Exploring Yunnan: Where Biodiversity Inspires Design
Yunnan, a province in southwestern China, is one of the world’s most biologically rich regions—with snow-capped mountains, rice terraces, lakes, and deep gorges. Home to the highest plant diversity in China, Yunnan is a global hotspot for biodiversity and conservation.

As part of Mingzhu Nerval’s commitment to botanical research and biophilic landscape design, members of our team had the opportunity to explore this exceptional region. From native orchids to ancient ferns, we studied the wide range of rare species and vegetation types that thrive across its diverse topography and climate zones.

“Our botanical research in Yunnan enriches our expertise in sustainable plant sourcing, allowing us to integrate rare species into urban landscapes while maintaining ecological balance.”

This Franco-Chinese botanical collaboration deepens our ability to blend Eastern and Western horticultural traditions—enabling us to craft landscapes that are not only resilient and functional, but also profoundly artistic.

Our explorations in Yunnan allow us to bring global biodiversity into the heart of luxury vertical gardens, urban green spaces, and architectural plant walls—turning knowledge into living design.

Discover how our botanical expertise shapes bespoke landscapes worldwide. Learn more on our Expertise Page.