The fast-growing trade between China and neighboring countries under the initiative has witnessed the sales of flowers entering a peak season--helped by expanding international air links. "Flowers, the name card of Yunnan, are going global," said Zhang.

"For example, some traditional festivals in Vietnam often lead to sale surges in Dounan, and even influence the market prices during the auction."

About 30 percent of flowers auctioned in KIFA every day are exported to South and Southeast Asian countries.

By the end of 2017, more than 12,000 households of over 400 florists cooperatives have registered with KIFA, with total flower farmland exceeding 2,600 hectares and an output value of about 450,000 yuan per hectare.

Trade volume of KIFA has maintained double-digit growth, selling 6.53 billion cut flowers worth 5.4 billion yuan last year.

Characterized by large-scale flower plantations, industrialized operations, and exports of numerous flower brands, Yunnan has transformed from a flower production base to a market-oriented base.

"KIFA is expected to become a global flower trading center and a first-class trading market by 2025," Zhang said.

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