Transportation Guide

- Public transportation: Take bus No. 17 or No. 33 to Fengshan Station and walk 280m to the main entrance visitor service center; or take bus No. 17 or No. 33 to the Industrial Technology School and walk 100m to the secondary entrance.

- By car: Take the Yonglian Road South exit of the Changshen Expressway. Follow Yonglian Road, pass Huizhou West Railway Station, and enter Gonglian Road and Sanhuan West Road. Turn right at Fengshan Road and drive 100m to the main entrance parking lot.

Must-See Attractions

- Greenhouse Science Museum: Consists of a greenhouse, an entrance hall, a science museum, and a xerophyte house. It features many tropical rainforest plants, such as the “See Blood Seal Throat” (Antiaris toxicaria). The five-story science museum uses technology to help visitors understand the origin and evolution of plants. The xerophyte house has cacti of all shapes.

- Medicinal Herb Garden: Built on terraced landscapes, it collects plants used in “Luofushan Herbal Oil,” “Top Ten Guangdong Medicines,” and other medicinal herbs, disseminating knowledge about the medicinal and edible uses of Chinese herbal medicines.

- Native Rare Plant Garden: This garden cultivates rare native plant species of Huizhou. It is an important area for the protection and research of native plants, allowing visitors to learn about Huizhou's unique plant resources.

- Crape Myrtle Garden: The garden has a collection of crape myrtle trees in various shapes, such as flower baskets and the Chinese character for longevity.

- Pearl Spring: One of the four famous springs of West Lake in Huizhou. Legend has it that Su Shi once tasted tea here. The botanical garden has restored the location of Pearl Spring, and the spring water is abundant.

Suggested Itineraries

- Parent-child science tour: Greenhouse Science Museum (learn about plants and admire xerophytes) > Blind Garden (learn about plants through smell, hearing, and touch) > Children's Garden (let children get close to nature through play).

- Natural landscape tour: Medicinal Herb Garden (admire the terraced landscape) > Crape Myrtle Garden (view the crape myrtle trees) > Shade Garden (experience the plants in a cool and humid environment) > Greenhouse Science Museum (view the tropical rainforest landscape).

- Photography tour: Greenhouse Science Museum (take panoramic photos from the skywalk and photos of cacti in the xerophyte house) > Crape Myrtle Garden (take photos of the crape myrtle trees) > Aromatic Garden (take photos of various aromatic plants) > Pearl Spring (take photos with the spring water as the background).

Tips

- It is hot indoors, so it is recommended to bring drinking water and a small fan.

- There are many mosquitoes in the park, so remember to bring mosquito repellent.

- There is little shade in the outdoor areas, so take sun protection measures.