Kunming 1-Day Tour Guide

Kunming 1-Day Tour Guide Spend two days in Kunming to visit the city and the ancient villages nearby. Day 1: Visit the main city attractions, including Kunming Old Street, Green Lake Park, Yunnan Military Academy, and Guandu Ancient Town. Day 2: Visit the ancient villages nearby, including the cultural and creative fishing village by Dianchi Lake and the ancient ethnic minority village hidden in the mountains. First stop in Kunming: Kunming Old Street Kunming Old Street: This street has a history of over 900 years. It was built during the Dali Kingdom and was once a gathering place for literati. Now, it is home to many century-old shops. Green Lake Park Green Lake Park: The park is divided into four scenic areas and five major areas by the Tang Dike and Ruan Dike. The center is the Lake Heart Island, the east is the Shuiyue Pavilion, the south is the Nine-Bend Bridge, the west is the Haixin Pavilion, and the north is the Jiulong Pool. Free admission. Yunnan Military Academy Yunnan Military Academy: Located in Chenghuapu, downtown Kunming, east of Green Lake. It was founded in 1907 and has trained many military leaders, including Marshal Zhu De and Ye Jianying. The academy still retains the layout of the late Qing Dynasty. The newly renovated academy features a combination of Chinese and Western architectural styles from the Republic of China. Free admission. Guandu Ancient Town Guandu Ancient Town: A thousand-year-old town in Kunming, the birthplace of ancient Dian culture and trade. Located in southern Kunming, north of Dianchi Lake, it is also a historic ferry port. Guandu Ancient Town is a must-see attraction in Kunming, not only for its delicious Guandu Baba and authentic Douhua Rice Noodles, but also for its rich culture and long history. The history of Guandu Ancient Town dates back to the Tang Dynasty, over 1,000 years ago. The town still retains the relics of five mountains, six temples, seven pavilions, and eight temples. Wolong Ancient Village Wolong Ancient Village: The village retains a large number of ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Located by Dianchi Lake, it offers stunning views and is now open to the public for free. Wolong Ancient Village was built in 1381 and has a history of over 600 years. The historical buildings from the Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China have created a strong historical and cultural atmosphere in the village. It is also the original site of "Fishing Port Star Lantern", one of the eight scenic spots in Chenggong.