Kunming Citywalk Guide to Enjoying Jacaranda Without Stepping on Landmines

It's the Jacaranda season again~ This year, the jacarandas in Kunming bloomed so early, and now they are in full bloom. It is estimated that they will last until May Day. Here's a complete guide for locals to enjoy the flowers without any pitfalls! If you like it, feel free to hit the like button three times~ Along the Panlong River Navigate to Beihegen Road, Binjiang Junyuan, or Crowne Plaza Hotel, there are quite nice coffee shops by the river. If you want a fresher experience, perhaps taking a night cruise on the Panlong River to enjoy the jacarandas is also a very good choice. North City Area on Hongjin Road/Wanhua Road/Lianmeng Road Kunming's North City area has a very niche Jacaranda Avenue, both roads lead to Yuanyuantang Park, and the badminton hall in Yuanyuantang Park is also quite good. You can enjoy the flowers while exercising. South City Area on Qianwei West Road/Along the river by the west gate of the Dianchi Convention and Exhibition Center/Yongjin Road The South City area actually has the most jacaranda plantings, but they haven't been planted for long and haven't formed a lush canopy yet. Qianwei West Road and Yongjin Road are already in full bloom, and along the river by the west gate of the Dianchi Convention and Exhibition Center, there are also large patches of jacarandas by the water, truly a niche spot for enjoying flowers~ City Center on Tiepi Lane/Near Kunming Railway Station on Fude Road and Fuda Road Navigate to the 'Truly Happy Coffee' on Tiepi Lane, there are several very artistic and fun shops nearby, and the adjacent 'Xunjin Street' is also great to explore, belonging to a citywalk with few people, beautiful scenery, artistic vibe, and a chance to learn about the history of Kunming~ And the Fude Road and Fuda Road opposite the Kunming Station are also truly niche spots for enjoying flowers~ If you are tired of checking in and taking photos, you can ride a bike🚴🏻‍♀️ along these streets to enjoy the jacarandas! Jiaochang Middle Road Finally, let's talk about the jacarandas on Jiaochang Middle Road in Kunming, which is indeed the earliest planted area in Kunming. The trunks and canopies are very large, and the flowers bloom very densely. The Jacaranda Cultural and Art Festival has also been held for several sessions! Just a casual snap with a mobile phone makes it seem like you've entered a purple flower arch bridge! The road will be closed on weekends, and motor vehicles cannot pass through, while on weekdays the traffic volume is very large. For photography, you can come early in the morning to capture the morning light when there are fewer people, and the evening light is also very good, but during the evening rush hour, there are a lot of people and vehicles! There is also a jacaranda market here, with items like jacaranda postcards, pins, stamps, fridge magnets that are very thoughtful and have a commemorative significance~