A zoo and park located atop Mt. Yuantong, in the middle of the city, offers gardens, shrines, and of course animals.
The giant grounds of the 1999 World Horticultural Expo feature museums, greenhouses, and garden pavilions in different cultural styles. Due to the large distances involved, we recommend the electric cart service.
This large garden park is heavily influenced by Daoist philosophy and culture. Even its famed pool is divided into a yin and yang side.
A large forested park with many wild animals on display. Feed lions and tigers for an extra fee.
A large scenic park on the edge of Dianchi Lake with many different landscaped gardens and structures and frequent events.
Part of the Kunming Botany Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, this large park has a variety of gardens in different themes and styles presenting over 7,000 species of plants.
Western Mountain is the city's favorite place to go for high ground, fresh air and natural scenery. The pathways up and down the mountain wind between famous ancient temples and beautiful views of the city.
This is a famous military academy that played a major role in modern Chinese history.
