Camellia Villa Introduction
The Camellia Garden is located along the midway highway between Meizhuqi and Xinliaozi in Shanglin Village, about two kilometers from Shuangxi Station. The garden covers an area of 2.5 hectares, cultivating 800 varieties of camellias from around the world, including excellent foreign varieties from Mainland China, Japan, the United States, Canada, and Europe. The flowers are colorful, with petals of various shapes and sizes, showcasing a stunning display. The garden also employs grafting techniques to cultivate many camellia bonsai, allowing visitors to appreciate these even outside the blooming season, which typically lasts from December to April each year. Within the garden, there are areas dedicated to camellia forests, walking trails, digital camellias, medicinal plants, organic vegetables, osmanthus groves, colorful ginger lilies, river ecology, birdwatching, and firefly observation. Professional guides are available to lead tours of the area, helping visitors learn about the diverse flora and fauna. The garden's owner is a descendant of Zhuang Tingcan, a tribute student from the Qing Dynasty, and beside the garden stands an ancestral house in the traditional Sanheyuan style, adorned with camellia reliefs on the stone walls, making it a perfect spot to visit after enjoying the camellias.
