Green Lake Park
If you visit Kunming after November, the one thing you must not miss is watching black-headed gulls at Green Lake Park. Since 1985,…
Green Lake Park, Kunming
Key facts
- Admission
- Free
- Opening hours
- 6：30—22：00
- Getting there
- Near Cuihu East Gate (翠湖东门) bus stop, South Cuihu Road (翠湖南路) bus stop, and Huashan West Road (华山西路) metro station
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 184. Open in Google Maps
About Green Lake Park
If you visit Kunming after November, the one thing you must not miss is watching black-headed gulls at Green Lake Park. Since 1985, thousands upon thousands of black-headed gulls have flown here from distant Siberia to overwinter at Green Lake and Dianchi. At their peak, up to around 30,000 gather here, skimming across the water and playing alongside visitors, making them an annual spectacle in Kunming.
Tips from the guidebook
- 1. The best place to see black-headed gulls in winter is near Cuihu Hotel. The best time for watching and feeding the gulls is from dawn until 10:00.
- 2. Bread vendors around the lake have declined. Now the main food is gull feed, about ¥10 for a small bag.
- 3. By day, this is the lively 'back garden' of Kunming residents; by night, the area around the lake becomes a playground for night owls. Many culture bars line this district, with a strong artistic atmosphere, where you can sit back, sip tea, play music, catch up with friends or read.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Green Lake Park cost?
Admission to Green Lake Park is Free, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Green Lake Park?
Green Lake Park is open 6：30—22：00.
How do I get to Green Lake Park?
Near Cuihu East Gate (翠湖东门) bus stop, South Cuihu Road (翠湖南路) bus stop, and Huashan West Road (华山西路) metro station
Where is Green Lake Park?
Green Lake Park is in Kunming, Yunnan Province, in the Southwest of China. No. 67 South Cuihu Road, Wuhua District
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