Tianjin Tropical Botanical Garden is located in Xiqing District, Tianjin. It is a national 4A-level tourist attraction and one of the larger and more diverse tropical botanical gardens in northern China. With tropical plants as its core feature, the scenic area creates a suitable climate environment artificially, allowing northern tourists to enjoy the unique charm of tropical rainforests without traveling far. Its main building adopts a large steel structure glass curtain wall design, with a total construction area of about 40,000 square meters and a park area of approximately 500 mu. Inside, there are not only rich plant landscapes but also integrated functions such as popular science education and leisure visits, making it a comprehensive scenic area that combines ornamental, intellectual, and entertainment value.
History and Culture
The construction of Tianjin Tropical Botanical Garden originated from the demand for tropical plant landscapes in northern regions. In 2003, the garden was officially opened to the public, filling the gap of large-scale tropical botanical gardens in North China. Since its establishment, the garden has been committed to the introduction, cultivation, and protection of tropical plants. By continuously enriching plant species and improving the landscape layout, it has gradually become a well-known ecological tourist attraction in Tianjin and surrounding areas. At the same time, the garden actively carries out popular science education activities to spread knowledge of tropical plants and concepts of ecological protection. Over the years, it has received millions of tourists and played an important role in promoting local tourism development and ecological culture communication.
Main Attractions
Tropical Rainforest Hall
The Tropical Rainforest Hall is the core area of Tianjin Tropical Botanical Garden, covering an area of about 10,000 square meters. The hall simulates the ecological environment of a tropical rainforest, with a temperature maintained at 25-30°C all year round and a humidity of 70%-80%. It gathers tropical plants from all over the world, such as tall arbors, twining lianas, and peculiar epiphytes, including rare species like Alsophila spinulosa and Caryota urens, which are national first-class protected plants. Walking through it, tourists can see flowing waterfalls, clear streams, and hear birds singing and insects chirping, as if they were in a real tropical rainforest.
Desert Plant Area
The Desert Plant Area covers an area of about 5,000 square meters, mainly displaying plants from arid areas such as deserts and gobi. The plants here have strong drought resistance and various forms, such as cacti, prickly pears, and Euphorbia tirucalli. Among them, there is a saguaro as high as 5 meters with a diameter of about 30 centimeters, which is one of the characteristic plants in the garden. The landscape design in the area is also quite distinctive, creating an atmosphere of arid areas through elements such as sand and rocks, allowing tourists to understand the survival wisdom of desert plants.
Hundred Flowers Hall
The Hundred Flowers Hall covers an area of about 3,000 square meters and is the main area for displaying various tropical flowers. It is in full bloom all year round, with different flower-themed exhibitions in different seasons, such as the orchid exhibition in spring and the lotus exhibition in summer. The hall has planted nearly 100 kinds of tropical flowers, such as Phalaenopsis, Anthurium, and pineapple, with a quantity of thousands of pots. The colorful flowers combined with carefully designed landscape shapes create a romantic and warm atmosphere, making it a good place for tourists to take photos as a souvenir.
Popular Science Education Area
The Popular Science Education Area has multiple exhibition halls and interactive areas, with a total area of about 2,000 square meters. Here, through pictures, texts, physical specimens, and multimedia equipment, tourists are introduced to knowledge about the growth habits, classification characteristics, and ecological value of tropical plants. At the same time, the scenic area also regularly holds popular science lectures, plant cultivation experience activities, etc., which are especially suitable for families with children to visit, allowing children to learn rich plant knowledge while playing.
Food
Simple Meals in the Scenic Area
Tianjin Tropical Botanical Garden has a catering area that provides various simple meals, such as local specialties like Tianjin Baozi (dumplings) and Jianbing Guozi (pancake rolls with fried dough sticks). Among them, Tianjin Baozi is famous for its thin skin, large filling, and delicious taste. It is made of fresh pork or vegetarian filling with special seasonings, and the price is affordable, about 10-15 yuan per serving. Jianbing Guozi is a classic breakfast in Tianjin. It is a thin pancake made of mung bean flour, added with ingredients such as eggs and Guozi (fried dough sticks), and coated with sweet bean sauce, fermented bean curd, and other sauces, with a rich taste, about 8-12 yuan per serving.
Surrounding Food - Yangliuqing Ancient Town Dishes
Yangliuqing Ancient Town, not far from Tianjin Tropical Botanical Garden, has many characteristic restaurants that mainly serve Yangliuqing Ancient Town dishes. Among them, Zeng Beng Carp is a traditional famous dish. It uses fresh carp, which is deep-fried with scales after processing, then poured with sweet and sour sauce, with a crispy outside and tender inside, and a sweet and sour taste. The price of this dish in local restaurants is about 60-80 yuan per serving. In addition, there is Tie Bobo Ao Xiaoyu (corn cakes baked on the edge of the pot with small fish stewed in the pot). The corn dough is pasted on the edge of the pot, and small fish are stewed at the bottom of the pot. The corn cakes absorb the flavor of the fish, which is very authentic, about 30-40 yuan per serving.
Tickets
The ticket price is 60 yuan per person. As of July 21, 2025, no official WeChat public account has been found.
Opening Hours
The opening hours are 9:00-17:00 every day, and entry stops at 16:30. It should be noted that the scenic area may adjust its opening hours during some legal holidays. It is recommended that tourists check and confirm through official channels before traveling.
Tour Route
After entering the scenic area, tourists can first go to the Tropical Rainforest Hall, which is the core of the scenic area. The visiting time is about 1.5-2 hours to fully experience the atmosphere of the tropical rainforest and the rich plants. After coming out of the Tropical Rainforest Hall, walk to the Desert Plant Area to learn about the characteristics of plants in arid areas, with a visiting time of about 1 hour. Then go to the Hundred Flowers Hall to enjoy various tropical flowers and take photos, with a visiting time of about 40 minutes. After that, go to the Popular Science Education Area to learn plant knowledge through interactive experiences and exhibition contents, with a visiting time of about 1 hour. If time permits, you can also stay in the rest area in the scenic area for a while. It is recommended to arrange 3-4 hours for the whole tour.
Transportation
- Bus: You can take Tianjin urban buses such as No. 824, No. 645, and No. 669, get off at the "Tropical Botanical Garden" station, and walk about 5 minutes to the entrance of the scenic area.
- Subway: Take Tianjin Metro Line 2 to "Caozhuang Station", exit from Exit A, and walk about 10 minutes or transfer to a bus shuttle to reach the scenic area.
- Self-driving: The scenic area has a parking lot covering an area of about 5,000 square meters, which can accommodate about 200 small cars. Starting from the urban area, drive along West Outer Ring Road, and you can reach it according to the road signs. The parking fee is 5 yuan per hour.
Must-visit Attractions
- Tropical Rainforest Hall: It is the core attraction of the scenic area, covering an area of 10,000 square meters. It has more than 3,000 kinds of tropical plants, as well as landscapes such as waterfalls and streams, allowing tourists to experience the tropical rainforest environment immersively.
- Desert Plant Area: Covering an area of 5,000 square meters, it displays a variety of desert plants, among which the 5-meter-high saguaro is a feature, allowing tourists to understand the uniqueness of plants in arid areas.
- Hundred Flowers Hall: Covering an area of 3,000 square meters, it displays more than 100 kinds of flowers all year round, with themed flower exhibitions in different seasons, making it a good place for flower appreciation and taking photos.
Tour Suggestions
- It is recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes because the scenic area is large and requires a lot of walking.
- The temperature in the scenic area is high and the humidity is high. It is recommended to wear breathable and light clothes and carry a water cup to replenish water in time.
- If you are traveling with children, you can prepare some small questions about plants in advance to conduct interactive learning in the Popular Science Education Area, enhancing the fun of the tour.
- The best time to visit is in spring and autumn, when the weather is relatively cool, suitable for outdoor activities, and the flowers in the scenic area are also in a good viewing state.
- It is recommended to avoid the peak hours (10:00-15:00) on weekends and holidays, and choose to go on weekdays to get a better visiting experience.
Notes
- Picking plants and touching exhibits at will are prohibited in the scenic area. It is the responsibility of every tourist to take good care of plants and public facilities.
- Smoking is prohibited in the scenic area. The scenic area is a plant-dense area, and smoking may cause safety hazards.
- Please abide by the regulations of the scenic area, activities in the designated areas, and do not enter the unopened areas.
- Take good care of personal belongings. There are many tourists in the scenic area, so pay attention to preventing loss of items.
- The ground in some areas of the scenic area may be slippery. Please pay attention to safety when walking, especially for the elderly and children.