Yuantong Mountain Spring Guide: Play with Cute Animals Under the Flowers

1. Best Time to Visit Early March is the best time to visit Yuantong Mountain in Kunming, as cherry blossoms and crabapple flowers are in full bloom. You can enjoy the romantic sea of flowers with the animals. It is recommended to enter the park between 9:00 am and 11:00 am to avoid the peak hours and see the animals in a more active state. 2. Transportation Guide Public Transportation: Take Metro Line 2 to Chuanxin Gulou Station, and walk about 10 minutes from Exit B or D. There are also several bus lines passing by Yuantong Mountain, such as No. 4, No. 59, and No. 74. Get off at Yuantong Mountain Station. Self-driving: There is a parking lot in the park, but parking spaces are limited on weekends and holidays. Please pay attention to the surrounding traffic control and check the real-time road conditions in advance. 3. Ticket Information The adult ticket price is CNY 20. You can buy tickets in advance on the official WeChat account or major travel platforms, or scan the code on-site to buy tickets. 4. Highlights Animal Viewing Area: - Primate Area: You can see naughty and cute monkeys and gibbons jumping and playing among the branches. They are very interactive. - Herbivore Area: Giraffes, zebras, sika deer, and other animals are strolling leisurely. You can also buy feed to experience the fun of feeding (follow the park rules). - Beast Area: Majestic lions, tigers, and mysterious black bears. Please pay attention to safety and keep your distance when watching. Flower Viewing Area: - Cherry Blossom Avenue: Cherry blossoms are in full bloom in early March, and pink petals are flying all over the sky. It is a great place to take photos. You can take beautiful photos easily. - Crabapple Flower Area: The gorgeous crabapple flowers and the ancient buildings complement each other, creating a romantic spring atmosphere. 5. Food Recommendations Snacks in the Park: Grilled sausages, popcorn, ice cream, etc. The prices are moderate, and it is convenient to replenish energy. Food Around the Park: There are various Yunnan specialties near the park, such as Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodles, Small Pot Rice Noodles, and Tofu Rice Noodles. The soup is fresh and delicious, and worth a try. There is also Dai-style hand-grabbed rice, with rich side dishes and soft glutinous rice, with a rich taste. 6. Travel Route Planning Half-day Tour: Enter the park from the main entrance, go to Cherry Blossom Avenue to take photos and enjoy the cherry blossoms, then visit the Primate Area and Herbivore Area in turn, and finally go to the Beast Area. Enjoy the spring flowers along the way and feel the harmonious beauty of animals and nature. One-day Tour: Follow the half-day tour route in the morning, and have lunch and rest in the park or nearby. In the afternoon, go to the Crabapple Flower Area in the Flower Viewing Area for a walk, then go to the Waterfowl Lake to watch swans, mandarin ducks, and other water birds, and leave the park from the side door in the evening. 7. Travel Tips Pay attention to the weather in advance, and choose sunny weather to travel. The photos will be better. Bring a power bank to record beautiful moments at any time. Follow the park rules, do not feed animals that are prohibited from feeding, and do not trample on flowers.