Complete Guide to the Sunflower Sea at Hunan Botanical Garden for Capturing Warm Winter Sun Photos

📍Address: No. 111, Botanical Garden Road, Dongjing Town, Yuhua District, Changsha City
🚌 Transportation Tips: Take Metro Line 1 to Provincial Government Station, Exit 3, then transfer to Bus 16 to the North Gate of the Botanical Garden

Check-in Spot 1: Sunflower Maze
Follow the golden flower path in circles 🌻 Every shot looks like an Instagram-worthy photo!
📸 Tips: Crouch low and shoot upwards to frame the blue sky and sunflowers together~

Check-in Spot 2: Rainbow Glass Walkway
A hidden surprise in the sea of flowers! Sunlight shining through the colored glass is super dreamy ✨
📸 Tips: The best light is between 3-4 PM; wearing light-colored clothes makes your photos stand out!

Route Plan:
1️⃣ Enter through the North Gate ➡️ Sunflower Maze
Walk and shoot along the way; it’s best to arrive before 9 AM for soft light and fewer people
2️⃣ Glass Walkway ➡️ Herb Garden
A 10-minute walk along the flower path, with adorable scarecrow installations along the way
3️⃣ Viewing Platform for a Panoramic View
Climb the wooden viewing platform to take in the entire golden sea of flowers!

Tips:
✅ Picking flowers is prohibited
✅ Wear non-slip shoes; some paths in the fields are muddy
✅ Bring sunscreen and a sun hat; Changsha has been sunny lately

Post by Y. Thomas 32 | Oct 22, 2025