Green Lake Park

Introduction to Green Lake Park (昆明翠湖公园)

Two long banks divide Green Lake into four sections. The banks are lined with an abundance of willow trees and dotted with a range of vibrant lotuses. This distinction between the pale green of the willows and therefore the array of colours within the lotuses makes the park a well-liked destination for nature lovers. One will virtually feel the freshness from the air. 

The serenity and wonder create it a superb place for a picnic, a morning stroll, or a simple a time to sit and reflect. This lush world is hence extolled as a "Kunming's Jade". Visting the Green Lake should be part of any Kunming Sightseeing Tour. 

Winter is the best season to visit Green Lake Park. The daytime is still warm and sunny in Kunming during Season. And Green Lake attracts red-pecked seagulls from Siberia who migrate there to escape the arctic chill. They attracts many visitors because they swoop and dive across the lake. This charming scene, in which man, birds and nature mingle in such harmony has added to the allure of Green Lake.

Location

No.67 Cuihu South Rd., Wuhua District, Kunming, Yunnan Province (locates at the city center of Kumming)

Main Sights

Mid-Lake Islet, Palm Islet, Bamboo Forest Islet, watching and feeding seagulls in winter, watching lotus in summer

Travel Information

Admission Fee: Free

Opening Hours: 7:00am~11:00pm

Visiting time: 2~3 hours

Best Time to Visit: Green Lake Park is suitable to visit all year round, but you should come in winter if you would like to watch the red-beaked seagulls.

Transportation 

1. Take bus 1, 85, 100, 101, 125, 133 or 323 to Yunnan University (the Park's North Gate).

2. Take bus 4, 5, 26, 69, 83 or 96 to Parkway Mall, then walk to the Green Lake.

Travel Tips

1. You could go to visit Yuantong Temple, Yunnan University and the fomer site of Yunnan Military Academy nearby if time permits.

2. Shuiyue Xuan is a good place to appreciate typically Yunnan folk songs, and Goldfish Islet is to ethnic songs and dances.

Tour including Visiting Green Lake Park

5 Days Kunming and Dongchuan Red Soil Photography Tour