Introduction 

Kunming Zoo, also called Yuantong Mountain Zoo, located in the Yuantong Mountain, northern section of Qingnian Road, northeast of Kunming city. Founded in 1953, with about 200 kinds of Yunnan specialty animals and rare animals in the world, Kunming zoo is one of the national top ten zoos and seven major zoos in China. As one of the eight scenes of Kunming, Yuantong Mountain is a willow leaf that is long and narrow. It covers a total area of 26 hectares and presents the most abundant and the most visited park in Kunming. The annual visitor even has reached 3 million people. The most attractive things are flower boom, animal and temple. Yuantong flower boom is regard as the most especial activity and is listed as one of the famous spots to appreciate sakura in China.

Environment of Kunming Zoo

Kunming zoo lies in the urban area, but it is really a natural wonderland. Picturesque rocks and verdant trees are well designed from a delightful contrast. At present, the green area surpasses 70%. With infrequent flowers and trees, Kunming zoo can be divided into four flower areas. We can appreciate elegant lotus in the summer days, admiring the golden chrysanthemum and fragrant osmanthus in autumn and enjoying the wintersweet, camellias, and magnolia bloom. The most impressed area is the spring flower area. It is located in the north of the slope and planted thousands of cherry blossoms, Malus spectabilis. It’s a great pleasure to appreciate the landscape of cherry trees in lovely spring. What’s more, the forest flowers exhibition area are divided into Japanese cherry, midget crabapple, osmanthus fragrans, plum and flowering peach area. Especially for the boom of cherry and midget crabapple which seems like the rosy clouds. It is the most popular scene that named “Yuantong flower boom” in the zoo.

Main Attractions in Kunming Zoo

Yuantong Flower Boom: Cherry blossoms and crabapple trees areas are 100 meters long and 200 meters wide at the center of Kunming Zoo. It mainly grows Yunnan cherry, Japanese cherry and Chinese flowering quince. In the lovely spring, thousands of flowers blossom together just like the rosy clouds formed into delightful scenery called “Luofeng Cherry Boom”. People listed it into one of the Kunming sixteen attractive scenes called “Yuantong Flower Boom”.

The animal exhibit area: It is next to the cherry blossom area. It was built in 1953 and at that time only 7 animals of six species displayed and it jumped to 2634 animals of 228 species. There are macrofauna area, meiofauna area, songbird area and Waterfowl area. Not only contains the Yunnan rare animals such as Xishuangbanna elephants, buffalo, brown hornbill and Mengla tiger, black tailed python, but also have domestic rare animals like golden monkey, tiger, gyps himalayensis; as well as foreign animals such as red kangaroo, emu and African zebra.

Macrofauna area: It is centered in the East and north of the Luofeng Mountain. By the end of January 13, 2017, there lives the major macrofauna animals as follows: Xishuangbanna Buffalo, Asian elephant, Bengal tiger, the Siberian tiger, African lion, African zebra, chimpanzee, bactrian camel, giraffe, ostrich, emu, Oryx, yak, black bear, sun bear, Tibetan brown bear etc.. . Panda was also on display here in the past.

Meiofauna area: In the southeast of the park, you can see the following meiofauna animals: Francois’s monkey, black gibbon, lesser panda, Assamese macaque, patas monkey, rhesus, Yunnan snub-nosed monkey, white-checked gibbon, red kangaroo, raccoon and thin Tail Mongoose, auricle fox, porcupine, wild boar, wolf, jackal, and Himalayan vulture.

Songbird area: In the west of the macrofauna area, within the cherry blossom and Begonia areas are Songbird area. There displays peacock, parrots, cassowary, grackle, oriole, hornbill, adjutant bird, Marabou, flamingo etc…

Waterfowl area: In the east of small animal area, people take advantage of mountain and rock built a water area. The main waterfowl here is mandarin ducks, wild ducks, black swans, white swans, warts, nose swans and so on.
What’s more, in the east of songbird area, there is a snake park (it costs 10RMB as ticket), and the main exhibition of snakes: cobra, coral snake, green bamboo snake, welding head snake, black-tailed python, monitor, estuarine crocodile, Chinese alligator, macaw etc…

Aquarium: In April 1994, the Dalian Green (Group) company invested 5 million 800 thousand yuan in Kunming zoo to build the first aquarium in the southwest area. It covers an area of 1886 square meters and opened in April 1995. There displayed fish, penguins and other special animals over 100 kinds, and you can find seal performance here.

Peacock Garden: From May 1998 to January 1999, on the basis of the tea garden, Peacock Garden was built with an area of 1.4 hectares. It was officially opened in February 1999. Visitors could directly go into the garden to see the peacock. Initially there keeps Green Peacock 30, blue peacock 56 and white peacock 25. It’s an effective attempt to reform animal breed ways.

Historic Sites of Kunming Zoo

1. The Ming Dynasty city wall stump: at the northeast of Yuantong Mountain, there stands the city wall stump which built in the Hongwu fifteen years (1382). In 1961, Kunming people’s Committee listed it as the Kunming municipal cultural relic’s protection units. The existing wall stump has the length of 44 meters and it is the remains of Yunnan old city in six hundred years ago and the precious materials to explore the history of Kunming.
2. The Tomb of Tang Jiyao: in 1931, the tomb of Tang Jiyao was built by the Yunnan provincial government. It is the historical and cultural sites under government protection in the Yunnan province. This tomb was built by dome shaped stone in 5.8 meters high and 18 meters in diameter. Before the tomb line, there are Stone gate, stone lion and stone marker. Sun Yat-sen and Li Yuanhong decorated inscriptions on both sides in order to commemorate him. However, the tomb of Tang jiyao was partially damaged during the Great Cultural Revolution.

Nearby Attraction

Yuantong Temple: Yuantong Temple is one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries in Kunming with a history of more than 1200 years. It is also the largest temple in Kunming. Yuantong temple sites have tall spectacular Yuantong Shengjingfang, Yuantong Palace, Octagonal Pavilion and at present the only one Theravada Buddhism of the China mainland—copper buddist hall. The copper Buddha sitting statue inside the hall (3.5 meters high, weighing 4 tons) and Yuantong Palace Sakyamuni statue are in different shapes and show the differences between the two sect of Buddhism. Yuantong Temple looks magnificent, towering and the Buddha is solemn, pavilions are unique, trees are green, attracts generations of poets and painters left many praise verse here, and it has been one of the eight sights of Kunming. Now, after reparation, it shows more its elegant appearance, like a beautiful garden in regions south of the Yangtze River.

How to Get there?

By Bus

Take bus No.4 to the Yuantongshan station

By Taxi

It costs 15 RMB by taking a taxi from downtown of Kunming.

Travel Tips

1. Be careful if you want to be photographed with a tiger or other wild animal because a camera flash may startle the animal.
2. Pay attention to the perform time,if you want to watch the elephant s’ performing (they are tortured in order to perform for you).

General Information

The Anning Hot Spring is a popular holiday resort and tourist destination in Kunming. It lies at 1,795 meters above sea level and is nestled at the foot of the Yuquan Mountain, also known as the Jade Spring Hill, in an area that is lush with trees and a beautifully preserved natural park. Aside from the Yuquanshan, it is also near Congshan Hill in the west and Bijiashan Hill in the northeast.

Since it is flanked by graceful mountains on three sides and is also near the Tanglangchuan River, the area is the perfect place for those who love nature. The quiet atmosphere and the hot springs provide everything one will need for a truly relaxing experience. For this reason, the place is sometimes dubbed as ‘the best hot spring under the sun’.

The Anning Hot Spring was discovered during the Eastern Han dynasty, which lasted from 41 to 44 AD. This means Kunming natives have known the hot spring’s existence for nearly 2,000 years now. According to legend, a Han General Su Wenda came to the area for a battle that occurred during the 17th to 20th years of the reign of Emperor Guangwu.

When Su Wenda went hunting near the summit of Congshan Hill, he saw wisps of water coming from the foot of the hill, so he went to get a closer look to find a crystal clear spring. Workers were immediately brought in to further develop the spring. It has been used ever since, and has undergone a major renovation during the Tang dynasty. Its popularity as a scenic spot began during the Yuan dynasty.

The Crystal Clear Waters of Anning Hot Spring

The Anning Hot Spring is famous because its water is not only crystal clear, but is also wonderfully warm despite the high altitude location of the area. Throughout the year, the spring has an average temperature of 42 degrees Celsius and has a dark green color. Unlike other hot springs, it is free from sulphur and is instead composed of carbonic acid.

According to studies, it has high levels of potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, silicon, barium, manganese, copper, zinc, iron, strontium, and others. It is safe for both bathing and drinking. Due to its high mineral content, it is said to be helpful in treating rheumatoid arthritis vertebral diseases, gastric ulcer, chronic gastritis, chronic colon inflammation, insomnia, dermatitis, and gynecological diseases.

An Abundance of Facilities

The Anning Hot Spring may be centered around nature, but it does not mean visitors have to make do without the usual conveniences in life. Aside from the hot spring and the verdant natural garden around it, the area also houses several guesthouses and sanatoriums where guests can stay. These facilities offer modern conveniences such as transportation and telecommunications.

If you want to visit Anning Hot Spring, China Travel can tailor-make a tour including Anning Hot Spring , which can save your time, money, and trouble. Please feel free to tell us your tour ideas!

Attractions in Aning Hot Spring 

1. The first pink pool was rose-scented, and there were flower petals floating in the water.
2. The green pool smelled exactly like lemon-lime Gatorade.
3. The red pool was impossible to figure out, it didn’t smell like anything.
4. Though a bit strange looking, the white pool was our favorite as it was scented with coconut milk
5. The second pink pool smelled like strawberry Jello. Andrew didn’t like it so went to rinse off in one of the clear, unscented pools pretty quickly.
6. Last but not least, the hot springs had a fish pool! We’d seen this elsewhere in China and knew they were popular in Asia, but had not yet tried them. You put your feet in the water and the fish eat all the dead skin off your feet. It’s a strange tickly feeling that I found immensely entertaining. After a couple minutes, we adjusted and sat comfortably for our feet cleaning. Below is a video of me right after I stuck my feet into the pool.

Nearby Atrractions

Caoxi Temple (曹溪寺)

The temple remains the architectural styles of the Song and Yuan Dynasty. On the dome of the main hall is a round opening through which moonlight penetrates to the Buddha image, hence the saying “Moon reflection on the Buddha’s navel” on the night of Mid-autumn after a cycle of 60 years. “The Huayan statues of the three sages” carved in wood in the back hall are works of the Song Dynasty.

Fahuasi Temple and Grottoes (法华寺石窟)

To discover that carvings of this era existed only 25 kilometers to the southwest of Kunming warranted some exploration. The grottos and carvings of Fahua Temple (法华寺岩石窟) are believed to have been the handiwork of stonemasons working during the Nanzhao era when Yunnan had yet to become part of greater China. The Southern Silk Road once passed through Yunnan and was likely the means by which Theravada Buddhism found a following in the countryside surrounding Kunming.

Recommended Tour Routes

Touring with us will make your time well-spent well spent and your trip in Aning Hot Spring with a unique experience. Join us in the following tours:

1 Day Anning City Hot Spring Tour

Recommended Places to Enjoy the Hot Spring in Anning City

We provide tourists with some place to enjoy the Hot Spring in Anning City, including 3-star to 5-star hot spring hotel.

5-star

Anning Hot Spring Xinjing Garden Hotel (安宁温泉心景花园酒店)
Address: In Shenan South Road of Wenquan Town
Telephone: 0871-68633006

4-star

Anning Hot Spring Valley International Resort Hotel (安宁温泉山谷国际度假酒店)
Addrss: No.688, Hot Spring Scenic Area
Telephone: 0871-6868600

Anning Ria Hot Spring Reort Hotel (安宁温泉半岛凯莱度假酒店)
Adress: In Hot Spring Tourists Resort of Wenquan Town
Telephone: 0871-66039777

Anning Jinfang Forest Hot Spring Hotel (安宁金方森林温泉半山酒店)
Address: No.1, Longxi Road in Hot Spring Tourists Resort
Telephone: 0871-68632788

3-star

Anning Hotel Spring Commercial Center Hotel (安宁温泉商贸中心酒店)
Address: No.23, Anbei Road in Wenquan Sub-district
Telephone: 0871-68631288

Anning Ruimei Hot Spring Resort Hotel (安宁瑞美温泉度假酒店)
Address: No. A1, Wanhui Star City
Telephone: 0871-68666668

Anning Lanyue Valley Hot Spring Hotel (安宁蓝月谷温泉酒店)
Address: Wenquan Sub-district, Next to Fo School
Telephone:0871-68685588

How to Get to there?

The Anning Hot Spring is located 38 kilometers from the city center near Yuquan Mountain in Anning City.

To get to Anning from the Kunming city center, take city bus no. 18 or rent a small van from the station located at Renmin Xilu and Xiao Ximen. This bus goes directly to the Anning hot spring and costs 3 yuan. If you want to do a bit of sightseeing around Anning first, you can also take buses no. 15 and 35, which will take you to the city center. From Anning City, you can then take a taxi to the spa area for around 30 yuan.

Travel Tips

There are hot tub rooms available near the hot spring. You can rent them for 40 to 100 yuan.

Chinese Name:昆明青鱼湾水上乐园
English Name: Qingyu Bay Water Park in Xishan District, Kunming

Location

Transportation

• By Car: From Kunming city, take Gaohai Expressway or Kunwu Expressway to Anjin Expressway, exit at Xiaohaitou Toll Station, and drive about 2 km in the direction of Lao Anjin Expressway to Anning.
• By Public Transport: Take bus 33 from Xiaoximen in Kunming city to Haikou Town, then transfer to a bus from Haikou to Anning, and get off after passing Xiaohaitou Village for about 2 km.

Attractions

• Cobra Slide: Asia’s first circular racing slide, where visitors can experience the thrill of rushing through the snake-shaped track.
• Tsunami Pool: Yunnan’s largest artificial wave pool, covering 8,000㎡, with waves up to 3 meters high, simulating a real tsunami.
• Giant Horn Slide: A thrilling slide where visitors fall from a height of 15 meters into a giant horn, experiencing rotation, weightlessness, and screams.
• Rainbow Slide: A 6-lane racing slide from an 18-meter platform, perfect for those who love challenges.
• Fantasy Water Castle Pool: A family-friendly area with features like a giant bucket tip and interactive water cannons, suitable for children under 1.2 meters.
• National Standard Hot Spring Pool: A 28℃ constant-temperature sulfur spring, ideal for swimming, fitness, and therapy.

Ticket Prices

• Weekday Adult Ticket: 108 RMB per person.
• Holiday Adult Ticket: 129 RMB per person.
• Children/Elderly Ticket: 60 RMB.

Chinese Name: 石林冰雪海洋世界
English Name: Stone Forest Ice and Sea World in Shilin County, Kunming

Stone Forest Ice and Sea World (石林冰雪海洋世界) is a high-standard marine park that combines interaction, marine science education, and entertainment. Located adjacent to the core area of the Stone Forest Scenic Area (石林风景区), the park spans an area of 300 acres and includes attractions such as an indoor ski resort, a snow park, an ocean world, a royal circus, five supporting projects, and a family-friendly hotel.

Shilin Ice and Snow Ocean World is located on Shilin Avenue and comprises a polar area, an ocean aquarium, and a dolphinarium. You can see all kinds of marine animals at Shilin Ice and Snow Ocean World. There are also exciting performances such as mermaid and dolphin shows. This is a great place to visit with children. See polar animals in the polar area: penguins, beluga whales, sea lions, seals, and more!

Yunnan’s ice and snow ocean is a good place for everyone to go. There are Mermaid performances in the ocean hall, deep-sea fish and corals in the submarine tunnel. Two lovely sea lions and two beautiful dolphins perform in the dolphin house. The Polar Pavilion has lovely penguins and Arctic wolves. It’s a good place to bring children. There’s a gourmet square where juice is squeezed, and there’s delicious ice cream with eggs.

It’s fun to accompany the children. They live in the Damei Parent-Child Hotel in the ice and snow ocean world. Next door is the gate of the scenic spot. It’s convenient to have a ticket for two days. Shell hall and ocean hall are very beautiful. They are more interesting than Haichao Hall in Kunming. They introduce a lot of ocean knowledge. Dolphins, sea lions, beluga whales, robots, mermaids, the Royal Circus is very good and worth seeing. The best place to play is the world of ice and snow. It’s not easy for children in the south to play skiing. When they see snow, they are overjoyed and deserve to take their children for a visit. By the way, it’s a good way to play in the Stone Forest Scenic Area. It’s on the same line.

Honors Received

In December 2022, Stone Forest Ice and Sea World was proposed to be recognized as a National 3A Tourist Attraction.

The park is situated close to the core area of the Stone Forest Scenic Area (石林风景区), covering a total investment exceeding 1 billion yuan. It was selected as a top travel project in 2016, part of Yunnan Province’s “Four Hundred” project and is a key project in the province, themed around ice, snow, and the ocean.

Attractions

The park features various attractions, including:

• Indoor Ski Resort (室内滑雪场)
• Snow Park (雪景公园)
• Ocean World (海洋世界)
• Royal Circus (皇家大马戏)
• Five Supporting Projects (五大配套项目)
• Family-Friendly Hotel (亲子酒店)

A large, high-standard marine world has settled in Shilin, filling the gap of having no ocean-themed park in Yunnan.

Ocean World

Diving + Mermaids + Swimming with Thousands of Fish =?

Hainan Sanya?

NO!

Ocean World (海洋世界)

Experience the ancient ocean, tropical currents, deep-sea legends, coral kingdoms, dreamlike jellyfish, and underwater tunnels.

Marine Aquarium

Focusing on the display of marine life and marine animal performances, the marine aquarium combines interaction, marine science education, and entertainment, establishing a high-standard facility.

Polar World (极地世界)

Polar wolves + Arctic foxes + Beluga whales + Penguins = The North and South Poles?

NO!

Simulating the polar world allows you to experience the animal life from the Arctic and Antarctic without fear of the cold.

Cute Magellanic Penguins (麦哲伦企鹅)

The “leopard-spotted” Mr. Seal

…

And the spectacular beluga performance

Belugas are renowned for their melodious songs that can be heard miles away, earning them the title “canaries of the ocean.”

Dolphin Pavilion (海豚馆)

Dolphins performing hula hoops + sea lions dancing = Guangzhou Chimelong?

NO!

For the first time, a family of dolphins appears on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, having traveled all the way from the Pacific Ocean. Six dolphins will present an extraordinary show. Additionally, friendly neighbors, the sea lions and seals, will surely create delightful interactions. Come see for yourself!

Exciting Dolphin and Sea Lion Shows

Royal Circus in the Ice and Sea (冰雪海洋皇家大马戏)

Flying acrobats + exquisite dance + superb acrobatics = Spring Festival Gala?

NO!

We cannot filter out the chaotic street impressions, nor can we shield ourselves from mediocre programs and advertisements. Take your children to Stone Forest Ice and Sea World to witness a meticulously crafted super circus!

The Deyang Circus has focused on the circus industry for nearly a century, performing in over 30 countries abroad and putting on 30,000 performances internationally, with a total of 150,000 shows in China, attracting over 200 million viewers and collaborating with more than 5,000 foreign performers. Such a circus is truly worth seeing!

Their performances will redefine your perception of traditional circuses. Circus is not just a simple mix of acrobatics and animals! Real, top-notch circus is a fusion of film, stage, lighting, set design, and extraordinary skills.

Family-Friendly Hotel

Home + Family Love + Warmth + Comfort = ?

???

Nowhere to be found?

NO!

Stone Forest Beautiful Family Hotel (石林大美亲子酒店)

The Stone Forest Beautiful Family Hotel is the first family-themed leisure hotel in Yunnan Province. It allows families to enjoy warm and joyful moments outside their homes. The hotel incorporates family-friendly elements into its design and construction, featuring a western-style cartoon castle as its main structure, backed by the Ice and Sea World, with picturesque green fields and mountains as the view. The decor inside the rooms immerses guests in a beautiful ocean world.

The hotel offers luxurious suites, deluxe double rooms, garden family rooms, garden twin rooms, garden king rooms, standard rooms, and deluxe standard rooms, catering to the diverse needs of visitors.

Warm, joyful, playful, and comfortable.

Dreamy Snow Park

Skiing + Snowball Fights + Snowy Scenery = Northeast China?

NO!

In the southern regions where snow rarely falls, experiencing spectacular snowy landscapes is a challenge, let alone skiing. But don’t worry! Ice and Sea World offers the only indoor ski resort and dreamlike snow park in Southwest China.

The indoor skiing activities, indoor ice skating, snow interaction entertainment, artistic ice and snow sculptures, snow park sightseeing, mysterious polar adventures, snow light shows, and snow float parades are all available.

Even if it doesn’t snow, we can still enjoy a joyful “winter” in Yunnan.

Chinese Name: 昆明西游洞
Location: 6 kilometers along Kunlu Highway, Kunming
Climate: Subtropical monsoon climate
Opening Hours: Year-round, 08:30 – 17:30
Ticket Prices: Adult ticket: 98 RMB
Official Phone Numbers: 0871-68400888, 0871-65895552
Famous Attractions: Xiyou Cave (西游洞), Water Curtain Cave (水帘洞), Guanyin Cave (观音洞), Qin Wang Palace (秦王宫)
Country: China
City: Kunming, Yunnan Province

Overview of Xiyou Cave Scenic Area

Xiyou Cave, a beautiful and magical karst geological cave, is a masterpiece of nature and a sparkling gem in Yunnan’s tourism circle. The scenic area includes three main attractions: Xiyou Cave, Water Curtain Cave, and Guanyin Cave.

Xiyou Cave, located halfway up the scenic area, extends over 2,000 meters. The marvels inside the cave can be described as unparalleled in the world, featuring stalactites, stone pillars, and gurgling springs, with colors ranging from golden to azure and transparent. Within the cave, one can find openings, and within these openings, the sky and springs await. The main attractions within Xiyou Cave include Fairy Cave (妖精洞), Divine Field (神田), East Sea Dragon Palace (东海龙宫), and Spider Cave (盘丝洞). The colorful reflections and dripping springs within the cave create a mesmerizing atmosphere. The various rock formations such as stone bamboos, stone pillars, and stone flowers showcase the remarkable craftsmanship of nature.

Water Curtain Cave lies at the base of the main peak, stretching over 800 meters, and is primarily composed of the Water Curtain Waterfall, Flower and Fruit Mountain (花果山), and the Heavenly River (通天河). The mother river of Spring City, the Shalang River, flows westward, its crystal-clear waters reflecting the sky like a mirror. Rare fish species like the “goldfish” swim in the river, making boat rides even more spectacular. Flower and Fruit Mountain, the home of the Monkey King, is another breathtaking sight. Water Curtain Cave is grand and profound.

Guanyin Cave is a sacred place for worship and honoring ancestors. The natural Guanyin statue, towering over 10 meters, appears to stand gracefully like a real person. With a history of a thousand years, the tales of Guanyin have been passed down through generations, etching her name into mythology. Behind Guanyin, 18 statues of Arhats stand vividly. The cave is filled with the presence of Buddhas, with radiant Buddhist light illuminating the surroundings, making one feel as if they have entered an otherworldly realm.

The magical and beautiful Xiyou Cave scenic area sincerely welcomes your visit.

Activities

5D High-altitude Glass Bridge
The 5D glass bridge in Xiyou Cave is 250 meters long and reaches a vertical height of 200 meters, renowned as “Yunnan’s first high-altitude 5D glass bridge.”

Jungle Rafting
Starting at the highest point of Xiyou Cave, the jungle rafting course extends approximately 1,500 meters with a drop of over 200 meters, featuring 16 sharp turns before reaching the endpoint.

Glass Time Tunnel
This glass tunnel connects the mountaintop to the foot of the mountain.

Qin Wang Palace
This newly added project invites visitors to journey through the Qin Dynasty with Sun Wukong (孙悟空).

Xiyou Flying Car
A new project at Xiyou Cave.

Yunnan’s First Slide – Alpine Slide
This is the first alpine slide introduced in Yunnan, resembling a silver snake coiling through the floral and wooded landscapes of Xiyou Cave, serving as both a transportation means for visitors and a beautiful scenic feature.

Aerial Entertainment
This includes a series of activities involving aerial cable bridges, suspension bridges, and Myanmar-style bridges, designed to test participants’ psychological resilience and physical balance.

Water Amusement Park
A paradise for children, the water amusement park offers thrilling experiences with various attractions such as plum blossom stakes, iron cable bridges, water escape routes, and water swings.

Ghost Country Heavenly Palace
Prepare for thrills and chills in this spine-tingling attraction!

Cliff Swing
Located on the edge of a cliff over 200 meters high, the swing offers an exhilarating experience.

Alpine Water Skiing
A brave challenge, allowing participants to experience rapid descents on flowing waters.

Super 9D
Experience super 9D, engaging all five senses—auditory, visual, olfactory, tactile, and kinetic—to create an immersive experience featuring storms, lightning, rain, impacts, and mist sprays.

Maze
Navigate through the winding, challenging paths to uncover the truth.

Transportation Information

Transportation Methods: You can take the C10 bus from Minshan Bus Station or Puji Junction in Kunming to Xiyou Cave. If driving, take Longquan Road, transfer to the North Third Ring Road, and go through Gangtou Mountain Tunnel and Puji Tunnel to reach Xiyou Cave.

Useful Information

Ticket Prices:

• Adult ticket: 98 RMB/person
• Student ticket (with student ID): 70 RMB/person
• Half-price (with senior or disability ID, for children 1.2-1.5 meters): 50 RMB/person
  These prices include access to Xiyou Cave, Water Curtain Cave, Guanyin Cave, Qin Wang Palace, Alpine Slide (one-time use), Water Amusement Park, Aerial Entertainment, Ghost Country Heavenly Palace, Maze, and more.

Opening Hours: Year-round, 08:30 – 17:30

Note: There are additional voluntary fee-based activities within the scenic area, such as boating, Super 9D, jungle rafting, high-altitude glass bridge, and time tunnel.

Related Events

On March 15, 2023, the CCTV 3.15 Gala exposed potential safety risks associated with the three-point safety harness of the high-altitude suspension bridge at Xiyou Cave.

Overview

Kunming Huadu Ocean World (昆明花都海洋世界) is located within the Huahua World (花花世界) of the Chenggong Flower Industry Park in Kunming, making it an aquatic wonderland in the heart of the city. The park brings together sea lions, penguins, and beluga whales, along with special underwater performances by a water show team.

On June 23, 2024, Kunming Huadu Ocean World announced that it would be permanently closed starting June 24, 2024.

Key Information:

• Chinese Name: Kunming Huadu Ocean World (昆明花都海洋世界)
• Location: Hall No. 5, Huahua World (花花世界), Chenggong District, Kunming City
• Operating Hours: 09:00-17:30
• Famous Attractions: Fantasy Jellyfish Palace (梦幻水母故宫), Children’s Playground (儿童乐园), Polar World (极地世界)

History and Development

On June 23, 2024, the park issued an official statement that it would cease operations from June 24, 2024. Despite its closure, Kunming Huadu Ocean World remains a significant part of Kunming’s history as an innovative marine-themed park.

Attractions

Kunming Huadu Ocean World offers a unique educational and entertaining experience, combining marine life with interactive learning. It breaks the traditional theme park mold by recreating natural underwater ecosystems. Notable attractions include:

• Fantasy Jellyfish Palace (梦幻水母故宫): A magical display of jellyfish, where visitors can learn about these fascinating creatures in a beautiful environment.
• Underwater Paradise (海底仙境): A marine life zone showcasing a wide variety of sea creatures in a setting that mimics their natural habitats.
• Children’s Playground (儿童乐园): A dedicated area for children to play and explore.
• Ice and Snow World (冰雪世界): A cold-themed section where visitors can experience an arctic-like atmosphere.
• Science Popularization Museum (科普馆): Educational exhibits focused on marine biology and environmental science.
• Pet Paradise (萌宠乐园): A family-friendly space where children can interact with small and friendly animals.

Zones and Layout

The park is divided into nine major sections, offering diverse experiences:

1. Rainforest Wonders (雨林奇观): A lush, tropical-themed exhibit.
2. Water Play Beach (戏水沙滩): An interactive beach environment for visitors to enjoy.
3. Shark Tank (鲨鱼池): A thrilling exhibit featuring various species of sharks.
4. Fantasy Jellyfish Palace (梦幻水母馆): A section dedicated to jellyfish.
5. Polar World (极地世界): Home to polar animals like penguins.
6. Underwater World (海底世界): A large aquarium showcasing various marine species.
7. Underwater Tunnel (海底隧道): A tunnel that allows visitors to walk through a transparent path surrounded by marine life.
8. Dolphin Pavilion (海豚馆): A place to see dolphins up close.
9. Seal Pavilion (海豹馆): A section dedicated to seals.
10. Penguin Pavilion (企鹅馆): A cool area featuring penguins.
11. Coral Kingdom (珊瑚王国): A vibrant display of colorful coral reefs and the marine life that inhabits them.

Facility Layout:

• Basement & Ground Floor: The main aquarium areas.
• Second Floor: Children’s entertainment and retail shops.
• Third Floor: Dining options and flower arrangement workshops.
• Fourth Floor: The Science Museum (科技馆).
• Fifth Floor: The Reptile Pavilion (爬行动物馆).

Operating Hours

Kunming Huadu Ocean World was open year-round with the following schedule:

• Regular Hours: 09:00-17:30 (Last ticket sold at 16:00, final entry at 16:30).
• Holiday Hours: 09:00-18:00 (Ticket sales stop 1 hour 30 minutes before closing, and entry is allowed until 1 hour before closing).

Discount Policies

The park offered the following discounts:

• Children: Children under 1.1 meters in height were allowed free entry (when accompanied by a parent). Children between 1.1 meters and 1.4 meters enjoyed discounted tickets.
• Seniors: Seniors aged 65 and above (with a valid ID or senior citizen card) were eligible for discounted tickets.