When the warm wind swept across the earth, the sleeping buds collectively hit the fast-forward button. The springtime ritual for the people of Kunming begins with a “pink eruption” while chasing the Malus halliana blossoms! You don’t need to envy the cherry blossom rain at Wuhan University; the Spring City has long been cloaked in the delicate bloom of Malus halliana, which resembles soft cloud brocade. With the exultation of dancing under the flowers and the poetry of classical gardens, people at this time enjoy the silence of a lake and flowers. This limited-time spring feast has many ways to be experienced. Don't wait for the spring breeze to change its course, put away this "flower chasing map" now, and let the tender bullet of the Malus halliana hit all your romantic imagination about spring!

Xihua Park

The Malus halliana trees in Xihua Park are a "pink storm" that should not be missed during springtime in Kunming. The 800-meter circular Malus Halliana Avenue in the park undulates like a painting, with Malus halliana trees on both sides that are over twenty years old. Their strong trunks and drooping branches create a natural pink dome.

Strolling among them, the petals tremble in the wind, and the gradient of pink and white reveals a hazy halo in the sunlight.

It is not only a paradise for photographers but also a springtime playground for locals. Children shuttled through the sea of flowers in a small train, aunties danced under the flowers, and young people set up mobile phones to broadcast spring scenery. Even the air was filled with cheerful melodies.

Tanhua Temple Park

The Malus halliana at Tanhua Temple harmonizes with the eaves of the ancient temple and the reflections in the lake, creating a veritable “national cultural feast”. The cornices of the ancient temples stand quietly with the heavy feeling of time, witnessing the flow of time; The Malus halliana blooms quietly here, adding a touch of vibrant color.

The Malus halliana resembles strings of wind chimes hanging low. It interweaves with the elegance of peonies planted in the ground into a picture of the national style of "Jade Hall is rich". Walking along the lake, the beautiful figure of Malus halliana beside the water is reflected in the azure waves, gently swaying like a flowing ink painting. The "immortals in flowers" described by literati are vividly reproduced here.

The Donglu Campus Yunnan University 

At the Donglu Campus of Yunnan University by the Cuihu Lake in Kunming, the Malus halliana trees and century-old architecture together compose a graceful ode to spring. As one of the most beautiful campuses in China, it is not only an academic haven but also a poetic sanctuary for enjoying flowers in the Spring City.

Here, every bloom is steeped in literary charm, and every brick tells a tale of time. When the elegance of the Malus halliana meets the timeworn charm of the century-old university, spring at the Donglu Campus becomes the most unique cultural footnote of Kunming.

Yuantong Mountain

Yuantong Mountain is famous for its cherry blossoms, but in spring, there are also surprises of Malus halliana. Pink-white Malus hallianas and scarlet cherry blossoms are randomly intertwined, forming a unique color collision. Ascending to the distance, the sea of flowers spreads like clouds, and the mountain path encounters low-hanging Malus hallianas, and the petals fall with the wind, adding a bit of grace to the gorgeous cherry blossoms.

After enjoying the flowers, you can also visit the zoo and feel the dual vitality of nature and life.

Yuyuan Garden

In Yuyuan Garden by Dianchi Lake, the Malus halliana blooms by the water. They are like a group of graceful beauties, standing gracefully by the lake, with slender and soft flower branches hanging down naturally and stroking the lake. The reflection and the real thing are interlaced to form a smart watercolor painting.

In the afternoon, the sunset passes through the petals and casts mottled light and shadow on the stone road. Visitors stroll through, as if the entirety of spring is held in their hands. Occasionally, seagulls pass by and take away a piece of spring scenery.

In addition to the aforementioned places, Zhenghe Park in Jinning, Chenggong Campus of Yunnan University, and Fengze Botanical Garden are excellent spots to admire the Malus halliana!

Under the cover of the clear and fine weather, let’s have a date with Malus halliana. Spring is short, don't miss the blooming season!

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(Editors: May, Jennifer)