As May witnessed a peak of the firefly season in 2024, the South China National Botanical Garden extended its entry time from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm to facilitate night visits. GDToday reporters visited the botanical garden on May 11, the first day it extended its opening hours.
People showed great enthusiasm for fireflies, as in previous years. At 7 pm, when GDToday reporters arrived at the grass in front of the Cycad Garden, the most recommended site for firefly watching, a large crowd of visitors had already set up their cameras, waiting for nightfall.
Fireflies are also scattered in many other corners around the botanical garden. Visitors can discover plants and animals along the paths, while enjoying the sight of fireflies.
Visitor information for the South China National Botanical Garden
Opening hours:7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Extended opening hours for May 20, June 10, and every Friday - Sunday from May 11 to June 10: 7:30 am - 7:30 pm, no entry after 7:30 pm, and visitors should exit the garden before 9 pm
Add.:No. 1190 Tianyuan Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou (廣州市天河區天源路1190號)
Metro: Take Metro Line 6 to the Botanical Garden station and use Exit A
Adult ticket: ￥20
Elderly/student ticket: ￥10
Service hotline: 020-85232037 (8 am - 5 pm)
Rescue services: 020-37250983 (all day)
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