#Jacaranda Theme Park Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Flower Fields
Address:
昆明市五華區政教路43號外
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
2-3 hour
It's so worth it to come to Kunming to enjoy the romantic Jacaranda, location attached
Yunnan Kunming's limited-time blue romance, purple clouds at dusk.
When you step into it, walking through the sea of flowers, it's like entering a dream.
No matter how far, only when you truly see these dreamy Jacarandas,
can you understand how worthwhile this journey is.
Unfortunately, the blooming period is short, and this full view of happiness will leave by mid-May.
Ladies, hurry up and catch the tail of this beautiful scene, come to Kunming to enjoy the happiness and romance of the Jacarandas.
I'll give you some photo spots, angles, and poses, haha, get beautiful!!
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Photo check-in spots:
① Chun Cheng Road
Navigate to Tailong Hongrui Hotel, very photogenic, there's a walkway like a time-space tunnel, and the key is that it's not crowded.
📸 Hotel entrance steps, hotel right-hand side wall.
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② Panlong River Bank
Navigate to Hongcheng Square, where full Jacarandas are planted, looking out from the bridge, rows of Jacarandas 'dye' the river water blue-purple. The Jacarandas are mainly on the west bank of the Pan River.
📸 Take photos on the bridge, walk north along the riverbank, both sides are good.
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③ Jiaochang Middle Road
Nearly 2 kilometers of Jacaranda Avenue, it's really photogenic when there are few people. This place is more complete, you can sit and enjoy the flower bus, eat limited-edition ice cream, all the fun and delicious things are here. April 12th - May 5th (8:00-18:00), 25 yuan per person, at the intersection of Xuefu Road and Jiaochang Middle Road, take the bus from the Lianhuachi parking lot.
📸 Get up early, go early, it's hugely worth it when there are few people, it's not worth it when it's crowded.
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④ Huanggong East Street, Denghua Street
Huanggong East Street: There are some Jacarandas on the road (not dense), bougainvillea is photogenic, Kunming's big sign with yellow walls is very photogenic.
Denghua Street: This street has the atmosphere of old Kunming, with a strong sense of life and fireworks, where there are few people and cars.
📸 Close to Cuihu, you can go to Cuihu to enjoy other flowers along the way.
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⑤ Dianchi Lake Convention and Exhibition Center
An emerging flower viewing spot, walk along the river from the west entrance, it's just a bit far.
📸 Walk north on Dianchi Convention and Exhibition West Road
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⑥ Shangheyuan
Chinese architecture + Jacaranda, very feel.
📸 Next to the pool, walking/sitting/lying down, all have different views.
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⑦ Oil Pipe Bridge
Average, just big Jacaranda trees next to the track, not many trees in this area.
📸 You can sit on the track to take photos.
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Remarks:
① Kunming's weather is dry, with high UV intensity, keep moisturized and protected from the sun, drink plenty of water; ② Protect the environment, everyone has a responsibility;
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XyronixZephyr789.
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You can check in at the stunning Jacaranda spots without leaving the country
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The Jacaranda in Kunming is finally about to bloom again
Invite your significant other to the purple haze of 'Mist Double City' and enjoy the romantic Jacaranda.
Sharing a few gorgeous photo spots...
Jiaochang Middle Road
This is the first place to go and also the most crowded spot each year, where hundreds of meters of road are surrounded by Jacarandas, and you can also experience the double-decker bus, as if shuttling through a purple tunnel.
Panlong River Bank
The banks of the Panlong River are filled with Jacarandas
Half river, half purple sea of flowers
A breeze blows, and the petals slowly drift down to the river surface
Youguan Bridge
Next to the old railroad tracks stands a huge Jacaranda tree
Dress up in ik and go check in for photos with a full-on Japanese manga style
Dr3@mr1v3r_H3lls1ng
You really should take a trip to Kunming, it's so beautiful and romantic!
"You really should take a trip to Kunming
Take the Jacaranda train in early summer, and watch the flowers fluttering in the sky
Visit the Haigeng Dam in the evening, and feed the red-beaked gulls of late autumn
And feel the evening breeze of the Spring City
Bai Juyi said that all the beauty of April is gone
But Kunming is where flowers bloom and spring lasts all year round
The Jacaranda train on Jiaochang Middle Road will take you into a comic world where the intense and poignant love of the protagonists might make you believe in love too
The city is filled with spring colors, half of it in purple, only to see the Jacaranda branches full of blooms" The Kunming of April and May is romantic and dreamy, don't miss this springtime limited experience!
The classic spot for checking in with Jacaranda, also the place with the densest Jacaranda, when the flowers are in full bloom, it looks like a layer of paint has been sprinkled over the street, absolutely beautiful!
📝Note tips:
During the flower season, there are really a lot of people, so take care to protect yourself, parking can be difficult, and watch your belongings!
It is recommended to take the subway or bike there (Subway Line 4, Sujia Tang C exit, about 800 meters walk, sometimes there's no parking space, which can be troublesome, so taking public transport is more relaxing!
Jacaranda-themed popsicles are generally priced between 10-15, it's good to ask around! Going out is all for a good mood, so keep happy! Jacaranda Theme Park
Wilson Liam 4
Kunming Jacaranda Theme Park: A dreamlike sea of flowers, romantically healing the heart
Kunming's Wuhua District's "Jacaranda Theme Park" is like an oasis of spring, with a dreamlike sea of flowers blooming with purple romance. Here, 200 jacaranda trees sway in the wind, picturesque, and each petal seems to tell of Kunming's gentleness and beauty.
A breeze passes by, and the jacaranda trees are enshrouded like mist, making one feel as if they are in a fairyland. The process of flower viewing seems to heal the weariness of the heart, allowing one to feel the beauty and warmth of life. The fragrance of the jacaranda comes forth, letting one feel the power and magic of nature.
Kunming's Jacaranda Theme Park is not just a beautiful sight, but also a purification of the soul. Here, let the busy life slow down for a moment, feel the gifts and tenderness of nature. Why not bring a good mood, leave behind beautiful memories, and bloom together with the jacaranda.
Let's cherish every bit of beauty together, give a thumbs up to Kunming's Jacaranda Theme Park, and feel the small but certain happiness in life!
321Milo~Taylor*
The Beauty of Kunming's Jacaranda: A Dreamlike Purple Sea of Flowers and a Scenic Romance
In the streets of Kunming, the jacaranda trees unfold like a dreamy scroll. Tall jacaranda trees are neatly lined up, with their canopies laden with strings of blue-purple flowers, resembling a purple cloud spreading across the sky. The flowers, delicate and bell-shaped, shimmer with a mysterious light under the sun.
When a gentle breeze blows, petals of the jacaranda flutter down like a purple rain, dancing lightly in the air before softly landing on the ground, forming a soft purple carpet. The streets are adorned with jacaranda, as if stepping into a fairy-tale world, filled with romance and poetry.
Looking up, the blue-purple sea of flowers contrasts with the azure sky, creating a stunningly beautiful scene. Sunlight filters through the gaps in the flowers, casting mottled shadows and creating a blurred and dreamy atmosphere. The air is filled with the faint fragrance of jacaranda, intoxicating and refreshing, as if the entire world is enveloped in the beauty of the jacaranda, making one marvel at the magic and wonder of nature.
ezra.theodore.silverwood
Jacaranda Park
💙A dreamy jacaranda-themed park, so beautiful it's mesmerizing!💖
🌸Guys, I just came back from the jacaranda-themed park, and I was truly captivated by the sea of flowers!😍 The entire park is covered in a dreamlike blue-purple hue, as if I was in a fairy tale world.
💐Walking along the park's paths, clusters of jacaranda trees seemed to hold up a canopy of fantasy umbrellas for me. A gentle breeze would send petals fluttering down, like a fairy scattering flowers, creating a scene so beautiful it's intoxicating.💃
📸And taking pictures here is really super photogenic! Every casual shot I took felt like a blockbuster, it's simply a paradise for photography enthusiasts!📷
💡The park also has a variety of interesting facilities and activities that are incredibly fun. I joined a treasure hunt in the sea of flowers with my friends and found lots of little surprises, which made me so happy!🎉
💖In conclusion, the jacaranda-themed park is really a great place worth visiting! Whether you're walking with family or taking photos with friends, you can gather a wealth of happiness and beautiful memories.👨👩👧👦
Evelyn Stratton
Kunming's Jacaranda Scenery
Kunming's jacaranda is a beautiful sight to behold. Every May, when the jacarandas bloom, they adorn the entire city like a dreamy illusion.
On the streets and alleys of Kunming, the jacaranda trees stand tall and proud, with flowers blooming like purple clouds. The blue-purple petals fall with the wind, like a romantic shower of flowers, bringing endless beauty and surprise to people.
Although the flowering period of jacaranda is brief, its beauty is unforgettable. People come out of their homes to stand under the jacaranda trees, to admire this beautiful scene, and to take photos as a keepsake.
If you haven't yet had the chance to admire the jacarandas in Kunming, take this opportunity to experience their charm!
Grace.Roberts^17
Encounter the most beautiful spring days! Burst into Kunming's divine March weather!!
Kunming always has countless romantic fantasies. Just stepping outside is like entering spring, and looking up is to see the scenery.
It fulfills all expectations of spring, as if spring has never left.
Friends preparing to come to Kunming, you absolutely cannot miss the divine March days and the cherry blossoms at Yuantong Mountain.
The tender petals have overnight become the protagonists of the Spring City, strung together in clusters, forming the most beautiful scenic line.
In the green shade by the Cui Lake,
One might lie on a rattan chair, brew a pot of tea, or play a game of mahjong, basking in the leisurely sunshine, idling away the entire day. The old streets centered around Guanghua Street,
Simple architecture interspersed with new shops full of design sense.
The fresh green trees, the mottled city walls, offer an unobstructed view at a glance.
Along the banks of the Panlong River,
There's a blend of Chinese and Western cultural characteristics, reflecting off the calm waters.
The spring scenery along the river deepens the cultural charm of Kunming.
Under the afterglow of Dian Lake,
Free emotions are wrapped into the sunset and evening breeze, as the sun sets into the vast lake surface. Set off on a journey to Kunming, to get a head start on spring.
ElectroWiz
Jacaranda | Kunming's Romantic Purple
If there really is a door that leads wherever the heart desires, I would set my gaze upon Kunming in May. In this season, the city, blooming with flowers, seems like the earth's celebration of life, and the romantic purple jacaranda trees are the most moving poem of this city.
Many cities have jacaranda trees, but few are cloaked in a purple haze like Kunming, especially with hundreds of trees linked together, decades old, with large and dense canopies, strong and shapely branches, blooming continuously along the streets, by the rivers, and beside the railway tracks, swaying in the wind, dreamlike and heart-stirring. Unlike the newly planted jacarandas in many places that grow wildly towards the sky without charm, Kunming's jacarandas hang their branches low, more intimate with people, with a charming beauty that wins over countless fans.
The blooming period of Kunming's jacaranda is from mid-April to around May 20th each year. Although it is now nearing the end, it is still beautiful!
💎Check-in spots:
There are many check-in spots for Kunming's jacaranda, with the most concentrated and characteristic ones being Jiaochang Middle Road, Panlong River/Binjiang West Road, Spring City Road, Oil Pipe Bridge, Iron Sheet Alley/Caiyun Li, etc.
🗓️As time enters mid-May, the jacarandas on Jiaochang Middle Road still stubbornly embrace their last blooms. Although the season is late and the flowers may be wilting, they still fearlessly bloom towards the sunlight.
🌧️The jacarandas by the Panlong River, following a downpour, fell in abundance. Those purple petals, like groups of sprites, danced in the air, gently falling into the clear river water, putting a tender full stop to this spring.
🌸Flower Status Update
✅The jacarandas on Jiaochang Middle Road have become sparser, but you can still take nice photos. The road is no longer restricted, but be careful not to walk onto the road and obstruct traffic when taking pictures.
✅The jacarandas by the Panlong River are basically gone, so there's no need to rush to this spot anymore.
🎊Fashion Tips
For women, it's best to wear light-colored, thin, and flowing dresses in white or similar shades for a more ethereal beauty. Bring various umbrellas, hats, flower crowns, bouquets, dolls, balloons, and the popular ten-yuan cultural ice cream at hot check-in spots, which are also great for creating an atmosphere.
The flowers are still in bloom, so why not go on an impromptu purple dream-seeking journey? High-speed trains are convenient, no need to wait another year with longing!
LEWIS KELLEY
The Jacaranda Trees on Jiaochang Middle Road in Kunming
In the urban greening of Kunming, jacaranda trees can be seen everywhere, such as at Cuihu, Beijing Road, Guannan Avenue, along the banks of the Panlong River, at the Dianchi Lake International Convention and Exhibition Center, Jinning...
Jiaochang Middle Road is located in the old city area, where the roads are narrow. The jacaranda trees planted along the road have grown large over time, perfectly achieving a canopy where branches hold each other's hands without being so dense as to block the scattering of sunlight, creating a purple dreamy kaleidoscope. Coupled with the plateau's azure sky and white clouds, it's the most photogenic scene.
Only after visiting did I understand why some people exclaim: The jacaranda trees on Jiaochang Middle Road are divine in my eyes (The beauty of being there is something a camera can't capture)
The essence of the viewing route is just over 1 kilometer long. I went there during the May Day holiday, and because there were too many tourists, the road was closed to traffic and turned into a pedestrian street, with all sightseeing vehicles suspended.
Walking among the trees, the color of the jacaranda changes with the sunlight, more purple when facing the light, and more red against the light. So before taking a photo, it's better to find the direction of the light source for a more beautiful shot.
Where there are many people, there are stories. Posed passers-by, enthusiastic photographers soliciting business, duty officers, and children with undivided attention... It shows that even the most beautiful scenery comes alive because of people! So don't worry about the crowd, the more the merrier
🚌 Bus stop: Jiaochang Intersection (Xuefu Road) 10 (starting from Nanping Street), 65, 70, 83 (starting from Kunming Railway Station)
🚇 Subway Line 4 Sujia Tang C exit, walk to Jiaochang Intersection
⏳ Best viewing period: From late April to early May each year
🍽 Dining recommendations: There are many snack shops on Xuefu Road
📷 Photography: Camera is better than mobile phone | Find the light source direction first, shoot with the light, avoid backlighting | Have people stand on higher ground, and the photographer shoot from a lower angle to perfectly avoid the tourists
emmeline_lucindraeburn
Kunming Jacarandas, the purple romance on the streets in spring!
🌸**Kunming Jacarandas, the purple romance on the streets in spring!**🌸
With the arrival of spring, the streets of Kunming are covered with a dreamy purple sea of flowers! 💜Looking for the beauty of Kunming's spring? Then you definitely can't miss these 'Instagram-famous streets' where the jacarandas bloom!
📍Jiaochang Middle Road: The dreamy kingdom of jacarandas
Just one click to navigate to the Jacaranda Theme Park, and you will be amazed by hundreds of blooming jacaranda trees! 🌳🌸It's like walking into a purple fairyland, with every step being a stunning view. Whether it's aerial photography or portraits, this place will satisfy your desire to take photos!
🌊Panlong River Bank: The encounter between the river breeze and jacarandas
Strolling along the Panlong River bank, you will find rows of jacarandas over 22 years old that have 'dyed' the river water blue and purple. 🌊🌸The gentle breeze blows, as if you are in the embrace of nature. Here, you can easily take beautiful photos with the jacarandas and the river!
🚶Spring City Road: An intimate encounter with jacarandas
Want to take a close-up photo with the jacarandas? Spring City Road is your best choice! 🌳🌸There is a low wall here where you can sit and create beautiful memories with the jacaranda trees. Of course, remember to be safe!
🏡Hongjin Road Lotus Pond Moonlight Community: The perfect combination of art and life
Hongjin Road is one of the places in Kunming with the most jacarandas. 🌸🏘Although the jacarandas here are tall, the sight of petals falling on car roofs has a unique artistic vibe. Walking here, you can feel the perfect integration of Kunming's spring and life!
🌸Best viewing period: Don't miss the beautiful time from late April to early May! Especially at the end of April during the peak blooming period, it's like being in a purple fairy tale world! 📸Hurry up, bring your camera, and capture the purple romance of this spring in Kunming!
kellan_2032
My goodness, I flew 2000km to Kunming for the Jacaranda! The romantic universe has materialized
I took a flight to Hangzhou, then a 6-hour layover to Kunming, with no other arrangements, I headed straight for the 'Jiaochang Middle Road' top trending Jacaranda trees❗
✅Status of the flowers on May 7th:
1. Still in full bloom! 🉑 Charge!
The best viewing period should have been during the May Day holiday, but today the canopy is slightly withered, and the fullness and density are not as high, yet taking beautiful photos is absolutely no problem.
2. The Jacaranda bus🚌 is also available! 🉑 Take it!
Just search for 'Lotus Pond Parking Lot', 25 yuan per person, each ticket comes with 1 cultural and creative IP ice cream (sold separately in stores for 10-12 yuan). Make sure to sit in the sightseeing spot, watch out for low-hanging flowers⚠️, don't get scratched, and definitely 🙅🏻♀️ do not pick the flowers.
✅Photography tips:
1. 📸 Photography: The whole street on-site is for portrait photography, seems like 10 yuan per photo, I didn't ask specifically because the local photographers arranged ladders🪜, and the portraits turned out quite well.
2. 👗 Outfit: I suggest light colors, I wore a sapphire blue T-shirt and was completely bare-faced, which didn't stand out at all👋🏻. On-site, those wearing white dresses and straw hats seemed quite nice.
3. ⚠️ Traffic: Since the whole road is open to normal vehicle traffic, be careful when trying to take symmetrical compositions by walking to the middle!
4. 👒 Props: Having props for taking photos of the flowers can enhance the atmosphere. We bought fridge magnets + ice cream. There are many creative cultural products on-site, you can choose according to your needs. Additionally, there are 5 yuan flower crowns and 3 yuan jasmine flower bracelets which are also great🥹
✅Time arrangement:
14:50 Arrived at the intersection of Jiaochang Middle Road, started taking photos along the road
15:40 Finished the most lush section, ready to catch the sightseeing bus
16:10 Got the sightseeing bus ticket, with a bus every half hour, departing around 16:30, a round trip on Jiaochang Middle Road takes about 20 minutes
17:00 Took a taxi to the airport to catch the 19:15 flight
———We took our time and loved taking photos, it took about 2 hours in total😎——
WhimsicalNomad
Kunming | In the month of May, the city is adorned with Jacaranda
| In the month of May, the city is adorned with Jacaranda. "Hello! Early summer has arrived," "Won't you come to enjoy the flowers?"
This is the whisper of Kunming's Jacaranda in April.
In the Spring City, flowers fly everywhere, blooming at times. The romantic and priceless May is the season of Jacaranda. Whether you're going to work, strolling, or walking...
You might encounter this touch of purple at any intersection.
Take a ride on the Jacaranda special line on Jiaochang Middle Road, and with just a look up, you can kiss the summer sky. Jacaranda blooms before your eyes and can also be held in the palm of your hand.
The Jacaranda on Taoyuan Street leaps from the branches, performing a play of going with the flow. It says
Perhaps we can meet again in the height of summer.
Some are salvaging the drifting romance in the Panlong River, some are searching for the breath of summer in the spring days,
Some capture the moment of a flower's bloom with their camera.
But
Summer will arrive as scheduled
RoamingWanderer#2
Princesses looking to take photos must not miss this spot
The jacaranda trees in Kunming are blooming better than ever this year, creating a world of flowers and romance;
📍Detailed address: Located in Wuhua District of Kunming City, the "Jacaranda Theme Park" on both sides of Jiaochang Middle Road has about 200 jacaranda trees planted. Every April to May, the jacarandas here bloom in clusters, and when the breeze blows, it's like a purple-blue floral rain falling to the ground.
Flower viewing spots:
Jiaochang Middle Road
Jiaochang Middle Road, Wuhua District, Kunming City, Yunnan Province
Exit C of Sujia Tang Station on Metro Line 4
Jacaranda special tram route 104/168/187/65 can all reach the destination
Cultural and creative ice cream 10-12 yuan per stick (looks and tastes good)
Spring City Road
Tailong Hongrui Hotel
Kunming Railway Station on Metro Line 1
Panlong River
Linjiang Garden, No. 38, Jiangbin West Road, Wuhua District, Kunming City, Yunnan Province
Exit C of Sujia Tang Station on Metro Line 4
Baohai Park
Baohai Park
Take Line 5 to Xingti Road (Lines 2, 3, and 4 can be transferred) and transfer to bus route K31 to Hubin Road bus stop, then walk 114m
North City District Hongjin Road
Navigate to Hongjin Road in North City District
Take a taxi
🕙Best time to view flowers: The blooming period of jacarandas is usually from late spring to early summer, around mid-April to late May. To ensure you see the blooming jacarandas, it's best to plan your trip during this time.
📌Little Tips: It is recommended to take photos before 10 am or after 4 pm, as the light is best during these times and the flowers look more beautiful.
If you want to take photos of the streets, try to avoid rush hours in the morning and evening. It is suggested to wear white or light-colored clothes, as they are extremely photogenic from an aerial perspective.
You can buy a jacaranda popsicle as a photogenic prop, and bring a stool or a small ladder for a close encounter with the jacarandas, but be sure to stay safe.
TranquilityRetreats
In the spring city of May, it's the city of Jacaranda
Kunming City
"Hello! It's early summer again" "Aren't you coming to enjoy the flowers?"
This is the whisper of Kunming's Jacaranda in April.
In the spring city, flowers fly everywhere, and when they bloom, romance is priceless.
May is the season of Jacaranda. Going to work, strolling, walking...
You might encounter this touch of purple at any intersection.
Take a ride on the Jacaranda special line on Jiaochang Middle Road, and with a glance up, you can kiss the summer sky. Jacaranda blooms before your eyes and can also be held in the palm of your hand.
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The Jacaranda on Taoyuan Street leaps down from the branches, performing a play of going with the flow. It says
Perhaps we can meet again in the height of summer
One
Some are salvaging the drifting romance in the Panlong River, some are searching for the breath of summer in the spring days
Some capture the moment of a flower's bloom with a camera, but
Summer will surely arrive as scheduled
brianna.jordan.canada
The Jacaranda is exclusively romantic to Kunming
💐Half of it is occupied by fresh flowers.||This city introduced me to the Jacaranda, and during my few days in Kunming, I happened to witness the full bloom of these trees. Taking a taxi to Jiaochang Middle Road, I was already wowed from afar by the purple flower corridor, it was really, really beautiful!!!
A sightseeing car tour costs 💰25RMB, which includes a creative ice cream, and it's recommended that if two people are together, they choose different designs. The whole journey takes about ten minutes and you will return to the starting point, it's suggested to take the car tour first and then walk it again.
This street is truly worth savoring, capturing the exclusive spring romance of Kunming. Along the way, there are many photo spots, and some market stalls offer free 🆓 stamps, 🉑️ you can bring your own notebook to stamp or buy a postcard 🎑 next to it.
LiamMcCormick82
You really are confused for not promoting the Jacaranda Theme Park!
🌸 Flowering period: from mid-April to around May.
🌿 Kunming Jacaranda Tour, the summer spectacle awaits your discovery!
🍇 Kunming May Day destinations • Jacaranda Flower Viewing Guide. May is the season when the jacarandas bloom, and the purple sea of flowers has become a romantic postcard of early summer in Kunming.
🔴 Jiaochang Middle Road: 【Main Recommendation】
The aerial view here is very beautiful, with dense jacarandas blooming along the road. It's not great for portrait photography due to the high volume of people; people usually bring stools here, and there's a jacaranda-themed market to explore.
🧊 Themed Popsicles: 【Available in 10-12-15】sold all along the way
❣️ Boarding location: Inside the Lianhuachi Parking Lot at the intersection of Xuefu Road and Jiaochang Middle Road
⏰ Boarding time: Buses depart from 8 am to 6 pm daily, dynamically scheduled according to visitor demand.
🚎 Tourist Bus: Non-stop service, 20 minutes viewing time per trip.
🛺 Bus price: 25 yuan, includes a complimentary jacaranda flower popsicle.
🚇 Subway: Take subway line 4️⃣ to Sujia Tang Station, exit C, and walk about 200 meters. 【Driving not recommended】
🟠 Spring City Road:
The location here is a bit hard to find, in an alley next to Tailong Hongrui Hotel. Recommended for portrait photography, there's a low wall in the alley, and anyone standing next to it gets a good shot. 【Be careful climbing the wall】
🚗 Self-driving: Tailong Hongrui Hotel
🚇 Subway: About a 15-minute walk from Kunming Railway Station (Exit A).
🟡 Alongside the Panlong River
The location is near Jiaosanqiao in the city center, with jacarandas planted along the riverbank, their branches reaching down to the water surface, creating a unique beauty.
🚇 Transportation: Take the subway directly to Chuanxin Drum Tower (Exit B) to get to Binjiang West Road.
🗺️ Address: For navigation, set your destination to Woli Space Lin Zhao Innovation Park.
🟢 Hongjin Road
Outside the Hetangyuese community in the north, there are also few people viewing the flowers, giving it a more lively atmosphere. Everywhere you look, there are clusters of blue flowers - quite enchanting. Suitable for capturing scenes of flowers falling.
🚇 Take the subway: Line 2️⃣ to Linyuqiao Station, Exit B, walk 160 meters to Linyuqiao (Beijing Road) bus stop
🚌 Take the bus: Route 7️⃣9️⃣ to Shaba Camp (Hongjin Road) bus stop, walk over 300 meters to the destination.
🔵 Beijing Road:
The entire Beijing Road is lined with jacaranda trees, but the trees are quite tall, suitable for viewing with the naked eye or for long-focus photography.
🚌 Take the bus: Route 1️⃣3️⃣6️⃣ to Huilong Village bus stop, walk over 300 meters.
Elijah.Peterson.62
Is this breathtakingly beautiful place really not just a filter effect?
Of course, you can't miss the grand blue romance of Jacaranda when you come to Kunming.
The Kunming-specific purple clouds are dreamy and envelop the entire city.
Take the Jacaranda-themed bus through, see, and touch the sea of flowers, then step into the Dounan Flower Market to buy flowers as if you were buying vegetables.
Take away carts of roses with beautiful names.
The flowering period lasts until around May 10th.
Address: 43 Zhengjiao Road, Wuhua District, Kunming City, Yunnan Province
🎫Tickets: Open all day for free
Transportation:
🚄Take the high-speed train to Kunming South Station, then take a taxi directly to Jiaochang North Road,
✈️Fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport, about 30 kilometers by car
🚌Take bus routes 104, 168, 187, 65 to Jiaochang Middle Road, and ride the summer-limited romantic blue cherry blossom bus to roam the beautiful Kunming!
Flower Viewing Guide:
📍Jiaochang Middle Road
The approximately two-kilometer-long Jiaochang Middle Road is lined with Jacaranda trees, which are older and have dense canopies. In recent years, a special open-top Jacaranda bus line has been set up for tourists to enjoy the flowers, making the flower viewing experience here the richest and also the most popular photo spot. The Jacaranda bus operates from 8:00 to 19:00, with a ticket price of 25 yuan per person, including a Jacaranda ice cream. It runs back and forth on the most densely flowered section of Jiaochang Middle Road, with a round trip taking about half an hour. The signs are clear and visible, and the boarding and alighting points are near the intersection of Jiaochang Middle Road and Xuefu Road. Traffic control on Jiaochang Middle Road is not strict, and it is crowded with people and vehicles. The trees are tall, so it is not easy to take portraits here. You either avoid peak times or bring a stool for close-up portrait shots. Jiaochang Middle Road allows and is suitable for drone photography, but there is significant interference from nearby residential areas, so fly with caution.
📍Panlong River
Jacaranda blooms along the Panlong River, from Nantai Bridge in Wuhua District northward to Youguan Bridge in Panlong District, with fewer people than Jiaochang Middle Road. The Jacaranda is mainly on the west bank of the Panlong River, so the east bank is suitable for landscape photography, and the west bank for portraits. You can play from Jiangbin West Road all the way to Youguan Bridge.
📍Youguan Bridge
There is only one large Jacaranda here, but its feature is that it is located next to the cross-river railway bridge, so you can take pictures of people standing on the railway with the flowers. However, the railway sleepers are hollowed out, and you need to be careful when walking and shooting when there are many people. Navigate to the Kunming Branch of Yunnan Province Hydrology and Water Resources Bureau.
📍Jiangbin West Road
The Jacaranda on the Panlong River is mainly planted on the west bank, along Jiangbin West Road, with the blooming Jacaranda mainly located near the intersection of Jiangbin West Road and Renmin Middle Road, navigate to Hongcheng Square. Here the flower crowns are relatively low, suitable for portrait photography, and you can also take pictures of the Jacaranda by the water from the east bank to the west bank, which is also suitable for drone photography and is great for leisurely photo-taking.
Play Tips:
1⃣️During the flower viewing period, it can get congested, so it's more convenient to travel by public transport or shared bicycles;
2⃣️For photography, choosing white, purple, or blue dresses will stand out more; Kunming's weather is dry this season, so be sure to moisturize and protect yourself from the sun;
3⃣️Please be mindful of the environment when enjoying the flowers, and do not break or bend the plants.
LEWIS CLARK
Jacaranda Theme Park Babysitter-Level Punch Card Guide
Although the name of the Jacaranda Theme Park is a park, it is actually a road. It is usually not crowded, but when the jacarandas are in full bloom, the traffic is congested, and the crowds are bustling. This place should be the location with the highest number of people punching in for jacarandas.
The jacaranda trees here are old, with large canopies, numerous and dense, evenly distributed on both sides of the street; suitable for aerial photography, street scenes, photos of jacaranda special buses and platforms, etc!
In particular, the section from the intersection of Xuefu Road and Jiaochang Middle Road to the nearby three-way intersection of North Lianhua Pavilion, and the section of the road going forward along Zhong Road to the Jiaochang North Road intersection, are both very dense with jacarandas and offer great views!
Taking portraits is actually great anywhere, because it is now the peak blooming season, the flowers are very dense and plentiful, using them as a background along with the crowds on the streets, you can take pictures with a great sense of depth and liveliness!
On both sides of Jiaochang Middle Road, there are numerous shops, and the food is also diverse, with the most characteristic probably being the 'Jacaranda Popsicle', which has a unique and novel shape and is very popular with tourists.
If you haven't come to punch in yet, you should hurry, as the blooming period is about to end around the 10th, and if you miss it, you'll have to wait another year!
Travel Route:
Subway: Take the subway line 4 to Sujia Pond Station Exit C, and walk more than 700 meters to reach Jiaochang Middle Road intersection;
Bus: Normally take buses 104, 168, 65 to Jiaochang Middle Road stop, or Zhengjiao Road stop;
AmeliaAinsworth80
My goodness, this is Kunming now! So beautiful!
It's blooming! The Jacaranda in Kunming has finally bloomed! I've been working non-stop to put together the latest flower viewing guide for everyone. The blooming period is short, so don't miss it! It's still available during the May Day holiday~
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⏰Best viewing period: Late April — Early May (about two weeks, seasonal)
💐The flower language of Jacaranda is: Tranquility, melancholy, waiting for love in despair💜
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🔥Recommended check-in spots
Jiaochang Middle Road
This is the most beautiful place where the Jacaranda in Kunming blooms, with nearly 2 kilometers of Jacaranda Avenue, dreamy and fantastic, and taking photos here is really impressive📸. Here you can also take a flower viewing bus🚌, eat limited-edition ice cream, and enjoy all the fun and delicious😋 things.
🚌Flower viewing bus operation time
⌛️April 12, 2024 - May 5, 2024 (8:00—18:00)
🎫Fee: 25 yuan per person, including bus flower viewing ticket and ice cream ticket
📍Boarding location: Inside the Lotus Pond parking lot at the intersection of Xuefu Road and Jiaochang Middle Road
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Panlong River Bank
About a hundred Jacaranda trees are planted here. Looking from the bridge, 💦 rows of Jacaranda trees 'dye' the river water blue and purple, like a dream. If you're tired of walking, you can also take a boat from Taoyuan Pier to enjoy the flowers, which is so romantic. The main Jacaranda trees are on the west bank of the Pan River, and you can start your visit along the west bank.
⏰Boat time: 10:00-22:00
⚠Suggestion: It's very beautiful whether you take photos up close or from the opposite bank of the river
📍Woli Space Lin Zhao Innovation Park
Hongjin Road
This is the place in Kunming where the most Jacaranda trees are planted, with thousands of them lining both sides of the road. Walking under the trees or cycling past, it's like entering a 'purple time tunnel'. The key point is that it's not crowded~
📍Hongjin Road, Lotus Pond Moonlight Community
Denghua Street
This street has the old Kunming atmosphere, with a strong sense of daily life, and dozens of Jacaranda trees🌸 planted along the roadside. There are fewer people and cars here, so you can walk and take photos📸 at the same time. The wind blows the flowers, and every casual shot is a scene, so comfortable!
📍Wuhua District, Denghua Street
⚠️Travel tips
✔It's recommended to take photos around 3 pm, as Jacaranda is a light-loving plant, and the afternoon sunlight is just right, with the flowers in full bloom
✔The weather in Kunming is dry this season, so be sure to keep hydrated and protect yourself from the sun
✔Please be mindful of the environment when enjoying the flowers, and do not pick or break the plants
Baozis, can you no longer contain your excitement? Rush to this 'limited edition' purple romance for the May Day holiday!
CALLAHAN ZIMMERMAN
My goodness, this is Kunming now! So beautiful!
My goodness, this is Kunming now! So beautiful!😭
The Jacaranda in Kunming has finally bloomed! I've been working non-stop to put together the latest flower viewing guide for everyone. The blooming period is short, so don't miss it! It's still available during the May Day holiday~
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⏰Best viewing period: Late April — Early May (about two weeks, seasonal)
💐The flower language of Jacaranda is: tranquility, melancholy, waiting for love in despair💜
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🔥Recommended check-in spot
This is the most beautiful place to see the Jacaranda in Kunming, with nearly 2 kilometers of Jacaranda Avenue, dreamy and fantastic, and the photos taken here are really impressive📸. Here you can also take a flower viewing bus🚌, eat limited edition ice cream, and enjoy all the fun and delicious things😋.
🚌Flower viewing bus operation time
⌛️April 12, 2024 - May 5, 2024 (8:00—18:00)
🎫Cost: 25 yuan per person, including bus flower viewing ticket and ice cream ticket
📍Boarding location: Inside the Lotus Pond parking lot at the intersection of Xuefu Road and Jiaochang Middle Road
Here, about a hundred Jacaranda trees are planted. Looking from the bridge, 💦 rows of Jacaranda along the riverbank 'dye' the river water into a blue-purple color, like a dream. If you're tired of walking, you can also take a cruise at Taoyuan Pier to enjoy the flowers, which is really romantic. The Jacaranda is mainly on the west bank of the Panjiang River, and you can start your visit along the west bank.
⏰Cruise time: 10:00-22:00
⚠Suggestion: It's very beautiful whether you take photos up close or from the opposite bank of the river
📍Woli Space Lin Zhao Innovation Park
This is the place in Kunming where the most Jacaranda trees are planted, with thousands of trees along the entire road, distributed on both sides of the road. Walking under the trees or cycling through, it's like entering a 'blue-purple time tunnel'. The key point is that it's not crowded here~
📍Hongjin Road, Lotus Pond Moonlight Community
This street has the old Kunming atmosphere, with a strong sense of daily life, and dozens of Jacaranda trees🌸 planted along the road. Here, with fewer people and cars, you can walk and take photos📸 at the same time. The wind blows the flowers, and every casual shot is a scene, so comfortable!
📍Denghua Street, Wuhua District
⚠️Travel tips
✔It is recommended to take photos around 3 pm, as Jacaranda is a light-loving plant, and the afternoon sunlight is just right, with the flowers in full bloom
✔The weather in Kunming is dry this season, so be sure to do a good job of moisturizing and sun protection
✔Please be mindful of protecting the environment when viewing flowers, and do not break the branches
Buddies, can you hardly contain your excitement? Rush to this 'limited edition' purple romance for the May Day holiday!
JASPER JOHNS
Kunming | Don't be too romantic!
Jacaranda Street: Jiaochang Middle Road
📸 Top-down photo spot: Golden Lotus Holiday Hotel on Jiaochang Middle Road, the best view is from room 603, remember to book in advance, during the jacaranda bloom, this room is probably the hardest to book in all of Kunming.
Nearby recommended restaurant: Yuanfengge Pu'er Wild Vegetable Restaurant, located on a small road near Jiaochang Road, away from the noisy crowd of flower viewers, a restaurant frequented by locals, a beautiful original ecological courtyard, with bougainvillea blooming in every corner, the environment is elegant and comfortable.
【Kunming Jacaranda Check-in Tips】
The jacaranda in Kunming is almost in full bloom now, the flowering season can be congested, choose public transportation or shared bikes for travel
The jacaranda flowering period is limited to one month, please arrange your travel time reasonably
📸 For photos, try to wear light-colored, simple clothes for a better shot, such as white shirts, T-shirts, skirts~
🌸 The fallen petals on the ground are also beautiful~ They make for great photos too~
Ellie.Barnes.29
In Kunming | Looking up is a blue ocean
💕In late April in Kunming, the Jacaranda trees are in full bloom, and the entire city seems to be favored by the beautiful purple-blue, exuding charming allure and attracting tourists from all over to come for the 'Jacaranda'.
💖Jacaranda is native to the Americas and was introduced to Kunming in the 1980s. After more than 30 years of 'thriving growth', the figure of Jacaranda can now be seen everywhere in Kunming, and Jiaochang Middle Road is definitely the internet-famous road for Jacaranda in Kunming! The blue and purple petals on both sides of the road complement each other, colorful and particularly romantic and charming.
💗To appreciate the Jacaranda in Kunming, simply navigate to the 'Jacaranda Theme Park', and you will arrive at this purple-blue world on Jiaochang Middle Road. The blooming period of Jacaranda is from late April to early May, so don't miss the chance to experience the beauty of being in a purple-blue painting.
HARPER POOLE
Dreamy Jacaranda · A New Landmark of Spring City
Dreamy Jacaranda · A New Landmark of Spring City - Limited to spring days! Kunming's jacaranda-themed park is so beautiful it's almost criminal! 💜🌸
🌺 With the spring breeze on your face and all things reviving, it's the season when Kunming's jacarandas bloom! The theme park located in the city center has become a new landmark of the Spring City. The jacarandas here are poetic and picturesque, dreamy and enchanting, making visitors linger and forget to return.
📍 Address: Near the intersection of Jiaochang Middle Road and Xuefu Road, Wuhua District, Kunming City
🚗 Transportation: Accessible by bus and subway, very convenient. It is recommended to visit in the afternoon or evening on non-holidays to avoid the peak of the crowd.
🌼 Strolling on the park's paths, looking up, you see a sea of purple flowers shining brightly under the sunlight. Each jacaranda flower, like a shy girl, hangs its head low, quietly telling the story of spring.
📷 Photographers must not miss this place! Whether you view from afar or take close-up shots, you can capture a cinematic feel. Especially when the sunlight filters through the leaves and casts mottled shadows on the ground, it's breathtakingly beautiful.
🍃 The park also has several leisure areas for visitors to rest and picnic. Bring your family and friends, enjoy the food and scenery under the jacaranda trees, and have a pleasant spring day.
💖Tips: Since the blooming period of jacarandas is short, friends who want to catch a glimpse should hurry! Also, please take care of the plants and flowers, appreciate them civilly, and protect this beautiful sea of flowers together.
BlazeHunter89
The blue blossoms light up Kunming
🪻 At the end of April, the jacaranda trees bloom in the Spring City, and Jiaochang Middle Road has almost become the most beautiful street in all of China. The old jacaranda trees on both sides of the street twist for hundreds of meters, and their canopies have stitched together in the air, a rare sight that is truly too beautiful for words.
👉Location: Jiaochang Middle Road
🚴Transportation Advice
It is recommended to take a taxi or a shared electric bike. The road is busy with many cars and people, slightly better on workdays, but extremely crowded on weekends. Parking is not very convenient, and it can get very congested.
🚌Sightseeing Bus
The bus boarding area is located next to the traffic light at the intersection of Xuefu Road and Jiaochang Road, costing 25 yuan per person, including a round-trip ticket and a cultural and creative ice cream. Queues are required, but the wait is not too long.
💡The riding experience scores 90 points, allowing you to feel the breath of summer up close. What you see with your eyes is more beautiful than in photos, making it worth the experience. Friends who like it should not miss out.
VictoriaMcDermott99
Come experience the charm of the Jacaranda Avenue at night
From mid-April to early May each year, the Jacaranda trees on Jiaochang Road in Kunming bloom, turning the entire street into a purple sea. In recent years, to create a distinctive street, Wuhua District of Kunming has renovated and upgraded Jiaochang Middle Road. In 2020, on the basis of the existing 250-plus Jacaranda trees, 301 more were planted, bringing the total number of Jacaranda trees on Jiaochang Middle Road to 551, making it a beautiful highlight of Kunming's tourism. During the day, there are too many people coming here to enjoy the flowers, so it might be better to take a walk here at night for a different kind of charm. If you like it, come and check in.
ExcursionEnigmas
Encounter romance with the Jacarandas in Kunming
After the first sentence, encounter a purple dream in Kunming. Walking on the Jacaranda Boulevard, it feels like being in a fairy tale world. On both sides of the street, tall jacaranda trees are neatly arranged, their canopies interlacing to form a natural purple tunnel. The sunlight filters through the treetops, casting mottled light and shadow on the ground, as if nature has carefully arranged a light and shadow effect.
With the gentle breeze, petals fall with the wind, like purple butterflies dancing in the air. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and you can almost smell the faint fragrance of the petals, which is the scent of spring, fresh, sweet, and refreshing.
Strolling through this purple sea, you can feel the wonders of nature's craftsmanship. The beauty of the jacaranda is not only in its blossoms but also in the atmosphere it creates. It makes me believe that in this noisy world, there still exists such a pure and romantic place.
RoamingFootsteps
The sun is shining brightly and the sky is clear, making it a perfect time for a hiking trip to enjoy the greenery and flowers
📍Address:
The Jacaranda Theme Park in Kunming is located at No. 226, Jiaochang Middle Road, Lianhua Sub-district, Wuhua District, Kunming City, Yunnan Province
🕙Time: Open all day
Tickets🎫: Free
🚌Transportation: Bus routes 104, 168, 187, and 65 (Route 104 is the Jacaranda special line)
👨👩👧👦It is currently peak season, and the whole street is crowded with people checking in, so be mentally prepared
👍It is recommended to go during the day, as the blue sky and white clouds match well with the Jacaranda trees, making for better photo opportunities. If you want to take pictures of the street, try to avoid the rush hours in the morning and evening
✅The blooming period of Jacaranda is very short, and in China, only Kunming and Xichang are suitable for cultivating Jacaranda. If you encounter the blooming season, you must come and see. Jacaranda belongs to the Bignoniaceae family, is a deciduous flowering tree, and there are about 50 species in the genus worldwide, mostly distributed in South America in countries like Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina. They prefer a warm, moist, and sunny environment, are not frost-resistant, and the suitable temperature for growth is between 22 to 30 degrees Celsius. They can grow well in both neutral and slightly acidic soils. In China, only the pointed-leaf Jacaranda and Jacaranda are introduced for cultivation. In tropical regions, Jacaranda blooms once at the end of spring and once in autumn, while in Yunnan, it only blooms once.
atticushawthorne93
Kunming City's Guide to Photographing Jacaranda Trees
Recently, the jacaranda trees in Kunming have been blooming competitively, and some areas have already reached their peak blooming period. The number of tourists has gradually increased, and the Jacaranda Market has been open for over a week now. Often, the places are crowded and the trees are so tall that it's hard to know how to take a good photo?
Here are a few spots and angles that I often go to for photography, which I believe will be helpful to you.
⛰【Travel Tips】
Photos 2-7: The Jacaranda Theme Park on Jiaochang Middle Road, just navigate there directly.
Photos 2.3: The highest slope in front of the Kunming University of Science and Technology Affiliated Middle School.
Photos 4567 are taken from the middle of the road, which is the market section.
🌟Highlights: The most Instagrammable street, where you can spend 25 yuan to take a double-decker bus for close-up photography, and there's also an ice cream. The downside is that it's super crowded!
Photos 89: Chun Cheng Road, navigate directly to the Tailong Hongrui Hotel.
🌟Highlights: You can get close to the flowers, but the downside is that you need to climb walls, so be careful.
Photos 10-14: Navigate directly to the Jiatai Hotel on Jiangbin West Road.
🌟Highlights: The flowers on the bridge are quite low and look very beautiful in photos, and it's not crowded. The only downside is that you need to find the right angle to take a good photo. These places are all easy to get good shots!
Photo 15: Cuihu Park.
🌟Highlights: There's a super big tree that hangs down to the water's edge and looks very beautiful!
You can also stroll around Cuihu Lake. The downside is that the angles are somewhat limited.
📷About Angles: The way to avoid crowds is to use various methods of obstruction.
First, use your own body, props, flower walls, and the principle of 'things appear smaller the further away they are.'
Second, use high and low angles, close-ups.
Third, shoot with a large aperture to blur the background.
📌Small Tips: Besides, it doesn't really matter if there are a few people, as long as they are in the distance and not right next to you. If you really don't like having passersby in your photos, you can edit them out later. Also, travel at off-peak times, go out for photography when others are still sleeping in, and you'll find very few people around.
Wishing everyone a happy photography experience and fun. If you really don't want to do it yourself, you can make an appointment with me.
XAVIER WATSON
Kunming Jacaranda Blooming Season: A romantic and dreamy flower sea journey in April and May
🌸Kunming Jacaranda Blooming Season: Explore the dreamy flower sea in April and May
🌸Best Time to Visit:
From late April to early May, the jacarandas are in full bloom. The exact timing may vary, and the actual situation is subject to the current year.
🌸Recommended Viewing Spots:
✅ Jiaochang Middle Road:
A classic spot on Jiaochang Middle Road, nearly 2 kilometers of jacaranda avenue, with over 500 trees forming a canopy of flowers, creating a magnificent scene. It is recommended to take photos from below, as the area can be crowded. Take subway line 4 to Sujia Tang Station and exit from Exit C.
📌 Tips:
- The jacaranda trees are tall, so it's recommended to take photos from below;
- It is advised to take the subway or shared bicycles;
- Hotel recommendation: Golden Lotus Holiday Hotel, with jacarandas visible from the room windows, well-located, book in advance.
✅ Along the Panlong River:
The jacarandas bloom along the Panlong River, where there are relatively fewer people. The east bank is suitable for landscape photography, and the west bank is good for portraits. Along Binjiang West Road to the Oil Pipe Bridge, there are several check-in spots, including Binjiang West Road, Taoyuan Square, Gulou Road Bridge, and Oil Pipe Bridge.
📍 Taoyuan Square: You can take a boat to enjoy the flowers, available from 10:00—22:00, located opposite Binjiang West Road.
📍 Oil Pipe Bridge: The atmosphere is great for photography, with the railway tracks and jacarandas complementing each other. Pay attention to safety.
✅ Hongjin Road:
An overlooked spot for flower viewing, yet it has thousands of jacaranda trees, with relatively fewer visitors.
✅ Spring City Road:
A newly popular spot for photos, suitable for photography. You can get close to the flowers on the surrounding walls, but be cautious.
📍 Near Tailong Hongrui Hotel, a prime choice for photography.
✅ Lesser-Known Check-in Spots:
📍 Xiyuan Subway Station: Opposite Exit C, go up the stairs to take photos with the jacarandas.
📍 Caiyun Li: At the iron sheet alley Caiyun Li, on the third-floor terrace, you can take close-up photos of the jacarandas.
✅ Other Viewing Spots:
📍 Lianmeng Road 📍 Huanggong East Road 📍 Beijing Road 📍 Qianwei West Road
🌸 Photography Tips:
- Wear light-colored, simple clothes, such as a white shirt or T-shirt;
- Pay attention to the angle of portrait photography, making use of the height of the tree canopy;
- Safety first, be cautious on Spring City Road and Oil Pipe Bridge.
🌸 Safety Tips:
- During the blooming season, it's congested, so opt for public transport or shared bicycles;
- Pay attention to personal safety, especially on Spring City Road and Oil Pipe Bridge.
🌸 Experience the romance and fantasy of Kunming's jacaranda bloom and create beautiful memories! 🌸