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Kunming World Expo, Kunming

2.9
#5 of 11 in Nature in Kunming
State Park · Nature / Park
A record-breaking garden in terms of the number of plant species it contains, Kunming World Expo features iconic landscapes copied from all around the world. Designed in 1999 for an international horticultural event, this botanical garden center boasts five indoor exhibit halls, three open-air exhibit grounds, and six themed gardens, including tea, bonsai, and bamboo gardens. Typical pieces of East Asian architecture are scattered around the complex. Plan to visit Kunming World Expo during your Kunming vacation using our convenient Kunming online trip maker.
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  • By hweeying
    I am a flower lover so I do like the flowers decorated everywhere. Although the weather maybe hot on November we still stayed 3 hours walking around as it is a big park. Visited on Nov 2019.  more »
  • By dkinsman
    You really cant visit Kunming without taking a trip to the Kunming World Expo. Its gardens are simply breath taking, another the walkways and picturesque stops throughout the Expo Gardens are really.....  more »
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