Tag Archives: Grand View Park
Lantern Festival in 60 Seconds Posted by sasha on Feb 22, 2018
The Lantern Festival is the 15th and final day of Spring Festival. On this day, people in China will solve lantern riddles and eat rice balls called tangyuan. At places like the City Wall of Xi’an and the Grand View Park in Kunming, you can see an impressive lantern display. Check out some highlights of…
Kunming Day Two Video Posted by sasha on Jun 28, 2017
After a busy first day in Kunming, it’s time to head out of the city a bit to explore some of the natural beauty that surrounds the Spring City. Spend the afternoon wandering around a funky market, hang out near the university for dinner, and sample some of the city’s nightlife to wind it all…
72 Hours in Kunming (Part Two) Posted by sasha on Jun 26, 2017
Kunming is one of many Chinese cities that you can visit visa-free for 72 hours. Three days is just enough to scratch the surface of the Spring City, which is often listed as one of the most beautiful in China. After staying in the city center for the first day, it’s time to do a…
Grand View Park Video Tour Posted by sasha on Jun 15, 2017
There’s lots to see in and around Kunming, as the city is surrounded by mountains and lakes. One of the best options for a day trip is Grand View Park. Here you can read a famous poem, wander around the gardens, ride a roller coaster, and see an amazing Lantern Festival. All this and more…
Kunming Day Trips – Grand View Park Posted by sasha on Jun 13, 2017
There are tons of great options for day trips in China’s Spring City. You can hike to the top of the Western Hills, admire the beautiful World Expo Gardens, and visit plenty of incredible temples. Our final day trip destination is the Grand View Park (大观公园 – dà guān gōng yuán) – a great place…
The Lantern Festival (元宵节) Posted by sasha on Mar 5, 2015
Today is the 15th and final day of the Spring Festival, called 元宵节 (yuán xiāo jié) in Chinese and the Lantern Festival in English. Check out some highlights from the Grand View Park in Kunming where elaborate lanterns are set up to celebrate this special day: 元宵节 – yuán xiāo jié Lantern Festival 春节 – chūn…