IBCAS Beijing Botanical Garden

IBCAS Beijing Botanical Garden is a research facility with over 15,000 plant species across specialized sections at the foot of the Western Hills. The gardens are divided into different zones representing distinct plant environments, from climate-controlled greenhouses to open cultivation areas.

The garden was founded as a research center and became part of the China National Botanical Garden in 2021, significantly strengthening its role in national plant conservation. This merger enhanced its resources and collaboration with other scientific institutions.

The garden incorporates several historic monuments, including a memorial dedicated to a celebrated writer and an old temple housing notable artworks. These sites are woven into the garden landscape and show how nature and cultural heritage have long been intertwined here.

The garden is open year-round, with spring and autumn offering the best times to visit when many plants are flowering or displaying new colors. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since the grounds are extensive and feature multiple walking trails.

The grounds feature specialized greenhouses including a tropical rainforest house and a succulent house that together shelter tens of thousands of plants. These controlled environments allow the garden to display species from completely different climates side by side.