Kunming｜Daguan Tower Yu Garden Family Fun Day Tour

Kunming Grand View Tower Yuyuan is a private garden that combines Chinese and Western architectural styles. It was designed and built by Kunming Mayor Yu Enxi (Yu Chengqing's grandfather) during the Republic of China. It has now become a free and open park. The following is a detailed guide for a day trip to Yu Yuen: --- ### **1.Basic Information** - **Address**: South Park, Daguan Building, No. 234, Wujiadui, Xishan District, Kunming (near Second Ring Road) - **Tickets**: Free - **Opening Hours**: Daytime tours are recommended, best in the early morning or evening - **Transportation mode**: - Bus: Take Route 97, Route 143, Route 166, Route C8 to Daguanlou Station, walk or ride a shared bike for 5 minutes - Driving/Taxi: About $15 for a taxi in the city --- ### **2.Excursion Highlights** **(1) Garden Architecture** - **Jin Hou Building**: The former residence of Yi En-Sik (letter Jin Hou), the red and white Chinese and Western architecture, perfect for photography - **Stone boat boat**: imitation of ancient stone boats, exquisite workmanship, symbolizing "water can carry a boat, but also can capsize a boat" - **Seeking fragrance in the depths of the archway**: Zhao Heqing's inscription, full of Republican style - **Pillow Lake Jingshe**: A villa near the water, which means "pillow flow rinse stone", perfect for viewing the scenery of Yunnan Lake **(2) Natural Landscape** - **Drop silk begonia** (best in March-April): There are 160 begonias in the garden, the flower branches hang down like red water covered with water, it is recommended to take a picture of the "water photo flower stand" - **Lotus Pond** (Summer): Picturesque when the lotus is in full bloom - **Sunset at Yunnan Lake**: In the evening you can enjoy the sunset at Yunnan Lake **(3) Cultural Experience** - **Yu Yuen Xiaozhu**: You can enjoy the Yunnan red afternoon tea and feel the elegance of the literati of the Republic of China - **Luyuan (nearby)**: The villa of anti-Japanese general Lu Daoyuan, with a Chinese-style porch and a "not tied boat" stone boat --- ### **3.Itinerary Suggestions** - **AM**: - 7:00-9:00: Morning view of begonias (beautiful when there is dew) - 9:30-11:00: Tour the Jinhou Tower, the Stone Boat Boat, and the Archway in the Deep of the Seek - **noon**: - 11:30-13:00: Rest at or nearby coffee shops - **Afternoon**: - 13:30-15:00: Visit Pillow Lake Jingshe, Lotus Pond - 15:30-17:00: Walk to Luyuan and visit the non-boat stone boat - **evening**: - 17:30-18:30: Watch the sunset by Yunnan Lake --- ### **4.Photo and Outfit Suggestions** - **Best Location**: - "Waterside flower stand" during the flowering period of Begonia - Arches and corridors in front of the Jinhou Building - Sunset silhouette by the Yunnan Lake - ** Outfit Recommendations **: - Hanfu (Song or Ming horse-faced skirt) - Modern style can choose cotton linen long dress or plain clothing --- ### **5.Peripheral Tour** - **Daguan Tower Park**: Enjoy the "No. 1 Long Lian in the World" and climb the building to overlook the Yunnan Lake - **Dianchi Greenway**: Bike or walk, feel the slow life of Kunming - **Yunnan Ethnic Village** (optional): Experience 26 ethnic minority styles --- ### **6.Precautions** - Spring (March-April) is the flowering period of begonias, more tourists, it is recommended to occupy the photo spot earlier - There are no large meals in the park, you can bring your own snacks or eat nearby - Touring in the rain is unique, but beware of slippery stone roads Although the garden is small, it embodies the essence of Kunming's modern gardens, perfect for travelers who like history, photography and slow tours. If you have enough time, you can arrange an in-depth day trip by combining the Grand View Tower and the Yunnan Lake Greenway.