Kunming World Horticultural Expo Garden（昆明世界園藝博覽園）

Kunming World Horticultural Expo Garden [File photo]

Located in the northeastern suburbs of Kunming, the Kunming World Horticultural Expo Garden was the site of the 1999 Kunming International Horticultural Exposition.

It consists of five main exhibition halls (China Hall, International Hall, Man and Nature Hall, Green House Hall and the Science and Technology Hall), seven themed gardens (Vegetable and Fruit Garden, Bamboo Garden, Bonsai Plants Garden, Tea Garden, Medicinal Herb Garden, Tree Garden, and Famous Flowers and Unique Stones Garden), three outdoor showplaces and two big squares.

The international pavilion covers an area of 13,250 square meters (1.325 hectares), which are surrounded by dense trees. The China Pavilion is the biggest indoor pavilion of the 1999 Kunming International Horticultural Exposition. It has integrated the characteristics of the architectural style of the Han Dynasty (202B.C.-220A.D.) with that of southern China's residential buildings. The main colors of the hall are green and white, symbolizing the harmony between mankind and nature.

Inside this garden, visitors can enjoy over 2,551 different kinds of plants, among which 112 categories are considered to be rare and are in fact listed as endangered species.

Admission: 100 yuan (US$16.37) / person