Imagine rows of roses stretching as far as the eye can see —that’s the reality at Yunnan’s thriving flower industrial park, which recently caught the attention of China’s leadership. During a visit this week, the Chinese president toured Lijiang’s floral hub, where 39.56 million roses and 900,000 calla lilies bloom annually. Fun fact: This powerhouse supplies 90% of China’s cut roses!
Yunnan isn’t just a local hero—it’s the world’s second-largest flower producer after Amsterdam. At the heart of this petal-powered empire? Kunming Dounan Flower Market, where billions of stems change hands yearly. Wang Ning, Secretary of the Yunnan Province CPC Committee, credits their success to a decade of late-night auctions and speedy delivery networks that whisk bouquets nationwide overnight.
What’s their secret sauce? Yunnan’s "eternal spring" climate creates perfect growing conditions year-round. Pair that with savvy tech investments, and you’ve got a $7 billion industry blooming across 1,300+ flower businesses.
From TikTok-worthy tulip fields to cutting-edge sustainability efforts, Yunnan proves nature and innovation can grow side by side.
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