Most beautiful gardens in the world

We have wandered around some of the most beautiful gardens in the world. Some have been natural bush settings, others immaculately manicured and fragrant. Many contain statues, ponds and waterfalls. But gardening is an art form and spending time in them brings some calmness to our travel.

Take a look at some of the most beautiful gardens in the world in this spectacular collaboration.

Araluen Botanic Gardens, Perth

We don’t have to travel to see spectacular gardens as some of the most beautiful gardens in the world right here in Perth, one of them being Araluen Botanic Gardens. Set on 59 hectares in Darling Ranges, 30km south of Perth, Araluen is an extraordinary garden. Because of its breathtaking setting it is referred to as Heaven in the Hills, and is a peaceful and therapeutic place to stroll. Set amongst a native backdrop are streams, bushwalks and picnic spots. Although each season offers a unique display, the real gem is the sea of colour from the yearly Tulip Festival. In Spring thousands of visitors pack the park to see the 145,000 tulips hand planted by volunteers in May/June each year. It is so relaxing wandering over the little timber bridges above the cascading waters and you’ll need to allow several hours to enjoy these spectacular gardens.

Gardens of the World, Berlin

by Becky of Becky The Traveller

The Gardens of the World in Berlin wasn’t on my list of places to visit when I first arrived in Germany. But I love trying new things when I visit a city and the appeal of gorgeous gardens drew me in to spend a day at Berlin’s Gardens of the World.

It costs €7-€9 entry but it’s totally worth paying to visit. There are numerous gardens scattered all around the huge complex, with garden displays from different countries including Japan, Thailand, South Korea and a traditional English Rose gardens. But there are also water gardens, a huge maze and even a cable car that you can use to get a stunning view across all the gardens.

I had initially planned on spending a couple of hours but in total I was there for 5 hours, walking around the different garden displays, riding the cable car out of the complex around the nearby lake then enjoying coffee and cake at regular stops when I needed an energy boost.

The beautiful thing about visiting the Gardens of the World in Berlin is that whatever the season there will be something beautiful to see as different flowers and plants bloom throughout the year. If you’re looking for an alternative thing to do on your Berlin trip then I’d definitely recommend a trip to the gardens.

Tenryu-ji Temple, Kyoto

by Danila of Travelling Dany

If you are planning a trip to Kyoto, one of the must-see places on your itinerary should be Tenryu-ji Temple, located in Kyoto’s Arashiyama district. While many people go there only for the insta-famous bamboo forest, the temple garden is one of the most beautiful in Japan.  The admission to the temple grounds costs 500 yen and it’s important to get there as soon as they open (at 8:30 am) to be able to explore the garden without the crowds. Unlike the temple buildings, in fact, Tenryuji’s garden survived quite a few centuries in its original form. The design was created by Muso Soseki in1339. Today, Tenryuji temple and garden are registered as UNESCO world heritage sites, and visited by millions of tourists every year. You are welcome to stay on the temple grounds until they close, at 5:00 pm, but you definitely won’t be able to feel the magic when it starts getting crowded and noisy.

The landscape features a central pond with Koi carps, surrounded by rocks and pine trees. It merges in a seamlessly way with the luscious forest of the Arashiyama mountains. The best period to visit this area is Autumn, because the foliage makes Tenryuji garden even more beautiful.

Monet’s Garden, Giverny

by Carolyn of Holidays to Europe

Monet’s Garden at Giverny, north west of Paris, is one of the most well-known gardens in France and one that I have been fortunate to visit.

Just an hour’s drive from Paris, a visit to the house and garden of the French Impressionist painter is a popular day trip from the capital.

The garden is actually set in two parts.  Clos Normand is a pretty cottage-style garden in front of Monet’s former house.  I visited in Summer when the garden was alive with the colour and scents of dahlias, foxgloves, salvias and roses.  If you’re lucky enough to visit during Spring, tulips feature heavily in the garden.

From the second floor of Monet’s house – which is worth a look – there are great views over the garden below.  The house, which is decorated in many bright colours, reflects the personality of the painter and was his home for over forty years.

The second part of the garden, which is reached by a pedestrian tunnel under an adjoining road, is where you’ll find the water lily pond and bridge made famous in Monet’s painting The Japanese Footbridge.

This part of the garden is quite tranquil, despite the number of visitors wandering its path.  Willow trees weep over the pond, their reflections mingling with the water lilies that grow profusely in the water.  It’s easy to see why this part of the garden was the inspiration for so many of his paintings.

Monet’s Garden is open daily from late March to the end of October.  Due to its popularity, it is wise to pre-purchase tickets to the garden so that you can skip the ticket queues on arrival.

Butchart Garden, British Columbia

by Lisa of TheHotFlashPacker

Butchart Garden is located outside the city of Victoria, British Columbia, located on Vancouver Island.  This garden has been delighting people for over 100 years.  The garden is open year-round and features perennial and annual seasonal plants and flowers throughout the growing season, and Christmas lights around December.  The “sunken garden” is a highlight but there are also Japanese gardens, fountains, and a boat ride.  The gardens should be visited in day and night, when many parts of the garden are lighted.  There is regular entertainment.  If possible, visit on a Saturday in summer, when your ticket includes a concert, a unique fireworks display, and organ recital.  The gardens have extensive gift shops and several restaurants, but the best thing to do is go for traditional English afternoon tea.  You can get to the garden by car, taxi, Uber, tour bus, etc. but if you’re on a budget, it’s easy to visit the park by bus from downtown Victoria.

Boboli Gardens, Florence

by Katy of Untold Morsels

Florence is a city renowned for art, culture and museums and a magnificent outdoor homage to the Renaissance. The beautiful Boboli Gardens are 111 acres of landscaped Italian gardens in the heart of the city with a 400 year old history.

Sitting behind the former Medici residence, the Pitti Palace, the Boboli Gardens were curated throughout the centuries by a series of talented designers who wanted to create the green heart of Florence.

The Boboli gardens are known for their design, huge oak trees and green rooms rather than floral displays. There are many statues, ponds and fountains, some dating back to Roman times, throughout the park to admire.

You can’t help but be in awe of the amphitheater and its Neptune fountain gushing in front of the palace. Meanwhile, The Buontalenti Grotto (Grotta del Buontalenti) is perhaps the most famous structure. Built between 1583 and 1593, it is a riot of stalactites, carvings and waterworks.

The Boboli Gardens are a lovely shady place to wander in the heat of the summer sun in Florence. Take your time to find a quiet place to rest away from the crowds. Then continue up the hill near where there are spectacular views of the Duomo, river Arno and city below.

Conservatory Gardens, NYC

by Talek of Travels with Talek

In New York City there is a collection of three gardens between 104^th and 105^th streets and 5^th Avenue inside Central Park, called The Conservatory Gardens. It houses three gardens, each with its own distinct style; a French garden, an Italian garden and the traditional English garden. People come here to stroll among the fountains, exotic imported plants and delightful sculptures. They also come here in search of the perfect backdrop for a wedding so don’t be surprised if you stumble across a wedding party.  My favorite part of the Conservatory is the famous Vanderbilt Gates, guarding the entrance to the gardens. These gates were made in Paris in 1894 at the request of Cornelius Vanderbilt to decorate the entrance to his mansion.   When they tore down the mansion, the gates were rescued and transported to the Conservatory.

The conservatory is always free. Although the gardens are especially impressive in the warmer months, winter and fall have their own unique charm. The gardens make for a great break from the museums across the street and up and down 5^th Avenue. It’s also a great entry or exit from Central Park.

Planten unBlomen, Hamburg

by Jacky of Nomad Epicureans

Planten un Blomen is Low German for ‘Plants and Flowers’ and is also the name of an impressive public garden in Hamburg, Germany. The park covers an extensive area of more than 100 acres and is popular with locals and tourists alike. It consists of the Old Botanical Garden, a large playground for children, a rose garden, and more. One of the park’s main attractions, however, is the Japanese Garden which comes complete with an authentic tea house. Between May and September, traditional tea ceremonies take place in the tea house where guest can try a variety of teas. The Japanese Garden is the biggest of its kind in Europe and a tranquil oasis in an otherwise bustling city. During the summer months, the park also hosts a light show on the lake. It lasts for about 30 minutes and includes audio as well as visual elements. The park is open year round and entrance is free.

Brookgreen Sculpture Garden, Carolina

by Tom of Travel Past 50

When it comes to the myriad attractions of the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area, I’d have to list my favorite as Brookgreen Gardens Sculpture Garden.

Railroad heir Archer Huntington and his wife, the sculptor Anna Hyatt Huntington, purchased the four former rice plantations that became the Brookgreen Sculpture Gardens in 1930. The original idea was to build a retreat from the world while Anna, who had been diagnosed with tuberculosis, recovered her strength. However, 18 months later, the property was incorporated under the laws of South Carolina as a private, not-for-profit corporation.

During the ensuing years, the Huntingtons preserved and added to the 9,000-acre site with Southeastern United States flora, and over 2,000 sculptural works by 425 artists.

The sculpture collection contains almost exclusively figurative art–that is, human and animal figures from nature, history, and mythology. Especially noteworthy are figures from the classical mythology field.

The gardens include The Live Oak Allée, which is comprised of 250-year-old Live Oak trees that were planted in the early 1700s.

There is a charming garden for children which features mostly animal sculptures and a terraced garden with a spectacular array of perennials, roses, shrubs and mature trees.

There are also Indoor galleries, which present exhibits of smaller sculptures, as well as paintings, etchings, and other artworks by internationally-renowned artists. These galleries often include works on loan from museums and private collections around the world.

Finally, there is the Palmetto Garden, named for the use of the South Carolina state tree.  The nearby Fountain of the Muses Garden, displays the sculpture of the same name and takes bold garden design to new heights.

All in all, the Brookgreen Gardens Sculpture Gardens are a real American gem, and worth making a special trip to this part of South Carolina to spend a delightful morning wandering in them.

Gardens by the Bay, Singapore

by Sally of Our3kidsvtheworld

I’ve always loved flowers, I would love to be a florist always surrounded by such beauty. I’ve had the opportunity to visit Gardens by the Bay in Singapore on a couple of occasions and I can honestly say its a very impressive. Consisting of 3 waterfront gardens, Bay South, Bay East and Bay Central Gardens. The Super Tree Grove includes 18 super trees, tree like structures ranging in height from 25-50m which are best described as vertical gardens. At night they light up using solar power which is built within the structure.

The Flower Dome and Cloud Forest are indoor structures built over several levels and houses various plants and flowers from across the world. Both structures are home to beautiful orchids which are synonymous with Singapore. You will see every sort of orchid and some you’ve never seen before while at Gardens by the Bay, perfect for a flower loving gal like me.

I think the best time to visit Gardens by the Bay is just before dusk. You’ll get to see it while its still light, during the golden hour which is best for taking photos and then all lit up and looking fantastic during the night. I suggest eating at the Satay by the Bay hawker market which is located over behind the Children’s Garden which also includes a water park at great way to keep the kids entertained. I loved Gardens by the Bay and think no visit to Singapore is complete with a visit there.

Botanic Garden, Sydney

by Cat of Walk my World

What makes Sydney Botanic Garden stand out from other similar gardens is definitely its location. Set right on Sydney Harbour the views from every angle are extraordinary. You can meander along the flat easy walking trail which hugs the shoreline, with the water to one side and huge exotic plants to the other. The palms, ferns and orchids are particularly beautiful.

The abundance of native plants also attracts many of Australia’s most loved bird species; listen out for the sounds of the laughing kookaburra or the screech of the sulphur crested cockatoo. If you fancy making a whole afternoon of the gardens, there’s a beautiful restaurant where you can sit and have lunch on the verandah overlooking all the gorgeous trees and plants. It’s a taste of the wild right in the heart of the city.

Another top tip would be to head over to the most famous lookout in the gardens, Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, for sunset. The trees perfectly frame the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, and the sun sets directly behind them, casting a stunning golden light. If you’re lucky enough to visit in November, then you will also be treated to the blooming of the Jacaranda tree which adds splashes of vibrant purple amongst all the greenery.

Shalimar Bagh Gardens, India

by Vanessa of Wanders Miles

Shalimar Bagh Gardens is the largest within Srinagar in Jammu & Kashmir region. This stunning Mughal garden can be found on the North-Eastern bank of the Dal Lake. Mughal Emperor Jahangir built this in 1619 for his wife Nur Jahan and blessed the gardens with the name meaning ‘abode to love’ in Sanskrit.

Amongst the 12.4 hectares, there are three terraces of beautifully kept gardens with lined with Chinar trees, some are 400 years old. There is Mughal-inspired architecture on the two higher levels and a canal of water down the middle of the whole garden fed by the surrounding mountain ranges and containing 410 fountains where children and tourists play.

February and March are considered the best months to visit to catch the leaves of the chinar trees changing colour. The garden is open to the public every day from 10am-3.30pm and costs 200 Rupees to enter.

Do you have some beautiful parks and gardens near the area you live in? Have you ever been lost in the beauty of nature, surrounded by flowers? Are any of those listed above some that you have visited?

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