Kunming Lotus Pond Park, a place with a rich historical and cultural heritage

Kunming Lotus Pond Park has a history of over 1500 years. Among its long history, the story of Wu Sangui, the Prince of Pingxi during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, and his consort Chen Yuanyuan is the most profound. Historical records indicate that Wu Sangui built a very luxurious garden called Anfu Garden on the northwest side of Lotus Pond Park for Chen Yuanyuan to reside in. Today, the gates of Anfu Garden are tightly closed, and outside the garden, local elderly people can be seen singing and dancing with great enjoyment. The park is generally set up in the style of gardens found in the south of the Yangtze River, supposedly because Chen Yuanyuan was from Suzhou. Walking along the shaded paths, with the breeze on your face and the leaves rustling, the garden appears serene and elegant! Seeing the statues of ancient honest officials and the publicity boards about the history of the Southwest Associated University along the lake, one can't help but feel a renewed sense of respect! The park should not only be a place for leisure and entertainment but also become a cultural domain that spreads the spirit of striving and progress, and serves as a bridge between the past and the present. Address: Intersection of Xuefu Road and Zhanminyuan Road, Wuhua District, Kunming, Yunnan Admission: Free Transportation: Bus routes 65, K5, 139, and Metro Line 4 Xiaocaiyuan Station