•₊˚ ◝꒱ Enter the Enchanted Forest Botanical Garden.

1. Sweetgum Avenue ·Location: West Garden ·Features: About 500 meters long, with more than 700 sweetgum trees planted on both sides. The leaves begin to change color in mid-October and last until mid-December. In late autumn, the red maples are like fire, and the yellow leaves are flying, making it an excellent place for photography and sightseeing. ·Activities: The "Maple Leaf Festival" is held every October to December, with a series of popular science activities. 2. Fuli Palace ·Location: West Garden ·Features: It is the outdoor theme exhibition area of the 15th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, including the Cryptogam Museum, the Main Greenhouse, the Orchid Museum, the Carnivorous Plant Museum, etc. It is a good place to explore the biodiversity of Yunnan. ·Tickets and Reservations: Tickets with commentary are CNY 80 per person, CNY 40 for minors, and CNY 60 for groups of more than 10 people. Reservations must be made one day in advance on the WeChat public account "Kunming Botanical Garden Smart Park." There are three time slots available each day (10:30, 14:00, 15:30). 3. Camellia Garden ·Location: East Garden ·Features: Collects nearly 40 species of Camellia plants and more than 100 varieties of Yunnan Camellia, making it one of the most distinctive specialty gardens in China. 4. Yuxi Rhododendron Garden ·Location: West Garden ·Features: Covering an area of 60 acres, nearly 100 species of rhododendrons from Yunnan and more than 10,000 plants have been introduced and cultivated, making it an excellent place to view rhododendrons. 5. Other attractions: Leaf and Fruit Garden, Herb Garden, Magnolia Garden, Gymnosperm Garden, etc., each with its own characteristics, worth a visit. Tour Suggestions 1. Best viewing time: Autumn (especially from early November to mid-December), when the maple leaves on Sweetgum Avenue are the most spectacular. 2. Tour route: It is recommended to enter from the north gate, first visit the Sweetgum Avenue and Fuli Palace in the West Garden, and then go to the Camellia Garden and Yuxi Rhododendron Garden in the East Garden. 3. Photo time: It is recommended to take photos in the morning or evening when the light is soft and the colors are more beautiful. 4. Avoid peak times: There are more tourists on weekends and holidays, so it is recommended to plan your trip in advance and visit during off-peak hours. 5. Precautions: Please take care of the plants in the garden, keep the environment clean, and follow the park regulations.