What is the signature summer flower in Kunming? Where are the beautiful places to see the lotus? Follow in our footsteps, as we go on a journey of discovery in this city.
First Station: Cuihu Park
On a sunny afternoon, why not invite some friends to go to Cuihu Park to enjoy the lotuses?
From Haixin Pavilion and Guanyulou, you can see hundreds of lotus leaves on the surface of the lake, resembling layers of jade.
Pink lotus flowers dotted with lotus leaves form a beautiful scenery. Some pale flower buds are hidden in the plants, but you can spot them if you look carefully.
In addition, half-open pink flowers and blooming bright red flowers are interspersed among the large lotus leaves, which makes the beauty of Cuihu lotus richer and diverse, more charming.
Second Station: Daguan Park
Daguan Park has entered the lotus viewing season, with its 16th lotus exhibition starting on 25 June.
The show includes 160 acres of pond-planted lotus flowers and 6000 potted lotus flowers, with nearly 300 different varieties on show in all.
You will find water lily, king lotus, barracuda and others, as well as more than 1,000 pots of other aquatic flowers.
Third Station：Laoyuhe Wetland Park
In the lotus pond of Laoyuhe Wetland, thousands of lotus flowers are gradually blooming, filling the area with colour and fragrance. Under the shade of weeping willow trees on the shore, it is particularly poetic and picturesque scene - a beautiful and exquisite wallpaper.