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Kunming World Horti-Expo Garden
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2016

Kunming World Horti-Expo Garden

昆明市昆明世博园景区

Yunnan, Kunming4.5Designated 2016·24.9585°N, 102.7966°E
Ticket Price
CNY 70
Duration
3 to 5 hours
Rating
4.5 / 5.0
Designated
2016

About Kunming World Horti-Expo Garden

Created for the 1999 World Horticulture Expo, this sprawling park in Kunming brings together themed pavilions, tropical greenhouses, and landscaped gardens representing regions of China and countries around the world.

Highlights

The 1999 World Horticulture Expo site with gardens from China's provinces and 95 countries; large greenhouses; themed pavilions.

Suggested Route

Enter, tour the China Pavilion, the Great Greenhouse and the international gardens on foot or by sightseeing cart; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Yunnan cross-bridge rice noodles and flower cakes; stay in Kunming city.

Facilities

Sightseeing carts, restrooms and parking; mostly flat, barrier-free.
Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: November to March (dry season, pleasant temperatures)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 8:00-17:30; Off-season: 8:30-17:00.

Getting There

Kunming Metro Line 5 to Expo Garden Station (Expo Garden Station); ~? from Kunming Changshui Airport; ~? from Kunming Station.

Reservation

Online reservation via OTA/WeChat advised; some exhibitions ticketed.

Ticket Price

CNY 70 (≈ $9.7)

Address

Yunnan Province Kunming City Panlong District Shibo Road No. 10

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
昆明市昆明世博园景区

云南省昆明市盘龙区世博路10号

Yunnan Province Kunming City Panlong District Shibo Road No. 10

24.9585, 102.7966

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