[2025 Shijiazhuang Attraction] Travel Guide for Shijiazhuang Botanical Garden (Updated Feb)

After the start of spring, I began to look forward to spring in Shijiazhuang 🌸Blooming time March: apricot blossoms, magnolias, peach blossoms, etc. April: rapeseed flowers, cherry blossoms, crabapple blossoms, tulips, pear blossoms, Chinese plum blossoms, etc. May: roses, peonies, peony flowers, etc. 1️⃣Shijiazhuang Botanical Garden: Throughout the spring, cherry blossoms, Chinese plum blossoms, tulips, and peonies bloom one after another 2️⃣Zhengding Ancient City: The Xifu crabapple blossoms in Rongguo Mansion are a must-see in spring, and the magnolias and peonies in Longxing Temple are also very beautiful 3️⃣Zhoujiazhuang, Jinzhou: The scenic area has large areas of rapeseed flowers and pear blossoms 4️⃣Shijiazhuang City: Hebei University of Science and Technology's cherry blossoms, apricot blossoms at the intersection of Hongxing Street and Berlin South Road, and peach blossoms at Longquan Bridge are all large-scale flower viewing spots

Plum blossoms bloom alone Counting the days of winter by the window - A visit to the Plum Blossom Pavilion in Shijiazhuang Botanical Garden Plum blossoms are a symbol of strength and resilience in Chinese poetry, and admiring them in winter is a refined pastime for scholars and poets. This year, Shijiazhuang may not see snow before the New Year, but that doesn't stop us from enjoying the winter plum blossoms. In the northwest corner of Shijiazhuang is the city's botanical garden, a rare touch of spring in winter. Before the New Year, gather a few friends and come here to feel the breath of spring in advance. In fact, the plum blossoms outside have also begun to bud. A gardener said that this year's warm winter means the plum blossoms will bloom in mid-March. Oh, then it will be another spring garden tour. "Such beauty so close, welcome to Hebei"

Since the ticket price of Shijiazhuang Botanical Garden was changed to 5 yuan in 2022, it has really become the back garden of Shijiazhuang people. This garden-style park is located in the northwest of Shijiazhuang City, the capital of Hebei Province, 14 kilometers away from the city center. It is a suburban green ecological leisure base with the theme of plant landscape appreciation and integrating science research, leisure and entertainment functions. Before 1997, it was a nursery, formerly known as Shijiazhuang City Yuecun Nursery (because it is adjacent to Yuecun). Its main task was to provide various green seedlings for professional greening. A year later, a botanical garden was built on the basis of the original West Nursery. You can also go to the botanical garden to enjoy flowers in winter, which is really a benefit for Shijiazhuang people.

When it comes to fall foliage, Shijiazhuang Botanical Garden is a must-see. I have summarized a route and photo spot guide, so don't miss out on the fun! 🚗｜Transportation Driving, taking a bus, or taking a taxi are all very convenient. 🍂｜Must-see fall foliage in the Botanical Garden 1️⃣ Fall Flower Show 2️⃣ Ginkgo Avenue 3️⃣ Popular Ash Tree 4️⃣ Ginkgo outside the Plum Garden 🚶🏿｜Route (about 2 hours) Enter through the main entrance and turn left (west) - there is a flower show outside the greenhouse - walk along Ginkgo Avenue (great for photos) - Flower Clock Square (the popular ash tree is here) - along Binhu South Road to the Plum Garden (for ginkgo photos) 📷｜Ash Tree Photo Spots 1️⃣ Across the river for a wide shot 2️⃣ Under the tree for a close-up 3️⃣ On the bridge as a background 4️⃣ Climb the mountain for a panoramic view ❤️｜TIPS 1️⃣ The location can be found on the map on your phone. 2️⃣ On October 29, the ash tree was only a little green, and this weekend (November 2 and 3) is expected to be the best time to see it. The Botanical Garden is huge, and there are many beautiful sights waiting for you to discover.

Looking for a family-friendly spot to visit in Shijiazhuang? Why not come to this pretty Botanical Garden with your family? 🐱 The name of this place is Shijiazhuang Botanical Garden. I personally love this place since it has soo many plants with various categories. Also, saw many flowers that I have never seen them before. Almost every corner is photo-worthy, especially the one with flowers. #familytrips2024

**Shijiazhuang Three-Day Travel Strategy✨** **I. Introduction🌆** Shijiazhuang, a city full of vitality and historical charm, is waiting for you to explore🎊. **II. Itinerary🗓️** - **Day One**: - **Morning**: After arriving in Shijiazhuang, head to Shijiazhuang Zoo🐒 to get up close and personal with the adorable animals. - **Noon**: Taste local delicacies near the zoo, such as Ganglu Furnace Baked Buns🥯. - **Afternoon**: Visit Shijiazhuang Botanical Garden🌳 to enjoy a variety of plant landscapes. - **Evening**: Check into a hotel🏨 and rest. - **Day Two**: - **Morning**: Go to Zhengding Ancient City🏯, stroll through the old streets, and feel the breath of history. - **Noon**: Taste special dishes like Zhengding's Eight Great Bowls🍲 in Zhengding. - **Afternoon**: Visit Rongguo House🏠 to learn about the story background of 'Dream of the Red Chamber'. - **Evening**: Enjoy the night view in Zhengding Ancient City🌃. - **Day Three**: - **Morning**: Head to Zhaozhou Bridge🌉 to appreciate the charm of this ancient stone bridge. - **Noon**: Have lunch near Zhaozhou Bridge🍱. - **Afternoon**: End the trip and return🚗. **III. Attractions Introduction🌟** - **Pilu Temple**: Preserves exquisite ancient murals🎨. - **Baoduzhai**: The mountain is steep and the scenery is magnificent⛰️. - **Western Evergreen**: A scenic area that combines leisure, vacation, and amusement🎢. **IV. Food Recommendations🥘** - **Wuji Hele**: A special noodle dish with a smooth and strong texture🍜. - **Shenze Meat Cake**: A traditional delicacy with a fresh and savory taste🥩. - **Lingshou Pickled Meat Noodles**: A noodle dish with a unique flavor🍜. **Precautions📋** - Check the opening hours and ticket information of attractions in advance🎫. - Choose appropriate clothing and equipment according to the weather conditions🧥. - When tasting food, make sure to choose regular restaurants to ensure food safety🥢. Come to Shijiazhuang for an unforgettable journey🚀! You can also adjust the itinerary according to your own interests and time😉.

Corresponding to the pictures 1. Wo Hu Mountain Park 2. Water Park 3. Zhongshuge (Joyful Gathering) 4. Hebei Provincial Library (Tuesday to Sunday 9 AM to 7 PM) 5. Hebei Art Museum (Tuesday to Sunday 9 AM to 5 PM) 6. Shijiazhuang City Museum (Tuesday to Sunday 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM) 7. Shijiazhuang Botanical Garden (Monday to Sunday 8:30 AM to 5 PM) 8. Shijiazhuang Zoo (Monday to Sunday 8:30 AM to 4 PM) 9. Xibaipo in Pingshan County (Tuesday to Sunday 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM) 10. Rongguofu (Monday to Sunday 8:30 AM to 6 PM) 11. Tianshan Sea World (Monday to Sunday 11 AM to 6 PM) 12. Longquan Ancient Town (Monday to Friday 10:30 AM to 9 PM) 13. Wuyuezhai (Monday to Sunday 7 AM to 5 PM) 14. Tuoliang in Pingshan County (Monday to Sunday 7 AM to 4 PM) 15. Baoduzhai (Night climb to watch the sunrise) 16. Train Head Walking Street 17. Gulan Water Town 18. Haiyue Tiandi 19. Wanlimiao Walking Street 20. Western Changqing

📍Attraction: Shijiazhuang Botanical Garden ⌚Opening Hours: 08:30—17:30, no entry after 17:00 🎫Ticket: 5 yuan/person, half-price tickets available, free for people over 65 🚍Bus: Routes You1, You11, 305, 330, 336 all reach the destination 💐Flower Viewing Route Main Gate➡️Welcome Road➡️Layered Waters➡️Flower Exhibition Greenhouse➡️Welcome West Road➡️Celebrity Tree Planting Area➡️Corridor Bridge Pavilion➡️ (by boat) Cherry Blossom Garden➡️Begonia Flying Waterfall➡️Peony and Chinese Herbaceous Peony Garden➡️Lake Heart Island➡️Mermaid Wharf➡️Tropical Greenhouse➡️Main Gate ⭐Best Check-in Spots 1️⃣Celebrity Tree Planting Area The Celebrity Tree Planting Area mainly plants nearly 10 varieties of tulips such as large pink, purple flag, and Yap Groot, offering a view filled with vibrant spring colors. 2️⃣Cherry Blossom Garden Along the lakeside of Bocheng Lake in the botanical garden and the northwest cherry blossom garden, early cherry varieties such as Somei Yoshino are about to bloom, presenting a view filled with vibrant spring colors. 3️⃣Peony and Chinese Herbaceous Peony Garden The botanical garden's peony garden gathers more than 80 precious varieties of peonies introduced from Shandong and Henan, including 'Village Pine Cherry', 'Fuzhao Pink Orchid', 'Lianhe', 'Flower King', 'Coral Platform', 'Noble Concubine Inserts Emerald', 'Moon Palace Candlelight', etc., covering seven color series including pink, red, yellow, green, white, purple, and multicolor, with nearly 20,000 plants and a total planting area of 30,000 square meters. 📷Photo Spots After entering, head straight for the green windmill! There's a vast sea of tulips and many small clusters of beautiful tulips by the lake. If walking, head to the right around the lake after entering, and the first ticket checkpoint for the sightseeing car (the station before the amusement park) is called Tulip Garden Station. 🌟Camera Position Choices ✅For small clusters of tulips, sit behind the flowers (it's best to bring a cushion), as standing or squatting won't capture everything. From the side of the small clusters, you can capture the flowers, the lake, and even willow trees, creating a maximum atmosphere. ✅For the tulip sea, you can walk into the flowerbeds, as there's a small strip of soil separating each color of tulips, allowing you to carefully walk in and squat down. Security guards will patrol and ask you to leave, but you can continue after complying! 📣Park Activities 1️⃣Picnicking and tent pitching, there are places for picnics not far from entering the botanical garden, where you can spread out a picnic mat and set up a tent. 2️⃣Photo opportunities with various flowers and plants, water, and fish, photo spots like , , , , , etc., are super suitable for check-ins and photos. 3️⃣Fish viewing and feeding, in the area, you can enjoy and feed fish, and there are also free swings to play on. 4️⃣Children's Botanical Exploration Garden. 5️⃣Amusement projects, there are two places with amusement projects, among which the ones near the dining center are more suitable for children. 🌈Touring Tips 1️⃣It is recommended to tour the botanical garden for 4 hours, please prepare water and food in advance to avoid inconvenience in shopping. 2️⃣It is not recommended to rent a transport vehicle in the scenic area, as the pedal car costs 180 yuan for three hours, and the small train is 15 yuan. 3️⃣The amusement park inside requires an additional ticket purchase.

Check in at Shijiazhuang Botanical Garden, the diverse plants form a pleasing landscape. If you have time, you must go once, it's worth the trip.