Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden

The 1125-hectare garden contains 35 living collections with 13,000 tropical plant species, including a 250-hectare section of primary tropical rainforest.

The Chinese Academy of Sciences established this research institution in 1959 under botanist Cai Xitao's leadership at coordinates 21°55'N, 101°15'E.

The garden functions as an educational center where scientists from 50 countries conduct research, publish papers, and participate in international conferences.

Visitors can explore the garden's specialized areas including the Palm Garden, Bamboo Garden, Shade Plants and Orchid Garden during 3 to 5-hour tours.

The garden stands as the only location in China where researchers discovered the Sapria Himalayana, a rare flowering root parasite.

Location: Mengla County

Inception: 1959

Website: http://english.xtbg.cas.cn

GPS coordinates: 21.87365,101.32283

Latest update: March 17, 2025 05:18