Guilin Botanical Garden

Overview

A research garden affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, displaying subtropical flora native to Guangxi's karst ecosystems — orchids, ferns, cycads, and medicinal plants.

Highlights

• Orchid house: Over 300 orchid species from Guangxi.
• Cycad garden: Ancient cycad collection, some specimens over 1,000 years old.
• Karst flora trail: Plants adapted to grow directly on limestone.

History

Founded in 1958 as the Guangxi Institute of Botany; opened public sections in the 1980s.

Visitor Tips

• Best season: Spring (March–May) for peak blooming.
• Duration: 45–60 minutes.