[2025 Kunming Attraction] Travel Guide for Hei Longtan Temple (Updated May)

|||Visiting parks in Kunming again. Kunming Fengzeyuan: Encountering a spring that's like an overturned palette When the vitality of life blooms in spring, Kunming Fengzeyuan becomes a place particularly favored by nature. If you yearn for the beauty of being surrounded by flowers and spring scenery, then follow this guide and step into this picturesque world. I. Basic Information - Location: Kunming Fengzeyuan Botanical Garden. You can navigate directly to it. - Best time to visit: Spring, especially March-April, when crabapple blossoms and various flowers are in full bloom, offering the best views of the pink stream and the sea of flowers mentioned in the text. It is recommended to visit on a sunny morning or afternoon for soft lighting and optimal photo opportunities. II. Itinerary - Morning: - After arriving at Fengzeyuan, enter through the main gate, and the first thing you'll see is a vast sea of flowers. Walk along the main road, admiring the colorful flowers on both sides, and breathe in the fresh, flower-scented air. - Arrive at the stream, where you'll see the water tinged pink by the reflection of crabapple blossoms. The murmuring stream against the backdrop of blooming crabapples creates a fairyland-like scene. You can linger by the stream, take photos, and feel the gentle touch of spring. - Noon: - Enjoy a picnic in the rest area within Fengzeyuan. You can prepare sandwiches, fruit, snacks, and other treats in advance and enjoy a pleasant lunch accompanied by the fragrance of flowers and birdsong. - If you don't want a picnic, there are also some restaurants around Fengzeyuan where you can savor authentic Kunming cuisine, such as Crossing-the-Bridge Noodles and Bean Curd Noodles. - Afternoon: - Continue deeper into the park to explore the beauty of the blue sky peeking through the sea of flowers. Find a high viewing platform to overlook the entire park and take in the magnificent scenery of the interwoven flowers and blue sky. - Stroll through the park, admiring the various unique flower landscapes, and you might even discover some rare plants. You can follow the signs in the park to learn about the types and characteristics of the flowers and expand your knowledge. III. Transportation Guide - By car: Navigate to Fengzeyuan Botanical Garden from the city center. There is a parking lot within the park, making parking convenient. - Public transportation: Get off at the [bus stop near Fengzeyuan] and walk a few minutes to the park entrance. IV. Photography Tips - Equipment: Mobile phones or cameras are both suitable. Remember to fully charge them and clear the memory in advance to avoid missing wonderful moments. If using a mobile phone, turn on the Live Photo feature to capture more vivid images. - Composition: With the sea of flowers as the background, position yourself among the flowers and take half-body or full-body shots. You can use a low angle to highlight the vastness of the flower sea. Incorporate elements such as the stream, crabapple blossoms, and blue sky into the frame to present a rich sense of depth. Use pavilions, paths, and other features within the park as frames to focus on the sea of flowers and create unique visual effects. - Clothing: Light-colored, fresh-style clothing, such as white dresses or light blue shirts, is recommended to blend with the colors of the flower sea, resulting in more natural and refreshing photos. V. Important Notes - Protect the park environment. Do not pick flowers at will to maintain the integrity of the beautiful scenery. - Spring weather is changeable, so bring rain gear and sunscreen for protection. - There are many visitors during peak seasons, so pay attention to safety, be considerate of others when taking photos, and avoid crowding.

Transportation: 1-hour drive from Kunming Tickets: CNY 25 per person Compared to Kunming Botanical Garden, Fengzeyuan is small, but it has everything you need. The scenery is not bad. There are camellia gardens, osmanthus gardens, hydrangea gardens, and many precious camellias. There are academies, teahouses, clubs (accommodation available), and Heilongtan Temple, which combines Buddhism and Taoism. The water is crystal clear, and there are many native fish species in Yunnan. They play in the water, sometimes swimming upstream, sometimes wandering in the pool. There are also many waterwheel plants (commonly known as waterwheel flowers), which are very picky about water quality and can only survive in places with particularly good water quality. Compared to other parks, it is really quiet, allowing you to calm down. I will come again. PS: There is a parking lot in front of the park gate, and there is a local village market street with many local products, fresh vegetables, flowers, and snacks.

🌞🍃 As the spring breeze sweeps across the banks of Dian Lake, it's time for the flowers to bloom again. Kunming Fengze Garden Botanical Garden, as a treasure trove of rare flowers in the southwest region, stages a natural symphony of blooming flowers every spring. Here, you can find exotic flowers and plants you have never seen before, and irresistible full garden spring colors. A spring outing is enough to immerse you in a world overflowing with floral fragrance. This spring, let us explore the secret garden of Fengze and embark on a romantic date with nature! 🌸🌼 🌳💦 Located in Songhuaba Water Source Area, Baiyi Township, Songming County, Kunming, Fengze Garden Botanical Garden is not only the largest base of rare and precious floral germplasm resources in Yunnan but also an important site for the conservation of rare and endangered plants. In spring, tulips, camellias, azaleas, and various other flowers will compete in beauty and splendor, especially some rare varieties in purple, black, and other colors that are rarely seen on ordinary days, which will surely feast your eyes. 🌷🌹 Navigation route: 🚗📍 Starting from downtown Kunming, self-driving tourists can take the Kunqu Expressway to the Songming exit, then follow the navigation to the direction of the upstream of the Songhuaba Reservoir, and arrive at Fengze Garden Botanical Garden in about 1 hour. For public transportation, you can take the bus to Songming County at the Kunming West Bus Station, and then transfer to local buses or taxis to reach the park. 🚌🚙 Flower Viewing Planning and Route: ☕️ Morning: First, visit the East China Camellia Area to enjoy the blooming camellias, especially those rare and colorful varieties. 🌸 Tea Garden 🍲 Lunch: Have lunch at the ecological restaurant in the park, experience the special rural flavor dishes, and take a moment to rest, feeling the tranquility and harmony between the lake and mountains. 🍽️🌳 🌅 Afternoon: Visit the Rare and Endangered Plant Conservation Area and the Tulip Flower Sea, savor the visual feast of European style mixed with local flowers, and don't forget to capture this colorful moment with your camera. 📸🌷 Transportation Guide: Transportation Hub: 🚗 Self-driving vehicles can park directly in the botanical garden parking lot; non-self-driving visitors are advised to check the latest public transportation information in advance, or choose the group tour service provided by Ctrip for one-stop direct access and professional guide services. 🚌 Touring Tips: i. 🌂 The weather in spring is changeable, please bring rain gear and take sun protection measures. ii. 🙅‍♀️ To protect precious plants, please do not pick flowers at will and abide by the regulations in the garden. iii. 🔔 Check the official announcements in advance to learn about special spring events and the best viewing period for flowers. iv. 💰 Ctrip users can book tickets through the APP to enjoy discounted prices and fast entry channels. 🌄💕 As the setting sun fills Fengze Garden, every petal tells a story of spring, which is a unique charm of Kunming's spring. Here, you can not only enjoy a sea of flowers in myriad colors but also feel the beautiful vision of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature. This spring, we are at Kunming Fengze Garden Botanical Garden, looking forward to meeting you at this appointment with blooming flowers, allowing your soul to be purified by the fragrance of flowers and leaving behind unforgettable spring memories. Act now, your next popular check-in spot is waiting for you at Kunming Fengze Garden Botanical Garden! 🌸💖

👉When it comes to lakes in Yunnan, Lugu Lake naturally comes to mind, and when it comes to Lugu Lake, what else do you think of besides the Lover's Bridge and Lige Island? Surely you must know about the somewhat romantic 'duckweed flowers'. 👉Now, you don't need to trek all the way to Lugu Lake, as you can see the duckweed flowers up close at Fengze Garden Botanical Garden, which is very close to Kunming city center. Moreover, in the sunny March, you can see cherry blossoms and duckweed flowers blooming at the same time, a wonderful scene with pink and white in the same frame, isn't it a surprise? ～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～🌈Highlights: 1️⃣ Fengze Garden may not be particularly large, but it is very exquisite and unique: Longtan water combined with small bridges over water features, various rare flowers and trees, goldfish swimming in the water, and when spring comes and the garden is full of flowers, it is a sight to behold. 2️⃣ The most characteristic and popular duckweed flowers are very picky about water quality, and now they have taken root and proliferated in Fengze Garden. The little white flowers swaying in the water, when the cherry blossoms bloom in sunny March, create a graceful combination of pink and white, with fallen cherry blossoms intermingling with the pure white duckweed flowers on the water surface, perhaps adding a touch of charm to their purity. 3️⃣ The fish swimming through the gaps in the underwater seaweed are clearly visible and not afraid of the tourists on the shore, sometimes floating on the surface, sometimes sinking to the bottom. Unable to resist, the writer also 'dived' into the water to swim with them. 4️⃣ In addition to duckweed flowers (seaweed flowers) and cherry blossoms that are currently blooming, there are also wisteria blooming like waterfalls, pure white azaleas, and a very beautiful two-colored large azalea in full bloom. ～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～ 🌼Flowering forecast: 1️⃣ Duckweed flowers: The flowering period is quite long, and you can basically see them at any time (the garden's florists say they are almost year-round). 2️⃣ Cherry blossoms: It is now in the middle to late stage, and it is estimated that there are about 7 days left, and some have already started to sprout tender leaves. 3️⃣ Large azaleas: There are no signs of wilting, and some are still in bud, which should be in about 15 days. 4️⃣ Wisteria: Also estimated to be about 15 days left. ～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～ 🚗 Address and transportation: 1️⃣ Fengze Garden Botanical Garden is located in Baiyi Village, Dianyuan Town, Songming County, Kunming City, about 45km from the main urban area of Kunming. 2️⃣ Self-driving is the most convenient, with a toll parking lot opposite the main gate, 10 yuan per car, or you can take a bus to Baiyi at the North Bus Station. 🎫 Ticket information: 20 yuan/person, 10 yuan/person for those aged 60 and above. ⏰ Business hours: 8:00～18:00. ～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～ ✨Tips: 1️⃣ If you're interested, be sure to go as soon as possible, as the flowering period waits for no one. 2️⃣ Aerial photography can only be done with the help of drones, but be careful as there are many trees. 3️⃣ There are snacks and full meals outside the botanical garden, which is very convenient. ～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～