Taste the Chinese fair market in its own backyard. The Flowers and Birds Market of Kunming is a quintessential tourist destination. It is an enticing place for those who just love to shop and buy artefacts at dirt cheap rates. The market is known for its bird and flower breeds but you may also find invaluable relics, religious trophies, memoirs, ancient books and manuscripts.

Located right at the centre of the Kunming centre, the Flowers and Birds Market is a shopping paradise. It is known for the iconic Smoking pipe called Huqqa. Other items that are exclusive to this market are turtles, pottery, cutlery, Bone China kitchenware, knives, miniature swords, cannons and armours. Most of the street corners have eating shacks and resting seats. Local attractions in the market include Santan Ying Yue, Louwailou and Lu Garden.

• The market is usually crowded after noon.
• Stay away from the loading and unloading points. They are unsafe for travelling.
• Most items are over-priced. Start bargaining at 50 per cent.
• Some spots are riddled by pick-pockets. Take care of your Ids and passport documents. 
• Good place to take a walk with family and kids even on a weekend.

• Please enquire before you visit.
• Recommended time to visit is 10:00 am

Nearest Railway Station: Kunming

Bus lines:

• Bus No: 1, Bus stop: Kunming Central
• Bus No: 1, Bus stop: Renmin Zhong Lu

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