The Kampong

Find yourself in the middle of flowering trees and never-before-seen fruit varieties. The Kampong was Dr. David Fairchild’s (that’s right, the founder of Miami’s Botanical Garden) own, private little paradise. Here he brought the plants he discovered on his trips to far away countries. The Kampong is still a botanical research site. Be amazed by the beautiful variety of plants, fruit and flowers and enjoy the breezy location at the bay.

The Kampong was the winter estate of Dr. David Fairchild, the same horticulturist who established the Fairchild Tropical Gardens. He purchased the acres in 1916, and filled them with various plant species from his travels around the world. Today, many of the tropical plants remain, including pomelo, many cultivars of avocado, varieties of mango, palms, flowering trees, ficus, aroids, and bamboo. Fairchild also built a house designed with Spanish and Asian influence that still remains. I have visited this addition to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places for events, and I love going to the dock to see the magnificent view of the bay even though it smells a bit like rotting seaweed. And I always wonder what life must have been like for those who lived here almost a hundred years ago.

Recently, we attended a wedding and lived in Kampong, Miami, which is really a beautiful place! The wedding is a dream. Overall, I think it is worth a visit!

A large American tropical botanical garden that collects tropical plants from many places [Remember to book a tour guide in advance] The Kampong is a very huge tropical garden. It is one of the five largest tropical botanical gardens in the United States. There are many types of tropical plants planted in the botanical garden from all over the world. Locally, the botanical garden also contains a variety of functions. We booked a tour guide in advance before sightseeing, so the next visit was very smooth! [While watching tropical plants, you can also understand the history behind it] When I first walked into the botanical garden, I felt that the hustle and bustle of the city had been left behind, and I felt very happy in my heart! The area in the park is very large, and the management equipment is very advanced. The tour guide led us all the way, very patient and responsible, and explained to us a very rich and interesting plant knowledge and history along the way, so not only can you visit many kinds of plants here Diverse plants, but also understand the long history behind them, it is very worthwhile! [Tropical tall trees] What impressed me most in the garden are some very tall trees, and these trees are very old. These large old trees will not feel abrupt in the garden, and they are in harmony with the surrounding environment. ! Tips: 1. Opening hours: Monday and Saturday: 10:00-15:002, Botanical Garden Address: 4013 S Douglas Rd, Miami, FL

This is a great botanical garden. It is very interesting to understand the knowledge and history of plants here, and I have learned a lot. The scenery is also breathtaking.