A complete guide to Kunming Green Lake Park: a clever fusion of history and nature

1. [First impression of Green Lake] Cuihu Park, located at the western foot of Wuhua Mountain in Kunming City, is known as the "Emerald" of Kunming and is a natural oxygen bar with beautiful scenery in all seasons. The lake is shimmering and the lotus fragrance is intoxicating. Whether it is the lake surface in the morning light or the waves in the afterglow of the setting sun, there is a charm that makes people linger. This world where tranquility and prosperity interweave carries the weight of history and blooms with the poetry of nature. 2. [Practical Information List] Tickets and opening hours -Tickets: Free and open to the public, come anytime and go as you please. - Opening hours: 6am to 12am. The lakeside is also very romantic under the night sky. 🗺️Transportation Guide 1. Public transportation: There are many options, and the following routes are recommended: -Direct recommendation: Take bus No. 1, 85, 100, etc. to Yunnan University (Qingyun Street) Station, get off and walk to the destination. -Flexible options: Take 235 or Z5 to the east gate of Cuihu Lake, or take Take bus No. 5 or No. 23 to Xiaoximen Station, then walk a short distance to arrive. 2. Self-driving: Navigate to any gate of Cuihu Lake, where there is plenty of parking lot, convenient and fast. 3. [Gameplay unlock: three recommended routes] 1. Enter from the East Gate and exit from the West Gate: a collision of literature, art and history. Enter the park from the East Gate, stroll along the lake, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake and mountains and the flowers on the shore. Pass by the Fish-Watching Tower, Lotus Zen Temple, etc., and experience the perfect combination of nature and humanity. Leaving the west gate, you will be facing the Yunnan Army Academy, where you can feel the rich history and patriotic sentiments. 2. Enter from the South Gate and exit from the North Gate: The fusion of nature and Zen. Start from the South Gate, walk past the Lake Center Pavilion and Shuiyue Tower, and go north to explore the lotus and willows. Kunming Zoo and Yuantong Temple outside the north gate. It is also a worthwhile itinerary to explore. 3. Panoramic Exploration: Enjoy the scenery of all four seasons around the lake It takes about 1.5 hours to walk around the lake. There is no need to plan the route. The natural aura and cultural accumulation are wonderful everywhere. 4. [Seasonal highlights: when to go and how to play? 】 1. Winter (December-February): Red-billed gulls chase the waves of the Green Lake, the water and sky are one color, full of vitality Every winter, the red-billed gulls migrating from the north turn Green Lake into a sea of ​​joy. Feeding gulls by the lake and capturing the notes of their flapping wings at that moment has become the biggest attraction of winter check-ins. 2. Spring (March): A sea of ​​tulips, as beautiful as a fairyland. As the spring breeze blows, tulips by the lake bloom in red, yellow and purple, like an oil painting painted by nature. 3. Summer (July): Lotus leaves fill the fields and the fragrance of lotus fills the garden. In midsummer, the lotus flowers in Cuihu Lake stand tall and graceful, and their reflections in the water look like a freehand poem. 4. Hidden gameplay throughout the year The dialect wall in the Camellia Garden records the unique flavor and cultural memory of Kunming. The portraits and handwritten poems of Lin Huiyin and Wang Zengqi add a unique literary and artistic atmosphere to the park. 5. [Exploring the surrounding area: multiple views in one trip] 1. Yunnan Army Military Academy Outside the west gate of Cuihu Lake, this old building, which has trained countless military talents, is still solemn and dignified, and is worth stopping to contemplate. 2. Huanggong East Street A place where fashion and retro collide, a new internet celebrity check-in spot, and a touch of turmeric wall is a perfect background for taking photos. 3. Kunming Zoo It is only 1 km away from Green Lake and is suitable for family trips. Different from the tranquility of Cuihu Lake, here there is more interaction between nature and life. 4. Yuantong Temple The thousand-year-old temple is filled with the smoke of incense, and the profound Zen spirit makes people feel peaceful. 5. Kunming Old Street The bustling commercial street is within walking distance and has a wide variety of special snacks and cultural and creative souvenirs. It is a must-visit place to experience the bustling atmosphere of Kunming. 6. [Food and Culture: Taste and Soul Satisfaction] Teahouses and coffee shops can be found everywhere near Cuihu Park. It is recommended to try Kunming’s local specialties, such as cross-bridge rice noodles, grilled milk fan, and flower cakes. You can also bring some Yunnan Pu'er tea back with you and take away the lingering fragrance. 7. [The charm of Cuihu Lake is more than just the surface] Cuihu Park is not only Kunming’s city card, but also the intersection of life and culture. Whether you come here for the natural beauty or to catch a glimpse of the lingering charm of history, this place will make you satisfied and even reluctant to leave. Kunming Old Street Green Lake Park Kunming Zoo