Dianchi International City Wetland Park in Kunming

Chinese Name: 昆明滇池国际城市湿地公园
English Name: Dianchi International City Wetland Park in Kunming
Area: 2360.11 km²
Climate: Subtropical plateau monsoon climate
Vegetation Type: Evergreen broadleaf forest

Overview

Kunming Dianchi International Urban Wetland Park is situated on Haidong Road in the Guandu District of Kunming City, Yunnan Province, adjacent to the Baoxiang River. The park spans 2,360.11 acres, which includes 300 acres designated for water quality purification, 950.11 acres for recreational activities, and 1,110 acres for ecological conservation. This area is integral to the development of lakeside ecological belts and plays a vital role in the lake's ecosystem.

Park Orientation

The Guandu District Committee and District Government aim to develop Kunming Dianchi International Urban Wetland Park into a national-level park. The park will adhere to the principle of "combining protection and development," striving to achieve "the best landscape and the best ecology" while maximizing both the ecological service functions and socio-economic value of the wetlands.

The park's construction will follow a "government-led, market-operated" approach, encouraging active participation from various sectors of society. It will focus on wetland restoration, utilize environmental education as a key component, and offer leisure and vacation opportunities. The goal is to create a harmonious integration of ecological, production, and living functions within the wetlands.

Park Features

Upon completion, Kunming Dianchi International Urban Wetland Park will become the region around Dianchi Lake with the highest biodiversity and the most effective area for self-purification of the lake. It will serve as the last line of defense against pollutants entering Dianchi Lake, creating an ecological protection barrier along the lake’s banks that can adapt to and mitigate the impact of human activities on the natural environment. Additionally, the park will offer environmental education and raise public awareness through a range of diverse and engaging science outreach activities, establishing itself as a key base for wetland science education.

Park Role

Furthermore, the park will integrate with the surrounding systems and landscapes, balancing scenic beauty with economic value along the lakeside. The development of the lakeside area will increase the land value, promote regional economic growth through environmental enhancements, and establish a strong foundation for the sustainable development of the Kunming Ecological Circle around Dianchi Lake, creating favorable conditions for the future.

In the future development of New Kunming, wetland parks will be constructed along the lakeside roads. The Kunming City Government has already relocated its offices to Chenggong New City, which will expedite the construction of the Dianchi Wetland Park.