Kunming will soon welcome the vibrant beauty of spring.

When the jacaranda trees bloom, Kunming transforms into a purple dreamland 💜. The blue-violet petals gently fall like a soft dream, blanketing every corner of the Spring City...

🌸 Jacaranda Blooming Season:
Typically from mid-to-late April to mid-May, lasting about 2-3 weeks. Peak bloom is usually from late April to early May, with the most abundant flowers.

🌸 Recommended Viewing Spots:

📍 Jiaochang Middle Road (A must-see! Go early!)
Kunming's most famous jacaranda viewing spot. Hundreds of jacaranda trees line the 2-kilometer road, creating a "purple tunnel." 👀 There's also a jacaranda-themed park, perfect for photos and flower viewing.
✨ Special features: Try the popular jacaranda ice cream, and visit the cultural and creative market and photography exhibitions.

📍 Panlong River Banks (Oil Pipeline Section)
Hundreds of jacarandas are planted along the river banks, their reflections painting a picturesque scene on the water. 🎨 Take a boat tour from Taoyuan Wharf to experience the romance of the flower-lined shores.

📍 Beishi District, Hongjin Road
The area with the densest jacaranda planting in Kunming. Thousands of jacarandas bloom along the street, forming a "purple time tunnel," ideal for strolling or cycling. 🚲

📍 Chuncheng Road
The section from the Eastern Airlines Investment Building to the Tailong Hongrui Hotel is a hidden gem for portrait photography! The jacarandas contrast beautifully with the red reliefs. 📷 Every shot is a masterpiece.

📍 Dianchi Road
From Guangfu Road to Qigongli Road, the median strip is planted with numerous jacarandas, creating a unique urban landscape.

🚘 Transportation Recommendations:
During the jacaranda blooming season, expect heavy foot and vehicle traffic at viewing spots. Public transportation is recommended.
🚌 Sightseeing Bus: From April to early May, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm daily. 🅿️ Departure point: Lianhua Pond parking lot (🧭 Xuefu Road and Jiaochang Middle Road intersection).

📷 Outfit Recommendations:
Wear light-colored clothing to contrast with the purple flowers. Use upward angles to capture the magnificent blossoms.

Nearby Recommendations:
📌 Kunming is known for its flower-infused cuisine. Try flower cakes, rose sugar papaya water, and chrysanthemum rice noodles.
📌 If you have time, visit Yuantong Mountain to see the cherry blossoms.