I never expected to find a place like this—the Shiyen Botanical Garden!

I'm so amazed, the statues are made of stone, and they are so vivid! The Shiyen Botanical Garden covers an area of 176 acres and is one of the few bases in the country with a complete variety and large quantity of Cycad cultivation. 🌟Highlights: 🍀Upon entering the botanical garden, you will be attracted by the strong Central American atmosphere. The first thing that catches your eye is the distinctive Mammoth Ecological Valley, where the lifelike mammoth statues make you feel as if you are in the prehistoric era. 🍀Next, you will come to the American Culture Area, where cacti of different shapes and colorful patterns are planted, making you feel as if you are in the primitive jungles of South America. 🍀The botanical garden also features the Ant Kingdom, Stone Pit Cultural Wall, Green Leisure Area, Shiyen Tea Garden, and Olmec statues, among other leisure and photo-taking areas, each with its unique charm. It's worth mentioning the huge African Olmec statue placed among the cacti, which serves as an excellent backdrop for taking 'blockbuster' photos. 🍀In addition, the Shiyen Botanical Garden is home to a wide variety of plants, with over 500 species, including 280 species of Cycads collected from around the world, making it a place not to be missed by plant enthusiasts. The Cherry Blossom Valley and Tiger Thistle Flower Sea in the garden are also great spots for flower viewing. ✅Must Experience: Xerophytic Plant Area: Divided into the Cactus World and Succulent Garden, with over 20 acres of cacti cultivation, featuring more than 300 species of uniquely shaped cacti from South America, Africa, and other regions. Mammoth Ecological Valley: A group of prehistoric giants—mammoth sculptures—offer a stunning visual impact, allowing visitors to glimpse the grandeur of mammoths from 4.8 million years ago. Cycad Kingdom: Cycads, which have existed on Earth for more than 200 million years, are known as the 'Panda' and 'Living Fossil' of the plant kingdom. Pet Paradise: The pet park houses animals such as peacocks, parrots, and pigeons, allowing children to see peacocks displaying their feathers up close, which is well worth a visit! Take your children to see the wonders of the world! $Tickets: Adult ticket: 58 RMB per person Child (height 1.2m-1.4m), Senior ticket (60 years old): 38 RMB per person 🕙Opening Hours: 8:30-18:00 📍Detailed Address: North side of Hujia Mountain Road, Budaibei Mountain, Longhai City, Zhangzhou Development Zone Transportation: Self-driving is recommended, there is a parking lot at the entrance, which is very convenient! 📝Note tips: 1The park is quite large, it takes two to three hours to walk around, and most of the paths are uphill or mountain climbing, so it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes! Otherwise, your feet will get tired! 2Many scenic spots in the scenic area are very photogenic, it is recommended to choose brightly colored casual wear, or exotic long dresses, so you can take beautiful blockbuster photos, making the trip worthwhile! 3Be sure to do a good job of sun protection! The sun at the destination is very unforgiving, and if you don't protect yourself from the sun, you will turn into an African!