Flower and Bird Market Situated in the downtown area of Kunming, the Flower and Bird Market is a place no nature-loving tourist should miss. A multitude of shops and stores stand along the long and narrow street, displaying a huge variety of flowers, birds, pets and fish.
The flowers on show here include camellias, orchids, yulan magnolia, lilies, jasmine, roses, Chinese flowering crabapples, osmanthus, chrysanthemum, plum, and winter jasmine. There are also various kinds of rare plants like yew podocarpus and arhat bamboo. Apart from these, different seeds and fertilizers can also be found here. Potted landscapes, tree-root carvings and woodcarvings are also available.
You can also find ornamental birds such as parrots, mynas, thrushes, cuckoos, orioles, magpies here. Visitors can also buy various kinds of bird food, birdcages and other equipment. As for fish, there are tropical fishes, goldfish and red carp in the market. Fish tanks and fishing tackle can also be found here.
The market also acts as a trading center for various kinds of antiques, including jade objects, ink slabs, ancient coins, porcelain, agates and other handicrafts.
Shopping can make you hungry and the area is filled with teahouses and shops selling interesting delicacies, such as sweet wine, fried spiral shells, braised bean curd and others.
Filled with the scent of flowers and echoes of bird songs all year round, the market is indeed an enchanting place with a true local flavor.
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Flower and Bird Market Situated in the downtown area of Kunming, the Flower and Bird Market is a place no nature-loving tourist should miss. A multitude of shops and stores stand along the long and narrow street, displaying a huge variety of flowers, birds, pets and fish.
The flowers on show here include camellias, orchids, yulan magnolia, lilies, jasmine, roses, Chinese flowering crabapples, osmanthus, chrysanthemum, plum, and winter jasmine. There are also various kinds of rare plants like yew podocarpus and arhat bamboo. Apart from these, different seeds and fertilizers can also be found here. Potted landscapes, tree-root carvings and woodcarvings are also available.
You can also find ornamental birds such as parrots, mynas, thrushes, cuckoos, orioles, magpies here. Visitors can also buy various kinds of bird food, birdcages and other equipment. As for fish, there are tropical fishes, goldfish and red carp in the market. Fish tanks and fishing tackle can also be found here.
The market also acts as a trading center for various kinds of antiques, including jade objects, ink slabs, ancient coins, porcelain, agates and other handicrafts.
Shopping can make you hungry and the area is filled with teahouses and shops selling interesting delicacies, such as sweet wine, fried spiral shells, braised bean curd and others.
Filled with the scent of flowers and echoes of bird songs all year round, the market is indeed an enchanting place with a true local flavor.
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