Spring in Kunming is a time when the romance of jacarandas meets the agility of red-billed gulls. 🌸 This 3-day, 2-night itinerary will take you to the city's best attractions, guaranteed to be a centerpiece of your Instagram feed! 💖
🚩Day 1: First Impressions of the Spring City
🏞️ 09:00 Dianchi Haigeng Dam
📍Address: 1318 Dianchi Road, Xishan District, Kunming
✨Off-season admission is free! The best time to see red-billed gulls is November to March.
🚗Transportation Tips:
✔️Metro Line 5 to Dianchi Weicheng Station + a 1.5km taxi ride
✔️Parking fee: 10 RMB/hour for self-driving vehicles
🍛 12:00 PM Laodian Village
📍4th Floor, Century Jinyuan Shopping Center, Guandu District, Kunming
💯Must-order: Steamed Chicken, Wild Mushroom Hotpot (so delicious!)
💰Per person: 100+ RMB (approximately 100 RMB) Remember to get a number in advance!
🌳 2:30 PM Cuihu Park
📸Take photos of your own seagulls! City Walk, a scenic spot with breathtaking views all year round.
🕊️Gull feeding equipment: Gull food: 5 RMB/bag (don't feed bread)
🌃 7:00 PM Jinma Biji Pavilion
💫Kunming's landmark! The nightscape lights come on promptly at 7:30 PM.
🍢Nearby Food: Jianxinyuan Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles, Grilled Tofu (Super Authentic!)
🚩Day 2: Karst Adventure
⛰️ 8:00 AM Stone Forest Scenic Area
🎫Tickets: 130 RMB (Book in advance on Ctrip for a discount!)
🚌Transportation: Recommended Ctrip Day Tour (includes tickets and transfers)
💡Must-See: Ashima Statue, Lotus Peak (amazing aerial photography!)
🕳️ 2:00 PM Jiuxiang Karst Caves
📍Jiuxiang Yi and Hui Township, Yiling County
🌌A magical underground kingdom! A thrilling boat ride through the canyon~
📌Combination Tip: Combine the Stone Forest and the area on the same day for the most time-saving experience!
🚩Day 3: Ethnic Cultural Experience
👘 09:00 Yunnan Ethnic Village
🎪Ethnic song and dance performances daily at 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM
🛍️Souvenirs: Tie-dye crafts, silver jewelry (remember to bargain!)
⛰️ 14:00 Xishan Forest Park
🚠Must-ride the Longmen Cableway! The panoramic views of Dianchi Lake are breathtaking.
⚠️Note: The last cable car downhill is at 5:00 PM
🎒Travel Essentials:
1️⃣ Sun protection three-piece set: sunglasses + hat + SPF 50+ (UV rays are intense on the plateau!)
2️⃣ Light jacket: 15°C+ temperature difference between day and night
3️⃣ Comfortable sneakers: 20,000 steps per day minimum
💬Mark this guide! Feel free to ask questions in the comments section~
(Whisper: Jacaranda season is even more beautiful in April!)
#KunmingTravelGuide #SpringCityCheck-In #YunnanUniqueTravel #WeekendGo #SpontaneousTravel
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Spring in Kunming is a time when the romance of jacarandas meets the agility of red-billed gulls. 🌸 This 3-day, 2-night itinerary will take you to the city's best attractions, guaranteed to be a centerpiece of your Instagram feed! 💖 🚩Day 1: First Impressions of the Spring City 🏞️ 09:00 Dianchi Haigeng Dam 📍Address: 1318 Dianchi Road, Xishan District, Kunming ✨Off-season admission is free! The best time to see red-billed gulls is November to March. 🚗Transportation Tips: ✔️Metro Line 5 to Dianchi Weicheng Station + a 1.5km taxi ride ✔️Parking fee: 10 RMB/hour for self-driving vehicles 🍛 12:00 PM Laodian Village 📍4th Floor, Century Jinyuan Shopping Center, Guandu District, Kunming 💯Must-order: Steamed Chicken, Wild Mushroom Hotpot (so delicious!) 💰Per person: 100+ RMB (approximately 100 RMB) Remember to get a number in advance! 🌳 2:30 PM Cuihu Park 📸Take photos of your own seagulls! City Walk, a scenic spot with breathtaking views all year round. 🕊️Gull feeding equipment: Gull food: 5 RMB/bag (don't feed bread) 🌃 7:00 PM Jinma Biji Pavilion 💫Kunming's landmark! The nightscape lights come on promptly at 7:30 PM. 🍢Nearby Food: Jianxinyuan Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles, Grilled Tofu (Super Authentic!) 🚩Day 2: Karst Adventure ⛰️ 8:00 AM Stone Forest Scenic Area 🎫Tickets: 130 RMB (Book in advance on Ctrip for a discount!) 🚌Transportation: Recommended Ctrip Day Tour (includes tickets and transfers) 💡Must-See: Ashima Statue, Lotus Peak (amazing aerial photography!) 🕳️ 2:00 PM Jiuxiang Karst Caves 📍Jiuxiang Yi and Hui Township, Yiling County 🌌A magical underground kingdom! A thrilling boat ride through the canyon~ 📌Combination Tip: Combine the Stone Forest and the area on the same day for the most time-saving experience! 🚩Day 3: Ethnic Cultural Experience 👘 09:00 Yunnan Ethnic Village 🎪Ethnic song and dance performances daily at 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM 🛍️Souvenirs: Tie-dye crafts, silver jewelry (remember to bargain!) ⛰️ 14:00 Xishan Forest Park 🚠Must-ride the Longmen Cableway! The panoramic views of Dianchi Lake are breathtaking. ⚠️Note: The last cable car downhill is at 5:00 PM 🎒Travel Essentials: 1️⃣ Sun protection three-piece set: sunglasses + hat + SPF 50+ (UV rays are intense on the plateau!) 2️⃣ Light jacket: 15°C+ temperature difference between day and night 3️⃣ Comfortable sneakers: 20,000 steps per day minimum 💬Mark this guide! Feel free to ask questions in the comments section~ (Whisper: Jacaranda season is even more beautiful in April!) #KunmingTravelGuide #SpringCityCheck-In #YunnanUniqueTravel #WeekendGo #SpontaneousTravel
How can you not eat authentic Yunnan specialties when you come to Yunnan! My friends and I unanimously chose to come to Laodian Mountain Village! There are many wild Yunnan vegetables in the store, and many of them are eaten for the first time☝️! Not only are they delicious and not expensive, but you can even get a free meal if you are not satisfied! The store is very impressive! The environment and decoration are very unique, perfect for entertaining guests🤣 There are also performances in the evening! Mountain streams, etc., which are very lively [Recommended dishes] · Stir-fried Agaricus blazei/Fresh matsutake, crispy and tender, good for the body (the method of ethnic minorities in Lijiang) · Wild fruit papaya sour soup fish/the best seller in the store! Soup made from wild fruits, sour papaya, lemon, etc. Fish meat has no bones, the fish meat is chewy, sour and spicy, sour and fragrant, and goes well with rice~ · Yunnan Crispy Duckling/Yiling Intangible Cultural Heritage Food🫓Low fat content, fresh duck is roasted, very delicious😋 · Dehong Green Mango Pounded Shrimp/Girls like it, sour, sweet and slightly spicy, very appetizing and goes well with rice · Banna Oil-fried Tripe/Especially spicy and crispy~ · Simao Stir-fried Black Chicken/Used to entertain guests! The black chicken used has a crispy texture and firm and chewy meat · Colorful Potatoes, only produced in Lijiang! Crispy and delicious~ 📍 Laodian Village·Yunnan Cuisine·Ethnic Cuisine·Specialty Dishes (Lijiang Ancient City Store) #Lijiang Travel Guide#Lijiang Food#Laodian Village#Lijiang Food Business Card#Yunnan Travel Guide#Food recommended by locals#Yunnan Cuisine#Dian Cuisine Highlights