Shenzhen Xianhu Botanical Garden Winter Family Guide! Full Park Coverage with Route Map

In winter, Shenzhen Xianhu Botanical Garden remains lush and green with fresh air, making it an excellent place to bring kids close to nature and for educational learning! The garden boasts a rich variety of plants, numerous attractions, and commemorative sites such as the tree planted by Deng Xiaoping. This comprehensive family travel guide covers tickets, transportation, routes, attractions, and other practical information—just save this for your family outing~ 1️⃣ Ticket Information Charging hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (ticket required for entry) Free hours: 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM (off-peak visits with kids are more comfortable) Ticket prices: Adults on weekdays ¥15, public holidays ¥10 Free admission: Seniors over 60, children under 6 years old or under 1.2m, military personnel, disabled persons (must show ID + reserve free tickets in advance) Half-price tickets: Children 1.2-1.5m, students (with student ID), great value 2️⃣ Transportation Options Metro: Line 2/Line 8, Xianhu Road Station Exit C2, 10-minute walk to the main gate, convenient for traveling with kids Bus: Routes 202, 220, M182, M526 to Xianhu Botanical Garden Terminal, get off right at the entrance Driving: Azalea Parking Lot outside the main gate; on weekends/public holidays, reserve parking via the official WeChat account in advance to avoid delays Sightseeing Bus: "Main Gate → Hongfa Temple" one-way (¥3/person), valid all day with unlimited rides, wait at corresponding stops; full-route sightseeing bus (¥10/person), a good choice for kids—easy and scenic 3️⃣ Convenient Facilities Vending machines and restrooms are located at: Liangyi Pavilion, Youlan Butterfly Valley, Tian Shang Ren Jian (vending machines only), Hongfa Temple (Fern Center), Bamboo Garden, Bonsai Garden, Cactus and Succulent Garden, Boat Pavilion—no worries about supplies or restrooms when traveling with kids 4️⃣ Recommended Family Routes Walking route (suitable for older kids to exercise): Xianhu Parking Lot Bougainvillea ➡️ Main Gate walk ➡️ Tian Shang Ren Jian, Butterfly Valley Youlan, Shade Garden, Tianchi, Cyathea Lake ➡️ Hongfa Temple (Fern Center) ➡️ Lettuce Fern Garden, Podocarpus Garden ➡️ Bamboo Garden ➡️ Xianhu (Deng Xiaoping’s planted tree) ➡️ Bonsai Garden ➡️ Water Garden ➡️ Succulent Garden ➡️ Fossil Forest ➡️ Eleven-Arch Bridge ➡️ Medicinal Garden ➡️ Lansheng Pavilion ➡️ Xianhu Botanical Garden Main Gate Bus route (suitable for all ages, easy and effortless): Board at Main Gate ➡️ Cyathea Lake (Tian Shang Ren Jian, Butterfly Valley Youlan, Shade Garden, Tianchi) ➡️ Walk to Cycad Garden ➡️ Return to Cyathea Lake and board bus ➡️ Hongfa Temple (Fern Center) by bus ➡️ Podocarpus Garden (Lettuce Fern Garden) ➡️ Walk to Bamboo Garden ➡️ Walk to Xianhu (Deng Xiaoping’s planted tree) ➡️ Walk to Bonsai Garden ➡️ Bus to Succulent Garden ➡️ Walk to Water Garden ➡️ Walk to Fossil Forest ➡️ Walk to Medicinal Garden, then bus ➡️ Xianhu Botanical Garden Main Gate 5️⃣ Recommended Family Attractions 1. Tian Shang Ren Jian Feature: Large green lawns, warm winter sunshine, perfect for picnics and photos with kids. Recommended seasons: spring and autumn, but winter visits also offer greenery and warm sun 2. Hongfa Temple One of Shenzhen’s most popular temples, free incense sticks available, a great place for kids to experience religious culture and develop respect. The temple has a vegetarian restaurant where kids can try vegetarian cuisine and enjoy a unique dining experience 3. Fern Center (open 10:00 AM—4:00 PM) Quiet environment with sunlight filtering through glass onto plants, very soothing. Kids can observe various rare ferns, learn about nature, and spark curiosity 4. Xianhu and Bamboo Garden A large lawn by Xianhu Lake, ideal for picnics, resting, and playing with kids; Bamboo Garden is serene and dense with bamboo, perfect for a relaxing stroll and connecting with nature 5. Podocarpus Garden Entrance Under the Bodhi tree, Gesang flowers bloom in March-May, July-August, and November. Visiting before November in winter lets kids enjoy the beautiful Gesang flowers and take great photos 6. Water Garden In summer (June-August), lotus flowers bloom 🪷; in winter (December-February), bald cypress trees turn red. Winter visits let kids admire the stunning bald cypress and enjoy seasonal beauty 🏨【Family Accommodation Guide】 Recommended: Interlaken OCT Hotel Shenzhen, not far from Xianhu Botanical Garden, with excellent family facilities including a children’s play area and family activities. The beautiful environment ensures the whole family can rest comfortably after a day of fun.