Living Sculpture: Exploring the Ancient Bonsai Garden at Shanghai Botanical Garden 🌳🏮

Original video: https://youtu.be/fg2yRsVqZIw

Visited on: 19 December 2025

Step into a world of miniature majesty! Today, we are visiting the world-renowned Bonsai Garden (Penjing Garden) nestled within the Shanghai Botanical Garden.

As one of the largest and most prestigious bonsai collections in China, this sanctuary houses thousands of meticulously pruned masterpieces, some of which are over a century old. In this video, we stroll through the traditional Jiangnan-style courtyards, exploring the different styles of Penjing (the Chinese art of bonsai), from rugged rock landscapes to elegant, sweeping tree forms.

Witness the incredible patience and artistry required to shape these "living sculptures" and enjoy the peaceful, zen atmosphere of one of Shanghai's most beautiful cultural treasures.

Highlights of the Tour:

- Rare centuries-old Pine and Juniper bonsai.

- Traditional Chinese garden architecture and moon gates.

- The unique "Shuipai" style (water and land) Penjing arrangements.

Keywords: Shanghai Botanical Garden, Bonsai Garden Shanghai, Penjing Garden, Chinese Bonsai Art, Shanghai Travel VLOG, Traditional Chinese Garden, Miniature Trees, Zen Garden Walk, Shanghai Hidden Gems, Penjing Style.

Location:

Shanghai Botanical Garden

997 Longwu Rd, Xuhui District, Shanghai, China, 200231

https://maps.app.goo.gl/tFUoMz4irr4yNS3x8

31.1568112919391, 121.45275819984388

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