The night fair of Kunming Dounan flower market [Photo/VCG]
Kunming Dounan Flower Market, set up in August 1998, is located in Kunming's Chenggong district. Located near the east coast of Dianchi Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Yunnan, Dounan town is blessed with splendid weather to grow beautiful flowers.
Known as the biggest fresh cut flower market in China and Asia, Kunming Dounan flower market undertakes over 80 percent of the flower business among Yunnan province, nearby provinces and nearby countries. The products of the market have been exported to 46 countries and regions such as Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia.
Covering a total area of more than 8,000 square meters, the market offers 4 to 6 million flowers of over 300 kinds. The market has lead in business volume, trading volume, cash flow, visitors flow rate and amount of exports in China for a dozen of years.
It is suggested that visitors go to the market from March to October for these months are the best seasons to purchase and admire the charm of flowers.
Suggested visiting time: four to six hours
Public transportation: take Metro Line 1 to Sounan Station or take bus Nos 170, 12, 221, C6, C7, 177 etc
