The luxurious oasis of botanical craftsmanship and modern architecture is located in the centre of Shanghai, China. The park is home to an impressive set of themed greenhouses filled with tropical plants and flowers from all over the world. Tropical rainforest, dry desert and exquisite orchids all housed in serene pavilions await visitors.
Operating hours: Usually from 09:00 to 21:00.
Recommended playtime: Approximately 8 to 10 hours.
Best visit time: All year round.
Additional remarks: It is a good idea to book advance online tickets in order to avoid long lines on entry.
You will need to present a valid ID and your reservation confirmation at the time of entry.
Many of the top attractions let visitors use FastPass reservations to avoid long waits.
Guests rave about Shanghai Greenhouse Garden as a beautiful urban oasis. The garden includes dozens of greenhouses full of unusual plants and flowers, capturing a mini tropical jungle complete with mist-coolers and small waterfalls. Most say it's a peaceful break from the city, ideal for chilling out and taking pictures. The value-for-money is OK. Guests especially enjoy the informative exhibits on plant life and how family friendly the facility is. The garden can be readily accessed by subway or taxi, and is a favourite indoor destination in foul weather of both cold and hot varieties.
Make planning your visit to Shanghai Greenhouse Garden a breeze. We’ve even put together an extensive travel guide with a full park map, descriptions of popular plant zones and information to help you plan your visit. We also suggest a day-long program that takes you to the unique greenhouse experience but brings you more adventures of Shanghai.
Tuesday - Sunday 9am-9 pm (Closed Monday).
Situated in the middle of the Expo Cultural Park and with a central lake and Twin Mountain as background, this is one more park that includes not just gardens but also a collection of assorted pavilions. Ride Line 13 to Expo Avenue Station, or Line 7 to Houtan Station and walk for 10 minutes.
The gardens contain three main collections under themed pavilions: Desert Pavilion (Mirage), Cloud Forest Pavilion, and Cloud Canyon Pavilio.
There are restaurants (KFC, McDonald's, Huaiyang cuisine and cafes), gift shops and sightseeing buses. The garden is as much for education as it is for fun.
It's Asia's largest glass greenhouse garden covering 22,000 square meters. The architectural design combines modern elements with historical structures from the old Shanghai Steelworks factory.
