Shanghai Botanical Garden

Unexpectedly awesome. Lived here for fifteen years and just stumbled on it while on a bike ride. Came on a nice weekend and it was not crowded. The park itself is free to enter but the enclosed greenhouses cost 30rmb to visit all 4. Really cool, nice place for a walk around (it’s huge). Will be back for sure.

A hidden gem not mentioned a lot in Shanghai tourist guide pick a good weather day though , free entrance but there is a ticket to get into the green houses

Beautiful gardens where you can easily spend half a day just strolling around.

Absolutely incredible peaceful place in the busy city. The Penjing/Bonsai garden was jaw dropping.

Similar with Garden by the bay. Beautiful garden with 3 main domes. Aesthetically made in every corner with ground aircon within few steps. So even it's incredibly hot, the breeze helps a lot in every few steps. We only visited the expo because we only had a little time and there were still many places we wanted to visit, so we missed a lot of nearby freebies spots, like flower gardens and the famous bridge and lake on the back side of the expo. The bridge is also not connected to the expo, so we didn't go there because to get there you have to go around the expo from the entrance from the outside which is an open grassland like a dog days of the summer. The garden on the basement (in front of expo entrance) was closed during our visit.

Lovely place to visit, lots flowers and plant, most of them I have never seen and heard. There are several areas to demonstrate specified topic. It is worthy to stay half day with happy mind and camera to capture all of them. Recommend season is the spring, summer days will be hard for kids and the old. Opening time starts from 0700, entrance fee is free for age over 70.

Beautiful garden with frequent exhibitions and always something different in season/bloom. The indoor conservatories are fantastic and a favourite of the kids. There is an atmosphere of peace, tranquility, exploration and fun underlying the entire park. The garden is huge - too big to see (and walk) everything in one day. It's a popular spot for day visits, many families bring tents and enjoy the weather and the environment. The permanent gardens are beautiful - lots of flowers/trees/plants of the varieties. Employees here are very friendly an helpful. There are MANY public washrooms, snack vendors (including ice cream for the kids and ramen) so walking is not a concern. But many people use the bus or the seated bicycle pedi-cabs that are available and they are worth it. If you are a photographer or have an interest in it be sure to check out the numerous hobbyists around the park, some of the equipment is spectacular and they are very helpful with advice in improving shots.

Probably the most beautiful botanical garden I've had the opportunity to see in my life. A huge area. Nowhere else have I seen so many plant species and species that you can't see anywhere else. Very neat place. I recommend it to anyone who is interested in plants and not only. Great place for a walk to be among nature. The restaurant in the garden is very good.