In May, a lot of popular science activities are available in Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG). Visitors to XTBG will be rewarded with interesting popular science activities in addition to its beautiful scenery.

May is a “big” month for scientific popularization. The CAS Public Science Day, National Science and Technology Week, International “Fascination of Plants” Day, and International Biodiversity Day all fall in May. To celebrate these days, popular science activities are organized.

Here are a few popular science activities available in XTBG in May:

Activity 1: A popular science lecture was given in the local primary school on May 9;

Activity 2: A popular science exhibition themed with “plant and life” is going on;

Activity 3: XTBG opens its doors to local middle school students on CAS public science day and international “fascination of plants” day (May 18);

Activity 4: guided tours by XTBG director and some professors on International Biodiversity Day (May 22). On this day, tourists to XTBG may get a guided tour service by XTBG director and some experts, on the basis of “first come, first served”.

Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG) is one of the largest botanical gardens with richest plant species in China. It is also the only 5A national tourist attraction in XIshuangbanna. The Garden’s work focuses on scientific research, species preservation, and science popularization. The 35 beautiful living collections are eye-catching and attractive to tourists. Come and enjoy them!