Yunnan•Kunming Come and feel the quietly blooming winter cherry blossoms!
Yunnan•Kunming's winter cherry blossoms are in full bloom, adding a bright landscape to the 'Spring City' in winter. The romance of Kunming in winter is not only about the sunshine and blue sky, but also the city-wide winter cherry blossoms. The snowflakes in the north are a delightful surprise, but Kunming's cherry blossoms are even more stunning! The winter cherry blossoms in Kunming City bloom, sketching a unique winter scroll of the 'Spring City'.
➤ Introduction to Winter Cherry Blossoms:
A deciduous tree belonging to the Rosaceae family. It blooms in winter, hence the name winter cherry blossom. This plant generally grows to 3~10 meters, and the flowers are usually pink, blooming before the leaves grow, sometimes blooming simultaneously with the leaves. The flowering period is generally from October to January of the following year, and the fruiting period is from March to April. The flowers are lush and very beautiful.
➤ Kunming's Winter Splendor:
Kunming's winter is a season filled with sunshine, blue skies, comfortable climate, and romance, making the climate so pleasant that it feels like spring. In addition to watching seagulls soar in the white clouds and blue sky, the most eye-catching sight is the city-wide winter cherry blossoms. The cherry blossoms blooming in the cold winter, with their delicate petals and bright colors, bring warmth and hope. Every winter, the streets and alleys of Kunming are covered with pink winter cherry blossoms, turning the entire city into a pink fairy tale world overnight. Strolling through the streets and alleys of Kunming, you can be amazed everywhere. If you like it, come and check in this pink romance.
➤ Best Time to Appreciate Kunming's Winter Cherry Blossoms:
They bloom in mid-December every year, and the flowering period lasts until February of the following year, with the peak blooming period in early to mid-January, which is extremely spectacular. The flowering period can also be affected by temperature, and there is a time difference every year. Strong winds or rain can also cause the flowers to fall early. If you want to enjoy the cherry blossoms, now is the peak blooming period, so hurry up and check in.
➤ Characteristics of Kunming Cherry Blossoms:
Kunming has a mild climate, with four seasons like spring. The cherry blossoms bloom early, and the colors are mostly pink and red. Although the flowers are small, they are abundant and brightly colored, with extremely high ornamental value.
➤ Recommended Places to Appreciate Winter Cherry Blossoms in Kunming City:
Hongta West Road, Yuantong Mountain, Caoyun Road in Chenggong New District, Bamboo Garden New Village Railway, Anning Ba Street, and nearby or inside various universities, etc.
🌸 Location: Kunming Zoo (Yuantong Mountain).
🌸 Transportation: Metro Line 2 Xinguanglu Station.
🌸 Ticket: 20 yuan/person.
🌸 Route:
After entering, go straight (recommended to take the left entrance) ➡️ Pass by the pelicans (super elegant) ➡️ Wisteria flower resting area ➡️ Xuelan Fresh Milk House (where you can buy cherry blossom fresh milk and cherry blossom ice cream for check-in) ➡️ Cherry Blossom Forest.
🌸 Personal Suggestions:
1⃣️ Light-colored clothes look good in photos, Hanfu Lolita JK, choosing your favorite light-colored clothes is great.
2⃣️ Cherry blossom ice cream is the first choice for check-in props. Be sure to look for the authentic ice cream from Xuelan Fresh Milk House. In addition to ice cream, cherry blossom yogurt is also great. The pink yogurt is a must-try, checking in both food and beauty.
3⃣️ Although the forest is dense, it still can't block the UV rays, so be sure to do a good job of sun protection!
4⃣️ Try to go early, the light is softer, the bright sunshine in the afternoon will affect photography, and it's very hot. Plus, friends who still have plenty of time after enjoying the flowers can stroll around the zoo and see the animals.
The old zoo in the city center, on Yuantong Mountain, houses not only animals but also cultural relics, especially historical buildings from the Republican and revolutionary periods. It's well worth a visit. The zoo's specialties include the Yunnan and Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkeys, which are in good condition. It's a shame the panda enclosure is there, but the pandas are gone. Figure 3 shows Green Lake.
1 point deduction: The birds in the parrot park are not in good condition. They are a bit stiff because they are scared by many little kids. There is also a leopard that paces back and forth, which is a bit stiff. I hope the park will pay attention to this.
The old city zoo has its own advantages, convenient transportation, beautiful scenery, and the must-see animals are the jackals, the ibex king, the green peacock, and other star animals. There are also some renovations, such as the upper sightseeing corridor in the beast area combined with the lower window, so that you can see the animals better. It is recommended that some wire mesh can be renovated so that you can better take pictures of the animals. Overall, it is a zoo worth visiting.
Kunming, which is like spring in all seasons, is cold in late March and needs a thick down jacket to keep warm. This season, I went to Kunming Zoo to see the cherry blossoms, and by the way, I also looked at the animals. The main exhibition areas of Kunming Zoo include animal areas, primates, large animal areas, small animal areas, songbird animal areas and waterfowl animal areas, showing a variety of rare animals.
Kunming Zoo is built on Yuantong Mountain, which cleverly combines natural landscape with animal viewing. The zoo gathers more than 200 species of animals, including local stars of Yunnan, Asian elephants and golden monkeys, as well as exotic species such as African lions and giraffes. Cherry blossoms are like clouds in spring and maple leaves are like fire in autumn, with different scenery in each season. The park has a compact layout, with a children's play area and a science corridor, which is suitable for parent-child visits. The animal activity space is slightly small, and some facilities are slightly old, but the 30 yuan ticket price is quite cost-effective. It is recommended to avoid the peak of holidays and go on weekdays to enjoy the quiet ecological atmosphere. As a wildlife park in the city center, it is a convenient window to understand the biodiversity of the southwest.
The Yuantong Mountain in Kunming, where cherry blossoms are appreciated, does not need to go abroad. It is located in Yuantong Mountain in Kunming City. Every February to March, the garden is full of cherry blossoms and the spring is exciting. The Yuantong Mountain in Kunming, where cherry blossoms are appreciated, does not need to go abroad. It is located in Yuantong Mountain in Kunming City. Every February to March, the garden is full of cherry blossoms and the spring is exciting.
Kunming Zoo is like a bright green pearl in the center of Kunming. There are many kinds of animals here, from wild animals native to Yunnan to rare species from all over the world, all living here leisurely. Every spring, the Yuantong flower tide is like a dream, with cherry blossoms and crabapples blooming, decorating the entire park like a poem and a painting. The ancient monuments on the mountain silently tell the historical changes of Kunming, allowing people to appreciate the natural beauty while also feeling the profound cultural heritage.
Kunming Zoo is also called Yuantong Zoo. It is located on Yuantong Street in Kunming. There are many animals in it. The most unique feature is that there is an area where you can go in to feed parrots and various birds, take pictures with them, or choose to feed pigs, ducks, etc. And there are many places where you can feed without the staff saying anything, which is very interesting. There is also a cherry blossom festival to enjoy.