Dounan Flower Market

斗南花卉市场

The largest cut-flower trading market in Asia, through which about 70 percent of China's cut flowers pass. Roses and lilies sold by the bundle at night, plus the auction center, make this one of Kunming's most unique local experiences.

Dounan Flower Market is in Dounan Subdistrict of Chenggong District, about 20 kilometers from downtown. It is the largest cut-flower trading market in Asia and the most important in China. Every day, tens of millions of stems pass through the Kunming International Flower Auction Center (KIFA) on their way to destinations across China and overseas. About 70 percent of China's cut flowers come from Dounan. The market has several sections. The main Dounan Flower Trading Market has a ground-floor wholesale hall for cut flowers, and its second floor sells dried flowers, preserved flowers, and floral supplies. Across the way is Huahua Shijie, a retail and experience area. The night market runs from about 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Roses, lilies, lisianthus, and hydrangeas are sold by the bunch or by weight, and for 20 yuan you can carry home a big bouquet. Visitors love this part most. Highlights include the wholesale scene in the evening, the electronic auctions at the auction center (visits must be booked and take place on weekday mornings), and the flower fields nearby. Admission is free. Tips: arrive after 5 p.m., browse the main market first, then the night market. After buying flowers, you can have them packed at a florist inside the market. They can be shipped by express, and most cities across China can receive them the next day for about 20 to 40 yuan. You can also rent a florist studio for photography. Getting there: take Metro Line 1 to Dounan Station, then walk about 10 minutes. From downtown, a taxi takes about 40 minutes. Tips: bargaining is possible in the market, and morning retail prices are higher than in the evening. You can take flowers on a plane, but remove any water. Flower prices are lowest in the summer rainy season. Huahao Yueyuan and Dounan Wetland nearby can be visited on the way.

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