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Great places to see cherry blossoms in Kunming ‖ Tips and tricks for the best experience

❤Recommended reason: Kunming is a city surrounded by flowers, and the cherry blossoms that bloom every year are especially romantic. Catch the last of the cherry blossoms from March to April! ▽▽▽▽▽▽▽▽ ✅Western Hills Scenic Area: A secret spot for hiking and cherry blossom viewing 🕙Flowering period: March 🚉Transportation guide: 1. Subway: Take Line 3 to Xishan Park Station. After exiting the station, walk up the hill along Chamahuajie. 2. Bus: Take Bus No. 6 or 94 to "Gaoyao" Station, then transfer to the scenic area bus and go directly to the Longmen ticket office (¥12.5 one way). 3. Car: Navigate to "Chamahuajie Parking Lot." The first hour is 5 yuan, and each subsequent hour is 2 yuan. 👍Most recommended photo spots: 1. Ancient Cherry Blossom Path: Located behind the "La Huatian" cafe, the stone path is lined with cherry blossoms on both sides, making it suitable for taking photos of cherry blossom tunnels with a sense of depth. 2. Outside Huating Temple: The cherry blossoms set against the red walls of the ancient temple create a strong traditional atmosphere. ———————————————— ✅Yuantong Hill Cherry Blossom Festival: In the heart of the city 🕙Flowering period: March 🚉Transportation guide: 1. Subway: Take Line 2 to Chuanxin Gulou Station, Line 4 to Xiaocaiyuan Station, or Line 5 to Yuantongshan Station. The entrance is within walking distance. 2. Bus: Many bus routes, such as No. 4, 100, and 101, go directly to the various entrances of Yuantong Hill. 👍Photo spots: 1. Haitang Avenue: Cherry blossoms and weeping crabapple trees intertwine to form a pink and white gradient flower corridor, suitable for taking upward shots of the sea of flowers and the blue sky. 2. Octagonal Pavilion Science Exhibition Booth: The flower clusters near the science exhibition booth under the cherry blossom trees are dense, making it suitable for taking close-up photos of people. ———————————————— ✅Yiliang Shanhou Cherry Blossom Valley: 🕙Flowering period: Late December to late April 🚉Transportation guide: Car: Navigate to "Yiliang Shanhou Cherry Blossom Valley." It's about a 1-hour drive from downtown Kunming. 👍Most recommended photo spots: 1. Cherry Blossom Valley Viewing Platform: Overlooking the entire valley, the red bell cherry blossoms spread out like a tapestry, making it ideal for aerial photography. 2. Cherry Blossom Trail: Walk through the cherry blossom forest and take close-up shots of people interacting with the branches from a low angle. —————————————— ✅Other recommendations*: Fenglongwan Train Cherry Blossom Festival, Hongta West Road. —————————————— ❤Recommended reason: Follow my homepage for the latest flowering updates and travel guides from various places.
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Posted: Mar 13, 2025
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