Located in the northeast suburbs of Kunming, Kunming World Horticultural Expo Garden (昆明世博園) is the site of the 1999 Kunming International Horticultural Exposition.
Kunming World Horticultural Exposition Garden is the site of the 1999 Kunming International Horticultural Exposition. |
The international pavilion covers an area of 13,250 square meters, which are surrounded by dense trees. China Pavilion is the biggest indoor pavilion of the 1999 Kunming International Horticultural Exposition. It has integrated the characteristics of the architectural style of Han Dynasty with the south residential buildings. Main colors of the hall are green and white, which symbolizes the harmony between human and nature.
In this garden, you can enjoy over 2,551 different kinds of plants, and among them, 112 categories are considered rare and are listed as endangered species.
Travel Tips:
1. If you want to see more scenic spots in a short amount of time, you can take the storage battery car. It costs 15 yuan/person. You can also take free little train.
2. Yunnan Rice Noodles is very famous, so don’t miss it.
3. It is free for Children under 1.2m, elders above 70, retired and the disabled.
4. Students, children from 1.2m to1.4m, soldiers, the aged from 60-69 can get 50% discount.
Hours: 8 am - 9 pm
Admission: 100 yuan
Address: Baiyun Road, Kunming City
How to get there:
Take bus No.68, 71 and get off at the World Horticultural Exposition Garden, the price is 1 yuan/person; take bus from Changshou Road will take 2 yuan.