Jinning District travel guide and discussion

See also the colorful Yunnan and ancient famous cities. This time, in addition to playing in the "Colorful YunnanHappy World", it is more important to participate in the 2nd Ancient Festival of Life, which is simply a big ladder of life! Meng pet camp, parent-child paradise, a world-famous food market, a wonderful and moving "Shepherd Afternoon" theater, a music stage with big coffee, a warm and warm light-filled night... let every participant feel Happy to a better life. Colorful life, this National Day holiday, on the beautiful Dianchi Lake, meet the ancient city, live up to music, food, sunshine and life!

Come to Kunming, you must come to the card red destination, do you know? We have stepped into the deepest Yunnan, and in a different way, at different paces, we can always find new touches. Re-enter the colorful Yunnan and ancient famous cities, and experience the 2019 ancient life festival. The most Yunnan lifestyle and multi-culture and art are vividly displayed in this land of ancient Shu. Here, everyone is the creator of life, music, food, sports, parenting, drama, everywhere. The well-known troupe of the famous troupe, the first outdoor performance in the southwest of the country, shocking people's hearts; the world life aesthetics market, the street impromptu art field, the cute pet paradise, taking turns; the poet Li Quan special concert, igniting the scene; picking up the light The music of the night family is warm and framing... All of this makes us feel that life is back to the truth, and we feel that the day is new. At this moment, together with the ancient festival of life, look at the world.

This summer, the most unmissable cultural and tourism event in Kunming is the Zheng He hometown ・ Dianfeng Haiyun cultural tourism festival ⛵️. No need to crowd the city center. Head straight to Jinning on the south shore of Dianchi Lake, escape into the cool 22℃ lake breeze, immerse yourself in the 600-year maritime epic, and unlock markets, flower seas, wild mushrooms, and lakeside villages all in one place. The full season runs from July 11 to October, giving you plenty of time to explore at your own pace. 1️⃣ Main venue Niulian fishing village|9-day limited Nanyang coastal vibe (7.11–7.19) The main venue is free to enter throughout. A floating market is set up by Dianchi Lake. Browse cultural exhibitions by day, chase the orange sea sunset in the evening 🌇, and enjoy live night markets after dark. You control the rhythm all day long. Daytime|Touch the millennia-old cultural heritage of Zheng He and ancient Dian Zheng He homecoming opening performance. On opening day, there is a special cultural show divided into three chapters: ancient Dian homeland, ocean voyages, and Nanyang customs. Traditional songs and dances recreate the grandeur of the treasure ship setting sail. Local heroes are also honored, blending fireworks and culture. Zheng He voyage ・ mountain and sea empathy special exhibition Jinning Museum and Malacca Zheng He Cultural Museum jointly present a cross-national exhibition commemorating the 621st anniversary of Zheng He’s voyages to the Western Seas. Over 60 relics recreate the maritime Silk Road exchange history. A hands-on workshop lets adults and children assemble mini treasure ship models, maximizing the educational experience. Two market zones to explore, two kinds of local life Nanyang market (lakeside beach): recreates Southeast Asian coastal markets with Silk Road coffee stalls, intangible cultural heritage crafts, and a beach leisure area. Sunset parties and small beach soccer games take place, with live music by the lake breeze 🎵, creating an excellent atmosphere. Ancient Dian market (village main street): focuses on local intangible heritage, including copper-silver inlay, Baofeng flower paste, Kunyang marinated duck, and local pickles, perfect for picking up authentic Dian souvenirs. Evening & night|romantic Dianchi lake breeze 🌉 The sunset dyes the entire Dianchi Lake warm orange. Stroll casually along the lakeside trail, where the water reflects sail-shaped light installations, perfect for photos. When night falls, all market lights turn on, and Southeast Asian song and dance performances take turns on stage. No need to fly abroad—you can enjoy the same seaside night market vibe right in Kunming. 2️⃣ Six custom travel routes, pick one to follow based on your interests The official cultural tourism promotion conference launched six themed routes covering history, family, food, sports, and flower seas. No need to complete all; just choose one that suits your preferences and explore at your own pace. ✅ Ancient Dian civilization exploration|a must for history lovers 📜 Jinning Museum (Dian King’s gold seal, ancient Dian bronze) → Shizhaishan archaeological park (see excavation sites in person) → Zheng He Park Sanbao Tower (climb for a panoramic view of the 500-li Dianchi Lake) → former National Art College site, fully connecting 2,000 years of ancient Dian civilization and Zheng He maritime culture. Dedicated cultural tourism routes make it very convenient for independent travelers. ✅ Taste the original Dian lakeside villages|relax and heal 🌾 Based on the 108 km Dianchi greenway Jinning section, linking 25 unique villages: Shadi village’s thousand-acre rice field train, Fuan village’s intact Qing dynasty Yike ancient building, Liangwang village’s cliff-top lake viewing platform, Haigeng village’s whale island beach RV camp. The endpoint is Niulian fishing village’s lakeside café, with rice fields, lotus flowers, and dawn redwoods alternating along the way. The route is flat and perfect for cycling or walking. ✅ Flower-filled Jinning|for romantic photo lovers 💐 The country’s top fresh cut flower county route, producing 5.74 billion fresh cut flowers annually. In midsummer, Niulian starry sky camp is awash with purple vervain waves. The Qingshui River rose sea and fresh flower trading market are open for visits. During the event, there is also a flower battle interaction, with floral fragrance throughout the journey. ✅ Jinning mushroom food tour|a must for foodies 🍄 July is peak season for wild mushrooms in Yunnan. In Liujie forest, experience early morning mushroom picking. City and fishing village markets offer fresh chicken mushrooms and dried mushrooms. Local restaurants serve fresh chicken mushroom soup that’s unforgettable. Towns simultaneously hold potato, rice noodle, and fisherman festivals, continuously unlocking Dian flavor and local life. ✅ Fun family trip|suitable for all ages 🎠 Colorful Yunnan ・ Happy World (Dian culture theme park, Ming dynasty maritime costume parade + Dora pet park with 300 cute pets to feed up close). Includes family water play and maritime adventure check-in routes, with nonstop fun from day to night. ✅ Health and fitness trip|for sports enthusiasts 🏃 Dianchi greenway cycling and jogging, fishing village paddleboarding, Gudui mountain hiking “one mountain views two lakes,” plus the Yizi ancient tea horse road exploration. Motorbike lake tours and mountain off-road races run throughout the festival, releasing energy amid mountains and waters. No need to crowd the city center. Save your weekend for the south shore of Dianchi Lake. On one side is the profound heritage of 600 years of maritime stories. On the other is the lazy everyday life of flower seas, rice fields, wild mushroom scents, and evening markets. One trip lets you truly experience the lifestyle called Yunnan. Image source: Kunming Culture and Tourism, Jinning Culture and Tourism

Kunyang Railway Station officially opened for passenger services on February 20, 2026, reducing travel time between Kunming and Jinning to about 45 minutes, fully integrating Jinning into Kunming’s “One-Hour Economic Circle.” This small town on the southern shore of Dianchi Lake is not only the birthplace of ancient Dian civilization and the hometown of Zheng He but also, relying on the lakeside greenway, wetland ecology, and unique camping sites, has become a new micro-vacation hotspot around Kunming. Below are five selected Dianchi lakeside campsites with distinct styles, all conveniently accessible by train with easy transfers, ready for you to start a naturally relaxing journey right after arrival: [Yu Ye Camp] Located on Huanhu South Road in Jinning District, about a 20-minute taxi ride from Jinning Station. The campsite features a spacious lawn, a Dianchi lakeside platform, a coffee cart, and snack stalls, offering simple meals, barbecue, and Western-style hot pot; at dusk, the sunset reflects romantically on Dianchi Lake. Ideal for kite flying, frisbee, cycling along the “Water and Sky Line” lakeside trail, with the best time for backlit sunset photography between 5:00 PM and 6:30 PM. [Xiao Senlin Camp] Situated in Taishi Village, Kunyang Street, about a 10-minute taxi ride from Kunyang Station. The only forest music campsite by Dianchi Lake, it offers a tranquil woodland atmosphere with dappled afternoon light and string lights twinkling like fireflies at night. Weekend live music performances are common, and guests are welcome to bring their own instruments for impromptu sessions. Recommended to shoot cinematic road-style photos along the lakeside road at 4:00 PM. [Whale Bay (Huixiang) International RV Camp] About a 10-minute taxi ride from Kunyang Station. Facing Whale Island directly, it offers three types of accommodations: RV spots, self-pitched tent areas, and rental tent areas, all equipped with water, electricity, and bathrooms, providing strong privacy. Early mornings are perfect for birdwatching egrets and herons along the Dianchi greenway, and in winter, you can feed black-headed gulls; telephoto shots of Whale Island and sunset views are excellent. [Dianchi Taohuali Camp] Located in Wufu Village, about a 20-minute taxi ride. Nestled between mountains and sea, overlooking Dianchi Lake and Whale Island, it combines pottery workshops with camping experiences, featuring DIY studios for clay sculpture and wheel throwing, family-friendly. The camp is a nationally certified car self-driving sports campsite, with a restaurant and hotel, within walking distance to South Dianchi Beach Park and Dianchi greenway. [Xiao Yucun (Niulian Xiao Yucun)] Niulian Village, Shangsu Town, about a 30-minute taxi ride. A National Geographic-certified sunset viewing spot with a stunning “Orange Sea” landscape. Next to the campsite is an artistic fishing village renovation area, with exterior walls embedded with ancient Dian shell mound cultural conch shells, giant fish basket pavilions, painted courtyard walls, and the S-bay greenway—all perfect for photography. During festivals, bonfire parties and fireworks shows are common. All campsites support bringing your own gear or renting canopies, tents, wooden cabins, etc., with some offering basic meals/barbecue, catering to all budgets; advance booking is recommended on weekends and holidays. Strong sunlight and many mosquitoes near the water require sufficient sun protection and insect repellent; please practice leave-no-trace camping and take all your trash with you. Come to Jinning, take a train, and lie down in the poetic life by Dianchi Lake!

After the start of winter, Jinning on the southern shore of Dianchi Lake welcomes a golden romance. Along some roads, streets, and paths, ginkgo trees don their "golden armor," with leaves like small golden fans. When the breeze blows, the falling leaves flutter like butterflies, paving a poetic path through the small town. Here lies Jinning’s unique romance: gentle breezes, dancing leaves, and sunlight filtering through the golden canopy, casting dappled shadows. People stroll through, letting leaves fall on their shoulders, enjoying a rare slow moment in the city. November is the best time to visit; under the blue sky, the ginkgo trees, the shimmering Dianchi Lake, and the sounds of street vendors blend into a picturesque scene. If you are tired of the noise, come here for a walk, watch the fallen leaves turn car roofs and stone steps golden, and feel the tranquil poetry of "as autumn fades and winter comes, all is still except the ginkgo, surpassing even spring mornings." It’s recommended to visit in the early morning or afternoon to capture the gentle moments of dappled light. Come to Jinning and encounter this golden fairy tale!

Who can resist the thrill of a treasure hunt led by a group of expert sniffers in the mountains south of Dianchi Lake?! A day trip to Luhei Village in Jinning, Kunming, to hunt truffles takes your weekend to a whole new level! ✨ At dawn, you'll venture into the crisp, clear forest. Professional hunting dogs, noses close to the ground, will be at it, ears perked up, charging forward—and as they uncover the fallen leaves and soil, black truffles, still covered in dirt, will appear! The sense of accomplishment from digging out these "black diamonds" is overwhelming! 💎 The mountain breeze, carrying the scent of morning dew and pine needles, the soft dirt path beneath your feet, and the panoramic views of fields and pine forests above—even breathing feels therapeutic! You can even taste the fresh truffles you find! The villagers teach you how to fry them in butter—one bite is bursting with rich, nutty flavor—truly a top-tier gift from nature! Along the way, you'll encounter wildflowers in the fields and free-range chickens foraging for food. The slow-paced rural life in Luhei Village makes even time seem to slow down. No need for long journeys, just a 1.5-hour direct ride from the city center. This hiking route is easy for beginners to manage, perfect for groups of friends or families with children! 📅【Detailed Itinerary for One Day Trip】 ▫️08:30 Free pick-up and drop-off within the Second Ring Road of Kunming City ▫️08:40-10:10 Depart for Luhei Village, Jinning, with explanations of truffle knowledge and hiking precautions along the way. ▫️10:20-11:00 Arrive at the village, meet the "Truffle Hunting Dog" team, and receive guidance on truffle digging techniques. ▫️11:10-12:30 Treasure hunt in the mountains! Hiking with hounds to dig for truffles; you can take your finds home or have them prepared on-site. ▫️12:40-14:00 Enjoy a rustic farm-style meal, featuring fresh truffle omelets and truffle stewed chicken – unlock the flavors of the mountains! ▫️14:10-15:00 Head to Dounan Flower Market, Kunming's iconic "Flower Capital of China"! Roses are only 5 yuan a bunch, and baby's breath is 8 yuan a bouquet – prices so low you'll question reality! "No one leaves empty-handed" – that's no joke! This place holds Kunming's most vibrant and lively atmosphere. ▫️15:10-16:30 Next to the flower market is the Flower Capital Ocean World, a great place for families with children and dates. A blue fairytale world – so romantic and healing!! ▫️16:40 Gather and return, arriving in the city around 17:00, concluding a day of wilderness adventure. Don't stay home this weekend! Join the hunting dogs for a treasure hunt in the mountains and live life to the fullest! Location: Luhei Village, Jinning, Kunming 🐾Experience: Truffle hunting with hunting dogs + hands-on digging + truffle tasting + mountain hiking Today's wild truffle hunter himself (Psst: The hunting dogs' short legs are incredibly cute when they run, perfect for taking amazing photos!)

The Jinning Succulent Kingdom, located in Longquan Village, Jinning District, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, on the G213 National Road, is a large succulent-themed park in Southwest China. Here's a guide to visiting: · *Transportation** By car: Navigate to "Jinning Succulent Kingdom." It's about a 1-hour drive from downtown Kunming. Free parking is available outside the park. Public transportation: Take a bus from Kunming South Bus Station to Jinning, then transfer to a rural bus heading towards Longquan or take a taxi. · *Visiting Information** Opening hours: 9:00–17:30 daily. No reservation is required. Tickets are approx. CNY 15 (subject to change). The core area includes succulent greenhouses, outdoor landscapes, and a sales area. You can see thousands of succulents, especially giant old piles and rare varieties. The park provides guided tours where you can learn about succulent cultivation. · *Special Experiences** 1. DIY Planting: Pay to experience DIY succulent potting, priced between CNY 20 and CNY 50. 2. Buy Succulents: There's a wide variety of succulents at affordable prices. Common varieties are CNY 5–20, while rare ones are over CNY 100. 3. Photo Ops: The outdoor setting is perfect for taking Instagram-style photos. Sunny days are recommended. **Things to Note** Wear comfortable non-slip shoes, as the ground in the greenhouse can be slippery. Wear sunscreen in summer. Commercial photography requires prior communication. There are farm-style restaurants nearby where you can enjoy Yunnan specialties. Spring and autumn are the best times to visit, avoiding the muddy roads during the rainy season. It takes about 2–3 hours to tour the park, making it suitable for families or plant lovers.

| This filming location was a surprise find~. On the way back to Kunming with the kids, we passed Kunyang and saw a familiar scene by the roadside. After a moment of thinking, I realized that this was the filming location of "The Long Season"... 👀 Since we were already here, we had to go in and take a look. This is the living area of an abandoned tire factory, where Wang Xiang's home was filmed. The living area has been gradually demolished since the filming was completed, but there are still a few families who have not moved out. After chatting with the locals, I learned that the tire factory used to be very prosperous, with a self-built school and supporting facilities in the living area. It was once an enviable big company, but now it has closed down and been demolished, which is in line with the trend of the times. Although most of the houses in the living area are dilapidated, it does not affect the review of the scenes in the drama. Fans of "The Long Season" should come here, it's also a great place to take the kids... 📍 Navigation: Jinning District, former Yunnan Tire Factory Living Area (Jingmeida Auto is right at the entrance of the living area), parking is free 💁🏻Tips: The filming location is currently unguarded, you can go straight in. Most of the houses are abandoned, and some are dangerous, so keep an eye on the kids and don't let them run around...

🏞️ Baoshan Temple, located in Qizhen Mountain, Baofeng Town, Jinning County, Kunming City, is a Buddhist holy land filled with historical atmosphere. 📜 According to the records in front of the temple, the temple was built by the son of Yang Fu, a great lay Buddhist from Huizhou, Guangdong during the Ming Dynasty. It took seven years to complete, and at that time, it was revered by the people as the Bodhisattva Mahasattva's manifested place of practice, and was praised as 'the world of eight treasures, a pure land of good dwelling'. 🎊 Every year on the sixteenth day of the first lunar month, the temple fair for welcoming the Buddha is held here, attracting tens of thousands of people and creating an unprecedented grand occasion. 🔄 After reconstruction during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty and rebuilding in the thirty-ninth year of Guangxu, Baoshan Temple has witnessed the changes of history. 🔨 In the winter solstice of 2003, the monk Chonghua passed by this place and decided to restore this ancient temple. Restoring the old as it was, the temple was carefully repaired and expanded. 🏛️ Currently, the temple has architectural facilities such as a stone archway, guest hall, circulation office, main mountain gate, Puguangming Hall, Garan Hall, as well as east and west monk residences, pagoda towers, and the overall architecture is symmetrically distributed along the central axis, with Huitong Bridge connecting the outer and inner ponds, as well as the Xixin Pool landscape. 🌸 With the arrival of spring, the begonia flowers planted on both sides of the main hall bloom, making the scenery even more enchanting. 🌱 As the temple is still under construction, other halls may open in the future, but the existing architectural landscapes are already quite exquisite and spectacular. 🍲 The temple offers a vegetarian meal for 10 yuan per person, allowing visitors to taste the deliciousness of vegetarian food while experiencing religious culture. 👣 If you need to travel by public transport, you can check the bus routes in the town on your own. Baoshan Temple is not just a temple, but also a place where one can purify the soul. Here, you can feel the weight of history and find inner peace amidst the beauty of nature.🌟

Summer summer good place summer sun is always bright and want people to escape. Take a small meat bag to the ancient city of Kunming to escape the heat! Among the wetlands of the famous city are the Peach Blossom Valley and the tent camp. The Peach Blossom Valley overlooks the wetlands and the pier. The tent camp has a large lawn. Lying here, watching the sun and the stars, will be very interesting. It is also very interesting to take a boat tour of the wetland park. There is also a small lake in the wetland park. You can go boating on the lake and see the beauty of the wetland park. For small meat bags, boat trips are also a good experience, especially on hot summer days, boat trips are effortless and untiring, and are also an excellent way to visit.

The hour light with you, holding your little hand in the colorful cloud Yunnan to see the big world ancient city inside the boutique wetland there are cruise ships can ride. There are two parts of the cruise ship. One part is a small lake in the boutique wetland. The area of the small lake in the wetland is not small. You can see the beauty of the wetland before you can go boating. The pool is very large, so a beautiful wetland is formed on the edge of the pool. Wetlands grow a lot of unique crops, and the scenery is always beautiful on the edge of the wetlands. If you are lucky, you can still see the seagulls that stay here. After development, a beautiful wetland park has been built here, with splendid flowers, beautiful scenery, and a boat trip to Dianchi Lake. and the other part is to take a boat trip directly to Dianchi. The Dianchi Lake is very big. When the boat leaves the dock, there is a feeling of boating on the sea. But the sun-drenched woman without the sea, the water in the Dianchi Lake is calm, and the seagulls that fly over by chance and the fish that jump out of the water are very special feelings and experiences.

To say that Yunnan's most famous dish is the bridge rice noodle, you must have eaten a variety of rice noodles in other areas. Then you must try the authentic Yunnan bridge rice noodle when you come to Yunnan. The crossing rice noodle has a history of more than 100 years in Yunnan, and its origins also have a fascinating legend. According to legend, there is a South Lake outside the Mengzi County in southern Anhui. There is a scholar who goes to the small island of the lake to read and prepare for the exam. Because he has worked hard, he often forgets the food that his wife sent, and it is already cold when he eats. On one occasion, the wife killed a fat hen, stewed in a casserole, and put it in the local rice noodles and other condiments. It was delicious, and it was still warm after a long time. The scholars loved it very much, his wife often Send it as you like. Later, the scholar's gold medal title, not forgetting his wife's hospitality, because his wife sent a rice noodle to go through a small bridge, the scholar called the rice noodle of this practice. Suyuezhai's fresh chrysanthemum bridge rice noodle is made from wild pine mushroom, vegetarian sea cucumber, vegetarian abalone, vegetarian shrimp, vegetarian ham and high-quality soup. Described in one sentence is: soft jade warm chewing rice noodles, Qiong juice nectar drink soup.

This is a vegetarian restaurant, the first time to taste the exquisite workmanship. In this restaurant you can see a lot of chives, although this is a fake vegetarian restaurant, but the chef here makes the dish look like a leek, enough to be fake. Jinsha ribs: Made from glutinous rice, yam, and Chengjiang glutinous rice. Cut the chopped strips, drowning water, yam broken, seasoning, yam coated on the clams, and put them into the oil pan to make the "ribs". Mix the bread crumbs, garlic, and fine peppers into a golden sand. The taste is spicy and refreshing, so don't have a taste. Braised fat sausage: Made from gluten, mushrooms, bamboo shoots and corn shoots. After the gluten is cut into large pieces, it is wrapped, kneaded, boiled, changed, and fried until it is molded. It is placed in the Chinese soup of Su Gaotang for 4 to 5 hours to make a "fat intestine". It is carefully fired with accessories. Characteristics: The taste of the sausage is smooth, the aroma is rich, the ring is set, and the layer is heavy. It is not pretentive, it is a good taste.

Come to Kunming, come to the ancient city, enjoy the spring in the winter from Hunan to Kunming, from the winter to the spring, with Xiaobao and Dabao escape from the cold, find a warm place to spend the winter, breathe the fresh air Tasting Yunnan cuisine, this winter is also very good ~ Yixinyuan as a famous brand in Yunnan Province, has always insisted on promoting the amaranth culture, this time I took Xiaobao to the old town of Yixin Garden is also quite There are gains. In Yixin Garden, the most representative is Yunnan Bridge Crossing Rice Noodle, Yanjia Niu Soup Pot, Rose Sand Milk Fan Roll, Steamer Boletus, and Small Fried Shrimp. Click on the five dishes to make a fine meal. The beef meat is soft and fragrant, the boletus is rich in bacteria, and the shrimp in the pond is delicious. It is a must. [Photographed in - Vitality Town of Ancient City]

The park has a wide view and dense vegetation, forming a beautiful lakeside forest belt, moving in and changing scenery, wild and horizontal, water and sky, and can also be boating and fishing, close to nature. More than 100 plants in the wetland are in harmony. In addition to walking and visiting the wetlands, you can also take a hand-cranked boat to explore the depths of the wetlands, boat and boat, and taste the creeks, the ancient bridges, the reeds and the light dances. Beautiful scenery with clear water and flowers and flowers.

Every winter, I always admire the warmth of spring, such as Yunnan, such as Sanya. For Chengdu people, the sun is always the scarcest in winter. If you are tired of the haze, tired of the hustle and bustle of the city, no longer want to wear a thick down coat to tremble in the room, to a colorful winter soup in the ancient city of Yunnan, Guzhen, will make you exhausted and happy, full of happiness! Colorful YunnanGuiyu Hot Spring Resort is a place where you can compare the world's top hot springs. For those who like hot springs, in addition to the beauty of the hot spring environment, the most important thing is whether the hot springs meet the water quality standards. Here you don't have to worry about the water quality. The ancient hot springs are the world-class hot spring water quality standards regardless of mineral ion content, pH value and water temperature. Guyu Hot Spring Resort is a very large mountain village on the entire hillside. There are 72 natural outdoor hot spring pools, 36 boutique hot spring soup houses, and the infinity hot spring pool on the top of the mountain. Dianchi Lake sunset. There are so many exquisite soup pools to choose from. The setting of each soup pool is different. Each has its own characteristics. There is a real-time water temperature meter on the side of the pool. There is rest in the courtyard on one side. Tables and chairs can be used for tea and sun. The soup pool here, for different groups of people, from couples, ordinary families to business elites here, can find the SPA type that suits you. There is also an infinity hot spring pool, which is best for friends who love to take beautiful photos.