The Xiamen Botanical Garden has more to offer than many similar gardens in other parts of the world. The gardens contain more than 4000 species of tropical and subtropical plants, spread among more than 20 nurseries. Some of the popular sightseeing areas include: Conifer Forest, Epiphytes forest, Bamboo forest, Tropical forest, Stone forest, Cactus Garden, Herb Garden, Rose Garden, and an Orchid Garden.