Yalagu Tropical Botanical Garden

Yalagu Tropical Botanical Garden

Yalagu Tropical Botanical Garden is a 3A-level scenic spot in Beijing. It is currently the largest and most diverse "South-to-North fruit cultivation" base in the city, and a key project under the city’s focus. The garden was established in October 2006, covering a total area of about 300 acres, with approximately 64,300 square meters of connected greenhouses and 50 greenhouse structures. Located just 200 meters north of Zhu Zhuang North Road on National Highway 104, it serves as a natural oxygen bar for short trips and transit leisure.

Since 2006, over forty varieties of tropical and subtropical fruits such as custard apple, guava, bayberry, starfruit, dragon fruit, wax apple, wampee, loquat, papaya, mango, longan, banana, miracle fruit, breadnut, breadfruit, avocado, and macadamia have been successfully introduced to the garden, filling a gap in the previously limited variety of "South-to-North fruit cultivation" in Beijing. The garden also extensively cultivates over forty varieties of organic vegetables including sweet leaf lettuce, celery, parsley, chili peppers, broccoli, Korean baby bok choy, Guangdong carrots, and celery hearts, while continuously innovating and developing new varieties.

The garden is a comprehensive tropical science and technology demonstration scenic area integrating tourism, leisure, agricultural picking, accommodation, dining, and technological demonstration. Here, you can admire rare and premium tropical and subtropical fruits, exotic plants, and discover the wonders of the plant kingdom, experiencing the charm of the southern regions right in the north. You can also enjoy the fun of hand-picking and tasting southern tropical fruits and vegetables, fully appreciating the agricultural achievements of tropical science and technology cultivation. Additionally, it provides an ideal base for science education in primary, middle, and high schools.

Major attractions within the scenic area include a 20,000-square-meter tropical plant viewing hall, the Tusi Fort Ethnic Exhibition Hall, and the Tusi Bar. The area features lush forests, entwined vines, and a dazzling array of rare flowers and plants. Streams, fountains, plants, and animals create a magnificent tropical rainforest scene, with the first phase now officially open to the public. The dwellings and totem culture of southwestern ethnic minorities form the main theme of the landscape, making it a truly captivating experience.

Transportation

By Car

1. From the Third Ring Road – G2 – Caiyu Exit – National Highway 104 – Zhu Zhuang North – Destination. 2. From Daxing Roundabout – Sixth Ring Road – Dahongmen – National Highway 104 – Zhu Zhuang North – Destination.

By Bus

1. Take bus 926 or 826 from Di’anmen Inner Street and get off at Zhu Zhuang Station (bus 926 is recommended), then walk to the garden. 2. Take Metro Line 4 (Daxing Line) to Zaoyuan Station, transfer to bus 940, get off at Zhu Zhuang Station, then walk to the garden. 3. Take Metro Line Yizhuang to Jiugong Station, transfer to bus 826, get off at Zhu Zhuang Station, then walk to the garden.

Scenic Spot Location

200 meters north of Zhu Zhuang North Entrance, National Highway 104, Zhangziying Town, Daxing District, Beijing

Information Source: Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development