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Sunflower Garden, China: what it is and when to go
Sunflower Garden is a visitor attraction (百万葵园) in China (Zhuhai). Interests: Nature and With kids. The best time to visit is March to May and September to October. In June there are 13 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 37. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Activity · Nature, With kids
- Local name
- 百万葵园
- Where
- China
- Best time
- March to May and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- SZX Shenzhen, 19 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- closed
- Coordinates
- 22.63124, 113.61499
What it is and where
Sunflower Garden is a visitor attraction (百万葵园) in China (Zhuhai).
It is in Zhuhai, where this site lists 33 more places to see, 40 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 22.63124, 113.61499; the nearest main airport is Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, Shenzhen), 19 km as the crow flies. How to get around China (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and With kids places in China. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Sunflower Garden is March to May and September to October.
- JanPossible10:45
- FebPossible11:15
- MarBest time11:51
- AprBest time12:32
- MayBest time13:05
- JunPossible13:23
- JulPossible13:16
- AugPossible12:47
- SepBest time12:07
- OctBest time11:28
- NovPossible10:53
- DecPossible10:37
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 37. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to May and September to October | November to March and June to August |
| With kids | March to May and September to October | November to February and June to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Sunflower Garden has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to China in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to China
To enter China there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the China checklist. Currency: Yuan or renminbi (CNY); plugs: Type A, C and I · 220 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 120 ambulance · 119 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Zhongshan BridgePart of Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link8.6 km
- Shenzhong BridgePart of Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link14 km
- Humen BridgeSuspension bridge across Pearl River in Guangdong17 km
- Huafa Snow WorldIndoor ski arena in Shenzhen, China18 km
- Opium War MuseumHistory museum in China22 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.
More in China: Nature
- Mount Everest: Earth's highest mountain above sea level, located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas
- K2: 2nd-highest mountain on Earth
- Terracotta Army: collection of ancient Chinese military statues
- Makalu: mountain in Nepal/China; 5th highest in the world
- Lhotse: mountain in Nepal
- Mount Kailash: mountain in Tibet, China
Every China place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sunflower Garden?
It is a visitor attraction (百万葵园 in the local language) in China.
When is the best time to visit Sunflower Garden?
March to May and September to October. In June there are 13 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 37.
How do you get to Sunflower Garden?
The nearest main airport is Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), 19 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around China is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the China map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Zhongshan Bridge, Shenzhong Bridge, Humen Bridge. The rest is in the China guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.