Shenyang Botanical Garden (Expo Garden)
沈阳植物园（世博园） · Shěnyáng Zhíwùyuán (Shìbóyuán)
A large hilly garden that hosted the 2006 International Horticultural Expo, with themed gardens from Chinese cities and abroad, lakes and seasonal flower shows.
No booking needed2–3 hours
Tip
Best from May to early October; the tulip show in spring is the most popular time. The grounds are large, so use the sightseeing cars.
- Opening hours
- 09:00–16:30 (tickets until 15:30, last entry 16:00)
- Price
- ¥50 for adults; half price for students and seniors aged 65–69; free from age 70 To be confirmed
- How to book
- Buy at the gate or on Trip.com.
- Getting there
- Metro Line 1 to Zhiwuyuan (植物园); buses 168 and 385 also stop at the gates
- Address in Chinese
- 辽宁省沈阳市浑南区双园路301号
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