From Aug 9 through October, Yuntai Garden and Yunluo Botanical Garden will host multiple themed exhibitions, including a sunflower show, a Siam tulip show, a Lingnan banyan tree special exhibition, and twin butterfly exhibitions. Blending visual aesthetics, nature education, and cross-regional field research, they offer visitors a feast for the eyes and a deeper look at local ecology.
⏰ Time: From Aug 15, 2026
🌻 Sunflower show
⏰ Time: From Aug 15, 2026
📍 Location: Along the main boulevard of Yuntai Garden; along Jihu West Road, the Aromatic Plants Specialty Garden rock garden, and Feast Plaza in Yunluo Botanical Garden
🎫 Tickets: The exhibitions are free to visit. A park admission ticket is required.
✨ Highlights:
• Classic varieties line the main boulevard of Yuntai Garden, including "Baoliandeng," "Van Gogh," and "Oil Sunflower," plus the new creamy yellow "Lemon Bixui."
• Yunluo Botanical Garden will showcase rare and distinctive varieties along Jihu West Road, at the Aromatic Plants Specialty Garden rock garden, and at Feast Plaza, including dark, gradient, and double-flowered types such as "Black Swan," "Phantom," "Mars," and "Cola Soda."
• Ideal for macro and wide-angle photography.
🌸 Siam tulip show
⏰ Time: From Aug 15, 2026
📍 Location: Outdoor area along the Orchid Specialty Garden in Yunluo Botanical Garden
🎫 Tickets: The exhibitions are free to visit. A park admission ticket is required.
✨ Highlights:
• A curated display of 10 varieties and a total of 1,500 Siam tulips in soft pink, pale lavender, and light red tones.
• A refined, elegant look that suits traditional, fresh, and artsy photo styles.
🌳 Lingnan banyan tree special exhibition
⏰ Time: From Aug 9, 2026
📍 Location: Second-floor gallery at Yihua Plaza and the Rainforest Plants Specialty Garden in Yunluo Botanical Garden
🎫 Tickets: The exhibitions are free to visit. A park admission ticket is required.
✨ Highlights:
• China’s first special exhibition dedicated to Lingnan banyan trees, featuring a dual format of indoor science education + outdoor real-life displays.
• The indoor section uses educational panels to introduce banyan species, growth habits, and Lingnan regional culture.
• The outdoor section is set in the Rainforest Plants Specialty Garden, where visitors can observe native banyan communities up close.
• Great for families and travelers interested in native plant culture.
🦋 Twin butterfly exhibitions
⏰ Time: From Aug 9, 2026
📍 Location: Second-floor gallery at Yihua Plaza, Feast Plaza, Jiuqu Flower Steps, and Shanlin Road Wetland in Yunluo Botanical Garden
🎫 Tickets: The exhibitions are free to visit. A park admission ticket is required.
✨ Highlights:
• Featuring over 100 butterfly specimens collected during field research in the Jianfengling tropical rainforest.
• The indoor section highlights a Class I nationally protected butterfly species and includes a static indoor display of live butterflies.
• Outdoor live-butterfly viewing areas span Feast Plaza, Jiuqu Flower Steps, and Shanlin Road Wetland, where visitors can watch butterflies in their natural garden habitats.
💡 Travel tips: For better value, consider a two-park combo ticket. You can take a bus to Yuntai Garden Terminal or Baiyun Cableway Station, or ride Guangzhou Metro Line 11 to Yuntai Garden Station.
Come to Yuntai Garden and Yunluo Botanical Garden to experience this visual feast where nature meets art!