[2025 Kunming Attraction] Travel Guide for Hongta West Road (Updated Jun)

The romance of Kunming in winter is not only about the sunshine and blue sky, but also the citywide winter cherry blossoms. The snowflakes in the north are a pleasant surprise, but the cherry blossoms in Kunming are even more stunning! Recently, the winter cherry blossoms in Kunming have bloomed, sketching a unique winter scroll that belongs to the 'Spring City'. Let's take a look with Xi Rong today, and if you like it, save it. 🌸 Introduction to Winter Cherry Blossoms A deciduous tree belonging to the Rosaceae family. It blooms in winter, hence the name winter cherry blossom. This plant generally grows to 3~10 meters, and the flowers are usually pink, blooming before the leaves grow, sometimes blooming at the same time as the leaves. The flowering period is generally from October to January of the following year, and the fruiting period is from March to April. The flowers are lush and very beautiful. 🌸 Kunming's Winter Spectacle Winter in Kunming is a season full of sunshine, blue skies, comfortable climate, and romance, with a pleasant climate that makes one feel as if they are in spring. In addition to watching seagulls soar in the white clouds and blue sky during winter, the most eye-catching sight is the citywide winter cherry blossoms. The cherry blossoms blooming in the cold winter, with their delicate petals and bright colors, bring warmth and hope. Every winter, the streets and alleys of Kunming are covered with pink winter cherry blossoms. Overnight, the entire city turns into a pink fairy tale world. Strolling through the streets and alleys of Kunming, you can be amazed everywhere. If you like it, come and check in this pink romance soon. 🌸 Best Time to View Winter Cherry Blossoms in Kunming They bloom in mid-December every year, and the flowering period lasts until February of the following year, with the peak blooming period in early to mid-January. The spectacle is extremely magnificent. The flowering period is also affected by temperature, and there is a time difference every year. Strong winds or rain can also cause the flowers to fall early. If you want to enjoy the cherry blossoms, now is the peak blooming period, so hurry up and check in. 🌸 Features of Kunming Cherry Blossoms Kunming has a mild climate, with four seasons like spring. The cherry blossoms bloom early, and the colors are mostly pink and red. Although the flowers are small, they are very numerous, with bright colors and high ornamental value. 📍 Recommended Places to View Winter Cherry Blossoms in Kunming City Hongta West Road, Yuantong Mountain, Caicloud Road in Chenggong New District, Bamboo Garden New Village Railway, Anning Ba Street, near various universities or inside campuses, etc. 🌸 Introduction to Viewing Spots 1️⃣ Yuantong Mountain (Kunming Zoo) Kunming's characteristic variety, which began to be planted in the 1950s, has pink cherry blossoms with drooping branches, resembling the red crabapple flowers of the north, hence the beauty of the Western Mansion Crabapple. Address: No. 92 Qingnian Road, Wuhua District, Kunming 2️⃣ Hongta West Road Currently, the most concentrated cherry blossom avenue in Kunming, with more than 600 winter cherry trees planted along a 1.9km road on both sides, blooming profusely, forming a unique urban landscape. 📍 Address: Hongta West Road, Xishan District, Kunming 3️⃣ Caicloud Road in Chenggong New District A rising internet-famous cherry blossom viewing spot, Caicloud Road is dedicated to creating twenty-five 4-meter wide and 80-meter long cherry blossom forest belts. When the cherry blossoms enter the blooming season, Caicloud Road is full of flowers and colors, becoming the most beautiful cherry blossom viewing spot in Chenggong New District in winter. 📍 Address: Caicloud Road, Chenggong District, Kunming, Yunnan Province 🌁 Tips ① Be sure to choose a sunny day for better photo effects. ② Take sun protection and moisturizing measures, and wear comfortable shoes. ③ There is a large temperature difference between morning and evening, so prepare warm clothing. ④ Girls, put on beautiful dresses, and Hanfu will be even more beautiful.

Yunnan•Kunming's winter cherry blossoms are in full bloom, adding a bright landscape to the 'Spring City' in winter. The romance of Kunming in winter is not only about the sunshine and blue sky, but also the city-wide winter cherry blossoms. The snowflakes in the north are a delightful surprise, but Kunming's cherry blossoms are even more stunning! The winter cherry blossoms in Kunming City bloom, sketching a unique winter scroll of the 'Spring City'. ➤ Introduction to Winter Cherry Blossoms: A deciduous tree belonging to the Rosaceae family. It blooms in winter, hence the name winter cherry blossom. This plant generally grows to 3~10 meters, and the flowers are usually pink, blooming before the leaves grow, sometimes blooming simultaneously with the leaves. The flowering period is generally from October to January of the following year, and the fruiting period is from March to April. The flowers are lush and very beautiful. ➤ Kunming's Winter Splendor: Kunming's winter is a season filled with sunshine, blue skies, comfortable climate, and romance, making the climate so pleasant that it feels like spring. In addition to watching seagulls soar in the white clouds and blue sky, the most eye-catching sight is the city-wide winter cherry blossoms. The cherry blossoms blooming in the cold winter, with their delicate petals and bright colors, bring warmth and hope. Every winter, the streets and alleys of Kunming are covered with pink winter cherry blossoms, turning the entire city into a pink fairy tale world overnight. Strolling through the streets and alleys of Kunming, you can be amazed everywhere. If you like it, come and check in this pink romance. ➤ Best Time to Appreciate Kunming's Winter Cherry Blossoms: They bloom in mid-December every year, and the flowering period lasts until February of the following year, with the peak blooming period in early to mid-January, which is extremely spectacular. The flowering period can also be affected by temperature, and there is a time difference every year. Strong winds or rain can also cause the flowers to fall early. If you want to enjoy the cherry blossoms, now is the peak blooming period, so hurry up and check in. ➤ Characteristics of Kunming Cherry Blossoms: Kunming has a mild climate, with four seasons like spring. The cherry blossoms bloom early, and the colors are mostly pink and red. Although the flowers are small, they are abundant and brightly colored, with extremely high ornamental value. ➤ Recommended Places to Appreciate Winter Cherry Blossoms in Kunming City: Hongta West Road, Yuantong Mountain, Caoyun Road in Chenggong New District, Bamboo Garden New Village Railway, Anning Ba Street, and nearby or inside various universities, etc. 🌸 Location: Kunming Zoo (Yuantong Mountain). 🌸 Transportation: Metro Line 2 Xinguanglu Station. 🌸 Ticket: 20 yuan/person. 🌸 Route: After entering, go straight (recommended to take the left entrance) ➡️ Pass by the pelicans (super elegant) ➡️ Wisteria flower resting area ➡️ Xuelan Fresh Milk House (where you can buy cherry blossom fresh milk and cherry blossom ice cream for check-in) ➡️ Cherry Blossom Forest. 🌸 Personal Suggestions: 1⃣️ Light-colored clothes look good in photos, Hanfu Lolita JK, choosing your favorite light-colored clothes is great. 2⃣️ Cherry blossom ice cream is the first choice for check-in props. Be sure to look for the authentic ice cream from Xuelan Fresh Milk House. In addition to ice cream, cherry blossom yogurt is also great. The pink yogurt is a must-try, checking in both food and beauty. 3⃣️ Although the forest is dense, it still can't block the UV rays, so be sure to do a good job of sun protection! 4⃣️ Try to go early, the light is softer, the bright sunshine in the afternoon will affect photography, and it's very hot. Plus, friends who still have plenty of time after enjoying the flowers can stroll around the zoo and see the animals.

|This is a weeping cherry blossom tunnel leading to spring. There are many romantic things in Kunming. The winter cherry blossoms on Cherry Blossom Avenue are one of them. Kunming is a city full of romance because we have "spring" all year round. Seagulls fly over the Haigeng Dam in winter. The winter cherry blossoms along the way are also a beautiful landscape There are hundreds of winter cherry trees along Hongta West Road The pink color makes the streets look dreamy. The falling cherry blossom petals in the breeze are so beautiful. You who are looking at the scenery, have now become the scenery that others are looking at. Tips: Hongta West Road leads to Haigeng Dam, and winter cherry blossoms are planted along the entire road. Starting from Yuan Xiaocen Art Garden, winter cherry blossoms are planted more densely. If you drive, it is recommended to stop at the Art Park and then walk to Haigeng Dam to enjoy the cherry blossoms. The flowering period is about one week away, so hurry up~ The short-lived romance of winter cherry blossoms makes us look forward to the arrival of spring