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Kunming Flower and Bird Market

Kunming Flower and Bird Market Tourism

Kunming Flower and Bird Market Tourism

Type of destination: Marketplace
Ideal visit duration: 2-3 hours
The Kunming Flower and Bird Market, located in the heart of Kunming city in China, is a vibrant and bustling marketplace known for its wide array of flowers, birds, handicrafts, and souvenirs. This market reflects the rich botanical diversity and cultural heritage of the region. Kunming is often dubbed the 'Spring City' due to its pleasant climate, and the market is a testament to this nickname, featuring a year-round display of blooming flowers. Visitors to the market can explore stalls filled with orchids, peonies, and local flora, as well as a variety of birds, from parrots to songbirds. It's not just a place to buy plants and pets; the market is also a cultural hub where local artists sell traditional Chinese paintings, stone carvings, antiques, and an assortment of trinkets. The vibrant atmosphere, combined with the aroma of fresh flowers and the sounds of birds, makes for a truly immersive experience. The market's rich history dates back to 1983, and it has since become a must-visit destination, capturing the essence of Yunnan's diverse ecological and cultural charm.
Top 5 Reviews on Kunming Flower and Bird Market
ESVincent
Wrote on 23rd Oct, 2019
Great to wander round and relax
The market has morphed into a pedestrianised area with stunning places for coffee, clothes, tea, food and everyday items. There are old tea houses and theatres, great places to have iced tea and plent..
nurulalams
Wrote on 29th Sep, 2019
Flowers & birds Market, Kunming
This market in Jingxing street of the “Spring City”, Kunming, is the biggest & most attractive market place. This comprehensive public spot is for leisure, trading & shopping where you can see flowers..
Kevthescot
Wrote on 28th Apr, 2019
A little depressing
The old buildings are all but gone and are being replaced with new buildings of a similar design. As several other people have said here- the animals for sale are kept in terrible conditions and some ..
JasneshBhullar
Wrote on 3rd Jan, 2019
Nice place for a walk
The flower and birds market is a buzzing place in Kunming. Plenty of shops to get souvenirs from your trip here. I would recommend to talk a walk in the early morning or late afternoon. Lots to see an..
hweeying
Wrote on 14th Dec, 2018
Many flower market at Kunming
According to our tour agency only we know there are at least 20 flower market in Kunming city. We walked to one of the flower market which nearest to our hotel. I felt very happy to see so many beauti..
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