Kew Gardens | A Botanical Garden Not to Be Missed in London 🌳

The ultimate guide to Kew Gardens is here! Hurry up and save it! As the Royal Botanic Gardens, stepping through the gates of Kew Gardens feels like entering a fantastical adventure akin to a journey through a green fairyland! You immediately feel the abundant summer green energy 🌳. Strolling here is like recharging both body and soul 🔋🌿. 🟢 Sharing some must-visit spots: ▪️ Temperate House The largest landmark greenhouse is a must-see! The spiral staircase is perfect for photos with a great atmosphere, and you can go up to the second floor for a panoramic view of the greenhouse. There will be staff in the atrium to give explanations 🎙️. ▪️ Waterlily House Built in 1852, the Waterlily House is home to the world's largest water lilies, with a massive Victoria amazonica in the center 🪷. The best time to visit is from June to July! The endless green lotus leaves make you feel like you're in a Monet oil painting world. ▪️ Palm House This greenhouse is dominated by palm trees and other tropical plants. The classic 'green mist dream' floor-to-ceiling windows are here, remember to come and take a photo 📸. ▪️ Princess of Wales Conservatory Focused on cacti and succulents 🌵, it's famous for the Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum)! The temperature inside is not too hot, making it very comfortable for a slow visit. There is an Orchids festival in February and March. ▪️ The two galleries in the garden 🏛️ The Marienne North Gallery features beautiful plants painted by the artist during her travels around the world, each one like an exquisite postcard. The Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art is more digital, with many digital media installations. Unfortunately, no photos are allowed 🥹. It's definitely worth a visit! 🟢 After your visit, don't forget to go to the Gift shop next to Victoria Gate, it's really unique and fun to browse! They have all kinds of soaps, hand creams, and little cookies with plant flavors 🍪! Lying on the lawn in the afternoon watching the geese walk is also very relaxing. It's recommended to reserve 3-4 hours in total. ▪️ Hours: 10:00am-19:00pm (Greenhouses close 1 hour earlier) ▪️ Tickets: Be sure to book in advance! ▪️ Transportation: Overground/District to Kew Gardens station, then a 5-minute walk. 🟢 Other Tips: ▫️ Bring a picnic blanket, you can lie down on the lawn as you please 🕶️ ▫️ You can take the bus at the entrance to Richmond Park 🦌 #LondonLife #UK #London #KewGardens