Green Lake (Cui Hu)
Green Lake (Cui Hu)
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Richard M
Singapore, Singapore30 contributions
Nov 2020
Nice park full of local culture -- especially on a Saturday with all the dancing Aunties.
I'd recommend you have a coffee in the Cafe on Bamboo Island. Actually don't I like how quiet it is there and I don't want too many people to discover it :)
I'd recommend you have a coffee in the Cafe on Bamboo Island. Actually don't I like how quiet it is there and I don't want too many people to discover it :)
Written 24 November 2020
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Christian M
Copenhagen, Denmark5,996 contributions
June 2024 • Couples
We had been looking forward to experiencing Kunming's Green Lake, which was once an incredibly poetic spot on earth.
But alas, while walking around the lakeside paths, we were nearly run over by two different noisy tourist trains—one blaring children's songs at full volume, the other mimicking galloping horses.
Cheap food stalls and stands selling tourist junk were scattered everywhere, and the place was swarming with gray-haired, heavily made-up teenagers busy photographing each other.
After half an hour of this circus atmosphere, we fled with ringing ears and tears in our eyes.
But alas, while walking around the lakeside paths, we were nearly run over by two different noisy tourist trains—one blaring children's songs at full volume, the other mimicking galloping horses.
Cheap food stalls and stands selling tourist junk were scattered everywhere, and the place was swarming with gray-haired, heavily made-up teenagers busy photographing each other.
After half an hour of this circus atmosphere, we fled with ringing ears and tears in our eyes.
Written 22 June 2024
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JuanMao 卷毛
Shanghai, China75 contributions
Aug 2022
The gates open at 8am, but you can walk around the lake earlier for a first impression. Inside it is well cared and organized; various bamboo, flowers and plants, the beautiful lotus leaves and flowers are very photogenic. Nice to see the morning rituals of the locals, it seems as if everyone has their own area. Definitely a nice city park. Wonderful to walk there, and to start your day... There are several tea houses, where Yunn Coffee is the hippest.
Written 12 August 2022
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Allan & Amy T
Edmonton, Canada379 contributions
May 2024 • Family
This beautiful lake is located right in the city centre. As the name suggests this is green in color,bordered on the sides by green trees,and bamboos.
Lots of pavilions with local people chatting,eating,playing chinese chess. There are also people listening to Beijing opera,the ladies do their dances with all the local cultures. There are local eateries coffee shops and souvenir shops along the way.
A very interesting walk in the morning to appreciate the local lifestyle,worth visiting if you have time to spare.
On the plus side,there are lots of lotus leaves with flowers which add beauty to the surrounding atmosphere,plus white swans and ducks swimming in the ponds.
Lots of pavilions with local people chatting,eating,playing chinese chess. There are also people listening to Beijing opera,the ladies do their dances with all the local cultures. There are local eateries coffee shops and souvenir shops along the way.
A very interesting walk in the morning to appreciate the local lifestyle,worth visiting if you have time to spare.
On the plus side,there are lots of lotus leaves with flowers which add beauty to the surrounding atmosphere,plus white swans and ducks swimming in the ponds.
Written 14 June 2024
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curlsaremorefun
North Carolina, USA82 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
I’ve travelled enough in China to know that everything is crowded and I accept that, as long as what I’m there to see is worth the crowd and hassle. This was not one of those times. This is basically just a park with some SuZhou vibes in a few spots but generally overcrowded, loud and commercialized as if it were an actual tourist attraction. Don’t bother visiting it.
Written 10 March 2024
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Diwen D
Lijiang, China26 contributions
Aug 2016 • Solo
I read a lot bad reviews here about this lake. To be honest I can t understand... If you are real interested in Chinese culture this park is a must... Kunming people come here to dance Chinese dances and minority dances. They come to play chinese music and sing chinese songs. You will find qigong masters practicing with other people. You will see calligraphy masters writing with water on the ground. You can enjoy watching this activity's in nice teahouses or just participating the activity's. Chinese people will love it if you have luck they even invite you for dinner. Happend a lot times to me. If you are not one of this ignorant foreigners seeing just the negative you will have some real China and many experiances. Chinese people are lovely and friendly if you are open. If you need a break you can go to "the park" in the middle of the cui hu.it s a beautiful place ruled by foreigners. In my opinion one of the best foreign restaurants in Kunming.
Written 23 August 2016
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Douglas B
Kampot, Cambodia39 contributions
Nov 2015 • Couples
We spent a lot of time at green lake everyday there were different things to observe people dancing doing tai chi exercise singing you name it someone was doing it great place
Written 15 December 2015
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wgs
23 contributions
July 2020
No matter what time of day it is this park is lovely. The scenery is gorgeous and it is set right in the middle of the city. It also is a great place to people watch.
Written 10 July 2020
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Karmiel, Israel563 contributions
Jan 2020
an excellent spot for bird watching, very colorful park, plenty of flowers (tulips) and some pretty dancing groups.
Written 6 February 2020
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Ling_Sg
Singapore373 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
Lovely park to go for morning walk. Many Chinese are there strolling, doing exercise and dancing. There are many seagulls. 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 (南门) south gate
Written 22 December 2019
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Hello Bashir, it‘s 10km away, depending on the traffic situation approximately 30 min by car. Best regards, Michael
Written 17 July 2018
I need to go to Zara and old navy and the shopping place in kuming I'm at crow plaza hotel
Written 4 February 2017
Walk North on Qingnian road about two blocks to Weiyaun road and turn left (west). You will find a Starbucks and a large department store. All around this area are name brand shops such as UniQlo and others. This area is you best bet to find a Zara or Old Navy.
Written 5 February 2017
Depends on where you're staying. We just walked to the lake.
Written 4 February 2017
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