These beautiful botanical gardens are world-famous.
Not only are these stunning botanical gardens the "green lungs" of major cities around the world, but they are also popular tourist destinations, attracting millions of visitors every year.
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| Brooklyn Botanic Garden (USA):Established in 1910, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is one of the world's best places to see cherry blossoms, not to mention Japan – the homeland of this flower. It boasts over 200 trees and more than 40 varieties of cherry blossoms. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden also features a climate-controlled building, forming three distinct zones: tropical, temperate, and desert. (Photo:)Prospect Park West. |
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| Royal Botanical Gardens (UK):Located beside the River Thames in London, the Royal Botanical Gardens boasts a collection of over 30,000 different plant species. Established in 1840, the gardens still preserve many valuable documents and artifacts from renowned botanists. A wooden walkway 18 meters above the ground in this World Heritage site allows visitors to observe the entire garden. (Photo: )Kew. |
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| Montreal Botanical Garden (Canada):Although primarily a botanical garden in North America, the Montreal Botanical Garden also features beautiful Chinese and Japanese gardens, showcasing characteristic plants from these two Asian countries. It also boasts Canada's first national park, dedicated to native and endemic plant species, along with unique art installations such as the Mother Earth statue. (Photo:)Flickr. |
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| Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden (South Africa):Located near the majestic Table Mountain in Cape Town, Kirstenbosch is one of the world's rare botanical gardens that cultivates only native plant species. The garden features a winding elevated walkway, inspired by snake bones. Locals call it The Boomslang, after the infamous green viper of Africa. (Photo: [Image caption])ArchDaily. |
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| Royal Botanic Gardens (Australia):This "green oasis" is considered the heart of the CBD, Sydney's central business district. Situated alongside towering skyscrapers, the Royal Botanic Gardens enjoys a prime location in Sydney Harbour, near the famous shell-shaped Opera House. Opened in 1816, the gardens boast some of the oldest scientific research activities in Australia. Photo:Eat Drink Play. |
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| Denver Botanic Gardens(America):Boasting the largest collection of temperate plants in North America, Denver Botanic Gardens proudly celebrates the unique characteristics of this climate. The Denver Botanic Gardens features over 40 smaller gardens, divided into themes such as wild Western plants, aquatic plants, and an international garden. It is also renowned for its exciting summer concerts. (Photo: [Image])303Magazine. |
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| Singapore Botanic Garden (Singapore):The botanical garden on the bustling Orchard Road is the first World Heritage site of the Lion City, and also one of the rare tropical gardens to be recognized by UNESCO. Established in 1859, the Singapore Botanic Garden is considered a "sanctuary" for many enchanting orchid species, attracting many tourists. Photo:Getty Images. |
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| Jardim Botanico (Brazil):Located at the foot of Corcovado Mountain in Rio, this 140-hectare botanical garden boasts over 6,500 plant species and many rare bird species, making it Brazil's most important biological research site. Established in 1808 by King John VI of Portugal to cultivate special spices from the West Indies, the garden opened to the public in 1822. (Photo: [Image caption])Trilhas E Aventuras. |
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| Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden (Thailand):Opened in 1980, Nong Nooch Garden quickly became one of Thailand's most popular tourist destinations. Named after the woman who conceived the idea of transforming a desolate orchard in the mountains into a vibrant tropical garden, Nong Nooch Garden blends Thai architecture with European garden styles. (Photo:)Yandex. |
