Xianhu Botanical Garden 仙湖植物园
A large botanical garden set among hills and lakes, with themed plant collections and a major Buddhist temple inside. It feels far from the city centre.
Take the shuttle bus up to Hongfa Temple, then walk down through the gardens.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book Xianhu Botanical Garden in advance?
Advance real-name timed booking is required for the paid 08:00–18:00 window; on-site ticket sales are essentially unavailable. Book via WeChat mini-program '仙湖植物园入园预约' or the official WeChat account '深圳市仙湖植物园' (also '美丽深圳' account); Spring Festival tickets open 5 days ahead at 00:00. Enter with the ID document used for booking or the order QR code; foreigners/HK-Macau-Taiwan visitors register with passport,回乡证 or 台胞证 and show the same document plus QR code at the gate.
What are the opening hours of Xianhu Botanical Garden?
06:00–21:30
How much is a ticket to Xianhu Botanical Garden?
About ¥15. Regular adult 15 CNY; statutory-holiday adult 10 CNY. Students / children 1.2–1.5 m half price (5 CNY). Free for children under 1.2 m and adults 60+. Entry is free of charge 06:00–08:00 and 18:00–21:30 (no ticket or booking needed in those windows). Special Spring Festival pricing (2026): adult 10 CNY, student 5 CNY, free for seniors/children/military/disabled. Separate charges: garden shuttle 10 CNY/day hop-on-hop-off, temple shuttle 3 CNY one way, boat 30 CNY/30 min.
How long do I need at Xianhu Botanical Garden?
Plan about 3 hours.
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