Why is Green Lake so special?

Enjoying elegant sightseeing of trees, flowers, lakes, and animals, etc. make Green Lake very shining jasper, and that is why it gets the honorable name of the “Jade of Kunming City”. To provide a better place for visitors to enjoy the beautiful sightseeing, the Green Lake Kunming has been built as a garden with many charming natural sceneries, and it is being a great place to go for visitors in Kunming.

How to get to Green Lake:

Independent Travel

Since Green Lake Kunming is situated at the downtown, it takes a little time to arrive at this place very easily either by bus, subway, or taxi, or other vehicles.

By Bus:

Take public bus No. 1 and get off at Yunnan University station; take public bus No. 101 and get off at Cuihu station; take public bus No. 4, 5, 26, 69, 83 and 96 and get off at Baihui Shangchang station, and walk to Green Lake Park; take public bus No. K2, 54 and 61 and get off at Xiaoximen Station; public bus No. 133 behind Carrefour Plaza at the city center is available to go to Green Lake directly.

By Subway:

Take the Metro Line 2 to Chuanxingulou Stop (穿心鼓楼站), and walk about 1 km toward the west.

• From Kunming Railway Station – 5 km; 20 min
• From Kunming North Railway Station – 3.5 km; 18 min
• From Yuantong Temple – 2.4 km; 8 min

Private Tour (Top Recommended):

If you want to get rid of hustle of public transportation and troublesome navigation, you can book a private tour package which covers sightseeing, dining and transfer from us. Our local tour guide and driver will escort you to Green Lake Kunming with speed and convenience, and take care of all the details. You just need to focus on sightseeing.

Introduction

1. History & Culture of Green Lake Park

The Ruandi Embankment across Green Lake from south to north was built by Ruanyuan, the governor of Yunnan and Guizhou, in 1834. And the Tangdi Embankment extending from east to west was built by Tangjirao in 1919.

2. Main Attractions in Green Lake

♦ Goldfish Island

Goldfish Island is a good place for walking, resting and tea tasting. There are cedar, camphor and other trees grow on the island. Flowers around the paths, birds singing and slow wind on the island are so pleased for visitors.

♦ Bamboo Island

Bamboo Island is full of bamboos on the island. Folk artisans and singers usually get together here. They sing songs, dancing, acting and do some improvisational performances, making the island very lively.

♦ Lotus Temple

Lotus Temple, built in 1867 during Qing Dynasty.

3. Activities

♦ Bird-watching in Winter

Each year, in November and December, groups of black-headed gulls fly from Siberia to Green Lake to spend the winter holiday here. It is a good time to do birdwatching in winter.

Recommended Green Lake Tours

Top 3 Green Lake tours chosen by most customers to explore Green Lake in the best way. Check the detailed itinerary, or tailor your own trip now with us. We provide you with some tour routes.

4 Days Best Kunming City Tour with The Stone Forest

5 Days Kunming Spring City Golf Course and Lake Resort Tour

Best Time to Visit Green Lake Park

It is suitable to visit the park all year round, especially in summer and winter. In summer, the lotus blossom very well. In winter, groups of gulls fly to the lake, which is very grand scene.

Nearby Attractions

Yuantong Temple (圆通寺)

Only several hundred meters away from Green Lake Kunming, Yuantong Temple is the biggest and one of the most ancient Buddhist temples in Kunming with a long history of over 1200 years. Visiting this sacred temple, you can not only appreciate the special buildings combined with Chinese garden styles, but also know about the three systems of Buddhism in China, which is unique in domestic. (Opening hour: 8:00-18:00; Fee: ￥ 6 / person)

Useful Travel Tips

There are lots of cafes and restaurants nearby, and at the central of the city, 500 meter far from the lake, many local famous and delicious foods are offered, you can taste these foods after you enjoy the picturesque park.
You can also take One Day Kunming Highlights Tour Including The Green Lake.

Accommodation

There is several hotels nearby Green Lake, such as Green Lake Hotel and Grand Park Hotel.

 

Why is Yunnan Ethnic Villages so special?

This theme park displays the colorful folklore and architecture of 25 ethnic groups residing in Yunnan Province. The theme park offers shows and performances, folklore and wax museums, as well as replica buildings found in the villages of each ethnic group.Villages of over 25 minorities including the Yi, Dai, Miao, Jingpo, Wa, Hani, Naxi, Dulong and others have been built here. Through various displays and re-creations of the original villages, the Yunnan Ethnic Village displays the diverse local ethnic culture. Villages of different styles are well arranged and show visitors their unique charm. Displaying a variety of buildings, lifestyles, and religious beliefs in the region, the village is a microcosm of Yunnan’s colorful and diverse ethnic culture.

At the main gate hangs a plaque inscribed with five Chinese characters, Yun Nan Min Zu Cun, saying Yunnan Nationalities Village. A logo of a flying golden phoenix is right below the plaque, symbolizing good wishes to the village. On the lawn near the gate is a group of white elephant statues, as it is a custom here to welcome distinguished guests with elephants.

List of the main 25 Ethnic Minorities in Yunnan

Tibetan Ethnic Minority	Naxi  Ethnic Minority	Achang  Ethnic Minority	Yao Ethnic Minority	Hui Ethnic Minority	Manchu Ethnic Minority	Pumi Ethnic Minority
Lisu Ethnic Minority	Buyi Ethnic Minority	Mogolian Ethnic Minority	Nu Ethnic Minority	Shui Ethnic Minority	Zhuang Ethnic Minority	Miao Ethnic Minority
Hani Ethnic Minority	Jingpo Ethnic Minority	Lahu Ethnic Minority	Jino Ethnic Minority	Bulang Ethnic Minority	Yi Ethnic Minority	Bai Ethnic Minority
Dai Ethnic Minority	Wa Ethnic Minority	Deang Ethnic Minority	Mosuo Ethnic People

List of the 25 Ethnic Villages in Yunnan Ethnic Villages

Tibetan Ethnic Village	Naxi  Ethnic Village	Achang  Ethnic Village	Yao Ethnic Village	Hui Ethnic Village	Manchu Ethnic Village	Pumi Ethnic Village
Lisu Ethnic Village	Buyi Ethnic Village	Mogolian Ethnic Village	Nu Ethnic Village	Shui Ethnic Village	Zhuang Ethnic Village	Miao Ethnic Village
Hani Ethnic Village	Jingpo Ethnic Village	Lahu Ethnic Village	Jino Ethnic Village	Bulang Ethnic Village	Yi Ethnic Village	Bai Ethnic Village
Dai Ethnic Village	Wa Ethnic Village	Deang Ethnic Village	Mosuo Ethnic Village

Introduction

the Basic Information of Yunnan Ethnic Villages

Located by the Dianchi Lake and at the foot of the Western Hill, the Village is a major part of Kunming Dianchi National Tourist and Holiday Zone. Opened to the public on February 18, 1992, the community is 8 km away from the city of Kunming proper and covers an area of 1,340 mus. The whole community contains 26 villages, and so far the Dai Village, the Bai Village, the Yi Village, the Naxi Village, the Wa Village, the Jinuo Village, the Lahu Village, the Bulang Village and 4 other villages have been completed.

The village is not only celebrating ethnic minorities, but it is also designed to give the world a snapshot view of both the natural scenery and cultural importance of Yunnan including: precipitous hills and beautiful lakes, parks, woods, old and modern treasures. Now the community has become a must-see for domestic and overseas visitors to Yunnan.

the Main Villages in Yunnan Ethnic Villages

• Dai Village

After entering, the first site coming into view is the Dai Village. Occupying 4.4 acres (1.8 hectares), the village is surrounded with water on three sides. Bamboo houses built on stilts are shaded with trees and flowers. A meandering path paved with red sandstones leads to a sacred Burmese-style temple. The lofty white tower, exquisite pavilions and bridges are very impressive. As a nationality loving singing and dancing, Dai People are proud of their peacock dance and music played on cucurbit flutes, which perfectly match each other.

• Bai Village

The typical Bai Village is composed of some traditional Bai residential houses with rooms on three sides and a wall (with the door) on the southern side. Tourists should never miss the occasions of Bawang dances and March Street (a festival normally celebrated from March 10th to 21st of lunar calendar in Dali)

• Yi Village

In the west of Harmony Square is the Yi Nationality village. It covers more than 8.4 acres (3.4 hectares). Since Yi People show respect to tigers, you can see a tiger rockery as well as a wall engraved with three tigers. A giant totem column is erected in the center of the magnificent Solar Calendar Square. Carved on the column are patterns of the sun, fire, tigers and the Eight Trigrams of ancient China. Around the column, there are ten black and white stone spheres facing different directions, symbolizing that life originates from the sun and the moon. The twelve lifelike carvings of Chinese zodiac animals on the peripheral add a lot of fun to the village. The distilleries, bullrings, and Mo Qiu, which is similar to a seesaw, represent authentic Yi culture.

• Naxi Village

Naxi Village is located to the east of Bai Village. Tourists can appreciate Naxi folk culture (called Dongba Culture), especially the local Dongjing music, the so-called sound of nature.

• Mosuo Village

Next to Naxi Village is Mosuo Village, which still maintains the matriarchy clans and the customs. What are special in Mosuo Village are the exquisite wood houses, delicious food, beautiful girls and last but not the least, the mysterious custom of walking marriage. Mosuo people’s marriage culture is quite uncommon. They prefer a visiting relationship between lovers—an arrangement they sometimes refer to in their language as sisi (zou hun in Chinese, meaning walking back and forth; or azhu zou hun, meaning friend marriage. Azhu means friend in Mosuo language). A Mosuo woman is free to receive male visitors after the coming-of-age ceremony at 12. A lover may stay overnight in her room but will return to his own mother’s home. Children born from such a relationship live with their mother. In Mosuo society, lovers can end their relationship at any time. For example, a woman may refuse her lover by simply no longer opening the door. Their marriage relationship is not a formal one.

• Achang Village

With a courtyard building as the main body, and the village gate, workshop is corresponding, such as a grey tile brick wall and stone column is characteristic. Achang people are hospitable and respect the old and cherish the young. There are guest to nap, the host entertain the guest with good tea and serve better wine; When propose a toast or pour tea, avoid to accept without comity. There is custom that the host will try to persuade guest to drink and eat, whether people who can drink liquor or tea, it is taboo that guest does not accept; When guest is persuaded by the host during dinner-time, no matter you are full or hungry, you’d better receive what the host give with bowl holding in both hands. Receiving with both hands or get up to salute is regarded as a great respect.

• Zhuang Village

Zhuang compatriots of Yunnan province mainly gathered in Wenshan prefecture, they live in Ganlan or Malan local-style dwelling houses, good at planting and diligent about farming, and they have customs of sun-worship, “Three Eternity Emperor” worship, ancestor-worship, and the custom of the master of elder is the leader. They regard highly of bronze drum, love silver ware, can sing and dance. They are hospitable and love to eat five-color glutinous rice, rice wine, and roasted tea. They have a national consciousness of self-esteem and self-confidence, their excellent traditional cultures are still intact that remain the ancient ethnic traditional culture essence of Baiyue minority.

• Tibetan Village

Covers an area of 21 mu, the village has top residences and carving type flat local-style dwelling houses building. Sacred Tibetan Buddhist temple, magnificent welcome white pagoda, the “white yak” sculpture is symbol of auspicious peace and unique style of Tibetan architecture mutual set off, bring out the best in each other. During the festival, singing folk songs, dancing Guozhuang dance and Xianzi dance, riders are even competing for archery.

What to do in Yunnan Ethnic Village

1. Watching  Ethnic Singing and Dancing Performances

The ethnic singing and dancing performances and the folk performances are from 9:00 to 17:00, mainly in the Dancing Hall and Tuanjie Square. The Asian Elephants performances are specially recommended.

Shows Timetable

Colorful Clouds	Jingpo Village	09:30-10:00, 11:30-12:00, 16:10-16:40
	Daogan Square	10:10-10:40, 11:20-11:50, 17:00-17:30
	Wa Village	10:50-11:20, 12:00-12:30, 16:20-16:50
	Yi Village	10:40-11:10, 14:00-14:30, 16:10-16:40
	Jino Village & Lahu Village	11:40-12:10, 14:10-14:40
	Mosuo Village	13:20-13:50, 16:30-17:00
	Bai Village	10:30-11:00, 12:40-13:10, 17:00-17:30
The Call of the Plateau	Dianchi Stage	13:20-14:10 CNY 150 for a normal ticket and CNY 260 for a VIP ticket
Elephant Show	Elephant Show Square	Ride elephant and take pictures: 10:30-11:00, 14:30-15:00, 15:30-16:00 Elephant show: 11:00-11:30, 15:00-15:30, 16:00-16:30

Note: The time schedule is subject to changes due to weather conditions and other factors.

2. Celebrating Festivals of Minority Ethnic Groups

1. Torch Festival of Yi- falls from June 24 to June 26 in Chinese lunar calendar (usually late June in western calendar).
2. Water Splashing Festival of Dai- falls in mid-April and lasts for 3-7 days
3. Hunting Festival (Lieshen Festival) of Yi- falls in February 1 to February 3 in Chinese lunar calendar (usually early March in western calenda)
4. Sanyuejie Festival of Bai- falls in March 15 in Chinese lunar calendar (usually in mid-April in western calendar)
5. Mizhi Festival of Yi- usually falls in November and women are not allowed to attend.
6. March 3 in Chinese lunar calendar- falls in late March or early April in western calendar; it is a day for spring outing of Kunming people.

3. Familiar Ethnic Culture

Yunnan Ethnic Village has managed to represent and exhibit the history, the cultures, the customs and the natural village houses of the 26 nationalities in this province. With the inclusion of precipitous hills, beautiful lakes and an integration of the customs, cultures, music, songs, dances, religious and architecture of the 26 nationalities, the village community has helped to show the world the true nature of Yunnan, a mysterious yet modern garden of ethnic cultures.

How to Get There?

• From Changshui International Airport to Village of Ethnic Culture

Kunming Changshui Airport is about 25 km from downtown, it takes about 100 RMB to Kunming city. And it is inconvenient to take public bus from the airport to the village because of transfering, so we recommend people to go to Village of Ethnic Culture from the airport by taxi which costs at least 100 RMB.

• From Kunming City to Yunnan Ethnic Village

By bus: You can take public bus No.24, 44, and 73 to Yunnan Village of Ethnic Culture bus stop.
By taxi: Taking taxi from downtown to Yunnan Village of Ethnic Culture takes about 30 minutes.

Transportation Facilities within the Tourist Site

Quadricycle with 2 or 4 seats	CNY 100/vehicle (three hours)
Balance bike	CNY 80/hour
Electro car with 2 seats	CNY 80/hour
Sightseeing mini-train	CNY 30 per person
Sightseeing boat	CNY 20 per person
13-seat battery car	CNY 500/car (two hours)
7-seat battery car	CNY 300/car (two hours)

Nearby Attractions 

Except Yunnan Ethnic Village, you also can enjoy other chanrming attractions near Yunnan Ethnic Village.

The Golden Temple

Golden Temple was built in Ming dynasty and was reconstructed by Wu Sangui in the 10th year of the Kangxi Period (1671 A .D.) made by brass which is the mixture of copper and zinc. That’s why it is named as “the golden temple”. It is totally weighted250 tons and 6.7 meters high; it isthe biggest and heaviest as well as the best preserved copper templein China. It is a key national cultural and historical relics. The whole temple reflects the excellent metallurgical and casting technology more than 300 years ago in Yunnan.

The Western Hills and Dragon Gate

Western Hills boasts an excellent environment with flourishing flowers and dense forest, providing tourists an excellent environment to enjoy the tranquility and marvelous scenery. They have also been given another name – ‘Sleeping Beauty Hills’ for the hills because its skyline looks like a beautiful young lady laying beside Dianchi Lake with her face upward and her hair trailling into water.

The Kingdom of the Little People

The Kingdom of the Little People is a theme park located near Kunming, Yunnan that features comic performances by people with dwarfism. Supporters of the park claim that it provides employment to people who would otherwise be unable to find work, but it has been criticized for treating dwarfism as a humorous condition.

Recommended Yunnan Ethnic Village Tours

Top 3 Yunnan Ethnic Village chosen by most customers to explore Yunnan Ethnic Village in the best way. Check the detailed itinerary, or tailor your own trip now with us. We provide some tour routes for tourists to choose.

1 Day Kunming City Highlights Tour with Yunnan Ethnic Villages and Western Hills
1 Day Kunming Stone Forest Tour with Yunnan Ethnic Villages
11 Days Yunnan Ethnic Minority’s Markets Discovery and Long Street Banquet Celebration Tour

Travel tips: 

1. Each village has performances from 09:00 to 17:00, usually taking place in the Dance Hall or in the Plaza of Ethnic Unity.

2. Asian Elephant Show Time: 10:30-11:30; 13:30-14:30; 15:30-16:30.
3. CNY 40 for one-way cableway to West Hill Forest Park, CNY 70 for round cableway.

The Development of Haigeng Dam

As Kunming continues to grow and change, green space and public gathering spaces remain in short supply. City planners are looking to address such concerns on the shores of Dianchi Lake (滇池) with a multi-purpose renovation project. Construction will begin April 1 along the entire length of Haigeng Dam (海埂大坝), effectively closing the promenade for the next seven months. The 470 million yuan (US$68 million) undertaking will appear largely cosmetic when finished. However, wholesale changes to the facade will also include improvements to the dam’s overall structural stability as well as the installation of a lake water filtration system. The upgrades are part of a large scheme meant to beautify tourist attractions across the Spring City.
Currently, the Haigeng, or Dianchi, promenade is on average eight meters wide, a space that will be doubled to 16 meters once the makeover is complete. In addition to a vastly expanded walkway, the ‘City Garden’ project calls for extensive park and wetland landscaping, the construction of rest areas, concession stands and modernized lighting, as well as new boat docking facilities.

Pedestrian visitors will no doubt enjoy the enhancements, but the changes they will not be able to see are the most important. The 2,400 meter-long Haigeng Dam was originally built in the 1960s as bulwark between Dianchi Lake and extensive wetlands on its northeastern shore. Once the embankment was finished, the wetlands were drained and filled in with farmland. After 55 years, the dam is in serious need of new support pilings, especially considering it will soon double in size. As the foundation is rebuilt, engineers will also install a filtration system positioned under the dam designed to remove Dianchi’s ever-present but thankfully shrinking sheen of lake-killing algae. The filters are expected to augment other ongoing efforts to clean the lake of its bacterial infestation by seven to ten percent each year.

Nearby Attractions

Yunnan Ethnic Villages (云南民族村)

Located by the Dianchi Lake and at the foot of the Western Hill, the Village is a major part of Kunming Dianchi National Tourist and Holiday Zone. Opened to the public on February 18, 1992, the community is 8 km away from the city of Kunming proper and covers an area of 1,340 mus. The whole community contains 26 villages, and so far the Dai Village, the Bai Village, the Yi Village, the Naxi Village, the Wa Village, the Jinuo Village, the Lahu Village, the Bulang Village and 4 other villages have been completed.

Haigeng Park (海埂公园)

Haigeng Park is mainly a natural scenic spot and a lakeside bathing beach with green willows, sky-piercing eucalyptuses, and blooming flowers. The part and the nearby fishing villages merge harmoniously into one. On bright sunny days, the water stretches out in a boundless expanse; white clouds float lazily across the blue sky while gentle waves are rippling, sails are drifting with the current and sea gulls are skimming over the water.

Dianchi Lake (滇池)

The Dianchi Scenic Area is quite mesmerizing, where natural scenery and human landscape blend perfectly. It can be divided into two districts, namely West district and East district. What makes Dianchi Lake distinctive is that the color of its water changes with the clouds and sunshine of the day. Around Dianchi Lake also lie many places of interest, such as West Hill, Daguan Park, Yunnan Ethnic Village and so on. These featured attractions are all ideal getaways for visitors to get close to nature to relax.

West Hill (西山)

Western Hills boasts an excellent environment with flourishing flowers and dense forest, providing tourists an excellent environment to enjoy the tranquility and marvelous scenery. They have also been given another name – ‘Sleeping Beauty Hills’ for the hills because its skyline looks like a beautiful young lady laying beside Dianchi Lake with her face upward and her hair trailling into water.

How to get there?

By Bus

Take bus No. 171, 183 and get off Haigeng Dam Station.

By Taxi

It take tourists 30 minutes to Haigeng Dam from Down of Kunming.

Recommended Haigeng Dam Tour Routes

Top 3 Haigeng Dam tours chosen by most customers to explore Haigeng Dam in the best way. Check the detailed itinerary, or tailor your own trip now with us. We provide some tour routes for tourists to choose.

6 Days Northeast Yunnan Winter Birding Tour to Dianchi Lake, Nianhu Lake and Dashanbao
8 Days Yunnan Winter Birding Tour to Dongchuan Red Land, Nianhu Lake and Dashanbao Nature Reserve
9 Days Yunnan-Guizhou Winter Birding Tour with Dianchi Lake, Caohai Lake, Nianhu Lake and Dashanbao Nature Reserve

Travel Tips:

1. Visitors can also go to the West Hill Forest Park for a visit, then take the cable car from Longmen (the gate of the dragon) to Dianchi lake (Ticket price at RMB30).

2. There is no entrance fee charged at the Dianchi Lake, the entrance fee for Haigeng Park is RMB8 yuan. If guest do not want to take boat during the visit, a half day is enough for a visit to Dianchi Lake. If you want to explore the lake further, you can rent a bicycle and spend two days to cycle around the Dianchi, it is about 200 km.  

Why is Daguan Pavilion Park so special?

In 1682 a monk named Qianyin built a small temple here to teach Buddhist dharma; eight years later, that’s in 1690, the official of Yunnan Province, Wang Jiwen, was so attracted by the beautiful natural views here, began to construct a whole park including halls, pavilions, bonsais, rockeries, trees and terraces. Grand View Tower has been an attraction ever since with the most visited spot being Daguan Park.

Introduction 

The History of Daguan Pavilion Park

In 1696, Wang Jiwen, the governor of Yunnan, carried out a largescale construction of a two-story pavilion. Ponds were dug, embankments were constructed, and trees and flowers were planted. With a good view of the waters and hills in the distance, and the sailing boats and trees in mist, the pavilion was titled Daguan (“Grand View”) pavilion. In the later years, the Daguan pavilion had twice been reduced to ruins by warfare and flood. In 1883, Chen Yuying, governor of Yunnan and Guizhou Provinces, ordered Monk Xingtian to take charge of the renovation of the pavilion, and the pavilion has remained intact ever since.

Since the Daguan pavilion was built, men of letters coming from far and near in the country have often gathered here, composing and reciting poems. During the past two to three hundred years, many excellent works and poems have been created. Among them, the Long Couplet written by Sun Rangweng has for many years enjoyed the highest reputation around the world. Daguan Park has become famous due to Sun Rangweng’s Long Couplet.

The Structure of Daguan Park

Like many other Chinese ancient buildings, Daguan Pavilion also had been in disarray, destroyed and restored several times because of the dynastic changes and the civil wars. The present-day square, three-storied pavilion was established in 1883. At the entrance there is the longest antithetical couplet which was written by a famous Qing Dynasty scholar named Sun Ranweng (also called Sun Ran); this couplet of 180 characters is one of the most valued cultural treasures in Yunnan Province. The first part of the couplet describes the beautiful and magnificent natural views before your sight, tell people to enjoy and treasure. The second part reviews the 2000 years’ history of Yunnan,awakens to that no matter how successful or frustrated you are, all will be in nothingness in the end.

Why is Yunnan Wild Animal Park so special?

There are more than 200 kinds of rare birds and animals more than 10,000 head (only) in it. It contains a number of “world’s most” animals, such as the most precious animals – giant pandas, the largest land animals – elephant, the most powerful animals – lions, the slowest reptiles – turtles, the highest animal – giraffe, the largest birds – ostrich, the smallest bear – sun bears, the largest bird beak – horn bill, the most intelligent animals – chimpanzees, the most united animals – wolves, the highest flying bird (17.68 thousand meters) – Bar-headed Goose and so on.  Yunnan Wild Animal Park is a natural virgin forest park, its forest coverage rate up to 90%. So it is luxuriant and green all the year round.

The giant panda to play the parallel bars, swinging is no longer a fairy tale plot, monkeys become a diving champion is not comic book images of baby holding a bottle energetically sucking baboons.

Yunnan Wild Animal Zoo is not only for sightseeing and leisure. It is also a vivid natural and cultural classroom. A recent trip to the Yunnan Wild Animals Zoo, revealed a new pastime… ‘fishing’ for tigers, lions, bears and wolves. At the ‘zoo’, 10 yuan rents a bamboo fishing pole with a slab of meat dangling from the end that is supposed to be lowered into the animal area below, where hungry animals await.  

Introduction 

Natural Classroom of Yunnan Wild Animal Park

In accordance with the reform of the national education system, Yunnan Wildlife Park has fulfilled its social responsibilities, set up a science education department, set up a natural classroom project, and set up a professional team to provide creative, entertaining and educational activities for children through experiential education. We have carried out a large number of surgical science education activities such as “CW Zoo came to me” , “ Protect wildlife, we are in action ”, Love Bird Week, etc. The museum has carried out natural knowledge, zoologists, nature guardians, and Huaxia 5,000. Science education courses such as the year, the secret of the earth. In this small society built by animals and people, let the children understand the nature, independence, breakthrough, and the strength of the child.

Honors of Yunnan Wild Animal Park

Yunnan Wildlife Park: Yunnan Life Education Survival Education Life Education Practice Base, Yunnan Provincial Science Education Education Base, Yunnan Wildlife Rescue Center, Kunming Science Education Quality Base, Kunming Wildlife Conservation Association, Panlong District Wildlife Science Demonstration Base, Good Doll China Little Reporter Location Base, China Children’s Literature Creation Base, Panlong District Science Popularization Group, National AAAA Scenic Area, Kunming Harmony Enterprise, Yunnan Provincial Forest Police Association Honorary Director Unit, Forest Yunnan Construction of provincial-level demonstration bases, advanced units of the first Yunnan Children’s Fire Safety Knowledge Education Activities in 2006, and a number of popular science education qualifications and honors such as the 2008 Environmental Protection Science Park in Kunming.

Park Characteristics

The entire park recreates the original ecological landscape, implements naturalized stocking and polyculture, and imitates the natural space of the original ecology.

In the design and planning of the entire park, combining the actual conditions , adapting to local conditions , fostering strengths and avoiding weaknesses, carefully planning and designing, and building a mountain forest zoo with local characteristics , it has created a “coordinated development between man and nature” and “humanity and wildlife in harmony” Image.

The entire park is surrounded by mountains and trees, showing a natural, original, wild and simple style. The safari set up more than 10 animal viewing and display areas and entertainment and leisure attractions with rich content and unique structure. This is the ideal classroom for adolescent science education and public protection awareness education. It is also an important base for the protection of wild animals. The reconstruction of the original ecological landscape and the implementation of naturalized stocking and polyculture are the concrete manifestations of the purpose of the “seven-natural and three-point artificial” construction of the Yunnan Wild Animal Park. The park has a variety of facilities. Catering and entertainment facilities are readily available.

The animals displayed in the animal display area are mainly composed of Yunnan and western China, highlighting the unique animals of Yunnan. The large group of small pandas and green peacocks are scattered and cultured and displayed to show the theme of Yunnan’s “Animal Kingdom”. Since its official opening to the tourists in 2004, Yunnan Wildlife Park has received millions of visitors from home and abroad, truly letting you feel the life affinity of “human and nature, harmonious development”, refreshing!

Tour Route in Yunnan Wild Animal Park

Rare Animal Area – Battery Car Terminal – African Tribe – Swan Lake – Herbivore Scattered Area 2 – Giant Panda Pavilion – Lion Tiger Villa – Happy Animal Camp – Peacock Garden (walking tour) – Sheep Village – Leaving the Park.

How to Get here?

By Bus

Take bus No. 249, No. 150, No. 235 and No. 241 in Kunming City and get off at “Yunnan Wild Zoo Station”.

Self-driving

Go straight through the Jinjin Road to the Shida Expo College and turn left into Wuyuan Road for 1km.

Travel Tips

1. Do not throw your own food to animals.  On one hand, the animals will rob food from you, it will be dangerous for you. On the other hand, the food may be unhealthy to the animals. 
2. Range of purchase discount ticket: Children between 1.2 and 1.4 meters in height (including 1.2 meters, not including 1.4 meters) can purchase discount tickets; With my student ID card, military officer card, you can buy discount tickets. 
3. Free entry range: Children under 1.2 meters in height, accompanied by guardians, can be admitted to the park without a ticket; Visitors who are entitled to senior citizenship certificates, disability certificates, revolutionary disabled military certificates, national tour guide cards (IC cards), travel agency manager qualification certificates, and press cards may be exempted from admission to the park; Older people over 70 years old can enjoy admission to the park without their ID card.

Haigeng Park is mainly a natural scenic spot and a lakeside bathing beach with green willows, sky-piercing eucalyptuses, and blooming flowers. The part and the nearby fishing villages merge harmoniously into one. On bright sunny days, the water stretches out in a boundless expanse; white clouds float lazily across the blue sky while gentle waves are rippling, sails are drifting with the current and sea gulls are skimming over the water.

On moonlit nights, gentle breeze caresses you fondlingly while the silver moonlight shimmers on the wrinkled surface of the lake; the dim reflection of the Western Hills flickers in the lake, while the lights of fishing boats flare. Haigeng is a natural lakeside park where you can enjoy the enchanting beauty of nature, go swimming in summer, and go angling in the four seasons.

There are four Dragon Kings who are the divine rulers of the four seas (each sea corresponds to one of the cardinal directions) in Chinese mythology. Although Dragon Kings appear in their true forms as dragons, they have the ability to shift shape into human form. The Dragon Kings live in crystal palaces, guarded by shrimp soldiers and crab generals. Besides ruling over the aquatic life, the Dragon Kings also manipulate clouds and rain. When enraged, they can flood cities. They are very important divines for Chinese since traditional Chinese society is a agriculture society.

Located at the western edge of the Haigeng Park, the Dragon King’s Temple once was an important worship site for fishers who live by the Dianchi Lake and indigenous people of Kunming. They prayed for good harvest and favorable climate here. And every year on Spring Festival (Chinese New Year), Sanyuesan Festival (March 3 of Chinese Lunar Calendar) and some major holidays and events, grand rally would be held here.

How to get there:
From the railway station, you can take No.24 or No.44 bus.

Trave Tips:
You could enjoy the beautifull scenery on the lake by boating, or enjoy other different landscapes, local delicacy and culture by bicycle!

Chinese Name: 小白龙森林公园

English Name: Kunming Xiaobailong Forest Park

Location: 10 kilometers southwest of Yiliang County Town

Overview

The park features the natural scenery of forests as its main attraction, covering over 40,000 acres of evergreen forest. Following the principles of reflecting ethnic characteristics, forest features, and local characteristics, replicas of traditional dwellings from the 56 ethnic groups of China are built within the forest area, designed innovatively and aesthetically. Being surrounded by vast seas of trees provides a sense of returning to nature. Additionally, facilities such as a dance hall, tennis courts, swimming pool, hunting ground, dining area, and sanatorium have been constructed, making it an excellent destination for group spring outings or summer camps.

Geographic Environment

Xiaobaizhong Forest Park is located 10 kilometers west of Yiliang County Town in Yunnan Province and over 40 kilometers from Kunming. It is a newly emerging large-scale comprehensive forest scenic area.

Xiaobaizhong Forest Park is the largest comprehensive forest scenic area closest to the provincial capital in Yunnan Province. Located 10 kilometers southwest of Yiliang County, it is more than 40 kilometers east of Kunming and is adjacent to the provincial level Yangzonghai Tourism Resort area, featuring beautiful landscapes that complement each other. It is the largest forest area in the suburbs of Kunming, covering 624.8 hectares. Over 600 villas have been built in the forest, making it an ideal choice for summer vacation, leisure, and relaxation. Being here refreshes the mind and spirit, allowing one to fully appreciate the beauty of nature. If Yangzonghai is a dazzling pearl of the plateau, then Xiaobaizhong is a large and beautiful green emerald.

Development History

On May 1, 1999, it was approved as a national forest park by document No. 141 from the National Forestry Bureau. A local poet, Zheng Zurong, wrote:
“Seeking wild fun on distant peaks,
With evergreen trees, the Xiaobaizhong shines.
Autumn gathers mushrooms in delight,
Summer cools off with ease and comfort.
Deep in the mountains, childhood dreams linger,
In tranquil lands, elder winds are kind.
The new retreat for Zen meditation,
Not caring if foxes and rats disrupt the fairy trail.”

Natural Scenery

Xiaobaizhong Forest Park primarily features the natural beauty of forests, boasting over 40,000 acres of evergreen forests. It is the largest forest green space near Kunming. The dominant tree species include Yunnan pine and Huashan pine, alongside cypress, fir, larch, Tibetan cedar, snow cedar, oak, bamboo, camellia, chestnut, wild tea, rhododendron, southern candle, bayberry, pear, maidenhair fern, Yunnan magnolia, moss, and various animal and plant resources such as deer, hares, and birds. The park’s elevation ranges from 1,600 to 2,200 meters, with a relative height difference of 600 meters. It belongs to the low latitude plateau of central Yunnan, characterized by a north subtropical climate with little temperature variation between winter and summer, resembling spring in all four seasons. Thus, the timely development of Xiaobaizhong provides the people of Spring City with a new realm for summer relaxation, leisure, and vacation. Surrounded by vast seas of trees, visitors can gaze at the clouds, admire mountain flowers, enjoy the vibrant scenery, listen to the sounds of the pines and birds, pick bayberries, collect mushrooms, drink spring water, and relax on green moss, bringing joy and clarity of mind while fully experiencing and enjoying the beauty and wildness of nature. In addition to tourism, sightseeing, and wellness facilities, the park also features a Yiliang television transmission tower, a rehabilitation hospital, “sports gardens,” and “conference centers.” It offers the best venues for meetings, group spring outings, picnics, and summer camps, and serves as a natural classroom for scientific research activities in biology, ecology, plant community studies, and forest science.

Facilities

Xiaobaizhong Forest Park has now reached a total investment scale of over ten million yuan, attracting more than 30 domestic and foreign investors for development. While effectively preserving the natural ecological landscape, over 200 villas have been constructed within the forest, along with a ballroom, swimming pool, tennis courts for rehabilitation, observation tower, restaurant, shops, and parking lots, providing a series of supportive tourism, entertainment, and communication facilities.

Transportation

Driving from Kunming

• Option 1(Recommend): 59 minutes, 49.0 kilometers, 12 traffic lights, taxi fare approximately 126 RMB
• Option 2: 1 hour 12 minutes, 25 traffic lights, 43.7 kilometers, taxi fare approximately 112 RMB
• Option 3: 1 hour 1 minute, 51.3 kilometers, 14 traffic lights, taxi fare approximately 133 RMB

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Overview of Kuige Leisure Park

Kuige Leisure Park (魁阁休闲公园) is a popular recreational area located in Kunming (昆明), offering a serene environment for relaxation and outdoor activities. The park features beautiful landscapes, walking paths, and areas for social gatherings, making it an ideal spot for families and friends to enjoy leisure time.

Attractions and Activities

In Kuige Leisure Park, visitors can engage in various activities such as jogging, cycling, and picnicking. The park is adorned with lush greenery, vibrant flowers, and scenic spots, providing excellent opportunities for photography and leisurely strolls.

Facilities

The park is equipped with essential facilities, including restrooms, seating areas, and open spaces for events. There are also children’s play areas, ensuring that families have a fun and safe environment for their kids.

Accessibility

Kuige Leisure Park is easily accessible by public transportation and is situated close to major roads, making it convenient for both locals and tourists to visit. Whether you’re looking for a quiet retreat or a place to spend time with loved ones, Kuige Leisure Park is a fantastic choice.

Yuanxiaocen Art Park昆明袁晓岑艺术园 is a scenic art park located in Xishan District (西山区), Kunming, Yunnan Province. The park is known for its large color-block landscaping and is home to sculptures created by Yuan Xiaocen (袁晓岑), an esteemed sculptor and the honorary president of the Yunnan Painting Academy (云南画院). The park is open year-round, with visiting hours from Tuesday to Sunday, 09:30-12:00 and 13:30-17:00.

Overview of Yuanxiaocen Art Park

Yuanxiaocen Art Park is designed with a simple yet vibrant landscaping layout, featuring large color blocks that create a modern and clean atmosphere. The park offers a stunning view of Xishan (西山) in the distance and is surrounded by flowing water at the rear. Upon entering the park through the East Gate, visitors are greeted by a massive sculpture titled “Dongxiang Shenjun” (东骧神骏), a group of galloping horses that embody power, vitality, and freedom. These horses, crafted with incredible detail, seem full of life and spirit, free from the confinement of captivity.

As visitors move deeper into the park, they will find the East Garden, a tranquil area surrounded by trees. The garden features a series of elegant architectural elements, including three circular gates, a Qingfeng Mingyue Pavilion (清风明月亭), and a peacock sculpture symbolizing “Everlasting Auspiciousness” (吉祥永驻). The park’s peaceful and serene atmosphere makes it a perfect place to relax and enjoy the artistic sculptures and natural beauty.

Address

Yuanxiaocen Art Park
Location: No. 26, Hongta West Road (红塔西路), Xishan District, Kunming, Yunnan Province
Opening Hours: Year-round, Tuesday to Sunday: 09:30-12:00, 13:30-17:00

About Yuan Xiaocen (袁晓岑)

Yuan Xiaocen (袁晓岑) is a renowned sculptor and an influential figure in the art community. He has made significant contributions to the development of Chinese sculpture, particularly in Yunnan Province. He studied at Yunnan University (云南大学) from 1938, focusing on Chinese painting, sculpture, and literature. Over the years, he held various important positions in the artistic field, such as the Deputy Director of the Creative Research Department at the Yunnan Federation of Literary and Art Circles (云南省文联) and the Chairman of the Yunnan Branch of the China Artists Association (中国美术家协会云南分会).

In 1959, Yuan became the Director of the Art Department at the Yunnan Arts College (云南艺术学院) and later returned as its Vice-President in 1978. Today, he serves as the Honorary President of the Yunnan Painting Academy.

Yuan Xiaocen’s works have been featured in national and international exhibitions, and his sculptures are collected by major art institutions, such as the National Art Museum of China (中国美术馆). Some of his well-known sculptures include “Mother and Daughter Learning Culture” and “Ban Na Forest and Springs” (版纳林泉), both of which have been displayed in national exhibitions. His sculptures, such as “Jinsha Water” (金沙水暖), have been included in large-scale exhibitions celebrating the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army and the Communist Party of China.

Sculptural Works and Achievements

Yuan Xiaocen is most famous for his sculptures, many of which have been showcased in important exhibitions both in China and abroad. His works reflect a deep understanding of Chinese history, culture, and natural beauty.

Famous Sculptures:

• “Mother and Daughter Learning Culture”: A sculpture that was selected for the 2nd National Art Exhibition and Socialist Countries Sculpture Art Exhibition.
• “Ban Na Forest and Springs”: Featured in the 6th National Art Exhibition.
• “Jinsha Water”: A sculpture that was included in the Military and Party Exhibitions, later cast into a four-meter-high bronze statue and erected at the First Bend of the Yangtze River.

International Recognition:

• “Forest Peacock”: A flower-and-bird painting and sculpture piece that was showcased at the Modern World Art Exhibition, and is now housed in the Fukuoka Art Museum (福冈美术馆) in Japan.

Yuan Xiaocen has also published numerous collections of his works, including:

• “Yuan Xiaocen’s Art Collection”
• “Selected Sculptures of Yuan Xiaocen”
• “Modern Chinese Flower and Bird Painter Yuan Xiaocen’s Works Exhibition” (Japanese Edition)
• “Selected Works of Yuan Xiaocen’s Chinese Painting and Sculpture”
• “Contemporary Chinese Painting and Sculpture Collections”

His son, Yuan Xikun (袁熙坤), born in Kunming in 1944, is also a renowned artist and sculptor, holding prestigious positions such as the Director of the Beijing Jintai Art Museum and a Vice-President of the China Collectors Association.

Yuanxiaocen Art Park is not just a space for viewing art; it’s a place to experience the connection between sculpture, nature, and culture. With its captivating sculptures and serene environment, the park is a must-visit destination for art lovers and tourists in Kunming. The legacy of Yuan Xiaocen (袁晓岑), both through his works and his contributions to the art world, continues to be felt in the park and beyond, making it an important cultural landmark in Kunming.

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Chinese Name: 昆明俊发·西亮塘湿地公园
English Name: Junfa-Xiliangtang Wetland Park in Kunming
Location: Opposite No. 4186 Yunxiu Road, Guandu District, Kunming
Opening Hours: 09:00 – 17:00
Admission Fee: Free

Overview

The Kunming Dianchi International City Wetland Park is located in the Xiliang Tang area on the northern shore of Dianchi Lake, adjacent to the Baoxiang River. The park covers a total area of 2360.11 acres, including 300 acres for water quality purification, 950.11 acres for recreational use, and 1110 acres for ecological conservation. This area is a crucial part of the lakeside ecological belt and plays a key role in the lake’s ecological system.

The Junfa Eco-Park project is situated next to the Ring Lake East Road Peninsula, connecting with the Wujia Ba and Wujiatang areas, extending to the southeastern section of the New Asia Sports City, and forming a high-end living area integrating sports, leisure, vacation, shopping, and residential spaces. The project is located on the golden shoreline of Dianchi Lake and encompasses a world-class ecological city of 6700 acres, combining ecology, parks, residential areas, hotels, commercial spaces, and education. The project features ultra-low-density buildings and a theme park-like design, with wetland parks developed before the construction of buildings, reflecting a low-carbon and environmentally friendly development concept. Kunming’s wetlands and wetland parks are diverse and include Baofeng Wetland Park, Xihua Wetland Park, Wujia Dui Wetland Park, Guandu Wujia Tang Wetland Park, Junfa Xiliang Tang Wetland Park, Chenggong Dianchi Ecological Wetland Park, and Chenggong Yupu Hanquan Forest Ecological Wetland Park.

Transportation

• Bus: You can take bus No. 169 and get off at Gudukou Station.
• Driving: You can park along the roadside at the entrance to the wetland.

Activities

Walking and Jogging

• The park has a red running track, allowing visitors to exercise while enjoying the beautiful scenery.

Picnicking

• The park features large lawn areas, making it a great place for picnics.

Kite Flying

• The open spaces are suitable for flying kites.

Walking Pets

• You can bring your pets to the park to play.

Photography

• The park has European-style architecture, vast lawns, lakes, and other beautiful sights, making it perfect for taking photos.

Bird Watching

• There are over ten rare bird species in the park that you can observe.

Activities for Kids

• The park has play facilities, making it suitable for bringing children.

Notes

• Since pets are not allowed on the subway, it is recommended to drive.
• For photography, the best time is after 4 PM, when the lighting is softer.

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