[2025 Kunming Attraction] Travel Guide for Wenlin Street (Updated Mar)

#urbanwanderings #cityview #kunming A stroll around Cuihu (Green Lake) on a beautiful autumn morning extended beyond the park itself to the charming streets outside. The quiet lanes were lined with quaint shops, local eateries, and historic buildings, their facades glowing softly in the golden morning light. Locals bustled gently, some stopping for breakfast at noodle stalls while others leisurely cycled through the tree-lined streets. The relaxed vibe of the neighborhood perfectly complemented the tranquil beauty of the lake, offering a harmonious blend of nature and urban life. Wandering here felt like a glimpse into the soul of the city before the day fully began.

Walking along Wenlin Street, the colorful buildings and beautiful murals catch your eye. The atmosphere here feels like stepping into a small piece of art. Various cafes beckon, each with its own irresistible charm. Deciding to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the day, I step into one of the charming cafes. The warm aroma of coffee tickles my nose, and the artworks on the walls seem to welcome me. With a cup of coffee in hand, I sit by the window, enjoying a leisurely moment while watching the busy scenes outside. As I sip my coffee, the distant laughter of people and the sound of passing cars blend harmoniously, allowing me to feel the warmth this place offers. The vibrant colors around me feel even more lively, wrapping me in a comforting embrace. Wenlin Street is like a small haven in itself. Enjoying the colorful street scenery and the simple pleasure of a cup of coffee makes me appreciate the small joys of everyday life.

A small semi-self-service shop that I have eaten at many times! ! Right next to the Green Lake. After visiting Green Lake, I went straight to this place. Stinky tofu beef hot pot 🍲 must try. The stinky tofu smells very bad but tastes very good. The tender beef is cooked in a spicy hot pot 🥩, so fragrant. 🥬 Dozens of vegetables are available for unlimited self-service. They are also delicious when cooked in the spicy hot pot. There are also many snacks. 🌽 Corn cakes 🥛 Fresh milk rice cloth 🥣 Ice dumplings…. You can also sandwich corn cakes with fresh milk rice cloth. The DIY method is surprisingly delicious 😋. 📍 Niu San Guo • Yunnan Beef Hot Pot (No. 3 Guangzong Lane, Wenlin Street)

Monday, February 24, 2025, Light rain turning sunny When I opened the window in the morning, the mailbox downstairs was covered with cherry blossom dew. The weather forecast on my phone said there would be brief spring rain today, so I deliberately put on a light gray knitted cardigan before going out—I heard that the cherry blossoms in Kunming in early spring always carry a hint of mist-like clarity. The jacaranda trees on Wenlin Street were still adorned with fading purple. As I turned into the east gate of Green Lake Park, a burst of moist sweetness suddenly surged towards me. From afar, the north bank, shaded by weeping willows, looked as if a deity had overturned a can of pink and white paint. The branches were crowded with dense flower buds, and as the wind blew, a few petals fluttered down, landing perfectly in the hair of a young girl holding a transparent umbrella. I rented a tandem bicycle and rode along the lake. The tires made a soft crunching sound as they rolled over the newly paved cobblestone path. The cherry blossoms on Gull Island were the most enchanting, with layers of pink and white petals clustered on the branches. Under the trees were students sketching and photography enthusiasts with their cameras. A girl in a Hanfu dress squatted at the roots of a tree, sketching. Her vermilion skirt spread out, blending with the fallen flowers on the ground, forming a flowing cloud of rosy hues. As I turned to the west bank, the drizzle intensified, and I took shelter in an old teahouse by the road. On the wooden table sat a celadon teacup, and two complete cherry blossoms floated in the Pu'er tea. The owner said they were freshly picked this morning, and the petals would slowly unfurl after being steeped. Through the carved wooden window, I looked out at the lake. In the hazy rain, a few egrets skimmed over the water, their wings stirring the sleeping ripples, swirling and breaking the reflected cherry blossoms into shimmering stars. After the rain stopped, the sun suddenly burst through the clouds, and the entire lakeside lit up like lanterns. Colorful picnic blankets were spread out under the cherry blossom trees. A silver-haired old man wove a cherry blossom wreath for his granddaughter. An elderly lady in Xiangyunsha sat on a bench shelling edamame. Under the wisteria trellis, someone played a sanxian, the notes mingling with the whispers of flower petals in the wind. When I reached the former site of Guanyu Tower, the copper bells on the eaves chimed without a breeze, startling two grey magpies that were pecking for food. They flapped their wings, flew over the golden ginkgo leaves, and scattered the freshly fallen, snow-like petals into the sky. As dusk settled, I deliberately took a detour to the south gate. The sunset glow dyed the cherry blossoms amber. An old man selling sugar paintings was packing up his stall, the melted sugar syrup flowing into the shape of a phoenix on the iron plate. The aroma of fried potatoes wafted from a nearby snack stall. I sat on a bench with a glass of rose salt lemonade, watching the last few stubborn petals clinging to the weeping willow branches. The sound of joggers and the laughter of children chasing each other came from afar. I suddenly felt that the heartbeat of this city was hidden in the folds of this spring light. On my way home, I passed by the flower market. An old woman selling cherry blossom branches was trimming them. The branches, slanted in a bamboo basket, still had a few undried water droplets. I thought that if I could take a branch home and put it in a white porcelain vase, perhaps I could capture today's spring scenery in the dim light of dusk.

Kunming is really an underrated tourist city😭 It is not only a transit point, but also a romantic spring city‼ ️ Take this citywalk route with great value Slow down and feel the fireworks and vitality of this city🍃 . 📮【citywalk route】 Wenlin Street & Wenhua Lane➠Military Academy➠Cuihu Park➠Huanggong East Street➠Non-normal Coffee➠Kunming Old Street➠Duiyue Tower➠Aocheng Building ✨If you have enough time, you can also go to: Dounan Flower Market, Yu Garden, Baohua Temple . 🎡【Travel Guide】 ❶ Wenlin Street & Wenhua Lane Various literary bookstores + cafes, together with the nearby Xiaojipo and Xianshengpo, constitute the most literary neighborhood in Kunming, very chill, strongly recommend Rubber Bookstore ❷Military Academy No admission fee, no reservation required, one of the three major military academies in modern times ❸ Cuihu Park A great place to watch seagulls in Kunming! The 20-minute park effect is real ❹ Huanggong East Street A treasure alley beyond the movie, with yellow graffiti walls + Kunming road signs + full of flowers ❺ Abnormal Coffee A landmark photo wall with "Kunming" written on it ❻ Kunming Old Street One of Kunming's "Top Ten Business Cards", with various Yunnan time-honored delicacies ❼ Duiyue Building The most beautiful street corner in Kunming, with two buildings facing each other, shaped like a pair of crescent moons🌙 ❽ Aocheng Building Remember the navigation Building A! Use your phone to shoot from a high angle with a wide angle ❾ Dounan Flower Market Fresh flowers are very cheap, and who can resist the romance of 5r a bunch! . 🍱【Food Guide】 ❶ Bean curd rice noodles: Deshengqiao (three bowls of bean curd rice noodles🍜) ❷ Flower cakes: Jiahua🌹eat the freshly baked ones ❸ Coated tofu: delicious on the street ❹ Wild mushroom hot pot: you can taste the fresh green mushrooms🍄‍🟫 ❺ Broken crispy buns: Cuimanlong (with spicy soup, it is so fragrant🥹) ❻ Milk tea: Qilin Dakoucha . 🏨 Accommodation Guide Transfer options: stay near Kunming Station, South Station is far from the city and is not recommended Choices near the subway and business district: Kunming Old Street, Wuyi Road, Tangzi Lane

Found a very delicious Yunnan cuisine on Wenlin Street! It’s really super appetizing! Braised chicken is really very appetizing! Dai E'e mango is very delicious and super refreshing! My favorite! The spicy chicken is fragrant and tasty, and the chicken is not dry at all! This mango beef dish is very novel and you will fall in love with it after one bite!

Wenlin Street! ! It’s really a good atmosphere to eat Guizhou sour soup under the ginkgo tree! ! Listen to me! ! There is nothing more chill this autumn and winter than eating hot pot with sour soup under the ginkgo trees~ Hidden away from the city, this is a secret base for my best friends and I to get together. The sour soup is authentic! The meat is fresh! And vegetables 🥬 are self-service~ It’s so pleasant to look at the gradually golden ginkgo trees. This is how Kunming’s winter should be🥰🥰🥰 - 🥘Guizhou sour soup pot base The bottom of the red sour pot, the fermented Spicy Fruit 🍅 has a very sour taste, and exudes a burst of fruity aroma. The addition of ginger seeds is the finishing touch, and the addition of large crispy whistles really takes you back to Guizhou in a second, and everything you cook is delicious 👍🏻 🥩Fresh cut beef The beef is divided into different parts and eaten 🤤 Fresh enough, never frozen, the meat is soft and tender, one bite is full of milky flavor and delicious ~ and the portion is very large, a true treasure 🫰🏻 🥗Purple Cabbage Ice Powder It looks blue, but it is actually dyed with pure natural purple cabbage juice. It tastes like vegetables, is cold and slightly sweet, and is just right with hot pot~ 🎀And the environment is really nice. You can eat hot pot in the open air on the top floor, bask in the warm autumn and winter sunshine, and watch the leaves rustling. It is very suitable for a date and a dinner with your best friends after taking photos at a nearby coffee shop!

✨Wenlin Village✨ is a modernized village compared to the old town of Lijiang, but it still retains the Yunnan charm. The hotels here are quite good, with minimalistic decor. It's a fair distance from the old town, but you can walk there. If you're visiting Lijiang and want to explore multiple villages, this is another recommended village. Try switching to a minimalistic style for a change.

Kunming Wenlin Street - I have been looking forward to this scene for a whole year, it is so beautiful [Cute][Cute][Cute] [Yeah] Only those who have been there will know the romance of Kunming’s sky filled with ginkgo leaves~ [StarEyes] In winter, the Wenlin Street and Green Lake area is also very suitable for city walk~ The ginkgo leaves along Wenlin Street are perfectly yellow Fallen leaves falling with the wind The golden scene under the sun is so beautiful that it surpasses the film - ⭐Tips for playing: [Heart]·Route reference: Wenhua Lane-Wenlin Street-Cuihu is super comfortable to stroll around~ →There is a market in Cultural Lane recently and there are many interesting shops. My best friends and I must visit it every time~ →The ginkgo trees on Wenlin Street have basically turned yellow, and the atmosphere is immediately full. There are also two stairs on the road where you can take photos. It is really beautiful. I have been looking forward to it for a year~ →You can see seagulls in Cuihu recently. After shopping, you will find a chair by the lake to bask in the sun. Kunming people feel relaxed. [Heart]·Taking tips: White, red, and Maillard colors are all beyond the limit, so be sure to pay attention to passing vehicles. - [Heart]·Food: Because I was attracted by the ginkgo umbrellas at the entrance of Xishuang Mandai, I went to take pictures at the entrance and ate there for a long time. I have eaten there many times with my friends, and have been to almost every store. Checking in to new stores is simply a fixture for us. Program~ [Awesome] I was amazed when I tried the store’s latest new product, Chun Hotpot~ There were more than ten kinds of indistinguishable condiments at the bottom of the pot, and the lady cooked them in front of us. The mushrooms in the pot were so cute, and there was also a fire-opening gift. It was full of ritual, and it felt like it was a birthday. Very suitable~ √ Wild mushroom and wild vegetable platter: porcini mushrooms, poplar poplar, Agaricus blazei blazei, cordyceps flowers… √Meat dish platter: beef dragon, prawns, tilapia, beef shank cold slices... [Clap] I have eaten all the delicacies from the mountains and seas in this meal. The meat is fresh and tender, with the fragrance of coconut milk and the sourness of the condiments at the bottom of the pot. It is very comfortable to eat in winter~

Wenlin Street itself feels like a small treasure trove. Various cafes and dessert shops are gathered together, making it a place where you can spend the whole day exploring and delighting your eyes and taste buds. Especially, the moment of gaining artistic inspiration by viewing the free exhibitions at the Wenlin Art Museum is truly special. As you leisurely stroll around, hidden street food vendors tempt you from all directions, and the Haisunlu Market, selling fresh fruits and local specialties, beckons you. This place feels like it's infused with the lives of people, making it the best spot to experience the daily life and warm atmosphere of the locals. And if you go to Cuihu Park, you can enjoy a moment of relaxation with the whispers of leaves carried by the wind. The blue sky and the serene atmosphere viewed from the park offer a break from the hustle and bustle of the city, providing a time for rest and recovery. These small joys accumulate, making Wenlin Street wrap around my heart like a small piece of art. A day spent here will always remain a special and unforgettable memory.

Wenlin Jie Cafe Street, the street has ginkgo trees on both sides. This time we came to visit during Spring, so we had to see the green leaves first. If anyone wants to see the changing leaves, come during the autumn season, around November. The street is very shady, there are many people walking around. There are more than 30 tea, coffee, milk, dessert, and restaurants. Each shop is beautifully decorated. Wenlin Jie is near Green Lake Park. We traveled by subway, got off at Panjiawan Station, and walked for about 1.5 kilometers. #kunming

After a local's recommendation, this CityWalk in the city center is both artistic and fun, covering the most core cultural and historical aspects of Kunming, as well as featuring special snacks, artistic cafes, and bookstores. 🚶Route Introduction The total distance is 3.5 kilometers. You can plan to spend half a day to a full day walking slowly, covering 80% of the urban attractions, which is very suitable for friends who want to tour Kunming in one day. 🚏Route Start and End Points Starting point: Green Chicken Square Passing through: Walking Street - Wenming Street - Dongfang Bookstore - Luhan Mansion - Cuihu Park - Army Lecture Hall Ending point: Wenlin Street 🏠Points of Interest Introduction 🌟Green Chicken Square: A landmark building in Kunming, it is said that Jinma Square and Green Chicken Square once had a splendid scenery shining with gold and jade. 🌟Dongfang Bookstore: A century-old bookstore frequented by many literary figures, including Lin Huiyin, full of artistic atmosphere. 🌟Wenming Street: A street full of snacks, you can't miss the small pot rice noodles, tofu rice noodles, roasted bait block, and grilled tofu. 🌟Luhan Mansion: Lu Han's private garden, the best-preserved French-style building in Kunming, very suitable for photography. 🌟Cuihu Park: A lake in the center of Kunming, where you can feed seagulls in winter. 🌟Army Lecture Hall: The first modern military academy in history, with many well-known alumni. ❤️Tips Yunnan's mushroom hot pot, Dai-flavored, and Dian-flavored dishes are all very distinctive and worth a try. Wenlin Street has many artistic small shops, suitable for daydreaming and drinking afternoon tea.

Kunming autumn and winter check-in spots | Wenlin Street The retro alleys sell the warm breeze of autumn When it comes to Kunming’s autumn and winter check-in spots, the Ginkgo Avenue on Wenlin Street is always popular. Out of the circle. I heard that recently the ginkgo trees on Wenlin Street have been slowly playing the music in the autumn wind. The golden prelude, this year I must catch up with the earliest batch to take beautiful photos

Kunming Wenlin Street is a street in Kunming City, starting from the intersection of Cuihu North Road and Qingyun Street in the east, and ending at the north entrance of Dongfeng West Road in the west. In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, because this street was close to the rural examination place, Gongyuan, many candidates passed through this street, so it was named with the meaning of 'literary people like forest'. Now, Wenlin Street has a variety of Western restaurants, cafes, bars, clothing stores and other specialty shops, many shops have a simple, retro exterior, but the interior is unique, revealing a sense of romance in the literary. In addition, the four seasons scenery of Wenlin Street is also very romantic, such as the summer sun through the green leaves sprinkled on the ground, autumn and winter season full of ginkgo leaves dyed the ground golden.

Ginkgo leaves fall Golden like a paintbrush Drawing an autumn poem Leaving traces of time Autumn is here, one thing you must do in Kunming is to check in the ginkgo autumn. The ginkgo avenue of Yunnan University and Wenlin Street are very close, the environment of Yunnan University is quiet and the atmosphere is good; Wenlin Street is more lively, the street is full of ginkgo trees, very romantic; at the same time, experience different autumn whispers.

One of the famous old streets in Kunming, it embodies the history of the entire Republic of China, especially the Anti-Japanese War, the Southwest United University, and the 121 Movement. Ginkgo trees are planted on both sides of the street. When autumn comes, it's a golden view. There are many characteristic small shops on the whole street. You can order a cup of coffee, find a book you like in the retro literary rubber bookstore, and spend an afternoon in the winter sun.