Healing Scenery: Monet Garden in Chenggong, Yunnan

Yunnan Chenggong Panxiangji Mengcheng Garden Travel Guide I. Basic Information - Address: Inside Dayu Park, Huanhu East Road, Chenggong District, Kunming City (navigate to "Dayu Park Gate 1") - Transportation: - Self-driving: Navigate to "Dayu Park Gate 1." Vehicles are parked in the parking lot outside the park, and it is about 100m walk to the park. - Public transportation: Take Metro Line 4 to "University Town South Station," transfer to Bus 265 to "Dayu Park Station," or take a taxi for about 10 mins. - Opening hours: 9:00–19:00 (last entry at 18:30) - Tickets: - Adult ticket: CNY 68–98 (including 1 freshly baked flower cake + mineral water) - Student/child ticket: CNY 48 (requires ID) - Annual pass: CNY 408 (suitable for local Travelers) - Note: Some platforms have group purchase discounts, so it is recommended to check in advance. --- II. Must-See Attractions 1. Blue Castle Garden - The core landmark of French fairytale style, the blue-roofed building complements the rose flower wall, making it suitable for shooting retro blockbusters. 2. Rose Flower Sea - May is the peak blooming season, with tens of thousands of roses intertwined into a pink tunnel. It is more photogenic to wear a light-colored long dress. 3. Hydrangea Garden - The blue-purple hydrangea flower sea in June is romantic and dreamy, dancing with the breeze of Dianchi Lake to form a natural arch. 4. Moonlight Garden - The night-light plants emit a faint light after sunset, reproducing the spectacle of "Zhao Ye Bai" in the Classic of Mountains and Seas, which is suitable for night tours. 5. Mirror Garden - The 45-degree inclined glass device reflects the sky and the sea of flowers, with unique scenery in both sunny and rainy days. 6. Fairytale Garden - Black tulips and camellias are dotted under the century-old Dian Pu tree, full of the fantasy of Chinese and Western plant dialogues. --- III. Travel Guide - Best time: - 9:00–11:00 am: The light is soft, suitable for shooting portraits; - After 4:00 pm: Backlighting makes the petals glow better. - Dress suggestion: Light-colored dress, woven bag, wide-brimmed hat, with straw shoes or white shoes to be closer to nature. - Dining: - The park provides simple meals, coffee, and desserts (such as flower cakes), but the prices are slightly higher, so it is recommended to bring your own snacks and water. - The Garden Restaurant (European-style log cabin) is a good place to rest and view the scenery. It is recommended to try the local specialty rice noodles. - Facilities: - The park has awnings and camping chairs (limited number, it is recommended to arrive early); - No coffee shop (only some areas are available for photo opportunities). --- IV. Precautions 1. Civilized park visit: It is forbidden to pick flowers or trample on plants, and do not bring drones or selfie sticks. 2. Environmental protection requirements: Garbage must be taken away by yourself, and smoking is prohibited in the park. 3. Parent-child tips: Children must be accompanied by an adult, and the park provides a small number of parasols (it is recommended to bring your own sunscreen). 4. Joint tour recommendation: The Laoyuhe Wetland Park, which is 3 km away, can be arranged for the same day trip. Enjoying flowers + bird watching is more enjoyable. --- V. Surrounding Play Methods - Laoyuhe Wetland Park: Hike on the wetland boardwalk and observe black-headed gulls (winter limited). - Dounan Flower Market: Visit the largest flower market in Asia along the way and experience "selling flowers by the catty." - Dianchi Haigeng Dam: Watch the sunset over Dianchi Lake in the evening and feel the magnificence of the "Plateau Pearl." --- VI. Practical Tips - Annual pass discount: Suitable for local Travelers, the average annual consumption is less than CNY 50/time. - Photography suggestions: Use a wide-angle lens to shoot the sea of flowers, and a telephoto lens to capture the details of the castle; the reflection in the mirror garden is better after rain. - Avoiding pitfalls: Avoid the peak weekend crowds, and the experience is better on weekday mornings; some areas are not sheltered, so take sun protection measures. --- Summary: Panxiangji Mengcheng Garden takes European-style garden design + diverse plant landscape as its core, integrating fairytale and natural wildness. It is suitable for couples dating, parent-child tours, girlfriends taking photos, and short-distance travel photography. It is recommended to plan your trip in advance and combine it with surrounding attractions to create a one-day in-depth tour!