【4 Days 3 Nights】Romantic Moments in Kunming✨ The Charm of the Spring City Strikes the Heart
【4 Days 3 Nights】Romantic Moments in Kunming✨ The Charm of the Spring City Strikes the Heart
Kunming, the Spring City, seems like nature’s favorite child, with eternal spring and blooming flowers all year round. Every moment here is filled with unique charm. This carefully planned 4-day, 3-night trip will take you to deeply experience the stunning blend of nature and culture in Kunming, with a new exciting encounter every day~
🗓️【Day 1】Dianchi Lake + Yunnan Nationalities Village + Jinma Biji Archway
☀️Morning: Dianchi Lake (Address: 1318 Dianchi Road, Xishan District)
Dianchi Lake is undoubtedly the soul of Kunming! Under the blue sky and white clouds, get up close with the lively red-billed gulls (best viewing period is from November to March). Every snapshot you take will be a stunning photo to impress your friends.
Transportation tip: Take bus No. 44 directly to Haigeng Park Station. It’s recommended to start early to avoid crowds and fully enjoy this beautiful moment of harmony between people and nature.
🍜Noon: Qiaoxiangyuan Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodles (multiple branches)
As a must-try Yunnan delicacy, the charm of crossing-the-bridge rice noodles is not to be underestimated. When the boiling broth is poured over the rich ingredients, steam rises, creating a full sense of ceremony. The golden soup rice noodles are especially recommended, with a rich broth paired with fresh ingredients, every bite is a feast for your taste buds.
🎪Afternoon: Yunnan Nationalities Village (Address: 1310 Dianchi Road)
Stepping into the Yunnan Nationalities Village is like opening a door to the world of ethnic minorities. It features 1:1 replicas of 25 ethnic minority villages, with exciting ethnic song and dance performances every day. Walking through, you’ll be immersed in strong ethnic customs and deeply feel the charm of Yunnan’s diverse cultures.
🌃Evening: Jinma Biji Archway (Address: Sanshi Street, Panlong District)
Jinma Biji Archway is a landmark night scene in Kunming. When the lights come on, the glowing archway shines brilliantly in the night, making every photo atmospheric. The bustling night market nearby is full of enticing aromas, with various special snacks that will make you linger for the delicious food.
🗓️【Day 2】Stone Forest + Jiuxiang Caves
🪨Morning: Stone Forest Scenic Area (Address: Shilin Yi Autonomous County)
The Stone Forest is a world wonder! Entering this magical place carved by 300 million years of history feels like stepping onto an alien planet. Wandering among the uniquely shaped stones, each one tells an ancient story. Every photo looks like a sci-fi blockbuster scene.
🍲Noon: Yi Ethnic Restaurant in Stone Forest Scenic Area
When in Stone Forest, you can’t miss the local specialties. Sour soup fish and buckwheat pancakes are must-orders. The sour and spicy flavor of the fish is just right, appetizing and perfect with rice; the buckwheat pancakes have a solid texture and emit a rustic wheat aroma that lingers.
🕳️Afternoon: Jiuxiang Caves (Address: Jiuxiang Yi and Hui Ethnic Township, Yiliang County)
Jiuxiang Caves are like an underground magical world. Taking a boat through the caves, colorful lights reflect on the various stalactites, creating a dreamlike scene. Nature’s craftsmanship is fully displayed here, making you marvel at its wonder and greatness.
🗓️【Day 3】Green Lake + Wenlin Street + Yunnan University + Old Street
🌳Morning: Green Lake Park (Address: Cuihu South Road, Wuhua District)
Green Lake Park is the backyard garden for locals. Flowers bloom in all seasons. A morning stroll here, breathing fresh air, you’ll feel the leisure and tranquility of the Spring City, extremely pleasant.
🍢Noon: Wenlin Street Snacks
Wenlin Street is a paradise for snack lovers! Grilled rice cakes, roasted tofu, papaya water, and many other special snacks are abundant. For about 20 yuan per person, you can eat to your heart’s content. Every bite is the authentic taste of Kunming, immersing your taste buds in a sea of delicious food.
📚Afternoon: Yunnan University (Address: 2 Cuihu North Road, Wuhua District)
This century-old prestigious university exudes a strong cultural atmosphere. Especially in autumn, the ginkgo avenue turns golden with falling leaves, like a poetic painting. It’s a must-visit spot for art lovers. Strolling the campus, you can feel the blend of history and modernity.
🏮Evening: Kunming Old Street
The cobblestone roads and red lanterns of Kunming Old Street create a rustic and warm atmosphere. The street is lined with specialty shops, whether exquisite handicrafts or traditional souvenirs, all perfect for buying gifts. Here, time seems to slow down, letting you indulge in the rich local life vibe.
🗓️【Day 4】Western Hills + Daguan Pavilion
⛰️Morning: Western Hills Forest Park (Address: Xishan Highway, Xishan District)
Climb Western Hills Forest Park for a wonderful journey of panoramic views. Take the cable car to overlook Dianchi Lake, with the lake and mountains in full view, thrilling and breathtaking. Breathing fresh air in the forest, you’ll feel the peace and grandeur of nature.
🍗Noon: Western Hills Farmhouse
After a day of fun, enjoy authentic farmhouse dishes at Western Hills. Freshly caught native chicken is tender, paired with fresh wild vegetables. Every bite is pure natural flavor, letting you savor food comforted by nature’s embrace.
🗼Afternoon: Daguan Pavilion (Address: 284 Daguan Road, Xishan District)
Daguan Pavilion is famous for hanging the “Longest Couplets in the World.” Climb the pavilion and look out over Dianchi Lake, with rippling waves and beautiful scenery. Here, history and nature perfectly blend, marking a perfect end to your Kunming journey.
💡Useful tips:
☀️ Kunming has very strong UV rays, remember to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat for sun protection.
🍞 If you want to feed the gulls, bringing your own bread is more cost-effective.
👟 You’ll walk a lot in the Stone Forest, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes for a more enjoyable trip.
💰 With a budget of 1500 - 2000 yuan per person, you can have an amazing time in Kunming and fully enjoy the beauty of the Spring City.
Come to Kunming and start a romantic Spring City journey, letting the charm of this city deeply imprint on your heart~
The cable car ride was relatively smooth, but the glass wasn't very clean, making photos and videos blurry. It's probably only being cleaned after the service closes. Also, at 60 yuan per person for a one-way trip (6 people per car), it wasn't very cost-effective. There weren't any particularly scenic views to photograph; it was basically just a short trip from Xishan to Dianchi Lake.
I initially thought that a cloudy day would spoil the experience at Xishan, but it didn't at all; in fact, it had a unique charm. The cable car from Dianchi Lake to Xishan is well worth it, as it crosses the entire lake, offering breathtaking views of the mountains resembling an ink painting, the vast expanse of water, and a fantastic vista! The Longmen Scenic Area in Xishan is perched on a cliff edge; once you reach Longmen, your experience is a hundred times more rewarding. The climb is thrilling and exciting, and touching the dragon ball brings good fortune—a truly amazing experience. The view of Dianchi Lake from Longmen is breathtakingly beautiful, leaving you speechless and feeling completely at peace. Highly recommended!
It takes more than an hour to go back and forth, and the cable car takes about ten minutes to go back and forth. There is also a scenic spot on the mountain to buy a ticket, 50 per person including round-trip battery car transfer. It is enough to play the whole scenic area for more than an hour.
Dianchi Lake, also known as Kunming Lake, Kunming Lake, Annan Ze, Bohai Sea. In southwest of Kunming City, Yunnan Province, there are rivers such as Panlong River injected. The lake is 1886 meters above sea level and 330 square kilometers. The largest freshwater lake in Yunnan Province is known as the Pearl of the Plateau. The average water depth is 5 meters and the deepest is 11 meters. The lake water leaked out of the southwest sea mouth, called the Luchuan, the upper source of the Pudu River, a tributary of the Jinsha River in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. Dianchi Lake is beautiful, and tens of thousands of red-billed lizards come here every winter to feed them or hover in the air, or swim on the lake, adding a touch of bright color to the winter spring city. Don't go too far to get a good photo. You can choose to wait patiently in a reef or shore, and let these cute spirits become your background wall.
It is a very worthwhile attraction to visit. In summer, there are colorful lake scenery and beautiful sunsets by the lake. In winter, there are red-billed gulls stopping by. You can feed seagulls at the Haigeng Dam. Wangguan Wetland Park is a popular sunset check-in spot. Laoyuhe Park and Haihong Wetland Park have beautiful red metasequoia... Dianchi Lake is a blessed land in Kunming City, Yunnan Province. There are many fishing villages, wetland parks and popular check-in spots around it. It is highly recommended!
In early winter, Kunming is sunny and the air is a little chilly, but warm. In the far southwest, there is a picturesque lake, Dianchi Lake in Yunnan. It is not only a lake with rippling blue water, but also a splash-ink landscape painting. Dianchi Lake is like a pearl inlaid in the embrace of mountains. Its water is clear and you can see the precipitation of thousands of years. On the surface of the water, mist is gently diffused, and the looming lake surface seems to be floating with thousands of years of secrets and emotions. The breeze blows over, blowing up the blue waves of the lake, sparkling and dreamlike.
Encounter Dianchi Lake, meet the most beautiful poetry and distant places in the Spring City The trip to Dianchi Lake is a romantic journey engraved in the depths of memory. Stepping into this scenic spot is like stepping into a gentle country favored by time, with surprises given by nature everywhere. I first came to Haigeng Dam. In winter, this is the paradise of red-billed gulls. Thousands of red-billed gulls either lightly skim the water or hover at low altitude, and their agile figures contrast with the sparkling lake surface. Tourists took out gull food to feed them, and laughter echoed over Dianchi Lake. The picture of people and gulls living in harmony filled my heart with warmth and touching. Move to Haihong Wetland Park, which seems to be a paradise hidden in the noisy world. Metasequoia grows wantonly. In autumn and winter, the red branches and leaves are reflected in the clear lake water, like a dream. Rent a boat and row into the Metasequoia forest. It is so quiet that you can only hear the sound of the oars paddling in the water. It seems that the whole world is left with only you and this world, and your soul is greatly healed. Whale Island also left a deep impression on me. The scenery on the island has a bit of quiet beauty. Far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, I can calm down and listen to the breath of Dianchi Lake. Here, I witnessed a beautiful sunset. The afterglow dyed the sky and Dianchi Lake orange-red, which was extremely romantic. However, Dianchi Lake also has some shortcomings. The water quality in some areas still has room for improvement, and the sanitation of some snack stalls around needs to be improved, which somewhat affects the experience of playing. But the flaws do not cover the merits. The unique natural scenery and ecological charm of Dianchi Lake still make people linger. Dianchi Lake is like a pearl left by nature in the world. With its lakes and mountains and lively creatures, it heals every traveler who visits. If you also desire a trip to embrace nature, then Dianchi Lake is definitely the best choice. I believe it will also plant beautiful seeds in your heart.
I went to Kunming Dianchi National Tourism Resort for a trip, and the experience was amazing! As soon as I got off the car, I was attracted by the clear water of Dianchi Lake, sparkling, water and sky connected, beautiful as a picture scroll. On the Haigeng Dam, hundreds of red-billed gulls danced, or flew low over the water, or stopped in the hands of tourists to peck bread. People and birds live in harmony, and the picture is warm and healing. There are also many specialty food shops around, where you can taste authentic Yunnan snacks. The resort has complete facilities, walking trails and viewing platforms, which are very suitable for walking and cycling. Whether it is natural scenery or leisure experience, it is impeccable, and I strongly recommend everyone to check in!