The 44-hectare Kunming Botanical Garden is 12 kilometers away from downtown of Kunming city. It combines with the Heilongtan park, where ancient trees grow luxuriantly to form a famed scenic resort.
The garden was first built in 1938 for the purpose of cultivating rare and precious flowers, medicinal herbs, major trees and endangered plants. Today it boasts nearly 4,000 kinds of plants.
The Tea Plantation in the garden is one of the most distinct plantations in China.
The Kunming Botanical Garden is a comprehensive establishment that combines scientific research with education and tourism.