Park brings garden cultures of 21 APEC economies together

Visitors can experience the garden cultures of all 21 APEC member economies at the Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park, where dozens of multinational themed gardens have been upgraded.

A visitor walks through the lush greenery at Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park, which has just upgraded dozens of its multinational themed gardens. Photos by Yan Wenting

Among them are the Canadian Moon Garden, California Sunshine Garden, Southeast Asian Vientiane Garden and Russian Pushkin Garden.

The Canadian Moon Garden now houses the first Shenzhen location of One Step Garden — a Shanghai-based light-meal and coffee brand popular on social media. The revamped garden’s dining area blends seamlessly with its trees, fountains and lawns, making it an attraction for both its natural scenery and its lifestyle experience.

“I saw photos of the Canadian Moon Garden and the coffee shop on Xiaohongshu, so we came to check it out today,” said Xiao Ya, a young visitor dressed in a vintage European-style gown. She said she and a friend spent the morning exploring the park before stopping at the cafe for coffee.

“It was the perfect day out — relaxing and fulfilling,” she said.

Visitors relax inside the Canadian Moon Garden.

A renovated café space at One Step Garden blends modern design with the surrounding landscape inside the Canadian Moon Garden, offering visitors a relaxing place to enjoy coffee and nature.

Other gardens, including the Pakistan Garden and Japanese Tea Garden, have undergone interior renovations. New doors, windows, ceilings and curtains have made the spaces suitable for public-interest activities, educational programs and nature-study activities.

“Even on a rainy day, this courtyard is so quiet and beautiful — with the pavilions, water features and delicate layout,” said a young visitor who was taking photos at the Japanese Tea Garden.

According to Yang, a park official, the site had welcomed more than 2 million visitors by May this year. Total attendance for 2026 is expected to more than double last year’s figure.

Arched hedges frame a pathway in the Pushkin Garden at Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park. 

Visitor information

Metro: Take Line 1 to Qiaocheng East Station (侨城东站), Exit A, then walk about 10 minutes to the park’s West Gate.

Admission: Free

Recommended route: Start at the West Gate and head to Apple Land, a popular photo spot where visitors may encounter the park’s resident cats. 

Continue along the northern loop to visit four international themed gardens: California Sunshine Garden, Canadian Moon Garden, Vientiane Garden and Pushkin Garden. 

Finish in the eastern section, home to a cluster of Jiangnan-style Chinese gardens.