My hometown is the beautiful spring city of Kunming. Kunming is located in the middle of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, surrounded by mountains and facing Dianchi Lake in the south. The long couplet of Daguan Tower vividly depicts the vastness of Dianchi Lake, and the story of Sleeping Beauty has been passed down from generation to generation. I remember that when I was young, my favorite things were climbing the West Mountain and climbing the Dragon Gate. The old man said that if you touch the statue of Kuixing Diandou, you will be successful in your studies when you grow up. What I love most is actually standing at Longmen overlooking Dianchi Lake. The boats on the lake and the cars on the road have become as small as ants, which is very interesting.
The special topography has created a spring-like climate in Kunming all year round. There is no severe cold in winter and no scorching heat in summer, with blooming flowers and a pleasant climate. In spring, the cherry blossoms in Yuantong Mountain are in full bloom, and when the wind blows, the petals fall down like rain; in summer, the lotus flowers in Green Lake cover the entire lake, and wild ducks swim around, which is very comfortable; in autumn, the maple leaves in the Botanical Garden It's red, and it looks like a sunset from a distance. In winter, Siberian red-billed gulls fly thousands of miles to Kunming to spend the winter. These cute little guys have become good friends of Kunming people. They either lazily stop on the lake to bask in the sun, or compete for food with beautiful gliding movements. It has brought a lot of joy to Kunming people. Nowadays, not only the sight of people and gulls having fun together has become a beautiful scenery in Kunming, but the red-billed gulls have also become one of the symbols of Kunming.
Speaking of Kunming, we must mention the cross-bridge rice noodles. The fragrant and warm chicken soup, and the smooth and refreshing rice noodles are really unforgettable. However, when I’m on a business trip, what I miss the most is small pot rice noodles. Almost everyone in Kunming grew up eating it, and when they think of its taste, they seem to think of the mountains and rivers of their hometown.
In addition, Kunming is also a gathering place of natural and cultural landscapes. The long history and unique geological structure have left Kunming with numerous cultural relics and scenic spots. Brothers and sisters from 26 ethnic groups blend together here, and man and nature live in harmony here. Kunming people welcome guests from all over the world with simplicity and enthusiasm, and entertain guests from far away with flowers and fine wine.
With the development of the economy, Kunming’s appearance is changing with each passing day, and there are rows of high-rise buildings. While developing modernization, Kunming people have not forgotten to protect the environment and green their homes. Living in Kunming, I can truly feel the beauty of "Spring City with flowers flying everywhere". I love my hometown Kunming and I am proud to be born in Kunming.