[2024 Kunming Attraction] Travel Guide for World Horti-Expo Garden (Updated Dec)
Gardens
Address:
No. 10, Expo Road, Panlong District, Kunming
Opening times:
Opens at 08:30-17:00Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
3-4 hours
Phone:
0871-65012367,0871-65012284,0871-65014606
Horticultural Expo Park, 📍Kunming
Chinese New Year holidays well spent exploring cultural places in Yunnan to capture the essence of the city 😍
Horticultural Expo Park is 30 minutes away by didi from downtown Kunming and is a place where you can easily spend the whole afternoon exploring and embracing yourself in different landscape symbolizing different provinces in China 😍😍
You can hire the mini electric bike which is 50¥ for an hour but need to pay 200¥ deposit and is a good way to ride around the park.. The area has some cool cafes, also has a bird park where you go inside and sit and feed various birds as well as an Botanical Art Museum which is absolutely beautiful and good place to capture instagram content 😍
Visit this area and spend your afternoon embracing cultural and heritage 😍
📍Horticultural Expo Park
🕰️ 10:00 - 20:00
🎫 Free (need to scan the qr code at the entrance and register the time of visit)
#newyearadventure #urbanexplorer #yunnantravel
AK.A1i
Kunming!! Private hot spring!! I don't want to check out, I'll come again next time.
For those who are transiting or vacationing in Kunming, check this out!
✅ Zen courtyard ✅ Private hot spring ✅ Hanfu experience
If you're planning to visit Kunming, you have to check this place out!
1⃣ The location and environment are great. The hotel is located in the World Horticultural Expo Garden! 📍
2⃣ The hotel is designed in a Zen courtyard style, with every detail carefully designed. The landscaping is also very well done. 🍃
3⃣ From the moment you check in, you'll be treated to snacks at various times, a hearty breakfast, exquisite afternoon tea, a goodnight meal, fruit, and more.
4⃣ You can also try their spa, which is said to be one of the best in Kunming.
5⃣ The room has a small garden and a hot spring pool. It's so comfortable and relaxing to take a petal bath at night. If you come when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, it's absolutely amazing!
6⃣ When I was taking photos in the courtyard, I met a tea ceremony lady. She was beautiful, had a sweet voice, and was great at making tea!
📍 Location: Kunming - Panlong District - Bailong Road
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Check-in-Kunming World Horticultural Expo Park.
Address: No. 439 Bailong Road, Panlong District, Kunming City, Yunnan Province (5A-level scenic spot)
Opening hours: 10:00-23:00 (from February 5 to April 8, 2024)
Recommended play time: 3-4 hours
His favorite is still the Jungle Leap project. Of course, he has also experienced all the other projects in the package (except for the boring cloud jump). Overall, he is still very happy. While waiting for him to play, he went into the jungle from the foot of the mountain to experience picking up mushrooms in Yunnan. But I went at the wrong time and gained very little. You can clearly see the footprints of people who collected mushrooms before and the pits left on the ground after pulling out the mushrooms. If you go at the right time, you should be able to harvest a lot of porcini mushrooms.
Later, we visited the China City Pavilion in the World Expo Park. There was not much to see, and the commercial operation of the venue was not considered a success. It is very beautiful. The scene is wide and open, with blue sky. The scene is like a fairy tale world. The sea of pink flowers and charming paths coexist with the delicious food, making it feel like you are in a fairyland. Surrounded by high mountains and clear lakes, the scene is full of rich historical atmosphere. When paired with the food, you can feel the weight of the years and the inheritance of taste. In this scene, flowers are blooming, butterflies are flying, and the intertwining of delicious food makes people immersed in the warmth and vitality of spring. The scenery is so nice! Excellent, very fun
SereneEscapesBySmith
Kunming World Expo Park
Kunming World Expo Park | A Great Weekend Destination
Kunming World Expo Park is the site of the 1999 Kunming International Horticultural Exposition. Located in Panlong District, Kunming, Yunnan, it is a 5A-level tourist attraction that combines plant displays, science education, and leisure and entertainment.
Opening hours: 8:30 am–5:00 pm all year round. Free admission.
Transportation:
- Take Metro Line 5 to Shiboyuan Station.
- Take a bus to Shiboyuan Station or Shibo Huayuan Hotel Station.
- If driving, you can park in the parking lot on the left side of the main entrance of the park. Parking is charged by the hour.
- There is a shared bike parking area at the entrance for visitors to use.
Recommended route:
Start your visit at the World Flower Garden, where you can admire a variety of flowers and garden landscapes.
Then visit the themed gardens of various countries, such as the Thailand Garden, Russia Garden, and European Town. These places are perfect for taking photos.
WYATT RODRIGUEZ
This hidden art gallery in Kunming is so beautiful that you won't want to leave.
🌿 Kunming Expo Park is a great place to visit and take your kids for a day out! This art gallery hidden in the Expo Park not only allows you to appreciate the work of a national treasure-level botanical artist, but also immerse yourself in a tropical rainforest and botanical specimen paintings. Each painting is like a "portrait" of a plant, which is so interesting!
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🖼 Highlights of the gallery:
Tropical rainforest art installation: As soon as you enter the gallery, you will see a mini tropical rainforest, full of green vitality.
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Botanical scientific paintings: The gallery displays many botanical paintings by Mr. Zeng Xiaolian. The botanical paintings are not only scientifically accurate, but also have a strong sense of beauty. While enjoying the paintings, you can also learn about various plants.
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🌿 About Mr. Zeng Xiaolian
A famous botanical scientific painter in China, Mr. Zeng Xiaolian is the "first botanical painter" of the Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
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🍃 Tips for visiting the exhibition
🎫 Tickets: Free admission to the Expo Park, CNY 28 per person for the art gallery;
🕑 Opening hours: 10:30–17:00, closed on Mondays;
🚌 Transportation: If you drive, navigate to 📍 Zeng Xiaolian Art Gallery, and you can park at the entrance; if you don't drive, walk to the gallery after entering the park, it's easy to find!
🌳 What to do: In addition to visiting the exhibition, there are also large lawns, campsites, and small trains in the Expo Park. You can dig sand and play with water in the Hainan Garden, which is especially suitable for outdoor activities with kids.
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☕ The art gallery is not big, and there is a super atmospheric coffee shop next to it (renovated from the original Vietnam Pavilion). After visiting the exhibition, you can come here to order a cup of coffee, bask in the sun, and enjoy a leisurely time with your children. It is also suitable for indoor activities with kids on rainy days.
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☁️ Take your kids to this beautiful niche art gallery in Yunnan, where you can explore nature, learn about botanical science, and take beautiful photos. Come and immerse yourself in the experience in the winter sunshine!
HO. Cal 39
A new Chinese-style hotel with private hot springs, very Kyoto-like!
Kunming｜🪭 Le Dao Shan Ju
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Just wanted to find a hotel with private hot springs
And happened to encounter the Zen of this rainy day
Brick red is so beautiful
Kunming｜The atmosphere brought by the World Horticultural Expo
📍Le Dao Shan Ju Hotel (inside the World Horticultural Expo) A new Chinese-style hotel, but inexplicably very Kyoto-like. Every corner of the decoration is very attentive, and the products are also great
SamuelLOVE
Xishuangbanna Six-Day Charter Tour
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Xishuangbanna Six-Day Charter Tour
Day 1: Arrive in Kunming in the evening
After arriving in Kunming, enjoy local cuisine. It is recommended to try the Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles and Dianchi Fish. After dinner, you can go to Kunming's World Expo Park to enjoy the night view and feel the charm of Kunming's city.
Day 2: Head to Xishuangbanna
In the morning, take a chartered bus to Xishuangbanna. The journey takes about six to seven hours. Along the way, you can enjoy the magnificent natural scenery and characteristic ethnic minority villages. After arriving in Xishuangbanna, first go to Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden to explore the rich tropical plants and ecological environment.
Day 3: Dai cultural experience
On the second day in Xishuangbanna, participate in a cultural experience in a Dai village. You can learn the traditional handicrafts of the Dai people, such as weaving and making Dai food. In the afternoon, go to the Mekong River to enjoy the beautiful scenery on the river bank and experience the Loy Krathong Festival of the Dai people.
Day 4: Wildlife viewing
After breakfast, proceed to Xishuangbanna Wildlife Park to see various rare animals such as Asian elephants and orangutans. After the tour, return to the city and enjoy local specialties. It is recommended to try Dai hot pot.
Day 5: Visit the tropical rainforest
In the morning, take a chartered bus to the tropical rainforest in Xishuangbanna and take a guided tour to learn about the ecosystem, flora and fauna of the rainforest. In the afternoon, you can go hiking and experience the mystery and magnificence of the rainforest.
Day 6: Return to Kunming
After breakfast, bid farewell to Xishuangbanna and return to Kunming. In Kunming, you can visit the Kunming Stone Forest and experience the unique karst landforms. At the end, enjoy one last meal of local food to bring the trip to a successful conclusion.
The six-day trip was filled with rich cultural and natural experiences, from Kunming’s cuisine to Xishuangbanna’s Dai culture, every moment was an unforgettable memory. I hope this trip will give you a deeper understanding of the charm of Yunnan!
#globaltravel
worldtravellover
"Explore Kunming Expo Park and experience the beauty of global garden art."
Kunming Expo Park is the site of the 1999 Kunming World Horticultural Expo. It is a grand garden that integrates the local characteristics of provinces, regions, and cities across China and the garden and horticultural products of 95 countries. The following is a detailed travel guide:
Ticket information:
Ticket price: Kunming Expo Park is currently free to enter, but the sightseeing bus in the scenic area requires an additional fee of CNY 25 per person.
Ticket purchase suggestion: It is recommended to purchase tickets online in advance to avoid queuing on site. You can make a real-name reservation through the "Yunnan with One Mobile Phone" platform.
Opening hours:
Opening hours: 8:30–17:00 Monday to Sunday. Please note that the opening hours and ticket prices for night views are subject to separate announcements.
Transportation guide:
Subway: Take Kunming Metro Line 5 to Expo Park Station.
Bus: There are many buses that go directly to Expo Park, such as No. 47 and No. 60.
Self-driving: Navigate to Gate 2 of Expo Park. There is a parking lot in the park.
Must-see attractions:
China Pavilion: Showcases the garden art of various parts of China and the profound Chinese culture.
International Pavilion: Showcases the garden features of countries around the world and the collision and integration of different cultures.
Greenhouse: Showcases the mysteries of tropical and subtropical plants, as if you are in a tropical rainforest.
Garden Avenue: An 850-meter-long flower corridor, which is an excellent place for taking photos.
Travel suggestions:
Plan your route in advance: The park is large, so it is recommended to plan your route in advance to save time and energy.
Rent transportation in the park: Such as sightseeing buses, which can easily take you to various attractions.
Wear comfortable shoes: There is a lot of walking in the park, so it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes for long walks.
Rocky~Price
Kunming World Horticultural Expo Garden is a great place to take photos!
Kunming World Horticultural Expo Garden is the site of the 1999 Kunming World Horticultural Expo. It is located in the Jindian Scenic Area in the northeastern suburbs of Kunming, about 4 km from downtown Kunming. Here is a travel guide:
Opening hours: 08:30–17:00 (Monday to Sunday, January 1–December 31). For reference only. Please refer to the actual opening hours.
Ticket information: Free.
Transportation:
Bus: Take a bus to "Shiboyuan" Station.
Subway: Take Line 5 to "Shiboyuan" Station.
Self-driving: Navigate to Gate 2 of Kunming World Horticultural Expo Garden (Kunming World Horticultural Expo Garden Ecological Parking Lot).
Travel route:
China Pavilion: The outdoor exhibition area is called "Splendid China Garden." In the center of the garden is a sculpture of a horse stepping on a flying swallow. The garden consists of exhibition gardens from 31 provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions, as well as Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. Each province showcases its regional characteristics.
International Pavilion: Showcases the horticultural styles and characteristic plants of various countries.
Man and Nature Pavilion: Showcases the concept and practice of harmonious coexistence between man and nature.
Science and Technology Pavilion: Showcases the latest achievements and applications of horticultural technology.
Greenhouse: Showcases various tropical and subtropical plants.
Recommended visit duration: 3 hours or more.
Reminders:
The park is large, so it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes.
Pay attention to the weather and take sun protection and rain protection measures.
Follow park rules and be a civilized visitor.
TranquilOasis
Is the Kunming World Expo Garden worth visiting?
Is the Kunming World Expo Garden worth a visit? Today, Wanzi is here to find out~
The World Horticultural Exposition Garden is the venue of the 1999 Kunming World Horticultural Exposition.
Located in the Jindian Scenic Area in the northeastern suburbs of Kunming, it is about 4 kilometers from the city center of Kunming. The Expo Garden covers an area of about 218 hectares, with a vegetation coverage rate of 76.7%. The park is quite large, and it takes at least 2 hours to stroll around.
I also booked an electric cart for the tour, which was fun. Many buildings in the park are quite old. Anyway, there is no admission fee, so if you live nearby, it's not bad to come and play. But if you're making a special trip, I don't think it's necessary.
OSCAR BAILEY
Kunming Flower Viewing Guide! The beautiful spot for Jacaranda photography
Hey, buddies! Are you ready for a visual feast? Today, I will take you into Kunming to find those hidden urban elves—the Jacarandas. Don't blink, every spot is a stunning view!
🌿A historic beauty
Did you know that Jacarandas have a history in Kunming? This tropical beauty not only adorns the Green Lake Park and the edges of Dian Lake but also decorates the Expo Garden. They are not just isolated flowers, but a connected sea of blue that mesmerizes.
📍Where can you see them?
1. Green Lake Park - A treasure in the city center, where the Jacarandas and ancient architecture complement each other, like a scroll through time.
2. Around Dian Lake - Not only spectacular Jacarandas but also the pleasure of enjoying food while flower viewing, why not?
3. Expo Garden - A botanical encyclopedia, with Jacarandas as the spring protagonists. Don't forget the various entertainment facilities waiting for you to explore!
⏳The best viewing period
Don't rush to plan your trip, remember to choose the right time! The flowering period of Jacarandas is usually at the end of winter and the beginning of spring each year, when they are most splendid. Miss this season, and you'll have to wait until next year!
Finally, a little secret: wear a piece of blue clothing, stand under the Jacaranda, and you'll be the most beautiful scenery in the city! Do you have any secret Jacaranda photography spots in Kunming? See you in the comments! 👋
FreeSpiritJourney
Kunming Flower Viewing Guide: The Jacaranda is stunningly beautiful
Hey, buddies! Are you ready to embrace the feast of spring? Today, I will take you to explore the treasure of Kunming's flora—the Jacaranda. This is not just a visual feast, but also a purification of the soul. 💃
📍Historically significant and widely distributed
The Jacaranda, with its beautiful name originating from the tropical charm of South America, has taken root in Kunming and become a bright landscape. Cuihu Park, the shores of Dianchi Lake, and the World Horti-Expo Garden are all familiar places where the Jacaranda can be found.
🎨Must-visit spots, not to be missed
1. Cuihu Park—The pearl of the city center, where the Jacaranda in springtime creates a picturesque scene as if stepping into a vivid watercolor painting.
2. Around Dianchi Lake—Here, the Jacaranda trees are tall and spectacular, the best proof of the intertwining of nature and culture.
3. World Horti-Expo Garden—A compendium of plants, where the Jacaranda in spring adds a touch of poetry.
🕒Best time to visit, miss it and wait another year
Do you know when the blooming season of the Jacaranda is each year? If you miss it, you'll have to wait eagerly for the next year!
Lastly, I want to tell you that the Jacaranda is not only stunningly beautiful, but it also drives the surrounding commercial atmosphere, becoming a unique landscape. Which places in Kunming have you visited for flower viewing? See you in the comments section, let's share this gift of spring together! 🌺🌼
ELI GILL
Kunming is a must-visit for flower viewing! The Jacaranda trees are stunningly beautiful
Hey, buddies! How can you miss a romantic encounter with the Jacaranda trees when you're in Kunming? Let me take you into this purple dreamland and explore the secrets of the Jacaranda trees! 🌳
1️⃣ Cuihu Park, a gem in the city center. In spring, it becomes a sea of blue flowers, and every snapshot is full of cinematic feel~ 🏞️
2️⃣ By the Dian Lake, not only is the scenery pleasant, but the rows of Jacaranda trees seem to be telling ancient tales. 🌊
3️⃣ The World Horti-Expo Garden, a compendium of plants. Walking among them, one can forget the hustle and bustle of the world and only wish to dance with the flowers. 🌺
The best viewing period is not to be missed! From April to June every year, the Jacaranda trees bloom as promised, waiting for you to come for a visual feast. Remember to bring your camera, you will definitely take photos that will explode with likes in your social circle! 📷
Lastly, a little secret to share, locals also use Jacaranda trees to create unique landscapes and commercial atmospheres. Next time you come, take a moment to look around, and you might discover some different surprises! 😍
Buddies, have you ever encountered the beauty of Jacaranda trees in Kunming? See you in the comments section, let's talk about your Kunming stories together!
TheodoreLivingston61
The garden is like a poem of ancient style
In this tranquil garden, the ancient-style architecture unfolds like a poem. With flying eaves and interlocking brackets, every brick and tile is imbued with the traces of time. Wandering through it is like traveling through a thousand years; a gentle breeze passes, bringing whispers from the wooden structures, while the dancing shadows of bamboo reflect a mottled tale of time. Here, it is a masterpiece of time, waiting for you to savor.
LAURA BARKER
Why did I only discover such a great place in Kunming now
I only saw today that there are such beautiful places in Kunming!
I learned from the materials that this place has been listed many times as Kunming's best internet-famous spot for check-ins, the Tree Shadow Art Center❗️
Features of the Republic of China style building: Kunming's first immersive experience of the Republic of China style mini-theater💯
In August 2022, the 'Sir Returns' tribute exhibition was launched.
During the May Day period of 2023, an immersive Republic of China style theater experience will be held.
Since the first bell of class at the Southwest Associated University, Kunming has been imbued with the gentle aura of the professors, with rickshaws, vintage microphones, and changing into long gowns/cheongsams.
Step into the time tunnel, recite the professor's poetry, write affectionate letters.
It's our fortune as the younger generation to traverse the clues left by the professors a century later.
Highlights: Experience Republic of China style cosplay, letter writing, poetry recitation.
2nd floor: The spiral staircase and tree, a high-end atmosphere for great photo check-ins.
The combination of the spiral staircase and tree
Interprets the way a building should look amidst the comings and goings of the years.
A beam of light shines down, echoing the theme of the art center 'Tree Shadow'.
Highlights: The spiral staircase has a great negative space, suitable for empty frame photography or high-end atmospheric portraits.
2nd floor: In the brand hall, a tree suspended in the air, the element of the tree is also reflected on the second floor, a tree in the air, not only growing upwards but also downwards🌲
Highlights: Be sure to take a photo with 'Growing Like a Tree'📷
3rd floor: Bookshelves and bird nests, an excellent literary check-in spot.
The bird nest as tall as a person, shaped like a 'nest' that nurtures life.
The formula for taking photos here: You photograph the bird nest, while I photograph you next to the curved bookshelf, just standing there is the image of a quiet and restrained literary little princess.
Highlights: Bookstore-style photo check-ins, casually picking up a book is a great shot💯
Tips:
Tickets: Free Parking: Free
Time: All year 9:00-21:00
Location: Tree Shadow Art Center/Huaxia Jin Di World Expo No.1 Sales Department, Kunming City, Yunnan Province
Clothing suggestions: Mainly simple colors of black and white
Entrance method: Scan the code and follow 'Jindi Online Sales Department' to enter
Best check-in time: Weekdays 14:00-17:00 (best on sunny days)
Tea break recommendation: After taking photos, you can enjoy afternoon tea at the water bar on the second floor
Food recommendation: Walk down along Fengyuan Road for about 800 meters, there is a super delicious beef restaurant (also other snacks)
CYNTHIA HOPKINS
Creative - the sales office has been turned into an art gallery!
In the Expo Garden area of Panlong District, Kunming, the developer has transformed the sales office into an art gallery, named the Shadow Art Center. Seeing the related promotions, the art center seemed very charming, so I took a bus to explore.
Very impressive! It truly is an art exhibition hall.
The first floor features an exhibition of flower and bird paintings by contemporary painter Geng Jinchuan, reflecting spring. The pristine white walls, paired with the elegant artworks, are very clean, quiet, and refined!
The second floor, although a sales office, is very uniquely decorated, using the growth of trees to interpret the company's development philosophy and respect for residents.
The third floor is a rest area, nothing particularly memorable.
The most photogenic parts are the spiral staircase and the trees at the entrance of the first floor, very picturesque!
Business hours: 9:00—21:00
Address: 360 meters north of the intersection of Chuanjin Road and Fengyuan Road, Panlong District, Kunming, Yunnan.
CHEYENNE WOODARD
Mini Holiday Recommendation (Part 2) - The Colorful Kunming Expo Garden
This time, experience the 🎈World Horticultural Exposition Garden, Kunming Expo Garden
One of the must-visit attractions in Kunming, the Expo Garden. However, most tourists think that entering means just strolling around the garden and looking at the various world pavilions, but actually, there's not much to see after the exhibition period ends, as many are no longer open. So why come here? Because it's fun and there's good food!
Play: The most fun part of the Expo Garden itself is the ❣️China Splendid Garden. Don't just look at the exterior, each place you enter is a world of its own, with beautiful scenery at every step, perfect for taking photos.
❣️Inside the Expo Garden, there is the Expo Forest Hot Spring Amusement Park, which I haven't been to personally, as Kunming has so many hot springs and I haven't chosen this one yet.
❣️Kunming Qianxun Mo Wen Hot Spring SPA Hotel, as mentioned before in the guide, has hot springs and SPA, with a superior environment, and is a bit high-end.
❣️Yemu Fushu Coffee Simple Meal, Yemu Fushu is a large woodworking workshop in Kunming, and I often go there to do some woodworking. Friends who like DIY should visit.
❣️❣️Highly recommended is the Zeng Xiaolian Art Museum. First of all, the museum itself is beautiful, and secondly, you can learn about this painter, who is not only an artist but also a botanist, a scientist. I think his works are not only beautiful but also full of the truth of life, and are very worth visiting.
Eat: ❣️Lan Thai Garden·Thai Restaurant, with a super beautiful Thai dining environment, and the taste is also quite good.
Next to the Thai restaurant is ❣️Qianxun Mo Wen, for Japanese cuisine, please see the main page for a detailed introduction.
Drink: ❣️Feng Tang Bu Er Tang, you can tell by the name that it's opened by Feng Tang, located in the Jiangsu Garden Dongwu Xiaozhu, a very elegant courtyard where you can sit and relax.
I personally prefer the ❣️Sichuan Wind Garden for its large bowl tea or roasted tea around the stove, with quiet bamboo forests, pavilions, and waterside pavilions, so comfortable!
For coffee, there's ❣️The Elephant Good at Park Museum Store, where you can take a break and have a coffee to refresh yourself after walking around, which is also nice.
Stay: ❣️He Nian·Mid-Mountain Forest Hotel or the previously mentioned ❣️Kunming Qianxun Mo Wen Hot Spring SPA Hotel are both very good.
The Expo Garden is full of trees, a natural oxygen bar, and needless to say, full of flowers and plants. So friends, when you go there, you should know how to have fun and eat well, and you will definitely be very happy!
cassian_wyatt_steel
Kunming World Expo Garden, a grand summary of taking photos, strolling, and dining
I haven't left Kunming, I haven't left Kunming, I haven't left Kunming! But it feels like I've gone abroad!
The park is quite large, and you can stroll around for at least half a day.
The popular photo spots, especially in the foreign pavilion area, are very beautiful.
Especially the area with the little houses, where there are more people, and any spot on that lawn is picturesque! (See pics p2-6)
The Chinese landscape area is also very beautiful.
About food:
There are cafes, Western restaurants, Thai cuisine, rice noodle shops, and small teahouses.
I dined at 'Cloud 18' in the Thai pavilion, which has a nice ambiance, and you can take photos anywhere inside (pic p9 is from there).
Finally, ⚠️
World Expo Garden doesn't charge an entrance fee 🎫, but the parking lot does charge a fee, and pets are allowed.
DigitalMage
Kunming World Expo Garden is simply a paradise on earth~
The Expo Garden is really too photogenic.
Line 5's terminal station, Exit A1, leads directly to the main entrance. Opening hours are 8:30-17:00. Admission is FREE.
Recently, Heidi's Garden at the Russian Pavilion has been particularly popular.
Right after entering the main gate, on the right-hand side is P1 with a lot of poppies.
Walking towards the International Pavilion, there are many photogenic spots, including the French Pavilion, Thai Pavilion, Lao Pavilion...
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There is also a large greenhouse that requires an admission fee, where you can capture the Tyndall effect with the light, but it seems that you need to go in the morning, and it also depends on luck to encounter such natural lighting.
Each pavilion has a different style, many of which were created by professional architectural teams from various cities, truly reflecting the local characteristics! Yunnan's ultraviolet rays are really too strong, be sure to bring a parasol.
WanderingWaltz
A Feast for the Eyes—The Bonsai Garden at Kunming World Expo
The Kunming World Expo, apart from the China Pavilion and the International Pavilion which are two comprehensive exhibition areas, also features many themed exhibitions. Currently, most of the themed exhibition areas are under development, but among the open areas, the Bonsai Garden is the most captivating.
The Bonsai Garden is truly a feast for the eyes. Among the various sizes of flower pots, each plant, tree, and unique rock come together to form a miniature landscape that is absolutely enchanting.
VoyagingDreamer
Expo Memories - Kunming Expo Garden
Kunming Expo Garden, also known as the Kunming World Horticultural Exposition Garden, was the venue for the 1999 Kunming World Horticultural Exposition, located in the Golden Temple scenic area in the northeastern suburbs of Kunming. The Kunming Expo Garden covers an area of about 218 hectares, with a vegetation coverage rate of 76.7%. The overall planning of the park is based on the local terrain, integrating the local characteristics of various provinces, regions, and cities across the country, as well as the garden and horticultural products, courtyard architecture, and scientific achievements of 95 countries into one garden. It reflects the theme of the era of 'harmony between man and nature, harmonious development', and is a grand garden of garden and horticultural products with 'Yunnan characteristics, Chinese style, and world-class'.
I had the fortune to visit the Kunming Expo in person in 1999, which was also the first time I visited a World Expo in my life, leaving a deep impression. At that time, the Expo Garden had five major pavilions: the China Pavilion, the International Pavilion, the Man and Nature Pavilion, the Greenhouse, and the Science and Technology Pavilion, as well as several main theme gardens such as the Bonsai Garden, Bamboo Garden, and Tea Garden. I remember it took us 3 days to finish visiting every pavilion and garden.
In 2023, I revisited the place, and now the Kunming Expo Garden has been opened to the public for free, with the southern part of the park being entrusted to the Overseas Chinese Town Group for renovation.
Entering the Expo Garden again, the Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys at the entrance immediately evoked memories from over 20 years ago. These monkeys were the mascots of the Expo, and their distinctive thick lips are unforgettable.
Walking into the Expo Garden, you enter a sea of flowers, with flower seas and flower beds everywhere, a must-visit for flower lovers.
Of the original five major pavilions, only the China Pavilion, the International Pavilion, and the Greenhouse remain. Among them, apart from the Greenhouse which is still a tropical botanical garden, the China Pavilion and the International Pavilion have changed beyond recognition, which is quite lamentable. Surprisingly, part of the outdoor exhibition area of the China Pavilion still retains the original appearance of the Expo, evoking people's memories of the Expo. The International Pavilion area is mostly still under renovation, and in a few years, it may be presented to everyone in a completely new way.
VoyagingDreamer
Within a small area, one can traverse the vast landscapes of China at the Kunming World Expo Garden's China Pavilion
The 1999 Kunming International Horticultural Exposition was the largest horticultural expo in history, with horticulturists from all over China and the world coming together in northeast Kunming to create the world's largest horticultural expo garden. After the event, most of the expo garden was preserved, and the best-preserved part is undoubtedly the external exhibition area of the China Pavilion.
The external exhibition area of the China Pavilion consists of characteristic gardens representing various provinces, municipalities, and regions across the country. With their varied elevations, rational layouts, meticulous carvings, and unique features, these gardens allow visitors to appreciate the beauty of China in a small space. Due to a limit of 20 pictures, only a selection of gardens can be showcased, but even just this area alone makes the Kunming World Expo Garden a worthwhile destination to visit.
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Address: Yunnan/Kunming
Time: 2024.01
The 2024 Dianchi Fengtu Art Season has opened.
Exhibition time: 1.27~5.8
: Exhibition venue: There are 7, Haiyan Village, Baofeng Wetland Park, Daguan Park, Expo Park, Shicheng Village, Wolong Ancient Fishing Village, and the place where we took photos today: Laoyuhe Wetland Park, there will be tulip exhibitions soon.
Exhibition section: The works are divided into 3 major sections: Garden Art Festival section, Wetland Festival Art section, Rural Art Festival section, 129 architectural works and art works.
Work type: Sculpture, installation art, photography, multimedia, oil painting, mural, architecture, garden, sound and picture interaction. During the exhibition process, Nuomi also asked me to tell her the name of each work: Quack, threading, fish... It's a visual feast of art.
Exhibiting schools: University of Hong Kong, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen University, Tongji University, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Southwest Forestry University, Yunnan Art Institute, China Academy of Art.
Except for the Expo Park in the northeast of the city, Daguan Tower in the city, Baofeng Wetland Park, Wolong Ancient Fishing Village, Laoyuhe Wetland Park, Haiyan Village, Shicheng Village are all along the South Lake Road, you can spend a weekend day to visit.
This exhibition has invited nearly a hundred artists, designers, architects, and you may be standing in front of an artwork, and the art master is next to you.
We found a lot of photo spots in Laoyuhe, and you can feed the red-billed gulls all the way to the viewing platform. If you don't bring food, don't worry, there is a gull food selling point.
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The Kunming World Expo Garden full of spring is free of charge, here is the super complete guide!
Step into the spring-filled Kunming World Expo Garden and enjoy this green paradise!
💚Location: The World Expo Garden located in the center of Kunming, you can get there by taking the subway line 5.
💚Tickets: It is now open for free, no need to worry about tickets anymore. But I heard that it used to be charged, now the opportunity is rare, don't miss it!
💚Tour time: The garden closes at 5 pm, it is recommended to reserve 1~2 hours for play, to ensure that you can stroll around the entire garden. The tour bus stops running at 5:30, so hurry up!
💚The park is very large, in order not to miss any beautiful scenery, it is recommended to take a tour bus. Here is some information about the tour bus route: Main entrance tour bus starting point - Bonsai Garden Station - Thailand Garden Station - Famous Flower Art Stone Garden Station - Huaxia Square Station - Yunnan Garden Station - Back to the main entrance tour bus starting point.
💚The particularly recommended photo spot is the Myanmar Garden, where the green trees and gardening add infinite beauty to your photos. In addition, the Thai Garden in the Thai Garden area has now been converted into a restaurant, attracting locals to come and taste, I don't know how it tastes, it's worth a try!
The Beijing Garden is also worth a visit, the red ancient buildings here that imitate the Forbidden City are full of atmosphere, and the photos are absolutely beautiful. The Zeng Xiaotang Art Museum is also in the Thai Garden area, I haven't been in to visit, but it must be a very good place.
In general, the Kunming World Expo Garden is a very worthwhile place to visit, whether it is to appreciate the beautiful gardening or to take photos, it can make you linger. Come and step into the embrace of spring and enjoy this green paradise!
JACKSON MOSS
Kunming World Expo Garden
Now the free Kunming World Expo Garden is still a very worthwhile place to visit. Especially the China Splendid Garden, which condenses the essence of the most representative culture or tourist attractions of each province, autonomous region and municipality in a limited space, brings spiritual enjoyment to everyone, broadens their horizons, and increases their knowledge!