Xiaobai Forest Park in Yiliang County, Kunming
Overview
Xiaobai Forest Park (小白龙森林公园) is located 10 kilometers southwest of Yiliang County (宜良县) in Kunming City (昆明市), Yunnan Province (云南省). This large, comprehensive forest scenic area covers an operational area of 624.8 hectares. It was officially designated as a national forest park on May 1, 1999, following approval from the National Forestry Administration.
- Forest Park Level: National Level
- Geographic Location: Southwest of Yiliang County, Kunming City
- Area: 624.8 hectares
- Climate Zone: Northern Subtropical Climate
- Approval Date: May 1999
- Opening Hours: Year-round, 00:00-24:00
Geographic Environment
Xiaobai Forest Park is situated 10 kilometers southwest of Yiliang County and is 40 kilometers east of Kunming. It is connected to the provincial tourism resort area of Yangzonghai (阳宗海), enhancing its accessibility and appeal.
Climate Characteristics
The park is located in a low-latitude plateau in central Yunnan, featuring a northern subtropical climate. This region is characterized by minimal temperature variation between winter and summer, giving it a pleasant, spring-like climate throughout the year.
Honors and Recognition
In September 2018, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration announced the first batch of 50 pilot units for the construction of national forest towns. Among them, Kunming’s Shilin Meiyi Flower Forest Town (石林美伊花森林小镇) and Yiliang County’s Huahua Yuanyuan Forest Characteristic Town (花好月圆森林特色小镇), which originated from Xiaobai Forest Park, were included in this list.
