Yunnan Military Academy, Green Lake Park (翠湖公园) & Kunming Old Town Private Tour

A visit to Yunnan Military Academy and Kunming Old Street offers a fascinating journey through Kunming's history, blending the legacy of military education with the charm of ancient streets and cultural landmarks.

Yunnan Military Academy- Yunnan Military Training School

The Yunnan Military Academy was established in1909 during the late Qing Dynasty. It played a significant role in training military officers who would go on to be involved in pivotal events in China's modern history, including the Republican and revolutionary periods.

Historical Significance

• The academy was a symbol of the modernization efforts during the late Qing and early Republic. It was one of the key institutions responsible for military reform and modernization in Southwest China.

Architecture and Exhibits

• The academy's campus features colonial-era architecture, offering visitors a glimpse into the historical educational setting.

• The museum within the academy showcases military artifacts, documents, and exhibits related to China's revolution, providing insight into the academy's influence on Chinese military history.

Scenic and Peaceful Setting

• Surrounded by lush greenery, the academy offers a tranquil environment for reflection on its historical importance.

Walk through the Green Lake to the Cultural Lane, the perfect combination of literature and art

🍽️ Where to eat:

Mouth Jar Rice Noodles Shop: Retro style, rice noodles are packed in enamel jars, although the taste is not amazing, but the feelings are full of points! 🥣💖

Muyu Bread: Internet celebrity bakery, the owner builds his own open flame clay kiln baking, whole wheat, flaxseed, butter bread, every bite is a sense of happiness! 🍞🔥

Sugar-fried chestnut shop: Sweet and glutinous chestnuts, a delicacy to taste in line! 🌰😋

Xishuangman Dai: A shop specializing in Dai flavor, a tomato chicken hot pot conquered the taste buds of the locals, and the environment of the Cuihu store is also good.

🛍️ Shopping:

There are a variety of small shops on both sides of Culture Lane, from fashion clothes to literary and artistic objects, especially those that sell hand-painted postcards and retro jewelry, you can definitely find your favorite treasure! 🎁🛍️

📚 Cultural Experiences:

The name of Culture Lane is not for nothing! Along the way, you can see Yunnan University, Normal University and other universities, and the academic atmosphere is strong. There are several small bookstores and cafes scattered along the alleys, which are a great place to read, daze, and think. 📖☕️

📸 Take a photo and check in:

Every corner of Culture Lane is full of literary atmosphere, whether it is a retro shop sign or graffiti on the wall, it is a good background for taking pictures. Don't forget to take a photo with that iconic alley!

Salvador, feel the petty bourgeois life of foreigners in Kunming

This store has been open in Kunming Culture Lane for more than ten years, and everyone in Kunming knows it. After eating, there are many interesting places to wander around. The owner is a foreigner, and there are a lot of interesting stories behind the coffee shop and the waiters in the shop!

The atmosphere in the store is very good, with an average consumption of 60+ per person, and it will be a little less if you only eat ice cream and coffee. Although it looks like the price is a bit high, the portions are really generous! Don't order too much when ordering, it is suitable for couples or friends to have a meal.

It is said that the Mexican food here is very authentic, and there are many foreigners who come to eat it at the restaurant. There are burgers, salads, desserts, etc. on the menu, which I personally especially like!