Fairylake Botanical Garden

A lush urban oasis at the foot of Wutong Mountain

4A National Scenic Area

06:00-21:30

About This Place

Nestled against Wutong Mountain and bordering Shenzhen Reservoir, Fairylake Botanical Garden is a comprehensive garden dedicated to plant conservation, research, education, and tourism. It features six distinct zones, including a fascinating Fossil Forest and a Desert Plant area, alongside the culturally significant Hongfa Temple. It's the perfect escape from the city bustle to reconnect with nature. Wear comfortable shoes as the vast grounds are best explored on foot.

Highlights

Discover the prehistoric world at the Fossil Forest and Paleontology Museum

Admire a stunning diversity of rare plants in the Butterfly Valley Orchid Garden and Shade Plant Zone

Visit the serene and incense-filled Hongfa Temple to experience local religious culture

Stroll around the picturesque Fairylake and admire classical garden structures like the Jade Belt Bridge

Climb to the Lansheng Pavilion for a panoramic view of the entire garden and Wutong Mountain

Best Time to Visit

April-May, September-October

Spring and autumn offer the most pleasant weather. It's highly recommended to avoid weekends and public holidays. If you must visit on a weekend, arrive as early as possible to beat the crowds.

Avoid Chinese Holidays

Strongly avoid Golden Week (Oct 1-7), Chinese New Year (late Jan/Feb), and Labor Day (May 1-5). Crowds are extreme and tickets often sell out weeks in advance.

Ticket Information

CNY 15per person

Advance Booking Required

Tickets must be booked in advance through official channels. The standard adult ticket is 15 RMB, with discounts for students and minors. Children under 6 (or 1.2m tall) and seniors over 70 enter free. Purchase tickets via the WeChat official accounts: '深圳市仙湖植物园' or '美丽深圳'. Note: Parking requires a separate reservation on weekends/holidays, and the internal shuttle bus may be suspended, so plan your walking route accordingly.