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Popular Best Things to Do Near Songming [2025]
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Huangguoshu Waterfall
4.5
/5
33278 reviews
9.1
From £3.62
Based on 632 reviews
Huangguoshu Waterfalls | >100 km from downtown
Phone 4008009998（日场）
Address: Guihuang Highway (Huangguoshu Scenic Area), Huangguoshu Town, Zhenning Buyi and Miao Autonomous County, Guizhou Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
Highlights: China's largest waterfall system | Rafting | Featured in 'Journey to the West'
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Many trails have been abandoned. For guests who like to hike with better physical strength, the experience is more suitable for the kind of fast package tour of the tour group. The steep slope pond scenic spot is very small and it takes more than 30 minutes to walk around. The end is the West Traveling Notes location; When I went to the Great Falls, because the water curtain hole was not opened during the Fengshui period, I also bought a big elevator. It took more than 20 minutes to walk to the Great Falls. There was a photo point from the perspective of God, but the photo point scenic car was non-stop; Tianxingqiao Scenic Area can actually walk a lot, but the fork roads in the scenic area are not good, it is easy to leave the scenic spot without walking to the scenic spot.
It's worth seeing. I bought a full ticket and it's not tiring at all. It's very convenient to stay in a hotel in the scenic area. The scenery is superb, the sanitary facilities are also good, the staff are very kind, speaking poor Mandarin and enthusiastically pointing out the way hahahahaha
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Stone Forest Scenic Area
4.7
/5
14104 reviews
8.8
Based on 54 reviews
65.3 km from downtown
Phone 0871-67711439
Address: Extension of Shilin Middle Road, Shilin Yi Autonomous County, Kunming
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
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As a Chinese 5A-level tourist attraction and a world natural heritage site, the Stone Forest Scenic Area has attracted many tourists with its unique karst landforms, rich ethnic culture and convenient transportation conditions. Despite problems such as crowded tourist seasons and high ticket prices, its magnificent natural scenery and profound cultural heritage still make it a popular destination for tourism in Yunnan.
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- Stunning natural landscape: The Stone Forest Scenic Area is famous for its unique geological landscape. The stone pillars, stone peaks, stone walls and other shapes are in various forms, forming a magnificent natural picture. The stone pillars here are densely packed with various shapes. Some are like swords, towers, and mushrooms; some are like people, animals, and objects. They are lifelike and leave a deep impression on people.
- Profound historical and cultural heritage: Shilin Scenic Area not only has unique natural landscapes, but also contains rich historical and cultural heritage. This was once the place where the ancestors of the Yi nationality lived, leaving behind many ancient cultural relics, such as the Yi Torch Festival and the legend of Ashima, which add a strong cultural atmosphere to the scenic area.
- Rich tourism resources: In addition to the stone pillars, the Stone Forest Scenic Area also has many other tourism resources, such as the Stone Forest Lake and the strange caves, which provide tourists with rich tourism options. In addition, there are various entertainment facilities and performance activities in the scenic area, such as boat rides, grass skiing, ethnic song and dance performances, etc., allowing tourists to enjoy a rich and colorful entertainment experience while appreciating the beautiful scenery.
- Convenient transportation: The Stone Forest Scenic Area has convenient transportation, and tourists can easily reach the scenic area. The scenic area is about a 1.5-hour drive from downtown Kunming. Visitors can choose to travel by car, train, plane and other modes of transportation. In addition, there are complete transportation facilities in the scenic area, such as electric cars, cruise ships, etc., which are convenient for tourists to visit the scenic area.
- Complete supporting facilities: The dining and accommodation facilities in the Stone Forest Scenic Area are relatively complete, and tourists can choose different accommodation and dining options according to their needs. There are hotels, guesthouses, inns of various grades in the scenic area, as well as various specialty restaurants and snack stalls, providing tourists with abundant choices.
[5 reasons to tell you: why the stone forest is worth going! ] 1️⃣ **World Wonders**: 300 million years of geological legend, the only karst landform in the world located in the subtropical plateau, the United Nations-certified "Earth Museum" 🌍 2️⃣ **Fantasy punch card**: sword-shaped, column-shaped giant stone peaks like alien secret, The same magic blockbuster as "Ashima" is shot at 📸 3️⃣ **Cultural Treasure**: Yi Sani people's millennium settlement, torch festival carnival + ancient cliff painting, feel the living intangible culture 🎭 4️⃣ **Easy to play**: Kunming 1h direct, scenic battery car + hiking route combination, Parent-child/Yinfa family can play 🚌 5️⃣ **All seasons are beautiful**: the rainy season is surrounded by clouds and mist like a fairyland, the blue sky and red soil in the dry season are colliding, and different seasons are shocking! 💡 blogger test: rush to the scenic spot at 7 am, enjoy the unmanned stone forest + beautiful morning light! You will be shocked by the ghosts and axes of nature to aphasia ～ #Yunnan must play #World Geological Wonders
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Dianchi Lake
4.6
/5
8076 reviews
8.5
Based on 296 reviews
Dianchi Lake Scenic Area/ Sunac World | 56.8 km from downtown
Phone 0871-64310175
Address: 1318 Dianchi Road, Xishan District, Kunming City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
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Dianchi Lake is a more worth visiting place in Kunming. The lake is clear, the air is fresh, and the lakes and mountains on both sides of the Straits are beautiful, which makes people feel happy. Unfortunately, the season is wrong now and there is no scenery where seagulls are flying. It is recommended to take a cruise to play, relax and save effort, suitable for people who play in leisure mode.
The first time I brought my family to Yunnan, the first stop was Kunming Dianchi Lake. The 500-li Dianchi Lake was still beautiful. There were also seagulls to feed. The seagulls were very popular. The cableway overlooked the whole view of Dianchi Lake. It was worth punching in. The cableway view was good.
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Yun Nan Nation Village
4.4
/5
13154 reviews
8.4
From £8.28
Based on 512 reviews
Dianchi Lake Scenic Area/ Sunac World | 56.2 km from downtown
Phone 0871-64311255
Address: 1310 Dianchi Road, Xishan District, Kunming City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
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This attraction is the most impressive trip to Kunming. I have seen the characteristics of different ethnic minorities. The children like it very much. If you are not in a hurry, you can stroll slowly for a day. There are many ethnic-style programs to watch.
Although the weather is hot and sunny, it is still worth a walk around. There are few tourists, so you can walk slowly and there is no queue to take pictures. You can also just take a quick look. It took a lot of thought to plant trees and flowers in such a large garden, and there is also a small train for transportation.
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Dongfengyun Scenic Area
4.4
/5
6191 reviews
8.4
From £8.28
>100 km from downtown
Phone 08736292698
Address: Hudong Highway, Maile City, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
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The Dongfengyun Scenic Area is very large, there is a sea of lavender flowers in the mountains, there is a sense of design to punch in and take pictures, there is a museum, the kaleidoscope art museum is very design, very literary style, the photos are very beautiful, there are various design small shops inside, but unfortunately the art museum is not open in the layout of the event. But the overall is still a very good art park, worth a visit.
Very beautiful scenic spot, is a paradise for photography lovers, beyond the film, it is worth playing, but I feel that the tickets are slightly more expensive, the service facilities such as the restaurants inside are too short, and it feels a bit pity that it is not matched with such a good view.
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Cangshan Mountain
4.5
/5
6236 reviews
8.4
From £11.38
Based on 336 reviews
Cangshan Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0872-5365006
Address: Xiyinxian Road, Dali Ancient City, Dali, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
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It's very good and convenient. You can order in advance and pick up the ticket online. I visited Ximatan Lake at an altitude of 3900+. The scenery on the top of the mountain is very beautiful, in sharp contrast to the bottom of the mountain. It should be noted that you may need to bring oxygen when climbing.
The scenery on Cangshan Mountain is really amazing. From Ximatan Lake, you can see the beautiful scenery of Erhai Lake, with mountains and water in sight. Hiking Cangshan Mountain depends on the duration of the tour, physical strength, weather and other aspects. If you want a more relaxed and labor-saving journey, the cable car is more recommended. Love Dali forever
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The Chongsheng Temple And The Three-Pagoda Culture Tourist Area
4.7
/5
11816 reviews
8.1
From £7.55
Based on 521 reviews
Dali Ancient City | >100 km from downtown
Phone 4009001558
Address: Southwest corner of the intersection of Santa Road and Wenbi Road, Dali City, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
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It’s really convenient to buy tickets online. We walked back and forth for 2 hours. The weather is good. The three towers under the blue sky and white clouds are beautiful. The lakes and mountains are beautiful. The Chongsheng Temple is majestic and solemn. The environment is beautiful and the staff is enthusiastic.
Last year, I only went to the Three Pagoda Temple Reflection Park next to it. Fortunately, I didn't miss it this time! Take the battery car directly to the top and then go down to visit, which saves time and effort! On the top floor of Ayuye Guanyin Palace, near the Cangshan Mountain and the Bohai Sea, it is worth climbing four floors!
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Erhai Lake
4.6
/5
8056 reviews
8.1
Based on 558 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Address: No. 1 Henan Road, Xiaguan, Dali
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
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Bohai Sea, located in Dali, Yunnan, is a picturesque plateau lake, the lake is clear and transparent, the lake is calm like a mirror, reflecting the majestic blue sky and white clouds and Cangshan. The scenery of Bohai Sea in the four seasons is different, the lakeside flowers are blooming in spring, the summer is cool and pleasant, the autumn night moon is charming, and the winter sun is warm. This is a paradise for photographers, and a great place to experience natural beauty and feel the local culture.
The Bohai Sea is really worth a visit! The blue sky and white clouds poured into the water, and the whole lake was like a large glass, shining and dazzling. Sitting on the shore and watching the waves, it was much more decompressed than watching the mobile phone in the city! The old willow trees by the lake are just called to enjoy, crooked necks sticking branches into the water, the wind blowing like fish under the water. The boat is swaying on the water, and the ripples from the tail of the boat can make people stare for a long time. When the sun set, the most amazing, the clouds bubbled in the lake like people splashed paint, powder for a while purple. Bai fellows rowed a fishing boat to collect the net, the silhouette was exactly the same as the painting, and the mobile phone was a blockbuster! The most comfortable thing is that in the morning, the lake is floating with a layer of mist, and the air is sweet with water. The seagulls are not afraid of people at all, and they are going around to eat. The silly look can make people amuse. Stayed here for a long time, even the watch felt redundant look at the sun to know the hour, look at the waves to know the wind direction. What trouble to sit on the beach, let the wind blow away!
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9
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Yunnan Wild Animals Park
4.7
/5
4044 reviews
8.0
From £10.34
Based on 21 reviews
Kunming Wild Animal Park/The Golden Temple scenic spot | 37.5 km from downtown
Phone 0871-65018888
Address: Yunnan Zoo, Panlong District, Kunming
Recommended sightseeing time: 4-5 hours
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It’s still possible, but it is recommended to avoid holidays, because there are really too many people. If you want to take a sightseeing car, you have to queue for a long time. It is recommended that you can carry a small bag and bring some food, because the things inside are still a bit expensive. The park is quite big and it’s fun.
It is worth taking children to go. It is very local. It is not visible in other places. It increases the children's knowledge. It expands the children's knowledge. It improves the children's interest in new things. It stimulates the enthusiasm of children to learn. I will go next time.
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10
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Dali Ancient City
4.7
/5
9580 reviews
8.0
Based on 883 reviews
Dali Ancient City | >100 km from downtown
Address: No. 42, Yita Road, Dali Ancient City, Gucheng District, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights: 1,200-yr-old architecture complex | Former capital of Nanzhao & Dali Kingdoms | Cultural immersion
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Take a tile cat car at the gate of Boai Gate, not the south gate. The sightseeing car took half a journey, there was an explanation, and I sat to Jiang Gongxuan. After listening to the explanation, I did not return to Boai Gate with the car. The tie-dyeing experience is very good. Although the Bai grandmother is not good at Mandarin, she is very patient and looks good.
Dali Ancient City is a must-visit attraction. The houses in the ancient city are all old buildings. They are quite distinctive. There are many particularly interesting small shops on Renmin Road. It is quite fun to stroll around. You can go to Wuhua Building and climb the city upstairs to overlook the entire ancient city.
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