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Is this still the Kunming in my memory? Here is the guide for two days and one night in Kunming

In Kunming, the city of spring, flowers bloom all year round, and every shot you take is a blockbuster! This nanny-level guide covers feeding gulls in Dianchi Lake, light and shadow in the wetlands, fireworks in the old streets, as well as beautiful homestays and must-eat delicacies. Save it and set off! 📸【Day 1: Dianchi Lake Loop·Dancing with Seagulls】 🏨 Accommodation recommendations 📍 B&B near Wuyi Road Subway Station: Convenient transportation, you can reach Kunming Old Street and Green Lake on foot or by bike, 150-300 yuan per person, high cost-effectiveness! It is recommended to choose a homestay with a terrace or garden, where you can take stunning photos of the light and shadows in the early morning. 🌊 Morning: Dianchi Haigeng Dam - Best time: 9:00-11:00 (seagulls are active and light is soft) - Tips for taking photos: Buy banana cakes or seagull food (5 yuan/bag) and throw them into the air to capture the moment when seagulls prey! It is recommended to wear a light-colored long skirt, which will look better with the blue and white background of Dianchi Lake. - Check in along the way: Walk to Haihong Wetland Park (free admission), paddle a transparent boat through the redwood forest, and at 4 pm, the setting sun shines through the shadows of the trees, and the golden light is reflected on the water, giving you a full movie-like feeling. 🌸 Afternoon: Dounan Flower Market - Time: 16:00-18:00 (avoid peak hours) - How to play: Buy a bunch of sunflowers or baby's breath for 5 yuan, and take photos holding the bouquet in the corridor of the flower market. It is recommended to wear a solid color shirt or floral skirt. Don’t forget to send express through Gate No. 3, it’s free shipping nationwide and super cheap. 🌇 Evening: Sunset in Haiyan Village - Hidden camera position: The "seaside tree" at the end of the plank road at the entrance of the village, silhouette shot against the light, combined with the ripples of Dianchi Lake, the atmosphere is explosive! Remember to wear a flowing long skirt and capture photos when the wind blows. 🍲 Dinner: Mushroom hotpot Recommend Dianjun Pavilion (near Dianchi Lake), order the wild mushroom platter + local chicken soup base, it’s so delicious! Drink the soup before eating mushrooms, it warms the stomach and heals the symptoms. 📸【Day 2: Citywalk in the city, old streets and art collide】 🌿 Morning: Cuihu Park + Huanggong East Street - Cuihu Lake: Take a walk along the lake to take pictures of seagulls (in winter) or lotus flowers (in summer). The reflection of the pavilion in the center of the lake is symmetrical. You can wear traditional Chinese clothing or a simple white T-shirt. - Huanggong East Street: Kunming's version of "Wukang Road", with bright yellow walls and retro street signs. Wear jeans or contrasting colors to create an artistic street feel. 📚 Noon: Kunming Old Street·Aocheng Building - Duiyue Building: The curved "paper building" landmark, take a wide-angle upward shot of the building curve. It is recommended to use the 0.5x mode on your phone. - 6th floor of Aocheng Building: A top-down shot of the circular patio, a sense of technology interwoven with classicism, and it looks even cooler in black. - Must-eat delicacies: - Zhao Laoguan Handmade Rice Noodle Rolls (Kunming Old Street): Spicy and sour, it’s appetizing, and the addition of crushed peanuts is absolutely delicious! - Jiahua Flower Cake: Freshly baked rose cakes are 3 yuan/piece, and the filling will flow out the moment you bite it. ☕ Afternoon: Wenlin Street + Abnormal Coffee - Wenlin Street: A gathering place for literary shops, where you can pose for photos at the green wall and retro bookstores (such as Oriental Bookstore). - Abnormal Coffee: There is a wall with big words "Kunming" at the door, and a sideways shot of holding a coffee cup, full of Instagram style. 🍜 Dinner: Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles Recommended Jianxinyuan (Wenhua Lane): Boil in the order of "meat first, then vegetables, then rice noodles", the soup base is golden and rich, and the steaming hot soup gives a sense of ritual. ⚠️【Tips for avoiding pitfalls】 1. Sun protection: The ultraviolet rays in Kunming are strong, so a hat + sunglasses + SPF50 + sunscreen are essential. 2. Transportation: Take a shared electric bike in the city (3 yuan/hour), or take a taxi around Dianchi Lake to save time. 3. Temperature difference: There is a big temperature difference between morning and evening in March, so bring a thin jacket to keep out the wind. 4. Seagull season: Be careful of bird droppings "air raid" when feeding seagulls, wear a hat for protection 💐 Kunming is a poetic place to live and a romantic paradise in the lens! Two days and one night, measuring the Spring City with footsteps
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Posted: Mar 29, 2025
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