Jinlan Yuan is an orchid garden that combines the cultivation and appreciation of Chinese cymbidiums.

Jinlan Yuan broadly refers to an orchid garden whose main functions are the cultivation, appreciation and exchange of Chinese cymbidiums. The two characters "jin lan" in the name are taken from the noble, elegant and refined image of the orchid, and also carry the beautiful connotations of like-mindedness and deep friendship. Such orchid gardens are mostly run by orchid enthusiasts or growers; they are both a place for everyday orchid growing and a venue for appreciating orchid artistry and exchanging ideas.

The orchids grown in the garden are mainly traditional Chinese cymbidiums, with common types including Chunlan (Cymbidium goeringii), Huilan (Cymbidium faberi), Jianlan (Cymbidium ensifolium) and Molan (Cymbidium sinense). For example, the solid-color (suxin) varieties of Chunlan, the narcissus-petal (shuixian ban) forms of Huilan, the plum-petal (meiban) flowers of Jianlan, and the Molan with glossy green leaves are all classic types much favored by orchid growers. The flowering periods of different varieties are staggered, so the orchid garden has flowers to admire and fragrance to enjoy in every season.

In terms of care, creating the right environment is key to running Jinlan Yuan. Most Chinese cymbidiums prefer semi-shade and a well-ventilated environment, and the growing medium must be loose, airy and free-draining, often mixed from bark, granular potting media and the like. In daily management, attention should be paid to reasonable watering and maintaining air humidity, with appropriate shading and cooling in summer and good cold protection and warmth in winter, so that the orchid plants can grow vigorously and bloom on schedule.

As a carrier of orchid culture, Jinlan Yuan has ornamental, leisure and educational value all at once. People can admire the flowers and enjoy the fragrance here, learn orchid-growing techniques, and also make friends with like-minded people through orchids. From an agricultural perspective, running an orchid garden also drives the breeding and distribution of Chinese cymbidiums, making it a fairly representative development model in the specialty flower industry.