Wenlin Street - China Travel

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Wenlin Street was formed in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It was originally just a small dirt road. Because it was close to Gongyuan (now the site of Yunnan University), it was a place where imperial examination candidates gathered. It means "literati like a forest", so it was called Wenlin Street. Also because it is close to Yunnan University and Yunnan Normal University, it also attracts young and middle-aged people from all over the world who want to keep the "student spirit" forever.

Wenlin Street is home to many petty bourgeoisie shops and a great collection of delicacies. It is a must-visit place in Kunming recommended in travel brochures and magazine travel columns. Hujiu Snacks, Douxiangyuan, Manna, Hemin, Impression Pavilion, Salvador Café, Lan Baihong, Prague, etc. Dozens of Chinese and Western restaurants, cafes, and individual shops have been on various recommendation lists.

Today's Wenlin Street may have lost some of its cultural popularity. The road has been widened, cars come and go, and banks and modern educational institutions have landed on both sides. However, after all, there is a piece of pure land left for the hustle and bustle of the city, without the impetuous modern commercial atmosphere. All the uniquely designed and quaint shops proclaim the life attitude of "slowing down time"; the "Wenlin Memory" music bar gathers bands and singers from Kunming and all over the world all the year round; On the side, an old house with a civil structure is mottled and peeled off. The pavement facing the street is an old shop selling comic books, umbrellas, and bags. It has been bustling and watching for decades.