Tuesday, 5 March 2013

Jingxing Street Bird-Flower Market

Jingxing Street Bird-Flower Market (not JiaMeng Flower Market 佳盟花巿)

Travel Tips 
Attractions:
There is a popular souvenir in Yunnan, called water pipe, which is used to smoke tobacco by local people. There are water pipes in various sizes and styles, which are mainly made of metal and wood. You will also find many items unique to Yunnan’s very own ethnic style, making Bird-flower Market an excellent place to stock up on souvenirs for family and friends. It also provides an excellent snapshot of real, everyday life in Yunnan province. 
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Admission Fee:  CNY
How to get there:  
Renmin Zhong Lu
Buses: 1
Best Travel Season:
Map:
Located on Yongdao Street of Kunming downtown area
Brief Introduction :
The Flowers and Birds Market is located in the Kunming’s downtown area, and is the city's biggest and most popular bazaar. Visitors can purchase all kinds of flowers and birds, as its name suggests, one can also find a wide array of knick-knacks, souvenirs, replica weapons, fish, turtles, rodents, and many other items on sale. The market offers the typical Chinese shopping atmosphere with bargaining shoppers and shrewd shopkeepers.

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