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Night tour in tropical rainforest of XTBG Night tour in tropical rainforest of XTBG
Have you ever experienced a night tour in the tropical rainforest of XTBG? It’s really a journey into the intriguing realm of the creatures that inhabit one of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth. The silent sky, insects amongst the confusion of leaves, branches, and vines will give you a fascinating experience.   Some yo...
Discover a tropical paradise of natural beauty in XTBG Discover a tropical paradise of natural beauty in XTBG
“Flowering from the west to the east, crystal-clear Luosuo river bend outlines a gourd-shape isle in Menglun.” The gourd-shape isle refers to Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG). Located on the picturesque isle, XTBG was established under the leadership of Chinese famous botanist Prof. Cai Xitao. Famous for its t...
Marsh Award for Education in Botanic Gardens: Wang Ximin Marsh Award for Education in Botanic Gardens: Wang Ximin
Wang Ximin of XTBG received Marsh Award for Education in Botanic Gardens by Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) on behalf of the Marsh Christian Trust.   Source: http://www.bgci.org/resources/news/1159/   Chinese botanists recognised for contribution to plant conservation   25 September 2014   Two new a...
Two Dragons Garden Two Dragons Garden
The recently launched ‘Two Dragons Garden’ project aims to foster knowledge and cultural exchange between Wales and China, with support from the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh and Botanic Gardens Conservation International.   A range of initiatives under the umbrella of the Two Dragons Garden:   1) Development of Chine...
Restoring a 'holy hill' near Mangyangguang village, Xishuangbanna Restoring a 'holy hill' near Mangyangguang village, Xishuangbanna
BGCI China is collaborating with Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden to restore a ‘holy hill’ near Mangyangguang village. Much of the original forest area has been converted to rubber plantations. We are currently in the second year of this project. Good progress is being made and the project is receiving enthusiasm and...
Is the huge leaf real? Is the huge leaf real?
A popular science activity named “Boating in a king lotus” is now on-going at Aquatic Garden of Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG). Giant Water Lilies (Victoria amazonica) planted in XTBG are now at their best time. The most interesting thing about this flower is the large leaves which can hold considerable weig...
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