A stunning airport garden and a floral oasis in the middle of abandoned land: Gardens worth visiting
Gardens are places where people get inspired, take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and draw strength from nature. In addition, gardens can surprise and create an unforgettable vacation and travel experience in the places where they are located.
If you want to see more interesting places and make a new discovery during your trip, you should definitely chese some floral jems to learn more about the land you live in. Lonely Planet shared the most amazing gardens you can find while travelling the world.
Jardins du Musée International de la Parfumerie, Mouans-Sartoux, France
This is where you can feel the aromas of all the components of famous French perfumes. Here you can find samples of 800 plant species, including jasmine, violet, mimosa, tuberose and rose. In addition, brands such as Christian Dior and Chanel still use essences that have been extracted by local farmers by hand in a traditional way.
Naa'Waya'Sum Coastal Indigenous Gardens, Canada
This is a nature reserve that marks traditional plants and reflects the culture of the indigenous people of this region. If you want to see the peculiarities of life and heritage of the Nuu-Chah-Nulth indigenous people, then you should definitely visit this place.
Anji Bamboo Sea, Huzhou, China
Mountainous terrain and a picturesque trail leading along one of the largest forests in China reveals to visitors trees that have been growing here for over 7000 years. In addition, there are more than 1400 species of natural mountain bamboo groves that can be observed from the height of a glass bridge.
Changi Airport, Singapore Changi Airport
This is a unique airport that can offer its passengers not only a comfortable wait for their flight but also a walk in the local Rain Vortex Garden. The garden is located in the centre of Changi Jewel and features the world's tallest indoor waterfall, with water falling a staggering 130 feet (40 m). Here you can walk past local sculptures, a maze and the Forest Valley, which has more than 900 tall trees and palm trees.
Arctic-Alpine Botanical Garden, Norway
This is a northern oasis among the stone slopes, where you can see the amazing flowering of primrose, gentian and auricula flowers. In addition, there are rare flowers of the Himalayan poppy and other plants that grow on all continents. It is there that you can catch the northern lights and have a cosy picnic.
Wendy's Secret Garden, Australia
This site once served as land for a railroad, which was not used for its intended purpose. However, Wendy Whiteley turned this place into her own garden without any permission, making it the most charming public place in Sydney. There are fig trees, bungalow palms, fuchsias, jasmine, ferns and vines.
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