Green Lake Park in Kunming （West Gate） — Attraction in Kunming

The Green Lake is in the city centre of Kun Ming. The name in Chinese is more befitting of the scenery here - Jade Lake, a good place for couples to scroll along its beautiful pathways lined with elegant trees. Exploring the intricate details of the architecture of the buildings within the park. I can imagine an afternoon spent by the lake reading or writing if I were by myself. There are some touristy things to do too - the children were delighted to feed the migratory Siberian seagulls, chilling at the lake. And of course the obligatory paddle boats on the lake and kiddy rides...

It is a lovely park to go for morning walk. Small groups of Chinese are there strolling, doing exercise and dancing. There are many seagulls. A lot! Many stood there long to take photos and feed them. There are shops inside the Park selling souvenirs and there is a temple too. We spent about 1 hour here. There is a bus stop right outside the entrance...

Haixin Pavillion 海心亭 was built in 1692 during the Emperor Kangxi reign. The unique and intricate Qing dynasty architecture set in the middle of the beautiful lake can only make one imagine what life was like 330 years ago. Take a leisure stroll and enjoy the breeze. Watch the seagulls, sit back and relax. The weekends and public holidays can get a...