Yunnan University Travel Guide: Exploring the Charm of a Century-Old Institution

Yunnan University is a historic and scenic higher education institution located in Wuhua District, Kunming, adjacent to Cuihu Park. If you are staying overnight at the Kunming Cuihu Liruid Hotel, visiting Yunnan University is very convenient😉. Here is a travel recommendation for Yunnan University: Transportation Guide • Bus: You can take bus lines 1, 85, 101, and others to "Yunnan University Station" or "Yuanxi Road Station," then walk about 200 meters to reach the campus. • Taxi/Self-drive: It takes about 10 minutes by taxi from Kunming Cuihu Liruid Hotel, costing approximately 15-20 RMB. If driving yourself, you can park in the campus parking lot, but registration is required to enter, and parking spaces are limited, so arriving early is recommended. Highlights • Huize Courtyard: Known as Yunnan University's "treasure of the school," built in 1923, it blends French classical and Chinese elements. Shooting from the front steps looking up or from the second-floor balcony overlooking the campus central axis makes for great photos. The evening lighting creates a very artistic night scene🎇. • Ginkgo Avenue: Extending south from Huize Courtyard to Ze Lake, about 300 meters long, planted with nearly 300 ginkgo trees. From late November to early December, the ginkgo leaves turn completely yellow, and fallen leaves cover the ground like a golden carpet, making it a perfect photo spot🍂. • Zhigong Hall: Built in 1499, originally the main building of the Yunnan Imperial Examination Academy, it was the site for Yunnan students to take imperial exams during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The hall preserves Qing dynasty wood carvings and plaques and houses exhibitions on imperial examination artifacts and Yunnan University history, ideal for history enthusiasts📜. • Ze Lake: Located on the southeast side of the campus, the lakeside is planted with weeping willows and dawn redwoods, with koi swimming in the lake. You can feed the fish, stroll, and enjoy the sunset painting the sky red, experiencing the tranquil campus atmosphere🌅. • Science Buildings Three: A red brick complex consisting of the Physics, Chemistry, and Biology buildings, built in the 1950s. The climbing plants on the exterior walls and the vintage bicycle parking area in front give it a retro industrial vibe🚲. Notes • The Donglu Campus is open to social visitors but requires ID and health code registration. Some time slots may have visitor limits, so visiting on weekdays or outside peak class times is recommended. • The campus is a teaching area; loud noises are prohibited to avoid disturbing students. Do not enter teaching buildings, laboratories, or other restricted areas. • Drones are prohibited, photography is forbidden in sensitive areas, and consent must be obtained before photographing people. Accommodation Recommendation Kunming Cuihu Liruid Hotel is located near Cuihu, with convenient transportation. The hotel offers an elegant environment and complete facilities to provide you with a comfortable stay😴. After a day of exploring, you can enjoy the hotel's quality services to relax and unwind. We hope this travel recommendation helps you have a pleasant time at Yunnan University and create wonderful memories🥰!