Peacock Garden of Colorful Yunnan (Qicai Yunnan) in Kunming
Chinese Name: 昆明七彩云南孔雀园
Chinese Pinyin: Kunming Qicai Yunnan Kongque Yuan
English Name: Peacock Garden of Colorful Yunnan in Kunming
Type: Garden, Natural Landscape
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Overview
The Peacock Garden of Colorful Yunnan (七彩云南孔雀园) in Kunming (昆明) is a year-round paradise where flowers bloom vibrantly, showcasing nature’s gifts as a “natural oxygen bar.” The garden is home to over 1,000 unique birds, including blue peacocks (蓝孔雀), green peacocks (绿孔雀), white peacocks (白孔雀), and peacock doves (孔雀鸽), making it the largest, most beautiful, and most enjoyable peacock ecological park in Kunming.
Flora and Fauna
The garden boasts more than 6,000 species of native Yunnan trees, over 10,000 tall trees, more than 120,000 shrubs, and over 1 million potted flowers, creating a rich tapestry of subtropical plant life. The Peacock Garden blends the charm of Xishuangbanna (西双版纳) culture with southern elegance, integrating natural scenery, garden art, and the free-range habitat of peacocks and other exotic birds.
Attractions
Peacock Garden serves as an expansive theme park that features a harmonious blend of landscape design with native Yunnan bird species such as peacocks and indigenous chickens (原鸡). It is also a shopping haven, filled with numerous specialty shops and local product stores, allowing visitors to enjoy both shopping and the graceful ambiance of the gardens. This location is a must-visit for most tourist groups.
Architectural Style
The architectural style of the garden reflects a hint of Thai design, surrounded by beautiful scenery, lush forests, delicate bamboo groves, and flowing streams. The entire peacock garden is built against the mountains and spans over 150 acres, making it the largest ecological peacock park in the country. In addition to the 1,000 free-range peacocks, the park features more than 6,000 precious native trees, pavilions, bridges, and serene landscapes.
Cultural Experience
The fun of Colorful Yunnan goes beyond shopping; it also lies in its rich ethnic architectural features. The stunning designs of the Dai (傣族) architecture with golden roofs, red tiles, and white walls, alongside the intricate Bai (白族) buildings with their unique features, create a distinct tourism characteristic. This beautiful reflection in the shimmering waters of the Colorful Fishing Fate (七彩渔缘) offers visitors a vivid display of ethnic charm and cultural traditions. Here, guests can not only explore the scenic area but also purchase satisfying products, making it a popular tourist destination.
Visitor Information
- Recommended Time to Visit: 1-3 hours
- Transportation: Take bus K48 and get off at Guolin Reservoir North Station (果林水库北站), then walk 280 meters to the park.
- Admission Fee: Free, included in the ticket for the Yunnan Ethnic Village (云南民族大观园).
- Opening Hours: 08:30-18:00 (January 1 – December 31, Monday to Sunday)
- Location: Within Colorful Yunnan, 12 kilometers from Anshi Highway, Chenggong District, Kunming, Yunnan Province (云南省昆明市呈贡区安石公路12公里处七彩云南内).
