People at Green Lake seem to go crazy for the blue sky, white clouds, and green trees during certain times

Green Lake | Experience the Beauty of Spring City
How can you miss this magical park when visiting Kunming! Here’s the Green Lake Park travel guide to help you enjoy Green Lake with ease💖

🌈 Best Time to Visit:
Spring and autumn are best (March-May, September-November)
6-9 AM and 4-7 PM have the softest light

📖 Itinerary
📍 Morning:
· 8:00 Enter Green Lake Park from the East Gate (No. 67, South Green Lake Road, Wuhua District, Kunming)
· Stroll along Ruan Causeway, enjoy the lakeside willows and scenery🌳 Every snap is a masterpiece!
· 10:00 Head to the Pavilion in the Lake, a 150-year-old historic pavilion full of charm! Sit down for a cup of Dianhong tea and enjoy a peaceful moment☕️

📍 Afternoon:
· November-March: The adorable red-billed gulls arrive! 🦅 Get your gull food ready and take photos with these cuties
· Other seasons: Flower viewing and photography are amazing! The park’s various flowers keep you snapping nonstop🌸
· 15:00 Visit the Yunnan Army Military Academy (right next to the park) to experience red culture, free admission!

🚗 Transportation Tips:
· 🚌 Bus: Take routes 100/101/133 to "Green Lake East Gate" stop
· 🚇 Subway: Exit D at Green Lake Station on Line 5 leads directly to the East Gate
· 🚗 Driving: Navigate to "South Green Lake Gate Parking Lot," arriving before 9 AM is recommended for parking

🏠 Accommodation Recommendations:
· Stay around Green Lake or Kunming Old Street (the most artistic district in Kunming)
· Two highly recommended stylish hotels:
· Green Lake Hotel: No. 10 Huanhu Road, a classic five-star hotel
· Fanghuali Homestay: No. 13 Cangyuan Alley, Wuhua District, full of vintage film vibes

🛍 Shopping Guide:
· Kunming Old Street is a must-visit! Various ethnic-style accessories and unique souvenirs
· Don’t miss buying fresh flower cakes🌹 freshly baked tastes best

🍜 Food Recommendations:
· Crossing-the-bridge rice noodles! Locals recommend "Jianxinyuan" (Wuyi Road branch)
· Crispy buns and steam pot chicken are delicious😋
· Try a Kunming-exclusive rose papaya drink, looks stunning

❗ Notes:
· Buy gull food in advance for winter bird watching (3 bags for 10 yuan is a good deal)
· Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen! You know how strong Yunnan’s sun is☀️
· Wear light-colored clothes for better photos
· Watch the gulls respectfully and feed them with love💗