Colorful Yunnan Happy World is back, and I really don’t recommend going in October because it’s just too amazing.
🌈 A hidden kingdom of joy by Dianchi Lake! Colorful Yunnan Happy World blends ancient Dian mythology and ethnic customs into screams and laughter, with over 80 rides and immersive performances. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or a family with kids, you can spend a whole day here without repeating anything. It’s located on the north side of Huanhu South Road in Jinning District, Kunming, right next to the south shore of Dianchi Lake. When you’re tired, you can watch the sunset—an unbeatable location.
🚗 Transportation Guide
- Public Transport: It’s recommended to take the K31 special line, which passes Haigeng Dam and Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center. Get off directly at the “Colorful Yunnan · Ancient Dian City” stop, no need to walk far. You can also check transfer routes; transferring to K31 is more convenient.
- Driving/Taxi: From downtown Kunming, take the Kunyu Expressway, exit at Fuyou Toll Station, head towards Chenggong, then take Zhongguang Road and Huanhu Road to reach the park; or take Guangfu Road to Huanhu East Road, enjoying Dianchi Lake scenery along the way. Parking around the park is also convenient.
- Shuttle Service: The park offers free shuttle buses to and from University Town South Station. If you come by subway, just wait for the shuttle bus.
🎫 Ticket Information
- Regular Tickets: Adult tickets are 238 RMB/person, university students with ID 188 RMB/person, children 1.2-1.5 meters tall and seniors over 60 years old 138 RMB/person, children under 1.2 meters free.
- Night Tickets: Entry after 6:00 PM is 130 RMB/person, includes fireworks show and night views, very cost-effective.
- Money-saving Tip: Don’t buy tickets on-site! Booking online in advance is much cheaper, and you avoid long queues. Just scan the code to enter.
🏨 Accommodation Recommendations
- Yinleju Homestay: About a 10-minute walk to the park, some lake-view rooms face Dianchi Lake directly, with sunrise views over the lake in the morning. Rooms are Nordic style with independent children’s washstands, suitable for families or couples. Weekday prices range from 450-600 RMB/night.
- Answer Homestay: A cost-effective dark horse! An 80-square-meter suite is only 188 RMB/night, with one bedroom, two living rooms, and a balcony. Two-bedroom family rooms are just over 200 RMB. Very clean and suitable for groups.
- Northern Courtyard Homestay: The owner is very enthusiastic, offers childcare services, and you can cook your own meals. A 10-minute walk to the park, feels as comfortable as home.
🍜 Food Recommendations
- Must-eat inside the park: The Ancient Dian King Banquet’s steam pot chicken is incredibly delicious, and the crossing-the-bridge rice noodles come with plenty of toppings; Happy Food Court offers a variety of Yunnan snacks like fried potatoes, grilled rice cakes, and papaya water, all very authentic; don’t miss the rose-flavored ice cream at Tongmeng Candy House, 15 RMB each, with a strong floral aroma.
- Hidden gems outside the park: “Qiaotou First BBQ” on Sanhe Food Street has fresh dishes, buy two get one free on crayfish. After a night of fun, having BBQ here is super relaxing.
⚠️ Notes
1. Operating hours are 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, extended to 11:00 PM on weekends. It’s recommended to arrive before 10 to hit popular rides first when queues are shortest.
2. Download the related app to check real-time queue times. For example, the queue for the “Primal Stone Hammer” ride is often under 15 minutes in the afternoon. Off-peak visits save time.
3. UV rays in Yunnan are very strong; be sure to bring sunscreen and a sun hat to avoid getting sunburned.
4. You can bring your own snacks and water as prices inside the park are a bit high; for rides like the rapids, it’s best to bring a raincoat.
5. Don’t miss the 8:30 PM fireworks and water curtain show. In the evening, ride the “Eye of Dianchi” Ferris wheel to see the sunset over Dianchi Lake and the park lights turning on simultaneously—absolutely stunning.
Nighttime tickets are cheaper, but wait times are shorter than during the day, allowing for a wider range of attractions, and the Torch Festival is also lively. The park's design reflects strong ethnic characteristics and cultural heritage. Objectively speaking, annual passes are relatively inexpensive, and for families traveling with children, you can rent very affordable B&Bs (over 1,000 yuan per month, or under 100 yuan per day), perfect for both study and leisure activities. However, the planned location fails to fully leverage the unique character of Dianchi Lake. Due to its locational constraints, its food, living facilities, and transportation are inferior to those of the main urban area. For example, the local economy (Jinning District) may be problematic. The road between the main urban area and the park is unlit early in the evening, and the road is uneven in some areas.
Adults can bring their children to play, and both adults and children will have a lot of fun. It is impossible to play here in one day. The food inside is relatively expensive, so it is best to bring some food with you. Some areas may be slightly cheaper, but generally it is more expensive than outside. Don't buy raincoats outside, as the water activities inside are all free. When I left, I took a picture of the beautiful sunset, which was very photogenic. It's a pity that I didn't get to play many activities with my baby, but the older children didn't want to leave after having so much fun.
I played for a whole day and had a very good experience. The weather was not hot, there were not many people, the queue was fast, the food inside was not expensive and tasted very good, I will come again in the future
Colorful Yunnan Happy World, we are here again! Because I have been there many times I have summarized a set of ways to play There are so many things to play here, so I will arrange the time to enter the park according to the actual situation of my two little ones (3 years old and 5 years old) Get the guide for babies of the same age . 🎢Depart after lunch, you can take a nap on the way to the park, and enter the park with full firepower after waking up 🎢Be sure to take a map when entering the park, and circle the items that your baby can play with a pen (anyone over 1.3 meters can play) The map is different according to different holidays, and the performance items are in the bottom row. This National Day has added performances such as "Bronze Age" and "Tang Style Ancient Charm". If you want to see them, you can plan your time in advance 🎢The park is divided into seven theme areas, whether you go from the left or the right When you go, make sure you have finished all the activities in a section before moving, which is the most time-saving. For babies who want to play the Tiger Leaping Gorge rapids, it is recommended to go during meal time, so that the waiting time is relatively short. 🎢There are various Yunnan special snacks in the park. We took our children to McDonald's. There is no queue, there are many tables, and the time to pick up the food is short. The children are happy to eat occasionally. 🎢Because we went on holidays, the National Day Parade and the Dianchi Fantasy Fireworks Show are not to be missed. This National Day theme parade is really exciting. My sister asked me: Why are there so many red flags? I said: Because today is the birthday of our motherland. She went on to say: We are the flowers of the motherland. My brother added: Our kindergarten also watched the video of the National Day military parade! The Dianchi Fantasy Fireworks Show is also super beautiful and can't be missed. . Some tips: 🔸The price of raincoats in the park is affordable at 3 yuan 🔸Parking is 15 yuan each time 🔸Balance bikes and scooters are not allowed to enter the park, but baby strollers are allowed 🔸Children under 1.2 meters are free of charge . Have fun!
I have been to Disney in Tokyo, Happy Valley in Shenzhen, and Chimelong in Guangzhou. This time, I finally came to Colorful Yunnan Happy World in my hometown. I have to write down my feelings! Whether it is the maintenance of the scenic area, the amusement projects, the attitude of the staff, or the details such as the toilet, there is nothing to say! It is really not inferior to the three old theme parks mentioned above! The park is particularly good with the theme of Yunnan culture and has characteristics! There is a large indoor baby park suitable for young babies. Other outdoor amusement projects suitable for adults are also very interesting, such as the Ferris wheel and roller coaster. Unfortunately, we can't play with our two children. Most of the time is spent in the baby park, but it is so beautiful to take the sky train to see the scenery. Both the elderly and children like it! In addition, the hottest weather in September is 23 degrees, and 19 degrees at night is really comfortable! We played in Happy World for a day, and the children's room of the Holiday Inn next to it was also very warm at night. We planned to go to the Wetland Park the next day! Two days and one night of play, adults and children are very happy! I hope more people will come here to play! The pride of Yunnan tourism brand!
Colorful Yunnan Happy World is an amusement park with Yunnan ethnic characteristics as its theme. It is located in a remote area, about 35 kilometers from the city center. It is located in the ancient city of Colorful Yunnan. The transportation in the city is not very convenient. You can take the subway to the south of the university town and then take a taxi, which costs about 40 yuan. The Flying Cinema in the park is recommended.
Today I took my child to experience Colorful Yunnan Happy World. I originally booked a full-day ticket, but the child had a fever, so we left early... But I have to say that I like it here too much. I like it more than Happy Valley and Chimelong. First, it is cool and not hot, especially in the shade, it is very comfortable. If you do a good job of sun protection in the places where the sun is exposed, there will be no problem at all; second, let me talk about the public toilets, which are very clean, and you can see 1-2 staff members cleaning the public toilets in each place, and there is no smell at all. My child has mysophobia and thinks it is very good; third, there are not many people. Some projects need to queue up, but it can basically be queued in about 20 minutes. We entered the park at 11 am and participated in the water splashing activity at 4:30 pm. The projects were basically finished before 4:30, and some projects that were not interested could be skipped directly. The child dragged me to play Tiger Leaping Gorge, which was exciting, too exciting [Facepalm] Finally, let me talk about the water splashing activity, the atmosphere was amazing! The child loved it so much, even I thought it was fun. I just forgot to bring a change of clothes. If you are going to play, remember to bring a change of clothes and shoes. [Grin] It’s okay if you don’t bring them. They are sold nearby. They are not expensive and very convenient! It’s a pity that I didn’t participate in the Torch Festival event at night. I will definitely come again next time if I have the chance! #七彩滇欢乐世界#水覆水节
High cost performance, good scenery, overall super good, fun and interesting, went with three friends, the environment and facilities are very good, the price in the scenic area is also moderate You must get the same style of Qiyihu cup when you go, it's really good looking! There are also headbands and hats at very cheap prices It's so nice to take pictures on the Ferris wheel, the scenery is great!