Jacaranda | Kunming's Romantic Purple

If there really is a door that leads wherever the heart desires, I would set my gaze upon Kunming in May. In this season, the city, blooming with flowers, seems like the earth's celebration of life, and the romantic purple jacaranda trees are the most moving poem of this city. Many cities have jacaranda trees, but few are cloaked in a purple haze like Kunming, especially with hundreds of trees linked together, decades old, with large and dense canopies, strong and shapely branches, blooming continuously along the streets, by the rivers, and beside the railway tracks, swaying in the wind, dreamlike and heart-stirring. Unlike the newly planted jacarandas in many places that grow wildly towards the sky without charm, Kunming's jacarandas hang their branches low, more intimate with people, with a charming beauty that wins over countless fans. The blooming period of Kunming's jacaranda is from mid-April to around May 20th each year. Although it is now nearing the end, it is still beautiful! 💎Check-in spots: There are many check-in spots for Kunming's jacaranda, with the most concentrated and characteristic ones being Jiaochang Middle Road, Panlong River/Binjiang West Road, Spring City Road, Oil Pipe Bridge, Iron Sheet Alley/Caiyun Li, etc. 🗓️As time enters mid-May, the jacarandas on Jiaochang Middle Road still stubbornly embrace their last blooms. Although the season is late and the flowers may be wilting, they still fearlessly bloom towards the sunlight. 🌧️The jacarandas by the Panlong River, following a downpour, fell in abundance. Those purple petals, like groups of sprites, danced in the air, gently falling into the clear river water, putting a tender full stop to this spring. 🌸Flower Status Update ✅The jacarandas on Jiaochang Middle Road have become sparser, but you can still take nice photos. The road is no longer restricted, but be careful not to walk onto the road and obstruct traffic when taking pictures. ✅The jacarandas by the Panlong River are basically gone, so there's no need to rush to this spot anymore. 🎊Fashion Tips For women, it's best to wear light-colored, thin, and flowing dresses in white or similar shades for a more ethereal beauty. Bring various umbrellas, hats, flower crowns, bouquets, dolls, balloons, and the popular ten-yuan cultural ice cream at hot check-in spots, which are also great for creating an atmosphere. The flowers are still in bloom, so why not go on an impromptu purple dream-seeking journey? High-speed trains are convenient, no need to wait another year with longing!