Yu Garden roses: a Republican-era garden in Daguan Park, late April–mid-May
South Garden, Daguan Park, Xishan District, Kunming
Yu Garden was the private lakeside retreat of Yu Enxi, mayor of Kunming in the Republican era, and its arched bridges, lotus ponds and rockeries sit in the part of Daguan Park that blends Chinese and Western garden styles. Its rose garden is at its peak from late April to mid-May, which is the time to come with a camera. It sits at the start of the Dianchi greenway, so you can carry on along the lake afterward.
What locals sayLocals like it as a quiet, free alternative to the busier lakeside parks; it's at its best only while the roses are out.
- Cost
- Free
- Time
- 1 h · Late April to mid-May
- In Chinese
- 庾园 大观公园南园
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Based on what locals and regular visitors share, checked against current sources · Updated September 2026. Details change — check opening times locally.
