Shennong Caotang – A Hidden Gem of Lingnan Garden Vibes & Traditional Chinese Medicine 🌿🏛️

#guangzhoutrip Looking for a serene spot in Guangzhou that’s beautiful, free, and uncrowded? You’ll love Shennong Caotang – a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) museum set within a lush Lingnan-style garden. 🌸✨ 📍Located at the southern foot of Baiyun Mountain, inside the Baiyunshan Hutchison Whampoa Chinese Medicine Factory, this museum blends nature and culture in the most refreshing way. It’s actually China’s first semi-open-air TCM museum, breaking away from the usual indoor-only display format. Here, you’ll find two major areas: Chinese Medicine Culture Garden Lingnan Herbal Garden It’s not just exhibits – you’ll see real herbs growing in natural surroundings 🌱, elegant garden pavilions, and detailed installations about the history and wisdom of Chinese medicine. The whole vibe is peaceful, educational, and super photogenic 📸 🎟️ Entry Info: FREE admission & no reservation required Closed on Mondays (except public holidays) ⏰ Opening Hours: Tue–Fri: 8:30–12:00, 13:30–17:00 (last entry at 11:30 & 16:30) Weekends & Holidays: 9:00–17:00 (last entry at 16:30) Summer/Winter Holidays: 8:30–17:00 🚇 How to Get There: Take Metro Line 6 to Tianpingjia Station, Exit B Transfer to Bus 246 or 808, get off at Baiyunshan Zhongyaochang (TCM Factory) stop #travel