Yunnan University (Donglu Campus)
云南大学
A century-old university on the north shore of Green Lake. Its Republican-era buildings, such as Huize Courtyard and Zhigong Hall, and its winter ginkgo avenue make it a popular autumn and winter photo spot in Kunming.
Yunnan University traces its roots to Donglu University, a private institution founded in 1922. The Donglu Campus was built on the site of the former imperial examination hall of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Huize Courtyard is a French-style building with 95 steps in front. Zhigong Hall is a surviving examination cell from the Ming-era examination hall, where Wen Yiduo gave his last public speech. The ginkgo avenue turns golden from late November to December each year, making it one of the city's top autumn spots. The campus usually requires advance booking or ID to enter, subject to the school's current rules. It's just across the road from Green Lake.
Opening hours
Per the school's visiting rules
Nearby sights
- Wenlin Street & Wenhua Lane
- Former Site of National Southwestern Associated University
- Yunnan Military Academy
- Green Lake Park (Cuihu)
- Yuantong Temple
- Yuantong Hill (Kunming Zoo)
- Kunming Old Street (Wenming Street)
- Jingxing Flower and Bird Market