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Xiamen Botanical Garden Tickets & Guide

Xiamen Botanical Garden is like a supersized "green museum"! Founded in 1960, it spans 4.93 square kilometers and is Fujian’s first botanical garden. Inside, you’ll find over 8,000 plant species, including more than 2,000 succulent species and over 500 cactus species, and it’s divided into 15 specialty garden areas.

Hours of Operation: 06:30-18:00 Address: 25 Huyuan Road, Siming District, Xiamen

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Xiamen Botanical Garden Reviews
4.6/5
5095 reviews
4/5
We were there for the first time. The grounds are huge and well-maintained. There are plenty of photo spots. If you plan to come, dedicate the whole day.
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5/5
It's great; the crowds aren't too overwhelming, and there are plenty of quiet spots for hiking, making it suitable for everyone! It's especially wonderful for succulent plants!
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Xiamen Botanical Garden is definitely worth setting aside half a day for! This time, I chose to enter from the South Gate and exit from the West Gate, and the overall route was quite smooth. After entering, I first went to the succulent plant area. There were many varieties of cacti and succulents, with unique shapes, making for great photos. Then I went to the Rainforest World, and luckily, the misting started during the misting session. The swirling mist created a wonderful atmosphere, and combined with the surrounding tropical plants, it felt like walking into a forest – a must-see spot in the entire botanical garden. Next, I went to Tianjie Temple. The surrounding environment was serene, offering a different feel from the tropical rainforest landscape. Finally, I headed towards the Bell and Drum Cableway from the West Gate, which conveniently combined the botanical garden visit with the cable car ride. Overall, the park is large, with a rich variety of plants, and different areas have their own unique characteristics. It offers both natural scenery and great photo opportunities. I recommend wearing comfortable shoes and allowing plenty of time for your visit. We highly recommend entering from the South Gate and exiting from the West Gate. Combining this route with the succulent plant area, rainforest world, and bell and drum cable car offers a great experience and is definitely worth visiting when in Xiamen!
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5/5
It's beautiful, but it's only for those who enjoy exploring, taking photos, and are in good health.
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In the scenic area, the main succulent parks and rainforest zones are more popular, and indeed they can be seen less frequently in Hong Kong. The attractions located in the city center are worth a visit. 
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If you're traveling to Xiamen, you can’t miss the Xiamen Botanical Garden! This massive living museum is home to over 8,000 pla

species, including a huge variety of succulents and cacti, plus a stunning rainforest world. Now, let’s check out this sprawling botanical garden with trip.com~

Xiamen Botanical Garden｜Overview

Xiamen Botanical Garden is like a supersized "green museum"! Founded in 1960, it spans 4.93 square kilometers and is Fujian’s first botanical garden. Inside, you’ll find over 8,000 plant species, including more than 2,000 succulent species and over 500 cactus species, and it’s divided into 15 specialty garden areas.

You can wander freely through the cactus zone with desert vibes, an ultra-dreamy rainforest world, a romantic flower garden, and the fairytale-like Xishan Garden, snapping studio-worthy photos in minutes!

Xiamen Botanical Garden｜Hours

Hours of Operation：6:30-18:00

Address: 25 Huyuan Road, Siming District, Xiamen.

Xiamen Botanical Garden｜Getting There

Xiamen Botanical Garden Transportation｜Bus

  • Tourist Line 2, Bus 57, Bus 87 → Get off at Botanical Garden Stop
  • Bus routes 3, 17, 19, or 21 → Get off at Yizhong Stop, walk about 300 meters

Xiamen Botanical Garden Transportation｜Metro

Hop on Line 1 of the subway to Zhongshan Park Station; it's a 600-meter walk to the botanical garden's West Gate.

Xiamen Botanical Garden Transportation｜In-Park Sightseeing Shuttle

Xiamen Botanical Garden even has sightseeing shuttles!

  • Shuttle route: Norfolk Island Pine Meadow Stop (West Gate)→ Rainforest World → Succulent Garden → Flower Garden Entrance → Western Hills Garden → No. 9 Observation Deck Stop (South Gate, turnaround point)
  • Schedule: First departure at 8:00; last departure at 17:20; every 10 minutes; extra departures during peak season
  • Ticket Prices: Day pass A$0.44 (hop on and off as much as you like; valid for the day), single-ride ticket (no re-boarding; single-use only). You can buy on-site or online.

Xiamen Botanical Garden｜Ticket Prices

Ticket Type

AUD

Adult

A$5.61

Discounts (Students/Seniors/Children/Active-Duty Military/Families of Fallen Service Members)

A$2.80

Family (1 adult + 1 child)*

A$8.37

*Note: Adults: Ages 18 to 59; Children: Ages 7 to 17

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Xiamen Botanical Garden｜Map

Xiamen Botanical Garden Map
Image source: Official website of Xiamen Botanical Garden

The park is huge—here are two routes we recommend:

  1. Enter via West Gate → Exit via South Gate：West Gate → Rainforest World → Succulent Garden → Flower Garden → West Hill Garden → Mountain-Sea Scenic Elevator → South Gate
  2. Enter via South Gate → Exit via West Gate: South Gate → Mountain & Sea Scenic Elevator → West Hills Garden → Floral Garden → Succulent Area → Rainforest World → West Gate

Xiamen Botanical Garden｜Overview of Key Areas

  • Rainforest World: Experience the Fairy Mist Forest; misting runs 9–11 am and 2–4 pm, and in the shifting light you'll see the Tyndall effect—so beautiful it feels like a fairyland!
  • Succulent Zone: a cactus kingdom + chubby succulents, step inside and it's like you've wandered into the desert.
  • Flower Garden: A hidden "Monet's Garden," European-style cottage + fountain + flower fields, romance off the charts.
  • Xishan Garden: When the sea of flowers is in full bloom, it feels like you've fallen into a colorful fairy-tale world.
  • Shanhai Scenic Elevators: 6 elevators + an observation deck, and you can even take in Xiamen's sea views—highly recommended!

Xiamen Botanical Garden｜Must-See Highlights

A rainforest world brimming with ethereal charm

Can't-Miss Highlights at Xiamen Botanical Garden｜An Ethereal Rainforest World
You can experience that misty-forest vibe here—it’s super dreamy! Towering green trees wrapped in drifting fog look utterly ethereal. If you happen to catch light streaming through the gaps between the branches, the Tyndall effect appears, and it feels like you’ve stepped into a fairytale—absolutely gorgeous!
  • Misting hours: 09:00–11:00, 14:00–16:00. If you want to skip the crowds, come after 4 PM—super chill.
  • Bonus tip: Don’t miss the "Baihua Hall" next door—garden-style architecture + floral decor, packed with photo-worthy vibes!

A succulent garden that feels like stepping into the desert

Xiamen Botanical Garden Succulent Plant Area
The Succulent Zone whisks you straight to the desert! Home to nearly 3,000 species of succulents, it showcases supersized cacti, bizarrely shaped living stones, and even the tortoise-pattern kapok—famously dubbed mainland China’s "No. 1 Turtle." The area also features three dedicated exhibition halls (the Cactus Pavilion, the Succulent Pavilion, and the Forest Succulents Pavilion) — a must-visit for succulent lovers!
  • Quick tip: Mosquitoes love it here—don’t go pushing through the brush in shorts, or your legs will instantly be polka-dotted with bites!

European-style Flower Garden

Step into the Flower Garden and switch straight into “European vacation mode.” The garden spans about 5.7 hectares, inspired by Canada’s Butchart Gardens, with vibrant flowers, two European-style cottages, and a charming little fountain at the entrance. Every snap looks like a magazine cover~ Highly recommend wearing a white dress for your photos—it’s absolutely gorgeous!

Mountain and Sea Panoramic Elevator

The “Mountain–Sea Scenic Elevator” here is a lazy traveler’s dream—six connected elevator sections carry you straight to the top, with an observation deck on every level where you can catch your breath, and it finishes by linking directly to the boardwalk so you can take in the botanical garden and Xiamen’s sweeping sea views all in one go!

  • Elevator Hours of Operation：07:30–17:30
  • Bonus tip: If you head out the West Gate, right next door is the super-popular「Bell and Drum Cableway」. Ride the cable car at dusk to watch the sunset spill across the sea—the romance factor is off the charts!
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Xiamen Botanical Garden｜Best Eats Nearby

Xiamen Eats｜Little Glasses Seafood Stall

Xiamen Eats｜Little Glasses Seafood Street Stall
Photo credit: Trip.com user Little Camel Loves Travel & Food

If you come to Xiamen and don’t eat at Little Glasses, it’s like you never came! This no-frills, open-air seafood joint is wildly popular with locals, with branches all over town and a seafood selection so huge it’ll make your head spin. Must-order signatures include the oyster omelet and tu-sun jelly (sea worm jelly), plus mouthwatering stir-fried clams, emperor fish, and squid heads in a soy-broth～ Absolutely delicious—highly recommend!

📍Address: 228 Hubin Middle Road, Siming District, Xiamen, Fujian

⏰Hours of Operation: Mon-Thu and Sun 11:00-22:00; Fri-Sat 11:00-22:30

Xiamen Eats｜Minnan-Style Local Seafood·Fujian Cuisine·Satay Noodles

Xiamen Eats｜Minnanxing Local Seafood·Fujian Cuisine·Shacha Noodles

Image source: Trip.com user M22***51

Craving the soulful flavors of Southern Fujian? This is the spot! Beyond the classic shacha noodles, the super-sized ginger duck is wonderfully aromatic, with tender, succulent meat that’s never dry—one bite and you’ll feel warmed right up. There’s plenty of seafood, too, like spicy bread crab, green Sichuan pepper tiger grouper, and steamed sea fish, whisking you straight into Xiamen’s foodie paradise.

📍Address: Siming District, Guoban Road 383-2 

⏰Hours of Operation：9:00-23:00

Xiamen Eats｜Lao Sixi Shacha BBQ

Xiamen Eats｜Laosixi Satay BBQ
Photo credit: Trip.com user ducklovelife

Craving Xiamen’s shacha BBQ? You can’t miss "Lao Sixi," a beloved spot that’s been handed down for three generations! The place is filled with the rich aroma of shacha, and every bite of grilled meat is drenched in their signature shacha sauce. Beyond the barbecue, they’ve got shacha-grilled chicken wings, shacha-grilled chicken legs, grilled squid, and more—everything grilled to order, fresh and full of flavor. Eating while the smoky scent from the grill drifts over is pure bliss~

📍Address: Opposite Nanzhong Plaza, No. 132 Jukou Street, Siming West Road, Xiamen

⏰Hours of Operation: 10:00-22:00

Xiamen Botanical Garden｜Nearby Attractions

Xiamen Attractions｜Zhonggu Cable Car

Xiamen Attractions｜Zhonggu Cable Car
The Zhonggu Cable Car lets you soak in gorgeous views while you ride! It’s right on the west side of the Xiamen Botanical Garden, and an adult ticket is only 80 RMB. A one-way ride takes about 20 minutes, gliding over a one-kilometer aerial route. Best of all, the cabins aren’t sealed, so you can feel the cool breeze as you gaze down at the city～Plus, the final stop is "Nanputuo Temple," so if you’re hoping to swing by a temple, this cable car trip is the perfect two-for-one!
Zhonggu Cable Car Reviews
4.6/5
2743 reviews
4/5
The cable car ride is good. I choose 5pm ride and after long queues, two of us has a cable car for ourselves. The sunset view was wonderful. You can view the city from above. I would recommend it if you have the time.
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5/5
This is a must-do activity for a trip to Xiamen. You can enjoy a panoramic view of downtown Xiamen, the sea, mountains, and Gulangyu Island, and the thrilling experience of getting on and off adds to the fun. I highly recommend this to all travelers visiting Xiamen.
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5/5
It was amazing.
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5/5
You can enjoy a panoramic view of Xiamen from above, but unfortunately the weather wasn't great, so it was all gray. However, the cool weather was very comfortable. But since there was no glass enclosure, we encountered bees flitting around.
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Xiamen Attractions｜Gulangyu Island

Xiamen Attractions | Gulangyu Island
When it comes to Xiamen, how could you possibly skip Gulangyu? This tiny island, spanning just 2 square kilometers, is known as the "Garden on the Sea" and is even a UNESCO World Heritage site! Gulangyu once hosted consulates from 13 different countries, so as you wander the island, you'll see a stunning blend of Eastern and Western architecture—from romantic European villas to traditional Chinese charm. It’s absolutely enchanting!

Getting to the island is super easy—just hop on a ferry from the "Dongdu Terminal." Must-visit spots include "Sunlight Rock" for a panoramic view of the entire island, the "Shuzhuang Garden" which elegantly recreates Taiwan's Lin Family Garden, and the "Organ Museum" with its incredible collection. Even if you just wander through the alleys, grab some snacks, and enjoy the sea breeze, it’s incredibly therapeutic!

Gulangyu Island Reviews
4.5/5
5364 reviews
5/5
Gulangyu Island is a must-visit in Xiamen, with its dazzling array of Fujian-style buildings. It's suitable for families and couples. A very good experience.
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5/5
Not typical China) well-groomed and beautiful
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5/5
Gulangyu Island is a national 5A-level attraction. There are many traditional buildings on the island with a unified style and historical value. Well worth a visit. After buying from Trip.com, you can go directly to the pier and enter your homecoming pass number on the machine to exchange for a physical ticket, which is very convenient
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5/5
The island boasts picturesque scenery, nestled between mountains and the sea, with beaches within walking distance. A rich cultural atmosphere permeates the air, with diverse international architecture weaving together a unique historical ambiance. The hotel offers a tranquil and elegant environment, a peaceful retreat amidst the bustling city, allowing guests to perfectly immerse themselves in the romance and serenity of Qingdao, making it an excellent choice for in-depth travel.
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4/5
Absolutely gorgeous, definitely worth seeing.
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Beyond that, other Xiamen attractions include:

  • Shapowei
  • Xiamen University
  • Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street
  • South Putuo Temple
  • Night Cruise on the Lujiang River
  • Hulishan Fortress
  • Xiamen Twin Towers
  • Jimei School Village—these are all so worth a visit!

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